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Daikin continues to lead Invention and Innovation in HVAC since 1924 DAIKIN AS GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR CONDITIONING Daikin Industries is the World’s HVAC Leader with more than 60,000 employees worldwide. Daikin is engaged primarily in the development, manufacturing, sales and aftermarket support of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration equipment, refrigerants and other chemicals, as well as oil hydraulic products. Daikin Industries is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, with more than 80 Global production bases & presence in more than 145 countries. Daikin sells a full range of products, covering all Residential, Commercial & Industrial applications. A Total Solution Provider having full range of Split systems, Air Purifications, Ventilations, Rooftops, VRV systems, Air & Water Cooled Chillers, Air Handling Units, Fan Coil Units & Modular Chiller Plants. CHANGING THE GAME IN MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Daikin Middle East & Africa promotes and provides aftermarket support for a full range of air conditioning equipment and systems sold in UAE, GCC, Middle East and Africa region. More than 15 new products were introduced to this region lately, specially developed to meet the High Ambient conditions of the GCC Region, exceeding the minimum energy efficiency requirements set by regional regulators such as ESMA, Estidama, AD-QCC, SASO, MEW, QS- SASO, Bahrain SASO, GSO and others. In Africa & other Middle East countries, more products were introduced to the market, using Inverter Technology. Daikin has recently acquired Zanotti and together will be offering more commercial refrigeration products in this region. Daikin will continue to lead the market with new technologies & High efficient products across the full product range, and strengthen our Aftermarket & Service capabilities. Visit: www.daikinmea.com SHAPING THE NEW HVAC ERA Continuous growth in the HVAC innovative technologies and the consumer lifestyles in line with market growth of the construction activities had become a growing trend in the HVAC industry. Compliant, Efficient & Innovative are the key drivers currently. There is an increasing demand for smart home control and total control solutions for commercial systems. This includes integrating, centralizing, energy monitoring, predictive maintenance, smart apps and remote controlling of HVAC equipment along with all other the mechanical and electrical equipment. GCC governments are already lifting utility subsidies. Energy Efficient models can help reduce at least 30% of the conventional AC Energy Consumption rates without scarifying on the expected comfort levels. Our aim is to continue the development of highly efficient models. We have launched a new green refrigerant R-32 for residential products that will set a new milestone in Air Conditioning Sustainability for its low Global Warming Potential and Zero Ozone Depletion. In the pipe line of Daikin’s innovations, this refrigerant has been implemented in an inverter wall split which is considered the most efficient & greenest Air Conditioner in the market that can help to reduce up to 50% energy consumption, compared to conventional A/C. More and more regions are mature markets, opening the door for replacement business. Market & regulators are also pushing for the development of more Green & high efficient products & some industry bodies started to recognize and promote such products. EGBC (Emirates Green Building Council) had awarded Daikin VRV IV series, the Green Building award of Year 2016 last May. Earlier, our chiller product range had won Best Manufacturer of the year Award twice in a row in 2014 & 2015 in one of the HVAC Industry award events. E-Commerce, Online Distribution and Management • March 2017 11