Japan
Industrial ammonia refrigeration projects supported by MOE J
06 December 2012 The Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ) recently published a pamphlet introducing 9 exemplary projects using natural refrigerant technologies in different applications in Japa...
Mitsubishi Teaches Mini-Split Success: Through Proper Applic
December 5, 2012 Ductless multi zone mini split systems can deliver unmatched comfort and efficiency of a traditional split system for many zones with only one outside unit. Each zone operates indepen...
Daikin-Goodman Merger: An Interview with Takeshi Ebisu and D
Nov 29, 2012 Following quickly on the heels of the early November announcement regarding the acquisition of Goodman Global Group, Inc., by Daikin Industries, Ltd. (bit.ly/Daikin_Goodman), top executiv...
Sharp Launches RACs and Humidifying Air Purifier with PCI
As a new proposal toward ‘home electric appliances linkage’ that can realize a safer and more comfortable living space, Sharp has released the EX series plasma cluster ion (PCI) room air conditioners ...
Fujitsu General Releases Deodorizer ‘Plazion’ Two Models
On November 1, Fujitsu General released two new models of deodorizer in the ‘Plazion’ series adopting the company’s own high performance deodorizing technology. One of the two models is intended for l...
Sakura Releases Floor Standing Type Hydronic FCU
Sakura recently launched its striking SSC series of floor-standing (cabinet) type hydronic fan coil unit (FCU) to expand Sakura’s hydronic FCU line up. The series has an elegant design with 3 models f...
Osaka University Develops Paper Solar Cell
Professor Masaya Nogi and his team of researchers at Osaka University have developed a paper that generates electricity when exposed to solar light. It was made by combining wood pulp, the raw materia...
Toshiba Humidifying Air Purifier Features Round Shape
Toshiba Home Appliances intends to focus on the sales of its humidifying air purifier ‘Ulos’ CAF-KP40X that can be disassembled so that even the fan can be washed in water. The company also aims to di...
Hitachi Air Purifier Sustains its Deodorizing Power
In October, Hitachi Appliances released 4 new models of humidifying air purifiers, including the Photoactive Deodorizing Cleair EP-HV700, which adopts a ‘pollen control’ mode to remove pollen from the...
Panasonic Releases Humidifying ‘nanoe’ Air Purifiers
In September, Panasonic’s Appliance Marketing Japan Division released new models of humidifying air purifiers that can collect house dust near the floor about 50% faster than previous models thanks to...
Daikin Launches 3 New Models of Humidifying Air Purifiers
In September 2012, Daikin released 3 models in the ‘Mild Moisturizing (Uruoi) Hikari Kurieru’ humidifying air purifier series that adopt a new ‘active plasma ion’ generator in addition to the company’...
Residential Air Quality Appliance Market
Responding to increasing needs for higher indoor air quality (IAQ), residential air purifiers and humidifiers are attracting greater attention. The air purifier market has continued to grow to such an...