Daikin launches ACs in partnership with Transcom Electronics
Japanese air-conditioner maker Daikin has rolled out a host of inverter and non-inverter split air-conditioning units in Bangladesh in partnership with Transcom Electronics Ltd.
The global leader in air-conditioning, Daikin launched nine models, targeted for each consumer segment, as it looks to grow and serve the room air-conditioner business. All nine models are locally assembled, according to a press release.
"As responsible Japanese AC leaders, we are aware that rampant use of refrigerants has contributed to extreme weather patterns, causing destruction of crops and property and massive flooding followed by draughts. So, HFC-32 is the only solution to protect our future," said Manoj Agarwal, vice-president of Daikin, while addressing the launch at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka yesterday.
Daikin products, using HFC-32 (difluoromethane), bear only one-third of the global warming potential when compared with R-410A and R22 refrigerants. In addition, HFC-32 can help curtail greenhouse gas emissions.
Furthermore, it is also a refrigerant that reduces the amount of refrigerant needed per air-conditioning unit, has the advantage of enabling components such as heat exchangers, and is suitable for refrigerant recycling.
"Daikin ACs with Japanese technology are finding a huge acceptance among Bangladesh consumers, and we are in the process of increasing our product range," Agarwal added.
The new range of split air-conditioners from Daikin offers a host of features that help create an ambient cooling environment for a comfortable experience. The models also boast of new designs matching the local aesthetics.
Daikin, armed with more than 150 trained installers across all major cities in the country, will ensure proper installation and troubleshooting for all customers.
The new inverter split ACs are available at a starting price point of Tk 68,500.
Yeamin Sharif Chowdhury, director for operations at Transcom Electronics Ltd, said: "When it comes to air-conditioning, Daikin ACs powered by Japanese technology have become a premium, reliable and one of the most sought-after names across Bangladesh market."
Saikat Azad, deputy general manager for marketing at Transcom Digital, said consumers were definitely the beneficiaries of such developments as they could purchase reliable products at competitive prices.
International brands are investing in their manufacturing or assembly plants in Bangladesh through partnerships with local companies, which are also benefitted from the shared technology.
"We started assembling last year and brought the products to the market. We did not launch officially due to the pandemic," Azad said.
According to him, importers had to pay 211 per cent customs duty previously, while local assembly brought it down to 40 per cent.
"This helps the local manufacturers and assemblers build up their capacity to ensure quality products at competitive prices," Azad said.
Daikin is doing everything to provide premium air-conditioning experience to customers, the press release said.
From its advanced filter-cleaning technology, refrigerant, service quality to other useful features, used in providing the best possible quality of air, Daikin and Transcom Electronics are committed to taking the partnership to next level, it said.
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