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Cooling over eighty years
Marc Overson, Panasonic UK and Ireland Country Manager, provides an overview of the blueprint company, exploring the journey it has taken to become a major HVAC innovator.
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anasonic has more than 30 years’ experience in the heating and cooling sector, exporting to over 120 countries around the world and producing 100 million compressors. This experience has established the company as one of the industry leaders within this sector.
Panasonic was established in 1929 by Konosuke Matsushita. It was at this time that the corporation’s management objective was born - “recognising our responsibilities as industrialists, we will devote ourselves to the progress and development of society and the well-being of people through our business activities, thereby enhancing the quality of life throughout the world.”
Panasonic created a diverse network of production and research and development
facilities in its succeeding years. This set up has allowed it to deliver innovative products and cutting edge technologies that set the standard for heating and air conditioning products worldwide.
Timeline of product development 1936 Panasonic’s first heating and cooling product is born - a 36cm table top electric fan with automatic oscillation.
1958 The first room air conditioner is launched for domestic installation. Air conditioners were, until this point, very large and only built for commercial use. Panasonic developed the first compact air conditioner for windows, which was lightweight and easy to install, improving the quality of life
in Japanese homes.
1973 Panasonic announces the first highly efficient air-to-water heat pump in Japan.
1975 Panasonic becomes the first Japanese air conditioning manufacturer in Europe.
2002 The Ion and Oxygen Generator is launched – two of Panasonic’s most important contributions to the air conditioning industry.
2008 Introducing Etherea: Panasonic creates a new concept of air conditioning systems which boasts high efficiency and high performance with a great design. These systems also include an innovative air quality sensor and air purifier so healthy air can be enjoyed at home.
2010 Panasonic establishes its Aquarea line, an innovative, low-energy air-to-water heat pump system, designed to help homeowners enjoy ideal temperatures and hot water, even with extreme outdoor temperatures. This innovation promises a clean, safe, cheap and environmentally friendly alternative to gas, oil and other electrical systems to heat the home.
2011 Panasonic’s VRF solution for large, commercial buildings is launched as the most efficient solution in the industry.
2012 New GHP units are developed. Panasonic’s gas-driven VRF systems are created for projects where power restrictions apply. In 2012, this line was extended with a
18 December 2016
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