THE
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ISSUE 3 July 2012
■ LET’S GO AHEAD! More heat pumps in the energy-saving house II
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■ Editorial
AIRCONDITIONING
■ TOSHIBA EXPANDS FACTORY ■ Product News Smart Manager DX air curtain Suzumi Plus
■ NEW ARRIVALS Super Daiseikai 6.5 arriving soon!
■ FRESH AIR IN THE TEAM AIR-COND ■ KARTING AIR-COND Cup 2012
■ PRINCESS Natalie Victoria ■ TOSHI-BEAR is thinking about… Helianthus annuus
■ Guest report – Gebrüder Weiss Trust: the best basis of a partnership
■ DATES in 2012
LET’S GO AHEAD! More heat pumps in the energy-saving house II That what has already started in 1984 with the energy-saving house I is now continued in a new edition near Castle Rabenstein.
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n 11th May, in convivial gathering, the official start to the rebuilding of the 300 year old dairy farm was celebrated. At two levels an information and training center around the air-to-air, air-water pump will occur soon. Everything is certainly heated and cooled by technology from TOSHIBA. The air-to-air range assumes the SMMSi with an excerpt from our ventilation systems. For each level a controlled ventilation system is planned, which will be realized with our new VN - units. The air-towater area is covered with two separate ESTIA systems.
circuit can be controlled independently. Here, one of the most current controls of the company “TA” is used, which actually allows it to control and regulate all the temperatures in the living room via an Internet connection or via a cell phone from a distance. The so-called “UVR1611”-control is going to provide a Watt accurate visualization between input (electrical energy) and output (conserving heating energy). While in the energy-saving house I the research project “System Studies on a heat pump heated house” was in the center of attention and several heat pumps were tested and their use optimized, the focus of the energysaving house II is to appeal interested customers, energy consulting services and support agencies. In addition, the design of the system will allow a practical education and training opportunities for the refrigeration companies as well as for the classic installer. Completion is scheduled for fall 2012. So the winter time can already be used for in-house trainings - even for your partner.
At the ground floor there will be installed a system with a buffer storage, hot water, heating floor and walls and additional a cooling function using fan-coils. The first floor is designed with a standard installation for pure function of the underfloor heating. The heating system will be regulated via a single control room, where each panel
EDITORIAL HOW TIME IS RUNNING … If you are asked by the marketing department to write its editorial before the Christ child comes, you can see how fast moving the time is now ... But no wonder, there are some very turbulent and nasty months behind us. When the news of the flood from Thailand reached us, we were hoping for a long time that all the water could be diverted otherwise in order to avoid a long production stop. I remember a meeting on 21st October in Bangkok, which had to be held in the hotel, as all access roads were under water. Now the world is right again, and a completely renovated and improved factory does its work again. We know that these last few months have been a challenge also for you. Nevertheless, together we were successful in compensating a loss of production of 6 months without any major damage! Isn’t this a good sign? With our current action “hot-hotter-hottest” we want to set an end to the “flood of Thailand” for good and all. Also as some kind of “excuse” this special offer was done in cooperation with a great support of Toshiba. The action was extremely successful and before deadline of the editorial we delivered about 2000 sets.
Dear business partners, I wish us all plenty of hot summer days and a successful summer business.
Yours Jürgen Unterrainer
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Product News
AIRCONDITIONING
NEW ARRIVALS – Super Daiseikai 6.5 arriving soon!
The SMART MANAGER – now “smarter” than before Who needs a detailed analysis of the stored data during operation of the connected air conditioners and heat pumps can do this now with the new Smart Manager (BMS SM1280ETLE). In addition, all data is stored on a storage medium. A dedicated software for graphical display and an error forwarding via email are also “inclusive” with the new Smart managers.
NOW AVAILABLE: The Toshiba DX air curtain In cooperation with the TEKADOOR GmbH Toshiba has now introduced an air curtain also placed under its own brand on the market. The products range from free-hanging models of cassettes to built-in air curtains, each in sizes medium and large. All models are compatible with the DI and S-DI outdoor units and provide efficient heating and air recirculation mode. The delivery time is approximately 2-3 weeks from date of order.
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he new designed Super Daiseikai 6.5 is right on the way to our warehouse in Vienna and expected to arrive in week 32. It is the “hi-tier” Residential model par excellence and scores with extremely high energy efficiency values, the most efficient filtration system and many other features, of which customers will be inspired undoubtedly.
Those who prefer a trendy colour, can optionally order a silver front panel and replace it in the course of the assembly. Even with the remote control there is enclosed a standard control and as an option Toshiba offers an
extended remote control equipped with two additional menu functions: an 8°C button, which tempers rooms over the winter months to a constant temperature at 8°C and a “select power mode” button, a single button to reduce the unit capacity to 75 or 50%. The best thing about the new devices: they are all suitable also for multi-installation and cover therefore a wide range of applications! The folder for the new Super Daiseikai 6.5 and Suzumi Plus units are already in printing and will be available soon.
TOSHIBA EXPANDS FACTORY
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Suzumi Plus – NEW
ull speed ahead” - this could be the motto for the expansion of the factory in Pathoumthani, Thailand. The construction works have already been opened in mid-May with a solemn ceremony, the completion of the production facility is planned for February 2013.
The new Suzumi Plus models, which were designed for single and multi-installation, are expected for week 34. Folders and product descriptions are available now and also ready for download on our website.
With the annex the current production potential is going to be doubled and especially products from the light commercial and commercial segments will be produced in the new factory.
For this reason the factory near Bangkok will turn to Toshiba’s own largest production unit. The investment amounts to around 50 million euros - a proud sum, which will hopefully bring many new products and innovations.
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PERSONNEL
AIRCONDITIONING
FRESH AIR IN THE TEAM AIR-COND Welcome two new colleagues in our team. Silvia Kleindienst reinforces the order handling and will take care for your orders in the future. Name: Silvia Kleindienst Born on: 14th July 1987 Zodiac sign: cancer At AIR-COND since: 1st June 2012 My job: Order handling That’s important for me: team work, good working atmosphere As a child I wanted to become a: hairdresser I like: spending my time with family and friends My best characteristics: friendly, precise, helpful I’m not good in: getting up early in the morning Motto: Carpe diem That’s maybe also interesting to know: I’m a little bit clumsy
Mag. (FH) Sonja Keusch has found her place in marketing to support you, kind partners, actively with new ideas. Name: Sonja Keusch Born on: 08th July 1977 Zodiac sign: cancer At AIR-COND since: 25th June 2012 My job: supporting marketing at AIR-COND That’s important for me: to have a real challenge, responsibility, pleasant colleagues, good working atmosphere As a child I wanted to become a: I don’t remember any more. I like: being together with my friends, creating cakes and tortes My best characteristics: good in organizing, very balanced, always keeping a cool head I’m not good in: doing nothing Motto: If you are in a hurry, go slowly! That’s maybe also interesting to know: graduate of the tourism college in Bad Gleichenberg; I love it being creative…
PRINCESS Natalie Victoria
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reat was the joy in the house right after the turn of the year. On 11th January Ms. Margrit Fuchs gave birth to a healthy and adorable baby girl. Natalie Victoria is the name of the little Princess, which now handles just 6 months Mum Margrit around her finger and that on a particularly charming way. We warmly congratulate once again for offspring!
KARTING – AIR-COND CUP 2012
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he asphalt is glowing, humming the engines. The sun beats down from the sky and under the helmets rant a heat battle. Nevertheless, thirteen Air Cond-girls and boys started at the 2nd Go-kart race, and fight almost regardless of consequences for the title. After all, sparkling champagne from the house Moet attracted the winner. Among the ladies Petra Koch could secure the title confidently. In turn, among the boys Markus Pichler did the race; driving fast is also his great passion in private life. So hot it was on the street, the comfortable end was celebrated at Styrian delicacies in the bush tavern “Pichler & Schober” till late into the night.
TOSHI-BEAR Helianthus annuus is thinking about …
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id you know that leaves and bud of the Helianthus annuus (also known as Sunflower) follow on sunny days the sun on its journey along the sky from east to west, while they return at night or at dawn on their east facing position? Not only that this summer edition of the “WORLD OF TOSHIBA” is adorned with this beautiful flower, it is also a sign for me how the nature is able to amaze myself. We look back: 3rd July 2011, during an internal meeting with lots of rain and an outside temperature of 12 °C, the revenue forecasts for July, generally the month with the highest sales volume, were taken back drastically. A forecast for the rest of the year seemed nearly impossible. The weather cannot be influenced, that’s good; we would fight intractable with economic sectors that do business mainly in cold weather when making temperatures. The secrets of nature, we should not lament but admire. Which challenges the nature presented additionally with natural disasters we have mentioned many times before. However, the Toshiba family has mastered everything, because they continued to work hard. Time jump a year: 1st July 2012, on the way to Vienna, the outside thermometer shows 38 °C. The media talks from hottest June, no slowdown predicted in July. The car radio brings a report on sold out air conditioners. No, we are not out of stock, on the contrary, because we have never lost the focus. Many of our partners could assemble air conditioning units at this time probably 24 hours a day. As in the previous year our region has complained about the bad weather, now it complains about the heat. Complaining about the weather does not change it according to experience. To live with it, to accept the nature and always keep working hard is the better solution. The air conditioning is reflected in these days more and more as the indispensable equipment in the private sector, car, workplace. Thanks to tireless efforts of the engineers at the Toshiba Development Department the reports about power-hungry air conditioners are finally out of date. Technologies such as inverters, rotary compressors, etc. will one day reach also these self-proclaimed experts. Maximum efficiency, low power consumption and very comfortable indoor climate are the key words of the present. Toshiba air conditioners are leading the way and cool efficiently, and when the days and nights are cool again, they give us as highly efficient warmth. Let us learn from nature: align your focus on maximum efficiency, as does the sunflower towards the sun, and when it gets dark to trust that the sun will rise again in the east. A “bearish” summer Your TOSHI-BEAR
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GUEST REPORT
AIRCONDITIONING
DATES in 2012 ➜ TOSHIBA CONVENTION (Export) 26th – 27th September, Budapest ➜ OPENING OF ENERGY-SAVING HOUSE II October, Frohnleiten ➜ CHILLVENTA 9th – 11th October, Nuremberg
Trust: the best basis of a partnership The relationship between Toshiba-AIR-COND and Gebrüder Weiss (GW), it is no longer just a simple customer relationship. Instead, the 20-year collaboration has developed to a reliable partnership.
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round the longtime Gebrüder Weiss customer Toshiba AIR-COND cavort four “good GW souls” who take care of all concerns, complaints and requests. Jürgen Schöny (Head), Nadja Lötsch (Group Leader), Mario Renner (Account Manager) and last but not least: Franz Fraissl, whom AIR-COND himself wants to know singled out.
Monthly quality reports also provide information on current performance. The consistently high quality is also ensured through regular meetings between Gebrüder Weiss and AIR-COND, by adapting all processes always to the current market situation. And with such a reliable partner a promising future is still certain.
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Franz Fraissl is the personal contact for AIR-COND for daily operations. In brief, he not only celebrates his silver wedding in private, but also his 22-year existing professional relationship with AIR-COND. After such a long professional partnership he knows all employees at AIRCOND personally as well as all types of equipment and spare parts of the air conditioners-selling entity. With about 100 orders daily, monthly 12.000 picks (number of hits on items), and approximately 6.200 pallets AIRCOND counts as one of the top customers of GW. The delivery of goods and equipment is carried out in Austria and Hungary via GW pro.line Premium, the general- and consolidated product of Gebrüder Weiss with fixed delivery times specified. Other countries in charge of AIRCOND e.g. Croatia, Serbia or the Czech Republic are on their desire self-collectors. All GW-mailings can be tracked and their current status be retrieved by iSIS in the Internet. Picking is done by GW AIR-COND-trained employees who perform the final inspection before handing over to the delivery.
Team GW for AIR-COND: Franz Fraissl (Finetuning daily operations), Mario Renner (Account Manager), Nadja Lötsch (Group Leader)