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August 31 - AIRAH "Performance Enhanced Buildings" Conference

Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) will hold a national conference.
Environmentally sustainable design (ESD) has taken huge steps forward in Australia in the past ten years. There is an ever-increasing focus on real outcomes and building designers and developers are being challenged to deliver these outcomes by integrating energy and environmental conservation measures such as daylighting, natural ventilation and 'hybrid' ventilation strategies.
This is the chance to hear from world-class industry leaders in delivery of ESD buildings at the AIRAH "Performance Enhanced Buildings" national conference.
The conference will be held at the Museum of Sydney on September 2 and will investigate the use of innovative and best practice design of buildings and building services.
The conference is an official Year of the Built Environment event and is proudly supported by the Australian Greenhouse Office, the Green Building Council of Australia and the International Institute of Refrigeration. It will feature leading Australian and international guest speakers who will cover themes including post occupancy evaluations, facade performance, energy modelling, new technologies, commissioning and controls for today's ESD buildings. Cutting edge case studies demonstrating world's best practice will also be a highlight of the conferences.
For a full outline of the program log on to the AIRAH website http://www.airah.org.au/

August 29 - ISH North America - International Trade Show
Boston ,USA , October 14-16, 2004

ISH North America, the consolidated trade show and seminar program for the Kitchen and Bath, Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning will take place October 14-16 at the brand-new Boston Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
To showcase the talents of the nation's top plumbing apprentices, the PHCC is again sponsoring the PHCC International Plumbing Apprentice Contest, Oct. 14 and 15 as part of the ISH North America trade show. Apprentices will rough in a basic bathroom unit during the contest, as judges critique their skills. State and local PHCC associations hold contests each year vying for the opportunity to compete in the international contest. "This contest really attracts the cream of the crop," said PHCC Executive Vice President Ike Casey. "It is an honor for anyone to compete in it, and it is certainly enjoyable for the trade show crowd to see these apprentices in action."
Last year, the contest was expanded to include international participants for the first time. The international participation is expected to be stronger this year. "For our two Canadian plumbing apprentices, the 2003 contest provided an excellent opportunity to compete in preparation for further competitions, such as the World Skills competition," said Hans Tiedemann of MCA Alberta (Canada).
As part of its commitment to the future industry workforce, PHCC also offers an apprentice program throughout the country. "Workforce development is a top priority for PHCC," Casey said. "Our apprentice program is designed to train students in all relevant areas so that they are fully prepared in the field."
For more information about the contest, call (800) 533-7694, or visit www.phccweb.org.

August 27 - Carrier Guarantees Chillers Utilizing HFC-134a

According to Carrier Corporation, USA, ten years ago the company designed and introduced the Evergreen™ family of centrifugal chillers - a complete line of chillers with high efficiency non-ozone depleting refrigerant. At the Engineering Green Building Conference, Carrier announced that it would enhance its commitment to the environment by providing a 0.1% leak-proof warranty on its Evergreen family of chillers that are shipped after October 1, 2004.
Carrier's Evergreen Chillers with non-ozone depleting HFC-134a have the lowest published leak rate in the industry due to their hermetic motor design and ASME construction. The chillers also provide industry-leading part-load efficiency, which is where chillers operate 99% of their life, says the company.
Under the new warranty Carrier will provide coverage against refrigerant leaks for the first five years of ownership. For customers that maintain a service agreement with Carrier Commercial Service, Carrier will extend the warranty for the life of the chiller.
Source: Carrier Website

August 25 - Japanese Residential Dehumidifier Market

The dehumidifier sales race for fiscal year 2004 (Apr. '04 ~ Mar. '05) made a good start. Shipments were favorable in May.
Although air conditioner (AC) sales had a hard time last summer due to the unseasonable weather, dehumidifiers were rather favored by it, and they sold so well in July that those in the hands of distributors were sold out. With this experience, the dealers hastened to secure the products at an earlier stage.
In fact, the favorable sales in May were due to the long rain with high humidity. There was reportedly even a week when sales nearly doubled those attained in the same week last year.
Unclear Outlook
Concerning this year's dehumidifier market, there is, on one hand, a bullish outlook that "more sales than in the previous year may be attained." That is, it is predicted that total sales may top 700,000 units. On the other hand, however, there is a prudent outlook that dehumidifiers may not sell so well as expected.
Many early predictions foretold that sales in fiscal year 2004 will drop below the previous year. This reflects the recognition that 700,000 units achieved in the previous year was too good. However, since the market once reached a size close to one million units, it is also possible to expect that the market will steadily expand again towards the one million units.
The prevalence of residential dehumidifiers is coming near 20%. Like snowy countries, there are places where dehumidifiers become daily necessities for preventing condensation in winter. In highly airtight and insulated condominiums or detached residences, since it is important to take countermeasures against condensation of moisture, there seem to be considerable potential needs.
With 956,000 units in 1999 as a peak, yearly dehumidifier sales continued to drop due to the weather and other factors.
In 2003, however, yearly sales recovered up to 700,000 units due to the long rainy season. After showing a sharp drop in 2000 and 2001, the market seemed to have stabilized at around 500,000 ~ 600,000 units. However, since it returned to 700,000 units in 2003, there is a prediction that the market again reach 700,000 units in 2004.

August 23 - Shanghai Adopts EER Label

The AC energy conservation access system" first experimented in Shanghai has turned to color. The first batch of energy efficiency "green card" for ACs in our country made under the supervision of the Shanghai Commercial and Industrial Association of Household AC Appliances was launched officially on June 7. All products entering the Shanghai AC market in the future must hold this card. Otherwise, they will be kept out of the Shanghai market. All those which fail to meet the energy efficiency standard will be rejected.
The official name of the "green card" is "AC EER Label," which is a rectangular form 80~120 mm in size. Crossing the green master waist is a yellow warning zone indicating that only those which meet the EER value requirement can enter the market. Also printed on the yellow warning zone is the manufacturer's commitment to credit: "This product has been strictly inspected in accordance with the national standard."
In the past, identification labels attached to ACs produced by enterprises mostly contained technical terms and figures, by which ordinary consumers hardly know if they save energy and have an energy-savings effect. Therefore, on the green card, contents of the national standard "GB12021.3-2000" are listed, including the limited values of energy efficiency and evaluating values of energy conservation for room air conditioners promulgated by the State in 2000. Therefore, whether for cooling-only or heat pump types, the national energy efficiency standard is very clear at a glance.
The Association also addressed the fact that the green card for energy-saving ACs launched today is still a phased measure.
After October 1 this year, the government will further raise the energy efficiency threshold and promulgate the stricter standard "The limited values of energy efficiency and evaluating values of energy conservation for household air conditioners." At that time, the new green card attached with listed contents of the new standards will be issued simultaneously.

August 21 - Sanyo Electric Holds Board Meeting in Dalian, China

From May 27 to 29, the fifteen directors and supervisors of Sanyo Electric went to Dalian to hold a board meeting there. This is the first time for such an important cooperative partner of Dalian Bingshan Group to leave Japan to hold a board meeting abroad. The chairman of Sanyo Electric Mr. S. Iue, president Mr. Y. Kuwano, vice presidents Mr. T. Iue and Mr. Y. Furuse, et al went to Dalian.
This action initiated an example for the Japanese AC circle to hold board meetings in China and shows Sanyo's attention to Chinese economic development and their ambition to participate in it. In the afternoon on May 27, at the headquarters of Bingshan Group, director Mr. Zhang He, general manager Mr. Mu Chuanjiang and representatives of the employees warmly welcomed the Japanese guests.
At the interview, director Mr. Zhang He made a speech titled "Sincere cooperation and mutual supplement of advantages," explaining to the guests the present situation of Bingshan Group, its development advantage, its role in the development of Sanyo, Dalian's position in the international economy and the prospect for cooperation between Bingshan and Sanyo. Director Mr. Zhang He expressed that he hopes Bingshan and Sanyo can make joint efforts, march forward hand in hand and again create great achievements with a view to jointly winning China and the whole world.
Chairman Mr. S. Iue expressed in his subsequent speech that the day was the first time for Sanyo to hold a board meeting abroad, through director Zhang He's introduction, he got a clearer recognition about the development of Bingshan, Dalian and even China and expressed his respect for the performance in the development Bingshan achieved through hardship under the leadership of director Zhang He. He also felt deeply moved by the fact that each joint venture had successfully realized profits through hardships.

August 19 - CO₂ H/P Water Heater Market Heats Up

CO₂ heat pump water heater "ECO CUTE" has been a quantum leap in sales. The invitation of applications for the subsidy system in 2004 started May 26 and closed May 30, only 6 days after the start, as the scheduled amount was reached. The 2nd round will start from October 1. Total demand for fiscal year 2004 (Apr. '04 ~ Mar. '05) is expected to reach 110,000 units, up 40% over the previous year.
The Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ) decided to make a strict drawing by accepting application forms whose arrival was confirmed by May 31 including those reached the HPTCJ's mailbox on May 29 and 30.
The "ECO CUTE" market is heating up, reflecting the accelerating diffusion of all-electric homes, growing awareness of environmental protection, etc. It was sized at 80,000 units or less in fiscal 2003, up 110% over the previous year, and there are makers predicting that shipments in fiscal 2004 will expand to 110,000 units, up 40%.
Growing environmental awareness
With the end of the 1st round of invitations of subsidy applications, the makers expect that the "ECO CUTE" will be accepted by "users having high environmental awareness who are willing to buy the "ECO CUTE" even without a subsidy." Further, the makers intend to promote the specifying activities for design offices, building contractor's offices, housing equipment shops, etc., by expecting that the "ECO CUTE" installed as part of equipment of newly constructed residences will be sold even without a subsidy.
Although the "ECO CUTE" is expensive, its running cost becomes only about 1/5 that of a gas water heater by utilizing the late-night electric power charge system). It is also backed up by the subsidy system. These favorable factors will put spurs to the demand for expansion.

August 17 - Growing Residential Photovoltaic Generation Systems - Up 38% in 2003

Demand for residential photovoltaic generation systems totaled 52,863 cases in 2003, up 38.2% over the previous year (based on the number of applications for residential photovoltaic generation subsidy).
It is also expected to show similar growth in 2004, reaching some 70,000 cases.
Japan's demand for residential photovoltaic generation systems continued to expand from 20,877 cases in 2000, up 31.5%, to 25,151 cases in 2001, up 20.5%, and 38,262 cases, up 52.1% in 2002.
The expansion is greatly attributable to the government's subsidy system to residential photovoltaic generation systems (residential photovoltaic generation system introduction promotional project undertaken by the New Energy Foundation (NEF) which has continued to be budgeted from 2000 to 2002.)
System prices more than halved in 7 ~ 8 years
Prices of residential photovoltaic generation systems have been more than halved for the last 7 ~ 8 years, thanks to the makers' efforts at mainly reducing the cost of crystalline silicon solar cells. For the last few years, the price decreases have been at a standstill reflecting the soaring silicon and material prices, the makers have tried to lower the cost by prompting the development of technologies and deriving the effect of mass production by expanded penetration.
Further, the makers expect to reduce the total cost including that of installation by integrating the solar cells with building members such as roof and wall materials.
Aims 300,000 per 1 kW for the system cost
From now on, the residential photo voltaic generation system makers will be required to establish independent management not relying upon a government subsidy. The industry is going to reduce the system cost per 1 kW to 300,000 by 2010.

August 15 - Big 5 Show Being Held in Dubai

The largest trade show for the Construction industry in the Arabian Gulf will be held at Dubai International Exhibition Centre on November 20-24, 2004.
A unique event, combining five major exhibitions under one roof. Featuring around 1,700 companies from 48 countries. The most comprehensive event of the year for contractors and specifiers, architects, engineers and buyers throughout the GCC countries. The Big 5 is the annual meeting place for all industry professionals. More than 27,000 key buyers and decision-makers from the public and private sector attended the 2003 event, as well as architects, engineers, contractors and other specifiers. One of the most commercially successful trade fairs in Dubai, The Big 5 features National Pavilions from all major exporting countries in East and West, alongside the important local developers, contractors, importers and distributors.

• The Building and Construction section the largest event for suppliers of systems, components, materials, fittings and services, to the GCC's buoyant building sector. This is the main component of The Big 5 Show and grows every year.
  
• The Water Technology section is the only specialist event of its kind in the Middle East. Over the next 25 years, the UAE alone will spend over 7 billion dollars to develop its water resources. Desalination provides for 80% of requirements here, and a series of new plants are coming into operation throughout the Emirates.
• In the Middle East, no building is complete without Air Conditioning, and with systems operating around the clock, there is a continuous requirement for replacement, renovation and maintenance.
• Cleaning and Maintenance is a fast growing sector in an area characterised by extremes of heat, humidity and direct sunlight, and there are excellent opportunities for suppliers of technology associated with repair and restoration.
• Prospects for the Glass & Metal sector in the Gulf are excellent. Massive public and private sector investments offer business potential for suppliers of top-of-the-range and custom-built glass and metal fixtures and fittings from inside the region and overseas. o The Gulf region is brimming with opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the Bathrooms & Ceramics sector too.

August 13 - Mr. Esaka Named Chairman of JRAIA

The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) held the 36th General Meeting on June 16 in Tokyo. Mr.Yoshihiko Nakayama (president of Hitachi Air Conditioning Systems Co.) resigned from his office as chairman as a result of reelection of officers along with the expiry of his term in office, and Mr. Junji Esaka, vice president of Matshishita Home Appliances Co., newly assumed office as chairman.
Mr. Esaka addressing to the JRAIA members
In his opening address, chairman Nakayama said, "The business environment in the specific year (Oct. 2003 ~ Mar. 2004) began to be accompanied with actual signs of business recovery as exemplified by the expansion of equipment investment, and the value of both production and shipments by our association members could top the results in the previous year. It is also believed that we could develop various activities related to global environmental issues, which were positioned as the most important task in the specific business year, as planned initially." Production of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in the specific business year totaled \923.4 billion, up 1.4% over the same period (Oct. 2002 ~ Mar. 2003) a year ago, while shipments totaled \962.6 billion, up 3.4%.
Production of packaged air conditioners (PACs) for the domestic market, among others, grew noticeably, numbering 311,000 units, up 9%, reflecting the recovery of equipment investment and expansion of investment in environmental measures such as energy savings. On the other hand, room air conditioners (RACs) numbered 2.15 million units, down 12.5%.
In the business plan for fiscal year 2004 (Apr. 2004 ~ Mar. 2005), the JRAIA will continue to strengthen measures for global environmental issues and also undertake various activities towards construction of a recycling society.
The Association will also make the utmost effort to attain the efficiency target for RACs which are specifically required to realize more energy savings, while accelerating the shift to HFC refrigerant. Also, by reinforcing the activities of the Refrigerants Recycling Promotion and Technology Center (RRC), the Association will endeavor to enhance consumer awareness so that they may recognize the importance of CFC recovery more keenly.

August 11 - Carrier Goes for Gold in the Athens Olympics

When the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad return to Athens in August, Carrier Corporation will be there as well.
Carrier equipment has secured multi million dollar orders and will be working unobtrusively in many of the new developments to keep athletes, officials and spectators comfortable. In all, Carrier Greece has supplied a total of 635 chillers ranging from the smallest Aquasnap models to large centrifugal machines. In addition more than 3,600 fan coil units, 22 units of 50 series package ACs, nearly 1,150 simple split systems and 47 ducted units are equipping projects integral to the Games.
"From Day One, we worked closely with consultants to develop the most energy efficient solutions for each application," said Mr. Stavros Tsavalos, managing director of Carrier Greece. In addition to the product sales, Carrier Service will control all the equipment from its remote central monitoring center in its offices in the south west of Athens.
A quick response team comprising 100 service technicians has been formed, to be on hand round-the-clock to act immediately in the event any service issues arise before and during the Olympic Games as well as for the Paralympics which follow.
"Our service capability was an important factor in winning such a high proportion of these contracts. A full threeyear warranty is part of all the contracts, with rapid response in the event of any malfunction during the Games," Mr. Tsavalos pointed out.
The first air conditioning plant order awarded for this year's Olympic games was for three chillers with a total cooling capacity of 3,728 kW (1,060 TR). It serves the Athens 2004 headquarters complex, home to the Athens Olympic Organizing Committee (AOOC). The new headquarters, in the Athens suburb of Nea Ionia close to the main Olympic Stadium, is a cluster of three single story and three 4-story buildings, with a total floor area of nearly 30,000 sq. m. nearly 2800 fan coils for one section, with the remainder awarded to local manufacturers. A further three chillers have been installed in the Village's clinic, and six more in the Medical Center. Close by are some ancillary buildings that will become schools, the National Geological Institute and administration building where twelve chillers and 760 hydronic terminals are installed.
When the Games open, the eyes of the world will be focused on the Olympic Stadium at Marousi, a northern suburb of Athens. Carrier has supplied five heat pump machines with a capacity of 2,350kW (668 TR) to keep 75,000 spectators cool at the height of a Greek summer where temperatures can reach 40°C.
Twenty-one Global chillers, with a total cooling capacity of 23,451kW (6,667 TR), serve the International Broadcast Center. Situated adjacent to the Sports Complex, the 69,975 sq. m. development will be the world's largest Broadcast Center. For six weeks, from July 13 to Oct. 3, 2004, this global village will have a population of some 10,000 people, not including broadcasters at work at individual venues. It will operate round the clock. Support facilities such as banking, newsstands, medical services and others will also be housed in this complex. Add to the already impressive list of venues to be cooled and serviced by Carrier, the Olympic Hall at Galatsi, which will host the table tennis and the rhythmic gymnastic events. The 31,988 sq. m. building is where 6,000 spectators and athletes alike will be kept comfortable by three centrifugal machines.

August 9 - Alfa Laval Offers Front- Line Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger

Heat transfer plays an increasingly important role in the beverage and food industries. Alfa Laval, a leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions, offers its complete range of heat exchangers for these applications including a particularly designed plate heat exchanger called FrontLine?.
The unit is ideal for all process applications such as pre-heating, cooling, and pasteurization. An important, recent innovation is the precision cut solid stainless steel frame. Another is the possibility to have the apparatus delivered with both connections and plates in alternative materials for particularly demanding tasks.
The new design makes the unit one of the best performing heat exchangers on the market providing effective and gentle treatment, long operation times, strict hygienic standards and simplified servicing for the beverage and food applications. The heat exchanger is available in capacities ranging from 1,000 l/h to 130,000 l/h. The capacity varies with different applications.

August 7 - International Exhibitors Look to AHR Expo -Mexico

The sixth edition of the largest HVAC & R event in Mexico, the AHR ExpoR -Mexico has captured the attention of numerous international exhibitors. The AHR ExpoR -Mexico will be held September 22- 24, 2004 in Monterrey.
Appropriately held in Monterrey, the industrial center of Mexico, the Show has confirmed exhibiting companies from more than 15 countries around the world. In addition, show management is announcing that there are greater than 200 exhibitors to date who are confirmed as well as more than 30,000 square feet of floor space sold. International Exhibitors look to AHR ExpoR -Mexico to increase their product recognition and exposure. An estimated 5,000 industry professionals from around the world are expected to attend.
Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages the AHR ExpoR -Mexico, attributes the strong international interest to the increased demand for latest HVAC&R products. "Mexico's industry professionals wanted direct access to suppliers on their own turf, " Stevens commented. "AHR ExpoR -Mexico provides a unique opportunity for HVACR professionals in Mexico and Latin America to see the latest products that will meet their specific needs."

August 5 - Panasonic Introduces New Models of LUMIX Digital Camera

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., best known for its Panasonic brand products, unveiled four new models in its LUMIX digital still camera series, DMC-FX7, DMC-FX2, DMC-FZ3 and DMC-FZ20. All of them feature the advanced Venus Engine II image-processing LSI, improved MEGA O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer), Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function and Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. Panasonic will release the new models in Japan and globally from the end of August.
The 5.0-megapixel DMC-FX7 and 4.0-megapixel DMC-FX2, heirs to DMC-FX5 and DMC-FX1, the world's first compact cameras with MEGA O.I.S., incorporate 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm on a 35 mm film camera) and a large LCD monitor (2.5-inch for FX7 and 2.0-inch for FX2). The LCD is equipped with Power LCD Mode, which increases brightness by 40 percent to make it easier to see even outdoors in bright sunlight.
As digital cameras become smaller and lighter, user hand-shake can occur more frequently, resulting in blurry images. MEGA O.I.S. offsets jitters every time, using a gyrosensor that detects even the slightest shaking of the camera and sends a signal to a linear motor, which adjusts the lens elements. In the new models, this compensation system is integrated with the Venus Engine II, so handshaking is detected and adjusted faster to produce clearer and sharper images. The improved MEGA O.I.S. allows perfect telephoto shots and night photography without using a tripod.
Panasonic has enhanced the performance of its Venus Engine high-speed image-processing system, which delivers superb image rendering and unmatched processing speed. The Venus Engine II has improved horizontal and vertical resolution by more than 10 percent, reduced the noise in dark areas and achieved more precise color reproduction with an advanced 12-axis independent color adjustment. The multi-task image-processing LSI has also accelerated response time, resulting in the industry-leading release time lag of approximately 0.008 (FX7)/0.006 (FX2) second and a shutter interval of approximately 0.4 (FX7)/0.3 (FX2) second. The new Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function addition to this camera allows continuous shooting up to the capacity of the SD Memory Card.
Panasonic has also upgraded its model for the serious photographer. The 5.0-megapixel LUMIX DMC-FZ20 features 12x optical zoom with F2.8 brightness and manual controls including ring-operated focus and exposure. The manual exposure capability gives ultimate control of exposure to capture images according to the user preferences such as intentional over or underexposure just like using a film camera.

August 3 - EC Approves Carrier's Acquisition of Linde Refrigeration

Carrier Corporation, a division of United Technologies Corp., announced that the European Commission in Brussels has approved the company's intended acquisition of Linde Refrigeration, a division of Linde AG.
The approval is a key requirement for completion of the agreement reached on March 15, 2004. The company anticipates the still pending legal procedures to result in approval as well.
"With this regulatory approval, we expect closing the transaction within the next three months," said Geraud Darnis, president of Carrier Corporation.
"Refrigeration is a core business at Carrier and this acquisition will be a synergistic fit to our existing operation. The Carrier/Linde combination will allow us to provide a more comprehensive range of products and services," he added. "Building on our complementary geographical footprints and product portfolios, we will be able to better satisfy the requirements of global customers with products tailored to regional needs."
Under the agreement, Carrier will acquire Linde Refrigeration for approximately $390 million (or approx. 325 million euros) including estimated debt upon closing.
Linde Refrigeration employs 6,300 people and is a leader in European commercial refrigeration with annual sales of approximately $1 billion (866 million euros, including the German dry shelving business with sales of 28 million euros, which is not part of this transaction). It is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and South America. Products include refrigerated display cases and subsystems, and industrial and commercial refrigeration systems.

August 1 - Matsushita Develops New Air Filter Capable of Inactivating SARS Virus

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) announced July 9, 2004 that its environment-related subsidiary, Matsushita Ecology Systems Co., Ltd., has developed a revolutionary air filter. The new filter neutralizes or inactivates a variety of airborne allergens and viruses including the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus. Panasonic will incorporate the filter into air treatment equipment including air purifiers and humidifiers to create clean and healthy indoor environments.
The air filter features a new anti-allergen material called Super Alleru-Buster and a polyphenol-based anti-virus agent. Super Alleru-Buster is a phenol polymer-based anti-allergen material for air filters. Compared to its predecessor, the Alleru-Buster, the new fortified material can capture and inactivate more airborne particulates such as animal dander, mold spores, dust mites and pollens when used in air filters. This is the first filter in the world that has a demonstrated effectiveness in neutralizing animal dander or mold spores.
Panasonic has also developed new technologies to allow the Super Alleru-Buster to be blended and coated onto the filter substrate together with antibacterial and antivirus agents including catechin, a polyphenol compound found in green tea. Panasonic developed air filters using catechin jointly with Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd. and has used them in its air purifiers. They are now proven highly effective in inactivating the SARS virus. No other air filters have ever exhibited anti-SARS activity.
The new air filter is also effective in conserving energy as it is designed to ensure good airflow. The new technologies involved in developing the air filter will be presented at the Society for Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents conference in Fukui, Japan, in October 2004. Panasonic has filed five Japanese patents on this product.

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