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PANASONIC MALAYSIA AIMS FOR 80 PER CENT OF TOTAL SALES FROM ECO-PRODUCTS
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Panasonic Malaysia is aiming for 80 per cent of its total sales by March 2013 to come from a wide range of eco products which are also energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Managing director, Jeff Lee said Panasonic Malaysia has projected sales revenue of RM2 billion for the year ending March 2012, of which, 60 per cent will be contributed by eco products. (US$1=RM2.98)
"Panasonic Malaysia, will accelerate eco activities with the
government and other key players in the private sector," he added.
Lee said speaking at the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2011 here where Panasonic was one of the participating companies.
It was also one of the largest exhibitors at the exhibition with an
investment of RM1.8 million.
Meanwhile, the Associate Director of Panasonic Corporation Japan, Masaru Maruo said there are plans to develop three more eco ideas factories in the Asia Pacific by 2013.
In Malaysia, Panasonic has a manufacturing facility in Shah Alam near here which produces eco-products for air conditioners and LCD television sets.
Panasonic also produces washing machines and refrigerators with eco-friendly features at its manufacturing facility in Thailand.
"Within the Asia Pacific region, we have also set targets to develop new comprehensive energy and environmental solution business," Masaru said.
He said Panasonic is also moving into Electric Vehicles to propel the green automobile industry.
At the IGEM today and for the first time in Malaysia, Panasonic showcased the Tesla Roadster, an Electric Vehicle, using the Panasonic Lithium Ion Battery and charging technology.
The cost of the car is 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars (1HKD=MR0.383).
The IGEM 2011 is open to the public on Sept 9-10.
-- BERNAMA
Managing director, Jeff Lee said Panasonic Malaysia has projected sales revenue of RM2 billion for the year ending March 2012, of which, 60 per cent will be contributed by eco products. (US$1=RM2.98)
"Panasonic Malaysia, will accelerate eco activities with the
government and other key players in the private sector," he added.
Lee said speaking at the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2011 here where Panasonic was one of the participating companies.
It was also one of the largest exhibitors at the exhibition with an
investment of RM1.8 million.
Meanwhile, the Associate Director of Panasonic Corporation Japan, Masaru Maruo said there are plans to develop three more eco ideas factories in the Asia Pacific by 2013.
In Malaysia, Panasonic has a manufacturing facility in Shah Alam near here which produces eco-products for air conditioners and LCD television sets.
Panasonic also produces washing machines and refrigerators with eco-friendly features at its manufacturing facility in Thailand.
"Within the Asia Pacific region, we have also set targets to develop new comprehensive energy and environmental solution business," Masaru said.
He said Panasonic is also moving into Electric Vehicles to propel the green automobile industry.
At the IGEM today and for the first time in Malaysia, Panasonic showcased the Tesla Roadster, an Electric Vehicle, using the Panasonic Lithium Ion Battery and charging technology.
The cost of the car is 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars (1HKD=MR0.383).
The IGEM 2011 is open to the public on Sept 9-10.
-- BERNAMA
