KDK Targets Growing Ventilation Systems Market in Kenya

With HVAC market in Africa expected to cross $800 billion by 2022, KDK’s indoor air quality solutions will support projects in Kenya and the wider region

Nairobi, Kenya

KDK Company Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic Eco Solutions Division, Japan, has launched its latest range of ventilation equipment targeting Kenya’s thriving property market. One of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance ventilation fan products, KDK has a 107 year history, having been established as an electric fan company under the name “Kawakita Denki Kigyosha” (KDK) in Japan in 1909. The launch was held in association with Hotpoint Appliances Limited at The Royal Orchid Hotel in Nairobi.

Over the past few years, the Kenyan property market has been experiencing a boom as a result of growing population and increased urbanization, leading to a rise in demand for environmentally efficient indoor air solutions. With the HVAC market in Africa set to cross $800 billion by 2022, the demand for indoor air quality improvement systems is expected to grow further. KDK along with Hotpoint Appliances Limited aims to provide modern, efficiently costing, effective ventilation engineering system solutions and products to projects in Kenya.

The KDK range covers fans in both axial and centrifugal designs, in-line cabinet fans, ceiling mounted ducted fans, high-pressure wall mounted industrial exhaust fans, wall and glass mounted extract fans. All of these products are aimed at improving internal home air quality by meeting the ventilation needs of the domestic, industrial and light commercial projects. In addition, the KDK range covers ceiling fans – remote and wall regulator controlled, table and pedestal fans, wall and ceiling mounted orbital fans meeting the air circulation needs of the home. KDK fans not only meet IEC and AMCA standards but also satisfy local standards prevalent in individual countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. KDK fans are especially preferred by customers for their reliable performance, quiet operation and low power consumption.

Mr. Hiroo Ikeda, General Manager, Middle East & Africa Marketing Department of KDK commented, “The rapid growth of the real estate and construction industry in recent times has resulted in increased use of chemicals & rising focus on improvement of indoor air quality of buildings. We at KDK, are committed to improving air quality with energy efficient ventilation systems that integrate our long experience and state of the art technology. KDK ventilation products offer excellent performance and easy-to-install features, a perfect fit for the Kenyan market.”

“Our partnership with KDK is in line with our philosophy of providing innovative and high-performance products that satisfy the needs of our customers. We are sure that KDK’s state-of-the-art product line will see success in the Kenya market, as it offers ventilation solutions that are suitable for every sort of living space. Hotpoint is proud to partner with KDK and hope to expand our HVAC services and provide customers with quality products as well as unparalleled service”, said Mr. Ravi Kanani, General Manager at the Energy & Projects Division of Hotpoint Appliances Limited.

Established in 1984 Hotpoint Appliances Limited is a leading distributor for global brands and is one of the largest retailer and wholesalers of consumer electronics and entertainment products in Kenya. Hotpoint Appliances Ltd has become one of Kenya's leading suppliers for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) since it started providing HVAC services in 2002.

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About KDK Company
The KDK brand, named after Kawakita Denki Kigyosha, is an electrical engineering company founded in 1909. KDK has evolved along Panasonic after 1956. KDK Company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of superb-quality indoor air quality products. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company is present in North East Asia, South East Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. KDK offers a wide range of products under two segments – Ventilation Equipment and Indoor Air Quality Appliance. All KDK products are designed and manufactured according to either the standards of JIS (Japan Industrial Standard) or IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Website: http://www.kdk-mea.com/

Issued by Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF)
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