Oct 11, 2018

Products & Solutions / Press Release

Panasonic Starts HVAC Manufacturing with Aquarea Production Line in Europe

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has started residential air to water heat pump production at Panasonic AVC Networks Czech, s.r.o. (PAVCCZ) in Pilsen, Czech Republic in October 2018, as part of its efforts to enhance the air-conditioning business in the European market.

Europe has seen exponential demand for more renewable energy solutions. The Aquarea heat pump utilizes energy from the air to produce heating, cooling and hot water, providing a cheaper, cleaner and sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuel or electric systems.

Panasonic had exported air to water heat pumps to Europe from its Malaysian air-conditioning equipment factory. The new production facility provides Panasonic with a better capability to meet growing demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling, in properties across the region. It will also enable a more localized and agile approach to product design in line with European regulations. For Panasonic customers in Europe, Aquarea lead times will be reduced thanks to short-haul transportation links, which also contribute to a reduction in the environmental impact of long-haul product shipping from Malaysia.

Since 2010, Panasonic Aquarea has set the standard for air to water heat pumps in Europe, with its reliability, simplicity and innovation. The new factory, starting with one production line, will progressively increase manufacture to reach 40,000 Aquarea units yearly, according to Panasonic's mid-term plan, becoming one of the main factories for Aquarea.

"We are very proud of this new facility and the capabilities it gives us in Europe. We've seen year-on-year growth in demand for our Aquarea air to water products and I'm looking forward to satisfying that demand over Europe," comments Enrique Vilamitjana, Managing Director at Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning Europe.

With over 60 years of heating and cooling experience on its side, Panasonic continues to develop products with energy-efficiency and sustainability in mind. Its new manufacturing line will increase Aquarea production to meet the needs of the European market, ensuring a more energy-efficient future for Panasonic customers.

Company namePanasonic AVC Networks Czech, s.r.o. (PAVCCZ)
Head Office locationU Panasoniku 1, 320 84 Plzen, Czech Republic
FoundationMarch 13, 1996
Business descriptionManufacturing of LCD TVs, Blu-ray Players/Recorders, and Air to water heat pumps

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018, the company has expanded globally and now operates 591 subsidiaries and 88 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.982 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2018. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic:https://www.panasonic.com/global.

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