ADVERTORIAL

“High Performance Buildings for a GREENER FUTURE”:

Abans - Trane Convention

Abans together with Ingersoll Rand (USA), manufacturers of world’s best Trane Air Conditioning Chillers, will host the Trane Convention 2011 on June 3 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The convention will focus on “High Performance Buildings for a GREENER FUTURE”. The convention will be an ideal opportunity to all stake holders of the industry to share their knowledge and experience.

General Manager Sales for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Sanjeev Seth will give a brief overview of Ingersoll Rand Company of USA, and Sales Leader-South India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives N. Sriram will make a presentation on latest Green Technologies.

Green is not just a colour Green symbolizes environmental friendly practices in all facets of human endeavour. “Green” is the voluntary pursuit of any activity, which encompasses concern for energy efficiency, environment, water conservation, use of re-cycled products and renewable energy.

A green building is one, which incorporates several green features which revolve round a concern for extending the life span of natural resources, provide human comfort, safety and productivity such as use of energy efficient and eco-friendly equipment, quality of Indoor air for human safety and comfort and effective controls and Building Management Systems.

The Trane Air conditioning system of Ingersoll Rand the world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and energy efficient environments - improves the performance of homes and buildings around the world. Trane brings decades of experience and expertise in modelling and designing multiple building types to address indoor air quality, occupant comfort, service and maintenance, so that occupants of the building are as comfortable and productive as possible.

A green building is a high performance building. Trane partners with a number of industry and construction organizations, sharing information and resources to provide increased awareness of the importance of sustainable building practices and the energy and financial efficiencies associated with them.

Trane full line of integrated HVAC systems and services conserve energy and reduce costs to ensure that building systems are managed at peak capacity. Trane’s CentraVac Chillers are the most energy efficient chillers in the market today up to 13.5 percent more efficient than any other chiller available.

Trane chillers are synchronized with Green Building concept with environmentally responsible refrigerants having low global warming potential, low ozone depletion potential and low refrigerant leak rates.

They also specify best-in-class efficiency and performance at variable loads with leverage advanced tools for faster design, better analysis and higher building performance. They also lower the total cost of ownership with higher energy efficiency and achieve superior indoor air quality for a healthy environment.

Abans Central Air Conditioning and Engineering, a part of the prestigious Abans Group of companies is the sole agent for Trane chillers in Sri Lanka.

DSL dealers in Bangkok

The winning DSL dealers

Douglas and Sons (Pvt) Limited (DSL) hosted their dealers to an Awards Night at Centara Grand at Central World, in Bangkok last week.

Douglas and Sons (Pvt) Limited Chairman and Managing Director Saroj Perera said, “As usual, it is not my intention to emphasize what these GT Awards means to us and all our dealers.

The hard work and the mutual understanding between DSL and GT is an amazing example that speaks for itself.”

Douglas and Sons (Pvt) Limited (DSL) has long been famed for constantly recognizing and rewarding their consistent service and commitment and 2011 is no exception. Year on year, GT tyres have been endorsed as the undisputed leader in the imported tyre segment, surpassing record sales of 2.5 million tyres. “This is a clear indication of the trust and confidence placed on GT by the motoring public in Sri Lanka,” Perera said.

He commended the GT team from Indonesia comprising President Director Chistopher Chan, PT Gaja Tungaal Tbk.

Vice President Director Buddy Tanashleh, General Manager - Exports William Gozali, and Executive Deputy General Manager Y.C. Chong from GITI TIRE (China) Investment Company Ltd. for taking the GT brand worldwide.

OASBT launches ‘Work IT’

The OpenArc School of Business and Technology (OASBT) recently launched ‘Work IT’, an information technology course for state and private sector employees. The basic aims of launching this new course are improving the information technology knowledge of the State and the private sector employees and present them with a valid certificate. After completing this course successfully, one can study for a degree in IT while working.

Speaking about this new IT course, OpenArc School of Business and Technology Managing Director Vijith Sinhabahu said, “Today, IT knowledge is essential to be successfully employed in the State or the private sector. But, most employees lack sufficient IT knowledge to be efficient in their employment. We introduced the “Work IT” course taking this situation into consideration. Other than the information technology field, other subjects essential for office work such as English and personality development are also covered in this course”.

The “Work IT” course covers subject components such as business English, work computing and information technology, easy mathematics and personality plus. Knowledge and training in these fields are essential for the State and private sector employees to continue in their various professions efficiently and successfully.

The ‘Work IT’ course is conducted according to student-centric practical teaching methodologies out of the traditional classroom education pattern. ‘Work IT’ is a six-month short-term course.

The course is conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.

Students can reserve a convenient time for practical training. The ‘Work IT’ course will be launched in the first week of June.

A nationally accepted certificate will be presented to those who complete the course successfully.

After that, any one out of those who received their certificates will get the opportunity to study for the BIT degree from a Sri Lankan University while being employed.

Black & Decker key dealers tour Thailand

Delmege Construction Products (Pvt) Ltd., recently concluded a successful tour to Thailand with its key dealers who achieved their targets for the period 2010/11. A total of 18 dealers from both Black & Decker/Dewalt power tools, as well as home appliance sectors across the country got the opportunity to enjoy a three day tour which included a special banquet with the regional head of Stanly Black & Decker.

The objectives of such a promotional scheme are to reward and recognize and also strengthen the business relationship with key dealers who are an integral part of the Black & Decker, Dewalt and the Delmege family in Sri Lanka.

Stanley Black & Decker is one of the largest and best global manufacturers and marketeers of high quality power tools and accessories and home appliances. Its products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, while they have manufacturing operations in eleven countries. Throughout its businesses, the company has established a reputation for product innovation, quality, end-user focus, design and value. Black & Decker’s strong brand name and product development capabilities enjoy worldwide recognition, and its global distribution remains unsurpassed.

Delmege Construction Products (Pvt) Ltd. (DCP) is a subsidiary of the Delmege Group. DCP has been the sole distributor for Stanley Black & Decker products Sri Lanka and the Maldives for the past two decades.

While the industrial range of power tools and accessories from Stanley Black & Decker is marketed under the brand name Dewalt, the range of Black & Decker branded power tools are marketed to cater to the broad needs of small and medium sized industries and the tradesmen.