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LG launches inverter air conditioners

LG’s new improved low watt air conditioner consumes 660 watts compared to at least 900 watts consumed by other air conditioners. A rice cooker consumes 900 watts; a bread toaster consumes 850 watts; and an electric iron consumes 1650 watts. The energy efficiency ratio (E.E.R) of LG’s low watt air conditioner is 14.5 BTU/h.

Unlike conventional air conditioners, LG Inverter technology in air conditioners control the speed of the compressor to adjust cooling when indoor temperatures reach desired levels. By thus regulating the compressor to work at slow speeds while at the same time maintaining its cooling efficiency, it greatly reduces electricity consumption as compared to conventional air conditioners. This reduction in energy consumption, combined with LG’s low watt feature, enables a saving of 60% or more on electricity usage.

Low Wattage in LG’s innovative Inverter Air Conditioners is combined with LG’s already successful Health + Series which is the perfect healthcare solution. It provides the perfect choice for health and comfort with a highly efficient filtration system that protects your health and gives maximum cooling comfort.

A Triple Filter consists of 3 different organic compounds which help to eliminate discomfort of eye and throat. It also removes ordinary odours that cause migraine and common fatigue. A Formaldehyde Filter cuts off formaldehyde, a leading cause of new house syndrome and prevents dermatitis, vomiting and pneumonia. The VOC Filter removes odour and hazardous volatile organic chemicals that are discharged from household materials made with chemical substances (carpets, paint, cleaners, furniture etc) that cause discomfort, eye and throat disease. The nano-size Carbon Filter removes fine odour particles at home and creates a more clean and pleasant environment. The filter can be easily removed and washed and cleaned.

Low watt health + air conditioner is available at Abans showrooms islandwide on 12 months interest free instalment terms.

hSenid offers cost effective HR solution

To serve SME markets:

hSenid business solutions, which is one of the premier HR applications solutions providers, has today created a name for themselves, as an organization that builds innovative, comprehensive and customized HR solutions for it’s clients.

Appointed as the official technology partner at the HR Conference held recently at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, hSenid introduced an HR solution specifically targeted for the SME sector at this event.

The product known as ‘People’s HR’ has been initiated to assist HR professionals in SMEs, to effectively manage their human resource and implement best practices, that are specially designed to meet employee needs. The Director and General Manager Sampath Jayasundara, said that hSenid which commenced their operations with just 10 employees and a few key clients that included Sri Lanka Telecom and SriLankan Airlines, has today grown to have over 600 customers in 24 countries, that serves 18 industries and has a staff strength of over 300 employees.

The company currently has offices in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, India and R&D centres in Sri Lanka, with partnership operations in Australia and Kenya.

“With the company’s dedication to continuously provide cutting edge software solutions that assist HR professionals, we geared ourselves to provide various customizable products and services. This forward thinking approach enabled hSenid to gain an in-depth insight of many HR requirements of the somewhat underserved SME sector.

We strongly felt the need to develop a product to assist SMEs better manage their human capital which in turn led us to launch ‘Peoples HR’,” Jayasundara said.

Jayasundara pointed out that this is an ideal solution for small and-mid- sized companies, due to the huge cost benefit offered by the product. Based on SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture, companies will only pay for what they use. This means the client does not have to purchase any hardware or software and will not incur any other costs apart from the monthly usage fee.

Jayasundara said, “Our strategy is to provide focused market-leading technology that aligns to industry best practices, of which People’s HR is another such example. Over the past few years, hSenid has long demonstrated a commitment to helping our clients maximize their potential, through our personalized approach, product proficiency, and expert support.

By introducing a comprehensive set of solutions designed to help Human Resource professionals be more effective and productive in their work, we believe we have created a strong relationship with Sri Lanka’s competent HR community.”

“We strongly believe that People’s HR is the ideal cost effective HR solution that will assist the SME sector to have more streamlined HR processes that suits their requirements and at the same time will fit their budgets as well. We are confident we will earn and retain the trust of our clients in the SME sector through this product,” he said.

First Asia Carbon Lanka launched

Sanjeevi Jayasuriya

With the aim of mitigating climate change challenges, First Asia Carbon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd was launched in Sri Lanka.

The company will provide consultancy services for projects related towards mitigating climate change by clean initiatives and technologies thus creating local talents to take up the challenge into the future, First Asia Carbon Lanka Director Dr. Ranjith Bandara said.

The main objective of the company is to provide services related to the environment, especially towards addressing issue related to the climate change.

The company will facilitate creating environment, providing knowledge and opportunities in its move towards achieving the dream of green Sri Lankan, he said.

The services offered by the company will include CDM consultancy, alternative energy, energy monitoring services, environment impact analysis, grid emission factors, renewable energy consultancy, energy efficiency services, water management and treatment, new energy consultancy, emissions trading, carbon finance and low carbon technology assessment. As Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the Asian countries which has passion and willingness to maintain a clean environment and preserve the country’s nature for the future generation, the First Asia Carbon Lanka (FACL) will be able to achieve sustainability.

With the team of professionals and partners in efficient technology and services, the company is keen to develop clean projects across various sectors, he said.

The initial plan is to secure projects through the networks developed over the years and to involve local talents to make these projects cost- effective and sustainable. Therefore, FACL will initiate workshops and road shows to create awareness on the environment market and to identify the opportunities.

“Our global network is coordinated through our headquarters and regional offices in Singapore.

Asia carbon Global has a significant presence in several countries where it supports project developers in their carbon assessment strategies with a host of vertically integrated and synergistic business competencies.

This influence will have a positive impact on our country in establishing a green environment,” Dr Bandara said.

AMW opens Piaggio showroom at Matara

Associated Motorways (Pvt) Limited (AMW) is taking steps to open new showrooms in all key towns in Sri Lanka for the convenience of customers who can inspect and purchase Piaggio vehicles within the areas they reside in.

As part of this expansion drive, AMW opened new Piaggio showrooms in the major towns of Kurunegala, Ratnapura, Avissawella, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Ampara and Nuwara Eliya.

The newest addition to the network of Piaggio three-wheeler showrooms is the one at Matara. It is situated at No. 519, Pamburana Road, Matara. Customers in the Southern province can now inspect and purchase with a full warranty the ‘Piaggio Ape City’ three-wheeler which is the latest in the range plus other Piaggio three-wheeler models either for passenger or goods transport. Facilities are also available for customers who want to purchase Piaggio three wheelers on lease. Some of the salient features of Piaggio three-wheelers are fuel efficiency - they can run 38 kilometers per litre, capability of carrying a load of 650 kg, low maintenance cost (Rs. 1/92 per kilometre), comprehensive after-sales service and the availability of ample spares.

For commercial purposes, Piaggio three-wheelers can also be provided according to the specifications and requirements of the business venture concerned.

After opening the showroom at Matara, General Manager (Piaggio and Eicher) Sunetha Sudasinghe, handed over the newly purchased Piaggio three-wheelers to customers. Sales Manager, Amitha Gamage, Administration Manager, Achini Amarasekara Regional Manager, Kasun Fernando and a large number of special invitees, customers and well wishers attended the opening ceremony.

Experience the Grand Prix 2011 live in Singapore

With American Express Cards:

American Express Credit Cards launched the Double Win fuel promotion on July 1 exclusively for American Express Cardmembers. The promotion features daily bill wipeouts, where one Cardmember will get his/her fuel bill wiped out each day during the promotional period up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000 per bill and in addition they will be eligible to be part of a grand draw at the end of the promotional period. At the final grand draw, three American Express Cardmembers and one companion will receive the unique opportunity to experience the Grand Prix 2011 live in Singapore. The Cardmember and companion will be provided with a fully paid return air ticket, three nights hotel accommodation and an F1 ticket at the Bay Grand Stand valid for the events held on September 23, 24 and 25.

To be eligible for the daily draw as well as the grand draw Cardmembers are required to use their American Express Credit Card to pump fuel at any fuel station islandwide during the promotional period, which ends on August 31.

Cardmembers interested in obtaining more information on the Double Win Fuel Promotion can visit the corporate website - www.americanexpress.lk