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Fujitsu series is tailor made for Gulf

01 July 2016

Taqeef, a regional leader in air-conditioning solutions, has recently launched the VRF V-III tropical series from Fujitsu General in Dubai, UAE.

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) is a revolutionary refrigerant-based technology that effectively air conditions a wide variety of spaces from large buildings to personal residences, says a spokesman for the company.

The V-III tropical series offers several advantages over conventional HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems, such as high performance, minimised energy loss, design flexibility, easy installation and centralised maintenance.

Commenting on the launch, Tariq Al Ghussein, CEO of Taqeef, says: “At Taqeef, we strive to bring the latest in air-conditioning technology to our customers in the region. While it has been a long wait for the V-III tropical series, we believe that innovative excellence cannot be rushed.

“We are launching an exceptional air-conditioning solution – the Air stage V-III tropical series – based on Fujitsu General’s technical capabilities and our extensive research and testing exercises over the last two years.

“We are confident that the VRF system line-up will exceed regional customer expectations by providing important competitive advantages, such as energy efficiency, design flexibility and high reliability, resulting in a clear, comparable return on investment while being compliant with the UAE’s ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) and QCC (Quality and Conformity Council) regulations.”

Fujitsu General is well known for its knowledge and understanding of the regional climate and environment. It is the first and only manufacturer to introduce a full portfolio of products which not only comply with the latest green building regulations for EER (energy efficiency ratio) and environment-friendly refrigerant (R410A), but are also tailored specifically to our region’s harsh climate, says a spokesman for Taqeef.

Focused on providing either high-performance combinations or space-saving ones, the Air stage V-III Tropical Model offers an extended line-up of outdoor units, ranging from small systems of 8 hp for limited residential and commercial spaces, to large systems of 54 hp for cooling large building areas.

With the flexibility to assemble in 39 system combinations, the V-III series can connect up to 55 indoor units, which can be selected from 12 types and 84 models. Design capabilities allow a total pipe length of up to 1,000 m and actual pipe length (length between outdoor unit to the furthest indoor unit) 165 m, and outdoor units can be installed in open areas or an indoor room with open ducting facility, thereby saving valuable building space.

“Energy savings is another central feature of the V-III series with fully DC inverter-based technology, highly efficient refrigerant flow control mechanism and sophisticated operational control systems. Fujitsu General’s Intelligent Web Monitoring tool also provides cutting edge centralised monitoring and maintenance capabilities with a graphical interface displaying the operational status of different components within the V-III system,” he says.

Taqeef has also built its own training and development centre to support this product launch. “At this purpose-built site, we run a rolling programme of VRF product, technology and servicing training. This promotes the ongoing development of our staff, customers and contractors who would benefit from the latest industry knowledge. So, I can confidently tell you that technical support for the V-III from Taqeef and the Fujitsu General team here on the ground, in the UAE is second to none,” says Al Ghussein.

Taqeef has been defining the air-conditioning market since its inception in 1972, when it introduced the world’s first cooling application especially designed for desert conditions to the region.

On his part, Esturo Saito, president, Fujitsu General, says: “We were quite early to the Middle East market in 1970, and have worked with our partner, Taqeef, since then to provide quality, innovative solutions starting from the first tropical model. This model was designed to endure the Middle East’s severe climate challenges, and establish our position as a trusted brand and the preferred choice in the Middle East’s air-conditioning market.”