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  • Aux enters Vietnam’s air conditioning market with new innovations

    Aux enters Vietnam’s air conditioning market with new innovations

    Aux Air Conditioning has officially entered the Vietnamese market, marking its debut with two major dealer conferences in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

    The events attracted industry experts, distributors, and media representatives, signaling the brand’s commitment to the country’s growing demand for efficient and innovative cooling solutions.

    Miyaba, an expert from the Japan R&D Center, stated that Aux conducted extensive market research before launching in Vietnam, aiming to meet consumer expectations beyond just cooling.

    “Consumers’ demands for air conditioning go beyond just cooling; they aspire to have air conditioners that operate quietly, exhibit exceptional energy efficiency, and adapt to local conditions,” Miyaba noted. The C-Series air conditioners, explicitly developed for Vietnam, aim to fulfill these expectations.

    Vietnam’s high humidity and coastal environment pose unique challenges for air conditioners. To address this, the C-Series models feature double-sided anti-corrosion protection for the evaporator and gold fin technology, enhancing durability and resistance against moisture and corrosion.

    With 4D airflow technology, Aux air conditioners distribute air evenly in four directions, overcoming the limitations of traditional units that focus on localized cooling. Additionally, the UVC sterilization function and PM2.5 filtration system help remove bacteria, allergens, dust, and hair, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air.

    To maintain consistent noise levels even after transportation, including when carried by motorcycles, a common mode of delivery in Vietnam, the C-Series models incorporate multiple design innovations. The units underwent extensive testing to ensure stable performance under various challenging conditions.

    Aux has developed a new-generation low-noise air duct system and optimized control logic to reduce noise from compressors and fans. Additional features, such as double-layer soundproof materials and shock-absorbing foot pads, ensure a stable and quiet user experience.

    The C-Series models also incorporate a high-efficiency 8-level compressor, designed to maintain stable performance while minimizing noise levels. The installation process has been simplified with a removable bottom panel and easy-to-detach single-lock device, giving technicians more flexibility when connecting indoor units to wall-mounted pipes.

    To enhance customer confidence and support, Aux has introduced a 365-day “1-Exchange-1” policy. In 2025, customers purchasing eligible Aux air conditioners will be eligible for a free product replacement if the unit experiences quality issues related to manufacturer defects or technical problems.

    Aux Air Conditioning has established itself as a global leader in air conditioning innovation, securing over 12,000 patents as of December 2024 and earning recognition through international awards such as the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award.

    See more information here.

    With its expansion into Vietnam, Aux aims to combine advanced technology, energy efficiency, and customer-focused service to meet the evolving needs of Vietnamese households and businesses.

  • Vietnam’s demand for cool air attracts Japanese investors

    Vietnam’s demand for cool air attracts Japanese investors

    Japanese air conditioner manufacturers are set to expand in Vietnam, touting their high-quality products and appeal to the country’s growing urban middle class.

    Leading Japanese electronics corporation Panasonic is ready to manufacture air conditioners in Vietnam, where it already has a consumer electronics factory. Panasonic’s plans to ramp up its air conditioner business in Southeast Asia, where rising incomes are fuelling demand.

    Panasonic Vietnam said in a statement that its investment scale and timing schedule are not finalised at the moment, but will be completed soon.

    Panasonic looks to earn $6 billion from global air conditioning sales by March 2019. The Japanese market will account for 40 per cent of this however.

    Vietnam is the second biggest market for air conditioners in Asia, after Indonesia.

    Another big name in air conditioning, Daikin, received an investment certificate last year for the $100 million project in Thang Long II Industrial Park.

    Ly Thi Phuong Trang, a representative from Daikin Air Conditioning Vietnam JSC, said the project is on track and expected to see operation in April 2018, with a capacity of 500,000 units per year.

    Japanese firms like Daikin and Mitsubishi chose Vietnam for their new plants because nearly all Daikin and Mitsubishi air conditioners in Vietnam are currently imported from Thailand, where their production facilities have been operating at full capacity.

    Vietnam’s infrastructure development coupled with increasing investment in the industrial and commercial sectors are responsible for the higher demand for air conditioners in the country. The development of major cities, growing construction activities in the hospitality and tourism sectors, and growing government investment are expected to propel demand for air conditioners in Vietnam to even greater heights.

    In residential areas, split system air conditioners are popular, as one unit can service multiple residences.

    A report released by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) on the demand for air conditioners in major countries around the world also said that the demand for both residential and commercial air conditioners is rising sharply in Vietnam.

    Some of the leading air conditioner manufacturers operating in Vietnam include LG Electronics, Gree, Samsung, Midea, Hitachi, Toshiba, Nagakawa, Mitsubishi, and Carrier.

    Last year, Samsung Vina Electronics Co., Ltd. said “Fifty percent of air conditioners sold globally are split system air conditioners. The total value of the segment is worth $74 billion. Vietnam is a very promising market for this segment, which has seen many advanced technological developments recently.”

    Seven years ago, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation established a Vietnamese company to co-ordinate sales of air conditioning systems, home appliances, and automated products.

    The Japanese company has primarily conducted sales in Vietnam indirectly through distributors, and has only recently shifted to direct sales.

    “Due to Vietnam’s remarkable growth prospects, Mitsubishi Electric is now classifying the country as a priority market, and has decided to establish a local company to co-ordinate sales,” the manufacturer said in its announcement.

    While competition for greater market share is stiff, some countries in the region are moving to tighten environmental regulations. Vietnam has also raised awareness of energy consumption standards for air conditioners. The move could be a boon for Japanese air conditioner manufactures who already have competitive energy-saving technologies on the shelves.