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Section Sponsor AXOR Universal Accessories: Luxurious Extras

n AXOR introduces the AXOR Universal
accessories – a unique system of twelve
elements that consists of shelves, hooks,
towel racks, soap dispensers and tooth
brush tumblers. These accessories can
be used individually or as a systematic
solution in bathrooms. The collection
is developed by AXOR together with
architect/designer Antonio Citterio.
“Accessories have a significant effect
on the overall appearance of a room;
they are an essential part of its décor. When I design something, I strive to create products
that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. For instance, bars inside the shower
function as a support for other accessories and serve as towel bars outside the shower”,
explains Antonio Citterio.

Schneider
Electric Siemens to manufacture new generation of

accelerates photovoltaic inverters in India
fight against n Siemens India launched with Sinacon PV a new generation of photovoltaic (PV)

climate change central inverters with an output up to 5,000 kVA. The inverter is part of the Siemens
new electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) solution for PV power plant installations.
at One Planet The state-of-the-art Sinacon PV inverter will be locally produced and manufactured

Summit at Siemens’ Kalwa plant near Mumbai for the domestic market as well as for export into
n Schneider Electric, the region. The Indian renewable energy sector is the second most attractive renewable
energy market in the world Crossing 14 GW of already installed solar capacity, the
the leader in digital Government is firm on its ambition of 100 GW of installed solar generation by 2022.
transformation of
energy management and
automation, will join other
sustainability leaders to New Osram LED for headlights on all vehicle classes
support and accelerate n The ceramic-based LED is particularly impressive for its thermal behavior thanks to an
the common fight against electrically insulated thermal pad. In combination with appropriate pcb technology, the Oslon
climate change at the One Compact PL can be operated at high currents and achieve high light output.
Planet Summit. Two years to In addition to the Oslon Compact CL, which is available as a single-chip version, the portfolio
the day after the adoption now includes the Oslon Compact PL as a multichip version with up to five chips. Equipped
of the Paris Agreement, and with notchless UX:3 chip technology, the new LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer
following COP23, President excellent thermal conductivity.
of France Emmanuel Macron
is organizing the milestone
summit to convene those Saint-Gobain takes a leading position in Middle
involved in public and private
finance to deliver ambitious East insulation market
and achievable actions that n Saint-Gobain and the Kuwait-based company Alghanim Industries who are already partners
will contribute to limiting in insulation manufacturing joint-ventures in Turkey (Izocam) and Saudi Arabia (SIIMCO), have
global warming and its decided to extend their partnership to Kuwait: as of 11 January 2018, they have become
impact. joint-venture partners in KIMMCO. This company, as the other common jointventures, will be
managed jointly by both partners and will be consolidated in Saint-Gobain’s accounts.

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