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Johnson Controls offers integrated building automation
Johnson Controls, that develops one-stop life cycle solutions for buildings,
offers products and services that optimise energy use and improve comfort and
security of people and assets.
According to Pramoda Karkal, VP and MD, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls,
the company is committed to creating green environments and offers customers
something no other vendor can deliver - sustainable, one-stop life-cycle solutions;
from HVAC&R systems including chillers, to building controls, fire and security
solutions. "The Indian hotel segment is also one of the focus areas to
benefit from our spread of value-added building solutions,” he added.
The company which is aiming for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings across
India presented a white paper on cutting life cycle cost of buildings at the
recently held Green Building Congress 2007 in Chennai. Johnson Controls has
provided its support to buildings like ITC Green Centre & Wipro in Delhi
to achieve their Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEED) certified
platinum ratings in India
The integrated systems customised for hotels include intelligent fire alarm
system, IFC panels with detectors distributed throughout the building ensuring
early warning of fire hazards, closed circuit television (CCTV) system to monitor
entrances, exits and courtyards and automatic voice evacuation system for smooth
evacuation of voice messages amongst others.
"These customised and integrated systems provide a comfortable atmosphere,
safe and secure environment and optimised building performance. Apart from securing
the property and its occupants in the best possible manner, the system is targeted
at accruing energy savings," remarks Karkal.
He stated that the best way to build a more comfortable, safe and sustainable
world is to apply internationally recognised standards in the beginning, rather
than retro-fitting them later.
Johnson Controls India began its operations in 1996. With a current workforce
exceeding 450 staff located at 9 branch offices in key Indian cities - Delhi,
Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Baroda,
it serves a portfolio of diverse customers across India, from the manufacturing,
IT services, real estate and finance sectors.
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