KDK To Support SABIC’s Home Of Innovation Initiative

KDK Company, a division of PES, introduces the Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), region’s first, to collaborate with SABIC’s unique Home of InnovationTM growth initiative. The association between KDK and SABIC aims to contribute to the sustainability of society by introducing advanced products and technology for efficient energy use. Moreover the idea will help in identifying market needs and develop innovative solutions. KDK will be providing Cabinet Fans, DC Motor Ceiling Mount Ventilation Fans and will be introducing the ERV for this project. 

Established in 1909, KDK Company was founded under the name “Kawakita Denki Kigyosha”, an electrical engineering company. KDK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of superb-quality and high-performance fan products. In 1913 KDK produced the first alternate Electric fan (E-Fan) in Japan. Since 1918 KDK E-Fans were exported to Asia, Middle East, Latin America, and became the most famous top brand while establishing its trademark .Today, the key product category manufactured by KDK is Ventilating Fans. Other products are Range Hoods, Air Curtains, Hand Dryers, Ceiling Fans, E-Fans and Air Moving Equipments. Year 2014 marked the 105th year of successful existence and coping up with demands for a better quality life for KDK. 

With a vision to offer the most promising air quality products, KDK conceptualized ERV. It is a slim design device which reduces energy loss during ventilation by exchanging temperature and humidity between indoor and outdoor air. ERV is a highly efficient eco-friendly product which provides 24 hour ventilation by filtering the outdoor air and circulating it in the entire house. The device can be installed onto the ceiling, facilitating easy maintenance from the bottom and the side.

ERV allows speedy exhaust of polluted air and maintains comfortable temperature in all seasons. It also decreases the cooling and heating load of air conditioners thereby making it a cost efficient innovation.

KDK Company is one of the 40 global, regional and local manufacturing companies that SABIC is entering into a strategic marketing relationship to promote the introduction of industry-leading technology into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region.

“We look forward to collaborating with these companies to seek cost-effective, high-performance solutions that meet customer needs and increase demand for the design, manufacturing and purchase of new products in the Kingdom,” said Awadh Al-Maker, Executive Vice President, Technology and Innovation, SABIC.

Hiroo Ikeda, General Manager, Middle East & Africa Marketing Department of KDK, says “We are proud to be a part of SABIC’s Home of Innovation initiative. This collaboration has allowed us to introduce our latest Energy Recovering Ventilator in the region and to promote sustainable living concepts which form the core of our business. We are committed to support B2B, B2G and B2C sectors with our innovative, energy saving and environment friendly solutions.”

KDK Company aims to contribute to the society by introducing the most advance products and latest technology that facilitates sustainable living.

Through the initiative, SABIC engaged companies that demonstrated an interest in growing their business in the Kingdom and Middle East region. Additional qualities included a respected and recognized brand, a desire to engage with SABIC strategically, and innovative yet commercially-available systems or products.

Representing the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Americas, participating companies illustrate the global, regional and local representation sought by the Home of Innovation™ initiative. Additional participation agreements are expected through June 2015.