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Ingersoll Rand's Asia Pacific President Makes Business Case That Bottom Line Success
Can Be Achieved By Promoting Energy Efficiency
SINGAPORE, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Rising energy costs and increased public awareness of going green and energy
efficiency means businesses are looking for ways to reduce energy consumption in
order to achieve costs savings.
Presenting company leadership with a financially motivated business case to
promote energy efficiency is the ticket to explore new business solutions which can
offer operational improvements in both new and existing buildings, ultimately helping
companies significantly reduce their energy use and realize substantial cost savings.
Francis Yuen, president - Asia Pacific, Ingersoll Rand Climate Solutions, will
give the CEO address and participate in a plenary session at HVAC Asia on Wednesday,
September 1, 2010.
During his presentation, "Driving Energy Efficiency for Buildings - A CEO's
Approach to Growth," Yuen will share innovative and realistic methods for businesses
to reduce operating costs by creating high performance and energy efficient
buildings. His presentation includes:
-- An overview of today's operating realities and energy environment
-- The financial case for furthering HVAC energy efficiency and energy
efficient buildings
-- Industry leading energy efficient practices that businesses can adopt
-- Business examples from companies that show businesses can reduce
operating costs by creating high performing and energy efficient
buildings
In addition, Yuen will participate in the plenary session entitled: "Efficient
Energy Management - Creating a Diverse, Holistic and Efficient Growth Platform."
Details of his keynote presentation are:
When: Wednesday, September 1 at 10:30 a.m. (The conference runs September
1-3)
Details of Plenary Session
When: Wednesday, September 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
HVAC Asia 2010 aims to address the rapid industrial growth in South East Asia
which is fueling a strong and growing demand for sophisticated, cost-efficient and
environmentally-friendly systems. This two-day industry conference helps experts
share their knowledge on the latest cutting-edge technologies and systems while
providing real-life case studies which delegates can apply in their individual
companies and regions to stay ahead in the industry.
About Francis Yuen
Francis Yuen is the president of Asia Pacific in Ingersoll Rand Climate
Solutions. As a business leader, he is responsible for the operations and
profitability of Climate Solutions business in the Asia Pacific region under which
Trane, Hussmann and Thermo King businesses are operated. Before the forming of
Climate Solutions, Yuen was the president of Trane Asia.
Prior to Ingersoll Rand, from 2000 to 2003, Yuen was president of Honeywell
Aerospace Asia Pacific and Honeywell International based in Singapore. In this
capacity, he was instrumental in leading Honeywell's business initiatives in the
region and worked with the leaders of Honeywell's global strategic business units to
drive growth and expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
Yuen holds a bachelor's degree (First-Class Honors) in business administration
from the University of Singapore, an MBA from the National University of Singapore
and completed an Advanced Management Program from the Wharton School at the
University of Pennsylvania, USA. He has won several awards including the Mobil Gold
Medal, SGV Gold Medal and International Chamber of Commerce Prize for academic
achievements in University and a Commendation Gold Medal for outstanding services in
the Air Force. He is also a recipient of the Magnolia Award (2008) for his
contributions to the development of Shanghai.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe,
comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial
markets. Our people and our family of brands - including Club Car(R), Hussmann(R),
Ingersoll Rand(R), Schlage(R), Thermo King(R) and Trane(R) - work together to enhance
the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and
perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial
productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to
sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more
SOURCE Ingersoll Rand
CONTACT: Joan Schimml, +1-651-407-3897, joan.schimml@trane.com
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