Lennox to Participate in Congressional Briefing on Green Jobs
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"We are pleased and honored to be chosen by Wal-Mart to take part in Congressional discussions on how developing new sustainable products can help create and preserve green jobs in the American economy," said Harry Bizios, president and chief operating officer, LII Commercial Heating & Cooling. "This approach allows for collaborative efforts between all key stakeholders to ensure not only sustainable environmental solutions, but also sustainable business solutions.
"The introduction of Lennox' Strategos(TM) rooftop product line, the industry-leading high-efficiency equipment Wal-Mart uses to heat and cool its stores, serves as a highly successful example of this type of market-based approach."
During the development of the Strategos product line, Lennox and Wal-Mart worked together to determine how to best create a high-efficiency product that would meet Wal-Mart's energy reduction and return on investment goals, while maintaining the best possible comfort for its customers and associates. Designed for efficiency ratings up to 66% higher than U.S. government standards, the Strategos product line includes advanced features that give businesses unprecedented levels of control over their energy use throughout the year - reducing operational costs and creating successful strategies for sustainable design.
Over 80% of Lennox' Commercial product development workforce were engaged in green jobs during the Strategos project, including mechanical, control and manufacturing engineers, research and development technicians, product and marketing communications specialists and manufacturing and support personnel. Product demand has been so high from Wal-Mart and other customers that Lennox' Stuttgart, Arkansas manufacturing plant has added more than 70 manufacturing personnel just to support the Strategos product line.
"In these tough economic times, business owners must find ways to control and lower operating costs," Bizios said. "With heating and cooling costs accounting for a significant portion of their operating expenses, high-efficiency HVAC equipment provides a sustainable environmental and business solution to help drive green jobs in our economy. We are proud to partner with Wal-Mart, and in joining with them to discuss market-based green job solutions with our Congressional representatives."
Lennox Industries Inc. is a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE). Through its subsidiaries, Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII." Additional information is available at: www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Ozzie Buckler, director, communications and public relations, at 972-497-7456.
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