BLACK DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BLACK DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BLACK DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES LTD
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<strong>BLACK</strong> <strong>DIAMOND</strong> TECHNOLOG<br />
51% purchased by<br />
Mitsubishi Electric.<br />
Renamed Melco NZ<br />
1981<br />
Company launched<br />
as Meltron. First<br />
Mitsubishi Electric<br />
VCR arrives in NZ.<br />
<strong>BLACK</strong> <strong>DIAMOND</strong> <strong>TECHNOLOGIES</strong> LIMITED.<br />
Founded in 1981, Black Diamond Technologies Limited (formerly Melco New Zealand) has become a leader<br />
in the New Zealand Air Conditioning and Home Appliance markets. BDT partners with global giant Mitsubishi<br />
Electric to provide New Zealand homes with leading edge technologies.<br />
The company specialises in the marketing and distribution of Mitsubishi Electric products including Air Conditioning<br />
/ Heat Pumps, Photovoltaic Panels, Ventilation Home Appliances, Security Products, Digital Printers and large<br />
display equipment - supplying New Zealand consumers with energy efficient, high quality products.<br />
BDT is 100% owned by Local New Zealand shareholders.<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY.<br />
As a global supplier Mitsubishi Electric is highly conscious of the environmental crisis facing our planet and the<br />
need for ongoing commitment to sustainable development and the protection of the global environment.<br />
This environmental consciousness is entirely evident in the range of products and solutions offered by<br />
Mitsubishi Electric. The technology spands to a wide domain, from harnessing the limitless potential of<br />
solar energy to developing more energy efficient Heat Pump systems and refrigerators. - Mitsubishi Electric<br />
manufactures products that make a world of difference.<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL<br />
VISION 2021.<br />
In 2021, Mitsubishi Electric celebrates the centennial<br />
of its founding and the culmination of Environmental<br />
Vision 2021. Environmental Vision 2021 is Mitsubishi<br />
Electric Corporation’s long-term environmental<br />
management programme. The programme aims to<br />
reduce carbon emissions from product usage and<br />
production by 30% while implementing a policy to<br />
reducing, recycling and reusing materials to lead<br />
to zero landfill emissions.<br />
Company launches<br />
Microwave oven.<br />
1982 1985<br />
1984<br />
Company launches<br />
Rear Projection TV<br />
1986<br />
Black Diamond<br />
Video Recorder<br />
Company launches<br />
camcorder<br />
1987<br />
1988<br />
Twin-wave cube<br />
microwave launched<br />
Making positive<br />
contributions to the Earth<br />
and it’s people through<br />
technology and action<br />
Preventing Global Warming Creating a Recycling<br />
•Reduce CO² emissions from product<br />
usage and production by 30%.<br />
•Aim to reduce CO² emissions from<br />
power generation.<br />
Small screen TV &<br />
Air Conditioning<br />
introduced<br />
1990<br />
based Strategy<br />
•Reduce reuse and recycle<br />
products (3Rs).<br />
•Zero Emissions.<br />
Ensuring Harmony with Nature<br />
Fostering Environmental<br />
Awareness<br />
1990 - 92<br />
Auto turn TV. Large<br />
screen TV 23”.<br />
Diamond Tel 99 Cell<br />
phone<br />
Diva brand TV strong<br />
in NZ market<br />
1993 - 96<br />
1988: #1 VCR Ranking 1990: #1 VCR Ranking & #1 Mid Range Microwave Ranking