Annual Report 2005 - Walter Meier
Annual Report 2005 - Walter Meier
Annual Report 2005 - Walter Meier
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We work hand<br />
in hand.<br />
Philippe Schafroth is a consulting engineer for heating, ventilation,<br />
and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and manages the consulting<br />
firm KBS Etudes in Lausanne. His company mainly implements<br />
large projects. These frequently involve collaboration with Axair<br />
Kobra. Recently, the two partners created an optimal indoor air<br />
climate in the newly refurbished Manor department store at Vevey.<br />
Philippe Schafroth, how does a good HVAC supplier convince<br />
you?<br />
Primarily through its products. I’m looking for the best technology<br />
with an optimal price/performance relation. The services are also<br />
important.<br />
How long have you been working with Axair Kobra?<br />
For about 20 years!<br />
Why do you go on choosing Axair Kobra?<br />
Axair Kobra offers a complete product assortment. Not many<br />
suppliers do. The collaboration also works very well. There’s trust,<br />
and everyone knows what everyone else needs. For me, Axair<br />
Kobra isn’t just a supplier but a partner. Together, we work out<br />
solutions for an optimal indoor air climate for our customers.<br />
Since 2003 you’ve been implementing a project for Manor in<br />
Vevey. How did Axair Kobra get involved and what’s the project?<br />
At Manor there was a fault in the building cooling system. The<br />
fault had to be corrected immediately, so I contacted Axair Kobra.<br />
Their ability to provide a good service promptly was decisive. For<br />
the HVAC system, Manor wanted a single supplier that could<br />
deliver all the products. That also made Axair Kobra the right<br />
partner. As well as that, the good performance parameters of the<br />
products were convincing.<br />
What systems were installed and what do you mean by performance<br />
parameters?<br />
There were chillers, humidifiers, and hot-air door curtains. The<br />
products installed belong to the latest generation and are all highly<br />
eco-efficient. That’s what I mean by good performance parameters.<br />
How does Manor benefit?<br />
Manor now has the latest technology, which saves it a lot of<br />
money. The systems are so efficient that energy consumption was<br />
cut by about one third.<br />
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