Fadekemi Ajakaiye
Lontor Hi-Tech Development Company Limited, a reputable name in household appliances, has launched some consumer-friendly air conditioners and other systems into the Nigerian market.
Lontor Hi-Tech launched the Auto Clean: The AC is equipped with evaporator auto-cleaning technology. It adopts the methods of dewing, frosting, defrosting and drying, to keep the indoor evaporator clean and the outlet air fresh. R410A is a new environmentally friendly refrigerant. Compared to conventional R22 air-conditioning, it is of less global warming potential while significantly higher cooling efficiency.
There is the Sleep Mode: In sleep mode, AC automatically & gradually increases temperature by 3°C in two hours, to protect users from over-cool while sleeping, and LED display partially dims out for good dreams; in 10 hours. AC shuts off automatically, users have no worries of forgetting to turn it off before leaving home.
They launched the Premium compressor: top brand compressors, with cutting-edge technology, precisely control temperature and save electricity. turbo capacity cools down the room in a few minutes.
Anti-Rust|Outdoor Casing The outdoor unit casing is made of electrolytic zinc steel plate, which adopts reinforcing design to further enhance the structural strength of AC unit, and resists corrosion for years.
During the launch, the Managing Director, Andrew Wei said, “Consumers should expect quality products from a dedicated brand. Lontor is a household name. We are the first to introduce the rechargeable fan models in Nigeria. Now we’re coming out with quality air conditioning. And that’s why we’ve come up with a slogan, the Air experts.
“This is what we pride ourselves in. If you look at the launch of the brand, it stands for quality, design, innovation and a futuristic brand. Yes there are other AC brands in the market. But what we’re bringing is quality at its best. And we know that with this we can take over the AC market. So we’re very known for rechargeable fans, rechargeable lightning items. We have blenders, we have air fryers. We have stand mixers, and several other items like light bulbs, electric bulbs, power sockets, and several other items like household appliances.”
Wei said, “The good thing about it is because we’re a dedicated brand and we invested heavily in Nigeria, we have an assembly plant in Ogba as we speak, and we’re doing everything possible to make sure that these products are readily available to everyone in Nigeria. Yes, the economy is affecting what the pricing looks like. And we also pray everyday that once the economy improves the price of the products also will.
“Our local content policy is to ensure that all the products are locally compliant like SOS, MAN and several other compliance standards. We are definitely compliant when it comes to things like that. As regards local manpower, we ensure that there are a lot of locals hired in the business. If you go to our assembly plants, we have experts there but we also have locals working on the ground.
The General Manager, Mr Suji Ogunsiji said, “These new additions mark the official commencement of the strategic new product launch conference for the LONTOR brand. These products not only continue the innovative characteristics of the LONTOR brand but also highlight our relentless pursuit and practice of quality design, innovation, and technology. which form the core
“Although there may still be room for improvement in our new product, we hope that through this exhibition, we can continuously inspire ourselves and draw motivation. At the same time, we also look forward to conveying the direction of our company and brand’s future development through this event, gaining insights into market feedback and customer needs, and bringing more convenience and enjoyment to the people of Nigeria.
“With Lontor by our side, our business thrives for long-lasting prosperity, our wealth flows continuously, and our partnership abides limitlessly. Let us stand together, shoulder to shoulder, to face the challenges of the future with confidence and determination, and to create a brighter tomorrow for Lontor.”
