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Hisense announces partnership with 49M

The joint venture is set to focus mainly on energy-saving programmes.

Hisense, the global manufacturer of premium consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced its partnership with South Africa's leading energy-saving campaign called 49M.

Pieter Pretorius, the Senior Manager in Strategic Marketing at Eskom, spoke at the pledge signing ceremony held in Cape Town yesterday. Pretorius pointed out that the initiative's strategic intent was fully in line with the new partnership and everything that Hisense stands for.

The collaboration is set to make a huge impact on efforts to encourage South Africans to lead an energy efficient lifestyle.

In the past, Hisense has always looked for ways to contribute positively toward the environment, with the main focus being energy-saving programmes. The brand aims to demonstrate its commitment to the public through the signing of the 49M pledge.

"When we launched our new manufacturing facility in Atlantis last year, we ensured that energy efficiency was at the hub of the products being manufactured at the facility by entering into the field of green eventing. Our close collaboration with Bluemoon and Earth Patrol produced a carbon neutral event called 'Living Legacy' that proved the industry and sustainability are on par," commented Ebrahim Khan, Deputy General Manager at Hisense South Africa.

The total number of businesses that have pledged came to 135, and through signing they will all cut down on their energy usage by introducing various energy efficient solutions.

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Founded in 1969 as a small radio factory in China, Hisense has grown into a multi-billion dollar global corporation with a workforce of over 75 000 worldwide. The company is a world leader in flat-panel TVs, household appliances and mobile communication devices. Hisense is recognised as a global Top 10 player by business intelligence industries and research institutions. Hisense is a household name in China and has been the country's market leader in flat-panel TVs for nine consecutive years since 2004.

Hisense's many subsidiaries are in the consumer electronics, home appliances, mobile communications, information technology and real estate industries. With 18 production facilities and seven R&D centres around the globe, its regional headquarters are located in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and central and South America. There are 13 factories in China, one in South Africa (Atlantis factory), one in Algeria, one in Mexico and two in Egypt. Some would say that there are 17 factories, as Hisense sees the two factories in Egypt as one factory. Hisense products are sold in more than 130 countries with sales revenue of US$12.8 billion in 2012. In addition, Hisense has strategic partnerships with trusted global corporations such as IBM, Hitachi and Whirlpool for the development and marketing of various products and services.

Hisense entered the South African market in 1996. During 2012, Hisense sold more than 140 000 panel TVs and 170 000 refrigerators, solidifying its position with 14% of South African market share. Hisense is also a leader in the LED TV category, with 25% of the local market.

"Technology, quality, integrity, and responsibility" are the four key elements of Hisense. Over the years, Hisense has developed energy-saving, eco-friendly products and has supported more than 2 000 primary schools in underdeveloped and disaster-impacted regions throughout China and across the world.

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