DALLAS, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:
LII) today announced it has been honored with the 2009 North American Green
HVAC&R Industry Innovation & Leadership of the Year Award from Frost &
Sullivan. The Award recognizes LII's industry leadership through the
company's pioneering technology, optimized product line, sound business
strategy, and research & development initiatives. "LII's value proposition
represents a conscientious and pioneering endeavor to curb environmental
impact through the adoption of sustainable product design," the Award report
stated.
The Frost & Sullivan report also noted how LII "exceeds industry
benchmarks and defeats stereotypes" through such initiatives as introducing
Lennox SunSource(TM), the industry's first integrated solar-assisted
residential heating and cooling system. Other recent LII innovations noted in
the report included the use of Hypercore(TM) microchannel heat exchanger
technology that reduces the necessary refrigerant charge in commercial
refrigeration condensing units by up to 70 percent, and leading the industry
in shipments of commercial HVAC units using environmentally-friendly R-410A
refrigerant, including introducing the first commercial HVAC split systems
using environmentally-friendly R-410A refrigerant in higher capacities.
"We are pleased and proud to accept this prestigious award from Frost &
Sullivan, which recognizes our commitment to continually renew our 114
year-old heritage of innovation," said Todd Bluedorn, LII chief executive
officer. "We remain dedicated to researching and developing sustainable,
energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly climate control innovations that
delight our customers and lead our industry forward."
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.
SOURCE: Lennox International Inc.
CONTACT:
Ozzie Buckler, director, communications and public relations of
Lennox International Inc.
+1-972-497-7456
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http://www.lennoxinternational.com