There is greater concern about the cleanliness of the air we breathe, and air purifiers play an important role in achieving a cleaner environment; in this segment The Coway brand is one of the most prominent worldwide.
Coway Analysis
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History of Coway
The Korean brand Coway was born in 1989, initially in the water purifier segment (in which it also continues to be one of the main brands), and since 1993, with air purifiers, two complementary and essential elements in our lives.
In the first decade of the XNUMXst century, the company expanded, collaborating its R&D center with the University of Seoul, opening new factories, and establishing delegations and offices in various countries, such as the United States, China, Malaysia and Thailand.
One of Coway's headquarters
Between 2011 and 2020, Coway sold more than 10 million air purifiers, already positioning itself as a leader in its country and one of the main companies worldwide in this field., with a large number of patents and international awards for design and innovation.
In this way, it has received, for example, the prestigious CES award for five consecutive years, and It has hundreds of awards among the most prestigious in the world, such as the iF Design Award, the Reddot Design Award or the International Design Excellence Awards.
In addition, Their purifiers have distinctive features such as ECARF, awarded by the European Foundation for Allergy Research, the British Allergy Foundation or the Energy Star certification for its reduced consumption and its contribution to caring for the environment.
Extreme purification
Coway air purifiers, such as the Mighty or Airmega Jet has a ultra-advanced 3-layer filtering system, which achieves outstanding effectiveness.
The filtering system is made up of a pre-filter, which captures larger particles, such as hair, dust, pet hair or fibers; a carbon filter, which traps odors, gases and volatile organic compounds; and a high-efficiency Green HEPA filter, which traps up to 99,999% of microparticles, including bacteria and viruses, so a clean environment is achieved, free of gases, odors and all types of contaminants.
Green HEPA Technology
To inhibit the growth of harmful agents, The Green HEPA filter also includes an antimicrobial and antibacterial treatment which helps deactivate germs and prevents its reproduction.
Some Coway figures
coway has sold more than 15 million air purifiers since 1994, and has a turnover of more than 2.300 billion euros annually, operating in more than 60 countries.
Testing the noise level of an Airmega Jet
With a powerful R&D department, with more than 500 researchers, it accumulates more than 4.200 patents and more than 450 international design awards.
One of Coway's laboratories
Concerned about the Environment
With 4 manufacturing plants and more than 6.600 employees, Coway has caring for the environment among its main concerns, recycling more than 23.000 tons of plastic, and with the goal of reaching RE2050 (100% Renewable Energy) and zero carbon emissions by 100.
In addition, In 2006, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and its ten principles on human rights, work, the environment and the fight against corruption.
The company is also developing and implementing various solutions to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), exploring new opportunities for sustainable growth, and supports the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, participating in the COP21 Voluntary Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan.
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