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NEWS

The growing impact of counterfeit products on consumers

he European Union Intellectual training our partners, customers, OEMs and the public on the subject, but also working closely
Property Office (EUIPO) reported with judiciary and relevant authorities to fight this battle, with great success.
Tthat the international trade of
counterfeit and pirated products is worth Engineering Africa for a better tomorrow
up to €460 billion. Danfoss is committed to supporting Africa’s growth trajectory and the government’s vision and
Not only does the trafficking of agenda in upgrading the power sector & infrastructure, by delivering state of the art products
counterfeit products pose a significant safety and solutions with the latest technology to the Cold Chain, HVAC sector, Food & Beverage
threat but it also negatively impacts the Industries, Oil & Gas and assistance in the growing commercial and residential demands, to
economic growth of legitimate businesses mention a few.
through loss of revenue and downtime to In a time where cold storage is needed for the safe containment of fresh produce and Covid
repair and replace broken products; not to vaccines, the risk of dabbling in the use of counterfeit parts, is of even greater concern.
mention the replacement cost thereof. In a concerted effort to fight crime and rid the economy of risky counterfeit products, Danfoss
Counterfeit products also tarnish the has partnered with various local authorities to educate the public on this ongoing problem and
brand name and value of businesses, and will be hosting public webinars to support this initiative. Please keep an eye on our social media
in many cases cause harm and sometimes platforms for upcoming events. (Danfoss Turkey, Middle East & Africa)
fatal consequences to unsuspecting buyers If you suspect that you might have purchased counterfeit Danfoss products by accident,
and consumers. At best these counterfeit please email your contact details, clear images and where you purchased the goods from, to
products won’t perform as well as authentic fake@danfoss.com.
products would and the products will have
a shorter lifespan as they are not produced Contact Lynne McCarthy, Danfoss Turkey, Middle East & Africa, mccarthyl@danfoss.com
under the same specifications of the original
manufacturer. The cost of replacement of
easily broken counterfeit goods outweighs
the initial investment of an authentic
product.
Counterfeit products are most often of
very bad quality as they are not put through
the same vigorous safety protocols and
checks as legitimate goods, and therefore
could be very dangerous.
The growing trend in counterfeit goods,
is a concept to which Danfoss is not immune.
Danfoss applies a zero-tolerance policy when
it comes to fake goods. Over the past years,
Danfoss’ strong intellectual property rights
team has been hard at work, educating and

RANGE OF SOLAR LUMINAIRES EXPANDED

B eka Solar’s range of luminaires has been expanded with two new versions: a median and

decorative post top.
The company’s solar streetlights for outdoor residential and public applications provide fully
customisable options to suit all off-grid solar lighting requirements.
The company, combined with either the ZIYA or ZELA luminaires, provides a reliable lighting solution with
a high ingress protection level which withstands high ambient temperatures and vandalism. These luminaires
are a sustainable off-grid performer with a superior lumen-per-watt ratio.
The photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion is optimised by efficient polycrystalline solar
module technology to maximise solar energy. This in turn offers the best energy storage options
and autonomy available on the market with a wide range of battery options: lead-acid, Li-ion, and
the new super capacitor. This super capacitor removes depth of discharge issues and offers extended life and
discharge cycles.
A programmable maximum power point tracking device controls and optimises the whole system, providing
protection from both internal and external factors, such as thermal environmental changes when charging the batteries.
The company offers a renewable lighting solution for deployment in any environment.

Contact Grant Combrink, Beka Solar, Tel 011 238-0000, g.combrink@beka-schreder.co.za

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