Air Purifier Launched by Intex Technologies
India: Homegrown
consumer durables and mobile phone maker Intex Technologies entered into the
air purifiers segment. The company has launched Good Air model, in 4 variants, AP
215, AP 330, AP 380 & AP 450. These air purifiers will be available
exclusively on Amazon.
The key
features include technology of UV Sterilization which helps in eliminating
bacteria and viruses and also removes up to 99.99% of Allergens, Pollen, Clinging
odors and Fine Dust, thus purifying the polluted air. The Air purifier has a
Pre-Filter, along with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) dust
collection technology and an in-built ionizer which stops larger particles. In
the high-end models, consumers will be able to view real-time PM2.5 digital
display which enables to gauge pollutants levels in the room. The air purifiers
will cater to room sizes from 250 sq. ft. up to 500 sq. ft. and for convenience
can be operated through a remote control.
According
to TechSci Research, the poor air quality inside and outside leads to major
respiratory problems for which Air Purifiers are gaining popularity and being
accepted and installed, the entrance of Intex into the air purifier segment is
driven by consumer demand to live smart and breathe fresh. Further, the company
is looking for growth opportunities in the market and aggressively expanding its
consumer durables portfolio, of which Good Air is one of the unique additions
to this segment. Partnering with Amazon will help Intex to expand its customer
base by reaching them conveniently through online channels.
According to a recent report published
by TechSci Research, “India
Air Purifiers Market
Forecast & Opportunities, 2011-2021”,
the market for air purifiers in India is projected to reach US $ 209 million by
2021. Residential as well as commercial sectors are anticipated to generate
high demand for air purifiers in India during the forecast period, due to
rising disposable income levels of consumers and increasing awareness among
people about benefits of using air purifiers. HEPA combined with Activated
Carbon based air purifiers dominated air purifiers market in India on account
of their high efficiency in removing particulate matter, odor and other harmful
gases. Adoption of HEPA based air purifiers in the country is growing
considerably in households, embassies, healthcare institutes, and other
commercial spaces, and this trend is expected to continue over the next five
years.