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Jan 14, 2009 Save Energy
Green roofs energy savings.
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Megaman Factory, Chinese energy-saving lamp manufacturer
Jan 5, 2009 Save Energy
Megaman Factory, Xiamen, China.
Megaman energy-saving lightbulbs - or ‘lamps’ as they prefer to call them - are manufactured across several sites in Xiamen, China - from raw materials to finished product.
Gavin Hill was hired to make a video showcasing Megaman’s state-of-the-art processes for screening at trade lighting exhibitions worldwide.
The video was edited in Bangkok, Thailand.
Client: Megaman.
Produced, directed and filmed in Xiamen, China by Gavin Hill.
Creative Consultant: Gordon Tan.
Since 1994, MEGAMAN® has already established itself as a respected German brand , making it one of the top three brands in the industry. In Europe, MEGAMAN® is a leading brand in energy saving lamps that has successfully positioned itself as one of the innovative leaders in lamp designs that are exceptionally outstanding.
The global existence of MEGAMAN® is also extended throughout the world, such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South Africa, and North America. Currently, there are over 3,000 retail shops in Germany selling MEGAMAN® energy saving lamps.
MEGAMAN® is initiated by the idea of improving existing incandescent bulbs and applications. The philosophy of MEGAMAN® , “Better Ideas! Better Life”, says it all. Through continuous research and development, MEGAMAN® engenders new inventions that shape an entirely new lighting experience for their customers. Furthermore, MEGAMAN® is committed to continue take up new challenges and overcome obstacles to deliver the ultimate lighting.
Besides continuously inventing and creating quality energy saving lamps, MEGAMAN® is also passionately dedicated in enhancing the quality of life and conserving the environment. By setting environmental management as one of the company’s highest priorities, MEGAMAN® has devoted itself to compromise environmental measures from the initial design, into every product stage, research and development, office management, even to its disposal and recycling processes.
MEGAMAN® takes pride in its list of green credentials. Over the years, the company has been awarded a range of international energy and environmental labels awards, such as the Energy Efficiency Recommended Program certified by the Energy Saving Trust of the United Kingdom; the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme; and also the Energy Label awarded by the Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Compact Fluorescent Lamps. The reputable Stiuftung Warentest was also awarded to us by the Berlin based German consumer organization for quality. At the 2003 Hong Kong Awards for Industry, MEGAMAN® was awarded the Certificate of Merit for Environmental Achievement from The Business Environment Council and the Quality Award from The Trade and Industry Department.
Combining our expertise and experience in compact fluorescent technology, MEGAMAN® has created lamps with amazing and compelling functionality together with a splash of appealing appearance.
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