Intex forays into power electronics

Intex Technologies announced the launch of Intex 'Power Pro' range of
digital home UPS and batteries, which brings power protection to all electronic
equipments in a home including the PC. Starting October 2006, six models of
Power Pro digital home UPS and two models of batteries have been introduced in
northern and eastern India to cater the needs of power supply and back up. These
six models belong to two series-Classic (Quasi Square Wave) and Fusion (Pure
Sine Wave) consisting of 600, 800 and 1400VA configurations. The two models of
batteries include ITX 150AH and ITX150 Tubular. Intex is also offering optional
trolleys, which a user could buy to house the home UPS-battery set.

The company has introduced digital technology, micro controller based design
with smart and aesthetic looks to excel this product in quality and performance.
Capable of running on both low (up to 120V) and high voltage (up to 260 V),
Intex' Power Pro digital home UPS can run home equipments and a PC through a
changeover switch during power cut. It can also be used for providing
electricity backup to sophisticated hospital equipments and labs. On an assured
warranty of 24 months, both the series of this home UPS have MOP ranging from Rs
4,700 to Rs 8,500. The package of home UPS, battery and trolley is available at
an MOP ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 17,000 depending on the number of batteries
and power configurations.

This foray into power electronics is looked upon by the company as a
significant addition to its existing portfolio of more than 250 products spread
across 21 categories, including PCs, notebooks, TFT and CRT monitors, DVD
players, home theatres, MP3 and MP4 players to name a few. With a target of
1,50,000 units by next financial year, Intex plans to acquire a place amongst
top three players by 2008-09.

On this occasion, Narendra Bansal, MD, Intex Technologies, said, “Intex has
always maintained an aggressive growth plan and this new endeavor is a step
forward to attain our objective. Innovation and diversity are the driving forces
to achieve our dreams. After introducing entertainment and lifestyle products in
the electronics segment, we are looking forward to this power electronics milieu
with state-of-the-art offerings combined with quality service back up.”

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