TECHO makes “green” energy pay

PRAGUE, 12 August 2009 –TECHO, the leading Czech producer of office furniture, released the results of a pilot solar energy generation scheme. The results confirmed the viability of the investment. The panels supplied up to 70% of the background electricity needs of the site – i.e. outside working hours. When production is in full operation, the solar panels can produce 2% of all electricity consumed.

At the end of last year TECHO commenced test operation of 40 solar panels. „The half year evaluation is promising for the future. The return on investment will be carefully monitored and if all continues as expected, we will proceed with the installation of additional solar panels. Our aim is to generate close to 20% of our electricity needs in this way” stated Jiří Kejval, Managing Director of TECHO.

In Central and Eastern Europe, TECHO is considered a pioneer of responsible environmental management in its field. Protection of the environment, utilisation of renewable resources and saving energy with an emphasis on modern technology that does not damage the environment have long been an integral part of our business practice. In 2008 TECHO, as the first company in its field outside Britain, became a member of FISP (The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme) and was presented with a certificate demonstrating that its production methods and products meet strict criteria for protection of the environment.


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TECHO, a. s., is the leading company providing comprehensive services in the area of supplying commercial interiors in Central and Eastern Europe and is also a major producer of office furniture in the Czech Republic. TECHO offers the most effective solutions for the new office environment while creating an optimal atmosphere for dynamic companies. Its clients include major banks, financial institutions, international companies and government organisations. Today it has branches in Great Britain, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Russia, Georgia and Ukraine. Since 2008 it has been part of the Dutch concern Royal Ahrend NV, which is one of the five largest producers of office furniture in Europe.

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