Jun 22 2010
Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) announced it has launched a global technology center in Chennai, India to support the company's global research & development and information technology operations. The center will help LII continue developing innovative HVACR systems and solutions for their markets around the world.
"Innovation and product differentiation are the lifeblood of LII," said Todd Bluedorn, Chief Executive Officer. "This latest expansion of our technology footprint is consistent with our strategy of growth through leadership products and solutions in the global markets we serve."
The center will focus primarily on controls engineering, analysis center of excellence, and information technology applications. It is expected to play a key role in the development and exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices within the broader LII technology organization.
"We've chosen Chennai after carefully benchmarking other locations around the world," said Prakash Bedapudi, LII Chief Technology Officer. "Chennai has one of the world's most highly trained engineering and information technology resource pools, and we are excited to work with the best and brightest to further extend LII's technology leadership."
Source: http://www.lennoxinternational.com/