KONICA MINOLTA, INC. JAPAN LAUNCHES 5TH GENERATION KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ FILM FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND BUILDING INDUSTRIES

1st store in South East Asia opens in Malaysia while sole local distributor 
eyes 15 more store openings within 12 months via franchise opportunities

Selangor, 13 November 2013 - Konica Minolta, INC. Japan (Konica Minolta), known for its optical technologies in developing and producing film and lenses globally, has advanced into yet another new business – high performance window film called KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™. The product incorporates some of Konica Minolta’s core technologies honed over the 100 years the company has been in the forefront of R & D and commercialisation of technology.

Touted as the latest and best in its class, i.e. the fifth generation window film (multi-Nano layer dielectric reflective film), with its advanced features, caters to discerning customers in the automotive and building industries. The innovative KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ film boasts of a superior combination of both transparency and heat rejection. In essence, its revolutionary ‘wavelength control technology’, high precision coating technology and non-metalised design is an eco friendly premium product. It effectively blocks heat and UV rays, lets through visible light for a clear view, does not interfere with electronic signals and allows for a more comfortable and cooler experience.

Sealing the Sole Distributorship of KONICA MINOLTA ICE-µ™ in Malaysia. 

Mr Shigeki Suzuki (General Manager WF Business Division, Advanced Film Business Operations, Advanced Layers, Konica Minolta INC. Japan) presenting a plaque to Dato’ Nik Izani Ibrahim (Chairman of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd) to mark the appointment of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd as the sole distributor of KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ witnessed by Yang Berhormat Datuk Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Maslan (Deputy Finance Minister Malaysia). Looking on are, Encik Madani B. Sahari (CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute) and Mr David Lee (CEO of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd)

Sole distributor, Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd, opened the 1st KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ Centre in Shah Alam, Selangor. “This outlet marks the first of 15 more outlets to offer the innovative and cutting-edge film. We are also inviting interested entrepreneurs to tap into the franchise business opportunities which we believe will draw car, home or commercial property owners who appreciate the value added features afforded by the KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ film,” said David Lee, CEO of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd.

To mark the occasion and as a gesture of goodwill to the community, the vehicles from 3 community homes used to transport seniors citizens and underprivileged children were also given free tints. The recipient homes were Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih, Persatuan Kebajikan Rumah Grace Klang and Lovely Nursing Centre.

A Presentation of Token of Appreciation

Mr Shigeki Suzuki (General Manager WF Business Division, Advanced Film Business Operations, Advanced Layers, Konica Minolta INC. Japan) presenting a token of appreciation to Yang Berhormat Datuk Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Maslan

(Deputy Finance Minister Malaysia). Looking on are Mr David Lee (CEO of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd), Encik Madani Sahari (CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute) and Dato Nik Izani Ibrahim (Chairman of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd)

Shigeki Suzuki, General Manager of WF Business Division, Advanced Film Business Operations, Advanced Layers Company of Konica Minolta, who flew in from Japan for the launch said, “Compared to conventional films, KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ which uses a fifth generation type of window film offers a higher level of performance that exceeds even the fourth generation multi-layered, sputtered-type films.

“Ours is an environmentally friendly film which will not only reduces the effects of the heat from the sun but also diminishes the use of air-conditioning and cuts fuel consumption. By blocking harmful UV rays, it minimizes fading of interior surfaces but allows customers a clear view especially for safe night driving. It also holds the glass together in the event of breakage, increasing safety and security. We believe our film will give Malaysians a cooler and more comfortable experience. Certainly, KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ complies with the eco-friendly concept of cars of the future.”

KONICA MINOLTA ICE-µ™ Centre Officially Opens its Doors 

(From left) Datuk Hj Sheikh Ahmad Dusuki S.Mohamad (President Persatuan Orang Kota Bahru), Dato Nik Izani Ibrahim (Chairman of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd), Yang Berhormat Datuk Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Maslan (Deputy Finance Minister Malaysia), Encik Madani Sahari (CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute), Mr Shigeki Suzuki (General Manager WF Business Division, Advanced Film Business Operations, Advanced Layers, Konica Minolta INC. Japan) and Mr David Lee (CEO of Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd)

“For your information, KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ first made its entry into the market in 2012 when it was launched in China. To date, our innovative and premium window film is available in China, ASEAN Countries, Middle East, Africa and of course Japan and the response has been very good,” concluded Suzuki.

The launch was attended by leaders from the automotive and building industries. The launch of KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ is indicative of Japanese investment interest in the country and will have a multiplier effect on the economy while giving customers more choice.

The price of KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ for vehicles ranges from RM1,600 – RM3,800 while building specifications will require a tailor-made cost assessment.

日本的 KONICA MINOLTA, INC. 为汽车和建筑业推介第五代 KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 隔热膜

东南亚首家分店在马来西亚开张，独家本地经销商放眼在 12 个月内通过呈献特许经营机会以增设 15 家分店

雪兰莪 11 月 13 日讯 – 日本的 Konica Minolta, INC. (Konica Minolta) 向来以开发和制造胶片和透镜的光学科技闻名全球，现在更进军另一种新的业务 - 高功能隔热窗膜，称为 KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™。该产品结合了 Konica Minolta 通过研究与开发及科技之商业化领域前端长年累积超过 100 年的核心科技。

它被誉为同级中最新和最佳的第五代窗膜(纳米多层电介质反射膜)备有多种先进的特征，以迎合极为讲究之汽车和建筑业顾客的需求。革新的 KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 隔热膜兼具卓越透明和隔热功能。基本上，其革新的 '波长控制科技'，高度精确涂层科技和非金属设计，带来了一种生态亲和的优质产品。它有效地遮挡热能和紫外线，仅让可见光透过并看得更清晰，却不干扰电子讯号并呈献更舒适凉爽的体验。

其独家经销商 Jasa Sarjana 私人有限公司已在雪兰莪州莎亚南开设第一家KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 中心。"这家中心象征着增设15家以呈献革新且先进隔热膜分店的开端， 。我们也将邀请感兴趣的企业家把握该特许经营良机，我们深信KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 隔热膜的附加功能能吸引车主，屋主，商业与产业业主，" Jasa Sarjana 私人有限公司的首席执行长 David Lee 说道。

配合新张志庆与回馈社会，该公司将赠送隔热膜给三家慈善机构用以载送乐龄人士和弱势儿童的车辆。受益的慈善机构为 Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih，巴生的 Persatuan Kebajikan Rumah Grace 和Lovely Nursing Centre。

据专程从日本飞来出席开幕礼的 Konica Minolta 先进涂层公司之先进薄膜业务营运 WF 业务组总经理铃木茂树透露，"相较于传统隔热膜，KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 采用第五代窗膜，它具备超越第四代多层，溅射型薄膜的更高表现。"

"我们的是环保隔热膜，不仅能减少太阳热能的损害，亦能减少使用冷气与燃料的消耗。通过遮挡有害的紫外线，它能减低车内表层的褪色但同时也赐予顾客清晰视野，尤其有利在夜间安全驾驶。它能防止玻璃破碎散落，以促进安全和防盗。我们相信本公司的隔热膜能带给马来西亚人更凉爽舒适的体验。当然，KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 也符合未来汽车的环保概念。"

"谨此告知，KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™  是于 2012 年首次在中国面市。至今，本公司这种革新且优质的窗膜已销往中国，东盟国家，中东，非洲，当然还有日本等地，反应十分热烈，" 铃木总结道。

出席者包括来自汽车和建筑业的领袖。KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 的推介反映出日本对投资于马来西亚感兴趣，并将对经济带来乘数效应以及献予顾客更多选择。

KONICA MINOLTA ICE-μ™ 的车辆系列售价介于 RM1,600 至 RM3,800，建筑用途隔热膜的规格则得进行度身定制的成本评估。