DALLAS, TX – Feb. 22, 2005 – For the third
consecutive year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the Department of Energy (DOE) have selected Lennox Industries
Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), as
an ENERGY STAR® Manufacturing Partner of the Year for Lennox'
outstanding contribution to developing, manufacturing, and
promoting energy-efficient products.
Lennox is the only heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
manufacturer ever to be chosen for the annual EPA award.
According to the EPA, more than 60% of the American public
recognizes the ENERGY STAR label, making ENERGY STAR the national
symbol of energy efficiency.
"Partners like Lennox exemplify the success and importance of
the ENERGY STAR program," said Kathleen Hogan, director of the
EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division. "By offering the
most innovative, energy-efficient products, the consumer wins and
so does the environment. Lennox' products show you really can
have it all—innovative, value-added features and energy
savings."
While thousands of organizations participate in the ENERGY
STAR program, the annual award is presented to only a select
few.
"As Lennox Industries celebrates its 110th anniversary in
2005, we are pleased and proud to once again be honored by the
EPA in this landmark year," said Bob McDonough, president and
chief operating officer, LII Worldwide Heating & Cooling. "It is
recognition not only for our longstanding commitment to designing
and manufacturing the most energy-efficient consumer products,
but for the growing success of the entire ENERGY STAR program. We
are proud to be ENERGY STAR partners."
Lennox reached a new record in 2004 for energy-efficient
product introductions, with 97% of all products in the premium
Dave Lennox Signature™ Collection ENERGY STAR-qualified. Lennox
also hosted a utility partnering conference in June, which was
attended by utilities and energy-efficient alliances. The ENERGY
STAR message continued to be communicated prominently on the
Lennox website, while consumer education through Lennox
advertising doubled its number of impressions to two billion in
2004.
"Through our products, targeted advertising promotions, dealer
training and support, and educational marketing of our
residential and commercial product lines, Lennox continuously
reinforced the important message of energy efficiency through the
ENERGY STAR program in 2004," McDonough said. "We fully intend to
continue our leadership position in this important consumer
program."
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the US Environmental Protection
Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce
air pollution through increased energy efficiency. Today, with
assistance from the Department of Energy, the program offers
businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save
energy, money and help protect the environment for future
generations. More than 7,000 organizations have become ENERGY
STAR partners and are committed to improving the energy
efficiency of products, homes and businesses. For more
information, visit http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free
1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
A leading manufacturer of residential and light commercial
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, Lennox
Industries is a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. Lennox
International is a global leader in the heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"LII". Additional information is available at:
http://www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Karen O'Shea,
vice president, communications and public relations, at
972-497-5172.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release
regarding Lennox International's business which are not
historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve
risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from
those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk
Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most
recently ended fiscal year.
Sign up for email news
