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British environmentally friendly paint company eicó officially opened its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong today (June 15), tapping the growing demand for green and sustainable paints in Hong Kong as well as the Asia-Pacific region.
The new office with a laboratory, located in Wong Chuk Hang, measures over 2 000 square feet and markets high-end paint products that are environmentally friendly, non-toxic and good for both indoor and outdoor facilities, according to its Managing Director, Mr Joakim Cimmerbeck. He added that its paint products are ideal for children's bedrooms, in schools and for people prone to allergies.
He said, "Hong Kong people are getting more health conscious, which is a key driver for our products. They demand paint products that are responsibly made, kind to the environment and non-damaging to health. That is why we opened a new headquarters in the city to provide our environmentally friendly paint products, not only to facility management companies but also retail customers."
He added, "Hong Kong as an international city is the ideal place to raise the awareness of sustainability and green living in Asia. Apart from expanding our business, we will also make more efforts in communicating and educating people on quality living environments."
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang said, "I appreciate eicó's eco-conscious business vision. They will add to the choices of environmentally friendly paints for the construction industry as well as retail customers. We wish eicó every success in Hong Kong and beyond."
About eicó
Established in the UK in 2009, eicó is a paint company with a commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing. Its paints are made in Iceland and Sweden using geothermal and hydroelectric power, then shipped to Asia using empty space on existing shipping routes, making its production process carbon-positive and creating a truly environmentally friendly paint brand. For more information, please visit: www.eico.hk.
About InvestHK
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As of December 2015, InvestHK had assisted over 3 820 companies which have created more than 41 200 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$101 billion of investment. For more information, please visit: www.investhk.gov.hk.
For event photos, please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72157667068355464.
Ends/Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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