-Launching HEMS products and services in France-
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced its start
of sales and marketing of a home energy management system (HEMS) and services
in Europe with the launch of "Pluzzy". Initial sales have started in
France today, promoted by Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.S. (TSF). The launch is
the first step to enhancing Toshiba Group's home solution business in Europe,
where progress in introducing renewable energy is driving efforts to save
energy in the home.