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Eurovent publishes new Recommendation for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Eurovent REC 14/6 provides interpretation of new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling measures

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2020 - Eurovent publishes new Recommendation for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Eurovent has released the first edition of the Eurovent Recommendation 14/6 – Interpretation of Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 and of Regulation (EU) 2019/2024. The Recommendation provides the European Commission with industry input for the future guidelines accompanying Regulations (EU) 2019/2018 and (EU) 2024/2019.

Filip Konieczny (FLOWAIR) new chairman of Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’

Eurovent PG-RT’s Vice-Chairman is Alberto Bellù (Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A.)

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2020 - Filip Konieczny (FLOWAIR) new chairman of Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’

Eurovent’s recently launched Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ (PG-RT) has elected its first Chairman and Vice-Chairman during its second meeting on 16 November 2020. The Group’s Chairman is Mr Filip Konieczny (Ventilation and Air Conditioning Manager / Export Technical Specialist at FLOWAIR). He will be supported by the PG-RT Vice-Chairman Mr Alberto Bellù (Product Manager Rooftop & Air Handling Units at Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A.).

J2 Innovations joins Eurovent as newest Associate Member

The European HVACR industry association extends its scope of representation

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2020 - J2 Innovations joins Eurovent as newest Associate Member

Brussels, 03 November 2020. Following a formal approval of the Eurovent Board of Directors, J2 Innovations, provider of control and management software for HVACR equipment, has joined Eurovent (Association for Indoor Climate, Process Cooling and Food Cold Chain Technologies) as its newest Associate Member.

Dr. Marc Schmidt (AAF) becomes Chairman of Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’

Dr. Thomas Caesar (Freudenberg Filtration Technologies) commences second term as group’s Vice-Chairman

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During its meeting on 29 September 2020, the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) elected Dr. Marc Schmidt (Vice President Technologies Europe, AAF International) as its new Chairman. He is joined by Dr. Thomas Caesar (Director Global Filter Engineering, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies), who was re-elected for his second term as PG-FIL Vice-Chairman.

New Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ launched

PG-RT to focus on revision of Regulation (EU) 2016/2281

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2020 - New Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ launched

Eurovent is launching a new Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ (PG-RT) at the request of members active in this product field. In the near term, the PG-RT will focus on the revision of Regulation (EU) 2016/2281, which is supposed to start by the end of 2020, and the assessment of the rooftop unit sector and its technologies.

Eurovent PG-AC and PG-LCP-HP plan for the future

Henk Kranenberg (Daikin) elected as Chairman of both the air conditioners and chillers groups with comprehensive proposal for future activities

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2020 - Eurovent PG-AC and PG-LCP-HP plan for the future

The Eurovent Product Groups ‘Air Conditioners’ (PG-AC) and ‘Liquid Chilling Packages and Heat Pumps’ (PG-LCP-HP) elected new Chairmen and Vice Chairmen, with a clear scope and timeline of activities. Mr Henk Kranenberg was separately elected Chairman of both Products Groups. He is joined by Vice Chairman Mr Stefano Vit (De’ Longhi) in the air conditioners group and Vice Chairman Mr Mariano Covolo (Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A.) in the chillers group.

Eurovent Association continues its growth

Online General Assembly agrees on a new vision for the future of Eurovent

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2020 - Eurovent Association continues its growth

During its 63rd meeting, the General Assembly of the Eurovent Association defined a new vision for the future of the European HVACR industry. Mr Naci Sahin starts the final year of his second election term as President of Europe’s Industry Association for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies.

Eurovent supports an ambitious green recovery plan

Stimulus programme should combine recovery and decarbonisation objectives

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2020 - Eurovent supports an ambitious green recovery plan

Eurovent calls for an ambitious EU green recovery package that focuses on renovating the EU ‘s building stock, modernising the energy system, and investing in digitalisation and the circular economy. The next EU budget presents a unique opportunity to reboot the European economy and set it on the track to carbon-neutrality.

2020 Eurovent Summit postponed

Next edition of Europe’s HVACR flagship event to take place from 12 to 15 October 2021

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Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the organisers of the EUROVENTSUMMIT have announced the postponement of its upcoming edition to 2021. Initially scheduled for September 2020, it will now take place from 12 to 15 October 2021 in Antalya, Turkey.

COVID-19 industry shutdown must exclude HVACR businesses

Joint Eurovent-REHVA Position Paper

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Eurovent and REHVA call on all relevant authorities in the EU and globally to recognise the manufacturing, distribution, installation, maintenance and repair of HVACR equipment as essential business activities and therefore exempt them from COVID-19 shutdown orders and travel restrictions. HVACR equipment supports critical infrastructure in the healthcare, food cold chain, data centre and building sectors notably. Prolonged shutdown of HVACR manufacturing activities might have severe consequences during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.