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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.

COVID-19 industry shutdown must exclude HVACR businesses

Eurovent Middle East, along with the Eurovent Association and other industry organisations warn of severe consequences to critical infrastructure

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2020 - COVID-19 industry shutdowns must exclude HVACR businesses

Dubai, 8 April 2020. Several governments around the world have imposed shutdowns of non-essential businesses as part of the measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. In some countries, this includes manufacturers, suppliers and service professionals of HVACR equipment. Eurovent Middle East, along with other international industry organisations have published a Position Paper to warn of severe consequences to critical infrastructure if the supply and servicing of HVACR equipment is halted.

Eurovent to host expert seminar at EuroShop 2020

The seminar will focus on the new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function

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2020 - Eurovent to host expert seminar at EuroShop 2020

Eurovent will host a seminar at EuroShop 2020 titled ‘European Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ on 17 February 2020 from 14:00 to 16:30h in a meeting room at the CCD/Ost entrance, with the participation of the European Commission. The seminar will offer an introduction to the new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements which enter into force next year.

Eurovent fully endorses the European Green Deal

European HVACR industry shares EU ambition to decarbonise by 2050

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2019 - Eurovent fully endorses the European Green Deal

Last Wednesday, 11 December, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, an ambitious package of policy measures geared towards making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. With bold investments in green technologies, boosts to innovation, and support for climate friendly industries, the policy package offers new growth perspectives for businesses in the European HVACR sector, and the potential to bolster the position of our industry as global leaders in clean and sustainable products.

Eurovent publishes fourth edition of its filter energy efficiency guideline

Eurovent 4/21 (2019) now also considers filters operating at airflow rate other than nominal

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The Eurovent Association has released the fourth edition of the widely-applied Eurovent Recommendation 4/21 – ‘Energy Efficiency Evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes’. The updated guidelines set out a new method for the determination of the annual energy consumption for filters operating at an airflow rate other than nominal.

Eurovent publishes results of two-year project dedicated to Evaporative Cooling Technologies

The European evaporative cooling industry is ready to face the challenges of 2030

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2019 - Eurovent publishes results of two-year project dedicated to Evaporative Cooling Technologies

As outcome of the two-year Special Project ‘Evaporative Cooling 2030’, the Eurovent Association has published a set of documents including a new Eurovent Recommendation and a dedicated flyer, providing a clear overview of what the evaporative cooling industry saves in terms of CO2 emissions today and what it can save tomorrow. These documents are complemented by the first-ever European evaporative cooling industry monograph providing a clear indication on its size and scope.

Variable Speed Drives as a means to specify sustainable buildings

Eurovent Middle East to host its next ‘HVACR Leadership Workshop’ focusing on Variable Speed Drives and their impact on energy efficiency

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2019 - Variable Speed Drives as a means to specify sustainable buildings

Eurovent Middle East has announced the next event forming part of its ‘HVACR Leadership Workshop’ series, which will focus on specifying Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and takes place at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre on 11 September 2019 from 18:00 to 21:00h. The non-commercial, free-of-charge seminar will see leading industry experts in this field elaborate on key technologies and specifications to reduce energy consumption in existing and future buildings.

ISKID becomes co-organiser of the 2020 Eurovent Summit

Next edition of Europe’s HVACR flagship event to take place in Antalya, Turkey

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2019 - ISKID becomes co-organiser of the 2020 Eurovent Summit

Representatives of ISKID (Turkey’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers’ Association) and Eurovent signed an agreement to jointly organise the 2020 EUROVENTSUMMIT. They announced that the next edition of Europe’s major gathering for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from 22 to 25 September 2020.

Eurovent develops Position Paper on particulate concentration limits in ventilation systems and indoor air

Association’s position a response to continued lack of meaningful EU regulatory requirements on IAQ after recast EPBD

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The Eurovent Association has developed a plain and concise Position Paper recommending the European Commission to introduce limits on the particulate matter concentration in the supply air of ventilation systems and to develop a comprehensive approach to PM in indoor air itself. The Position Paper reflects the industry’s support for regulatory requirements that level the playing field and foster recognition of the importance of adequate ventilation for the health and well-being of building occupants.

Eurovent Certification introduces high ambient conditions to the VRF certification programme

First certification programme to accommodate Middle East conditions

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2019 - Eurovent introduces high ambient conditions to the VRF certification programme

Dubai, 30 May 2019. Following a discussion with Eurovent Middle East members and participants of the VRF certification programme, Eurovent Certita Certification adopted the addition of high ambient temperature conditions to its certification programme for variable refrigerant flow systems. Tailormade for the Middle East market, products can now be certified to display their performance in hot or very hot climatic environments.