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CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai acrjournal.uk 39 PRODUCTS & SERVICES The guide to what’s new for ACR Journal readers, offering vital industry news. To advertise your product in ‘The Innovation Zone’ section please contact victoria.liddington@warnersgroup.co.uk SWEGON STRENGTHENS WATERLOO RANGE WITH ENHANCED PRODUCT CHOICE AND DIGITAL TOOLS Swegon is bringing together all the group’s room unit brands of Waterloo, NACO and Air Diffusion under one brand identity “Waterloo by Swegon” to reflect its position as the UK’s largest manufacturer of air terminal devices. Since the acquisition of Waterloo in 2020, the HVAC group has been working on full integration and settling the combined business into the new ‘Vantage Point’ factory in Kent. This is consistent with the Swegon group’s philosophy of investing in local manufacturing to service its key markets and strengthening well-known brands under the group umbrella while also bringing in expertise and innovations from across global operations. Local product choice The Waterloo by Swegon range will provide the product width, flexibility and choice that meets the specific needs of the UK market. To support this there will be further investment in technical innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation initiatives. Daniel Jones, UK&I room unit product manager, said: “Our customers will have access to more great products, but with added benefits like Environmental Product Declarations, BIM and cloud selection tools designed to make their lives easier.” Andrew Collard, UK&I business unit director, added “The new brand is an opportunity for our customers to benefit from our extensive technical expertise and the product selection flexibility afforded by such a wide range. The consolidation of Swegon’s room unit product portfolio is a natural fit and creates exciting opportunities for the business and our customers.” Swegon is part of the Swedish Latour group and is a market leader in energy efficient ventilation and indoor climate products and systems. It employs over 2,700 staff and has a turnover of over EURO500 million worldwide.It acquired Waterloo in 2020 and has a wide product portfolio specifically adapted for regional markets including chillers, air handling units, chilled beams, grilles, and diffusers. This allows Swegon to offer full system solutions for fire/smoke control, cooling and ventilation backed up by local service, maintenance, and technical support. For more information, visit www.swegon.com/UK AERMEC WELCOMES ‘NEXT GENERATION’ CHILLED BEAMS Aermec says its next generation chilled beams can provide a more flexible HVAC solution whilst reducing energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels. The EHT next generation hybrid induction terminal combines cooling, heating, fresh air, ventilation-only and air distribution in one compact device for rooms with a ceiling height of up to four metres. “We responded to the need for an HVAC system that combined good air quality and acoustic comfort with reductions in energy consumption with an unbeatable output that currently offers one of the highest induction ratios on the market,” says Michele Gioachin, export sales manager at Aermec and president of Aermec UK. The manufacturer believes a fundamental feature of the EHT is its aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal solution for interiors, including offices, hotel rooms, airports, railway stations, hospital environments and any large area in general. The design of the EHT’s nozzles sets it apart. Developed using CFD analysis, their moulded production quality that guarantees an induction ratio up to six, (independent testing was conducted by the University of Aachen). With no moving parts the EHT is said to offer unprecedented acoustic comfort. www.aermec.co.uk CONDAIR CELEBRATES 75 YEARS Humidity control specialist Condair is celebrating its 75-year anniversary. Having been founded in 1948 as Defensor AG in Switzerland by chemist, Dr Bernard Joos, the company is marking the occasion across its many offices around the world. The first product offered in 1948 was an air spray disinfection system, which “defended” against cattle infections, hence the company name at the time of Defensor. It was soon realised that the humidification properties of the atomiser were greatly beneficial in several manufacturing sectors, particularly cheese ripening rooms. Tony Fleming, managing director of Condair Limited in the UK, said: “75 years is a wonderful milestone to achieve as an organisation. Condair’s longevity is testament to its ability to innovate and proudly develop market leading technology and deliver it with expert knowledge and service support. The company has always been at the forefront of the humidification sector and continues to lead the field in engineering excellence.” https://www.condair.co.uk/