BSEE NEWS
istech Controls, the energy management solutions supplier, held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new European headquarters in Brignais.
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The 2,500sq m building, replacing the current European HQ in Brindas, France, is scheduled to open its doors at the end of 2016.
The new building will occupy twice the current area, providing the space to support the company’s growth. With Distech Controls’ global headquarters located in Montreal, Canada, this new office will allow for the company to best serve and support its clients throughout all of Europe and 44 countries within Africa.
“This ceremony is a true representation
of Distech Controls’ commitment to the European market.
“Our new building symbolises our ongoing dedication to innovation, and our passion for the success of our customers and employees,” said Mélanie Martinez, Marketing &
Communication Manager at Distech Controls SAS.
The new building will feature HVAC, lighting, blinds and access control to achieve the highest levels of comfort for occupants, while increasing operational cost savings.
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A groundbreaking ceremony for Distech’s European headquarters
Humidicaon in public spaces and the push for legislaon
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he 2016 ACR Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham, last month, saw HygroMatik’s National Sales Manager and Chairman of FETA’s Humidity Group, Andie Chessun, present the white paper: "Humidity and its Impact on Human Comfort and Wellbeing in Occupied Buildings”.
The aim of the presentation was to raise awareness and stress the importance of occupant wellbeing.
Andie comments: “Research shows that the level of pollutants inside often exceeds that of the air outside (caused by confined spaces and a lack of ventilation), impacting on occupants’ health, so why is the issue of humidification being neglected?
“In a workplace, superior
indoor air quality means better occupant wellbeing, resulting in less employee discomfort and absenteeism. Excessively dry air is ideal for a variety of microorganisms that can lead to respiratory problems, infections, colds and sore throats; installing a humidification system means these employers can save money on employee duty of care in the long term.
“We can say with
confidence that the legislation we have been pushing for will benefit both the employee and the employer.”
HygroMatik is supporting this plea for legislation. The company is one of the largest manufacturers of various types of air humidifiers and air humidification systems.
new wave of electrical contractors have been recognised as ‘Energy Efficiency Advisors’, after successfully completing a course run by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and global energy management specialists, Schneider Electric. The new advisors were presented with their certificates last month. The latest successes bring the number of ECA contractor staff who have passed, or are in the pipeline, to over 40, with more joining the scheme every month.
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The most recent contractors to complete the course (pictured left to right) are: Anthony Tristram (A.J. Taylor Electrical), Tom Griffiths (Chord Engineering), Simon Webb (Chord Engineering), Tim Clark (AC Electrical), Andy Hartley (GCL), and Peter Chapman (Hannington Gilbert). Successful applicants receive a certificate and can use a unique ECA ‘Energy Efficiency Advisor’ logo to highlight their individual skill, on behalf of their company, to clients, such as businesses, councils and households.
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