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Concluding its first two years of establishment, the local Working Group of Eurovent members and certified manufacturers active in India has elected new Chairpersons to steer the group’s activities for the next two years. Eurovent India members gathered in Mumbai for its Annual Meeting, which was followed by a technical workshop titled ‘Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Solutions’, that welcomed almost 200 professionals from various industries. Energy efficiency in ventilation The event highlighted the strong interest in technical presentations on improved energy efficiency The event highlighted the strong interest in technical presentations on improved energy efficiency in ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), one of the group’s major focal areas.  During the Annual Meeting, Mr. Alok Bhardwaj, Vice President of Systemair India, was elected as Chairman, taking over this role from Mr. Devraj Singh, Managing Director of FlaktGroup Asia. He will be supported by Mr. Anil Chopra, Head of Regulatory Affairs of Camfil India, as Vice-Chairman. Energy efficiency targets Mr. Alok Bhardwaj stated: "I am honored and excited to take on this role on behalf of our members. India looks forward to a massive expansion of infrastructure and strong economic growth, which will come with huge challenges to meet energy demands and reduce carbon emissions." He adds, "The collaborative work by Eurovent India is an essential contribution to help this country achieve its development goals and energy efficiency targets." leadership Skills Mr. Markus Lattner, Eurovent International Director, stated: "Our sincerest appreciation goes to Mr. Devraj Singh, who has been an excellent chairman and whose active contribution was essential in the establishment of the group." He adds, "Building on the successful foundation of the first two years, I am looking forward to seeing the next steps taken under Alok’s leadership." HVACR installations Eurovent India is a collaborative effort of Eurovent members and Eurovent-certified manufacturers interested in contributing towards sustainability, energy efficiency, better IAQ, and the development of higher standards in the country. By raising awareness of common problems and highlighting technical solutions, its participants provide important knowledge and expertise to reduce energy consumption and the adverse effects of substandard HVACR installations.

Pleased to announce that the FIN Framework software is set to underpin the next generation of ventilation control systems from FläktGroup. FIN Framework is a smart open platform for building management, smart equipment, and IoT applications used by OEMs to seamlessly build controls and automation equipment. FläktGroup, the European market pioneer in smart and energy-efficient indoor air and critical air solutions, has partnered with J2 Innovations to develop ventilation control systems that leverage the advanced capabilities of the FIN Framework technology. Future of HVAC FläktGroup believes the partnership will enable them to use their extensive sector experience With a strong market presence in 65 countries worldwide, FläktGroup believes the partnership will enable them to use their extensive sector experience to develop solutions that will transform the future of HVAC. Amir Baharmast, Sales Director at FläktGroup, said: ''Our collaboration with J2 Innovations is a game-changer in our control strategy. Incorporating the FIN Framework into our HVAC systems will not only enhance our product portfolio but also allow us to provide top-tier, smart solutions to our customers to create better livable environments.’’ Adaptable building environments We are excited to partner with FläktGroup and are committed to delivering solutions" J2 Innovations and FläktGroup's partnership originates from a shared vision to make buildings easier to manage and optimize, both for the well-being of their occupants and from an energy efficiency standpoint. Adopting advanced technology for sustainable and user-friendly building management will help FläktGroup meet the growing demand for smarter, more adaptable building environments. Global Head of Sales and Services at J2 Innovations, Matteo Pierone, said: “We are excited to partner with FläktGroup and are committed to delivering solutions that are intuitive, efficient, and beneficial on multiple fronts, from energy savings to enhanced user experiences.’’ Future solutions This collaboration is not just about integrating technologies. It’s about setting new benchmarks in the ventilation industry, and by embracing the FIN Framework, FläktGroup will be able to offer unparalleled efficiency and control in its HVAC products. FläktGroup says that future solutions will be accessible to a diverse range of users, from small businesses to large enterprises.

Britta Permats is the Managing Director at Svensk Ventilation (The Swedish Ventilation Association), where she previously served as Technical and Environmental Manager. As part of their ‘Faces of the Eurovent Commission’ series, she gave a synopsis of the Swedish IAQ and IEQ initiatives that Svensk Ventilation participates in. Britta Permats has been long involved in the Eurovent Commission and several Task Forces of Eurovent. She is a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer, who also studied physical education and health at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH. Extensive industry experience Britta Permats has worked in various positions at different global companies Britta Permats has worked in various positions at different global companies, including as an HVAC Planner, a Technical and Service Manager at Viessman Sweden, as a Work and Environment Inspector at the Swedish Work Environment Authority and also as a Business Developer at FlaktGroup. As part of the ‘Faces of the Eurovent Commission’ series, Eurovent managed to ask Britta Permats about the Swedish initiatives impacting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). Swedish IAQ and IEQ initiatives What are the Swedish initiatives or projects that are being undertaken to increase local Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and or Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and how sustainable are they? Svensk Ventilation’s vision is for a healthy and energy efficient indoor climate for everyone and the task of Svensk Ventilation is to communicate that, a better indoor climate and long-term energy savings contribute to better health and a reduced climate impact. Svensk Ventilation Svensk Ventilation is invested in quite a number of initiatives and some of their initiatives or projects include a number of seminars for property owners about ventilation, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and sustainability. They recently participated in the politician week in Almedalen 2023 (Gotland) with a seminar about energy-efficient and healthy buildings with a low climate impact. The Almedalen Week is the democratic meeting place for everyone. Almedalen Week It offers a magical place for dialog, exchange and unexpected meetings that help to develop the society. They saw this as an opportunity to meet up with people in an informal and relaxed atmosphere and interact with them about energy-efficient and healthy buildings with a low climate impact. They have created campaigns about the importance of ventilation with IAQ focus (2021) As an association that represents members from all the different trades within the industry, on their behalf, they participate in meetings and seminars in the Swedish Parliament to discuss energy efficiency and how to improve IEQ. They have created campaigns about the importance of ventilation with IAQ focus (2021) and with focus on energy efficiency in 2024. Currently, they are planning for the Nordbygg 2024 fair, which will take place on 23-26 April 2024, in parallel with the RoomVent 2024 exhibition, together with Swedvac (EMTF), which they participate in. RoomVent exhibition RoomVent gathers policymakers, designers, researchers, engineers, and other professionals. It provides an exclusive opportunity to meet up and an excellent forum to share and disseminate technical information and new ideas, as well as to discuss the latest developments and future direction in the fields of HVAC and the built environment. One other project that they take action in is producing reports, writing articles and debate articles on IEQ, energy efficiency and sustainability. Over the past couple of years, they have realized the importance of documenting the acute information, this is the first step in advocating for better indoor air quality and indoor environmental quality, and they surely look forward to be involved and participating in more initiatives in the future.