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Building Services Engineering l July/August 2021
NEWS AND PRODUCTS
New Europump President Vanni Vignoli has been elected President of Europump, the European pump industry association. He has served Europump for many years, initially as a guest to various meetings and then as a delegate. He next became Chairman of the SME Commission and a member of the Executive Council, before his election as First VicePresident in 2019. His election comes at a time of profound change, both for the European pump industry as it moves full speed towards the digital and green twin revolution, and for the role of European associations whose raison d’être of building bridges between companies, countries and people has been strongly challenged by the Covid pandemic. Vignoli said on his election: “I very much look forward to continuing the work started by my predecessor, notably with the setting-up of our new ‘digital working group’ to address data, artificial intelligence and cyber security issues as they affect our industry, and the continuous promotion of our ‘Extended Product Approach’, which places us at the forefront of the EU’s sustainability policy.”
Ledvance gets smart Ledvance has introduced a new portfolio of smart wall and ceiling luminaires, outdoor luminaires with security camera, as well as flex strips. The wall and ceiling assortment includes round luminaires in a modern and decorative design, as well as sleek and timeless panel luminaires, ideal for any space. For outdoor installations, Ledvance offers products that will meet increased customer demand for mood and decorative lighting, in addition to security purposes. The neon flex TGBW LED strips are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications and offer smooth and seamless illumination with an RGB and tuneable white option. Contact: Stevie Young, Ledvance Ireland. T: 086 – 600 1291; E: s.young@ledvance.com
Origen technical support Paul Begadon, Origen’s CHP Field Service Engineer is pictured here with John O’Brien, Origen’s newlyappointed Heat Pump Technical Support Specialist. Together they now present a much-strengthened technical support service to both installers and clients alike.
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Light now on EU energy labels Solus recently hosted an informative webinar with a panel of experts from both government and compliance bodies on the new EU Energy Labels. The full webinar is available on YouTube from @soluslightbulbs. SEAI Programme Manager Tim Stokes said: “The energy labelling regulation for light sources and its sister regulation relating to eco-design will have an estimated combined energy saving of 42 terawatt hours per annum by 2030.” The extensive new EU regulations are the result of nearly five years of negotiations and it will be mandatory for all manufacturers and retailers to comply with. The new rules consist of the Single Lighting Regulation (SLR) and the Energy Labelling Regulation (ELR).
CIBSE Young Engineer Awards 2021 Thanks to the CIBSE Young Engineer Awards, there are three ways to stand out from the crowd. They are: CIBSE Employer of the Year Award Showcase your commitment to the industry and the young engineers that you champion; CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year Award Showcase your talent by putting forward your hard-working graduates; CIBSE Apprentice of the Year Award Showcase your talent by putting forward determined apprentices. Entry is free and open to all with the entry deadline being Friday, 30 July. See CIBSE Young Engineering Awards.
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