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May 01, 2013 Green Day Round Two - ebm-papst to go green all around the world on 5 June 2013

After a great success of last year’s ‘Every Day is a Green Day’ campaign, which travelled across 40 ebm-papst subsidiaries around the world, round two is coming up on Wednesday, 05 June.

May 01, 2013 DV 6300 is product of the year

The fifteenth "Product of the Year" award was presented on 14 March 2013, and ebm-papst came first with its high-performance DV 6300 diagonal compact fan.

Apr 09, 2013 Fishers IGA to save $140,000 on power each year

All Fishers owned IGA supermarkets in Victoria have recently undergone retrofits within their cooling cabinets and freezers, replacing old, inefficient Q motors with high-efficiency ebm-papst iQ motors.

Mar 25, 2013 Centrifugal fans in cube design - the new RadiPac series

The centrifugal fan series established on the market by ebm-papst is growing again: RadiPac - providing medium-pressure centrifugal fans. This is a standalone series supplementing the existing low-pressure RadiCal series.

Mar 19, 2013 Making something good even better - The new RadiCal centrifugal fan series

ebm-papst's development philosophy follows the philosophy that each newly developed product must surpass its predecessor in terms of economy and environmental responsibility. The new low-pressure centrifugal fan series, RadiCal® is a proof of this. It is primarily used in applications involving ventilation and air-conditioning technology.

Feb 28, 2013 New double centrifugal blowers – high-performance for commercial vehicle air-conditioning

Integrated electronics enable demand-oriented control of air volume at small size.

Feb 12, 2013 ebm‐papst A&NZ is now stocking EC plug fans

ebm-papst backward curved centrifugal EC plug and RadiCal fans are available for ventilation, air handling units, air conditioners, fan coils and fan arrays. We aim to carry stock of EC plug and RadiCal fans and are able to offer short lead times.

Jan 30, 2013 ebm-papst A&NZ Document Server

ebm-papst A&NZ have recently launched a Document Server for you to use. It includes software and documentation that you can access after prior registration.

Jan 10, 2013 ebm-papst opens development centre in China – 5m Euro investment

The ebm-papst Group has intensified its research and development activities in China with the opening of a new development centre. At the Wai Gao Qiao site near Shanghai, the world market leader for fans and motors has invested almost 5 million euro in ultra-modern application laboratories, including for air performance and acoustic measurements.

Dec 19, 2012 Dynamic EC motor with integrated control

Modular systems for drives in the lower power range allow optimum configuration for the application without the need for complex and cost-intensive modifications.

Dec 10, 2012 New ebm-papst app is out now!

The app can be used to calculate your CO2 consumption and show you how to optimize it. Our product catalogues and data sheets can also be viewed with the app. The memo function enables you to save your results and send them via email.

 
Dec 06, 2012 Family of ebm-papst EC compact fans continues to grow

The new compact fan W3G200 has been developed on the basis of the new energy-efficient GreenTech EC motors and, in conjunction with the new HyBlade® impeller, now offers the optimum fan solution for particularly robust, quiet and efficient applications. The family of EC compact fans has thus been extended by another size.

Dec 03, 2012 ebm-papst acquires gearbox specialist

The ebm-papst Group, world market leader for motors and fans, will acquire the gearbox manufacturer Zeitlauf with effect of 1 January 2013. The technology group based in Mulfingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) is thus strengthening its "Industrial Drive Engineering" division.

Nov 05, 2012 Breakthrough in higher efficiency at lower operating noise - fans with diffuser reduce their discharge losses

In refrigeration and cooling installations, heat exchangers are used to dissipate the waste heat that is generated into the surrounding air. To improve their dissipation capacity, fans force cooling air through the heat exchanger. A new, passive component, the so-called diffuser, makes for a substantial improvement in efficiency and noise.

Oct 25, 2012 ebm-papst finalist in AIRAH Awards 2012

ebm-papst A&NZ have been nominated finalist in the prestigious Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Awards in two categories, providing Excellence in Sustainability and Innovation.

Oct 09, 2012 ebm-papst Alpha Pump, replacing ebm 40 JB

If you want a pump that lasts.

Sep 21, 2012 Energy related Products Directive (ErP) made simple

Important information for Original Equipment Manufacturers exporting into the EU

Aug 29, 2012 Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system means no need for manual defrosting

Refrigerator/freezer combination with more useful space and better access.

Aug 15, 2012 ebm-papst cracks down on intellectual property theft in China

The raid was a complete success - On Monday, 23 July 2012, officers of the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) carried out a raid of the premises of fan dealer Beijing Longwei Shengda Technology in the Chinese capital and found what they were looking for.

Jul 16, 2012 ebm-papst A&NZ finalist in Wyndham Business Awards

ebm-papst A&NZ has again been chosen as a finalist in the annual Wyndham Business Awards in the category “Manufacture Large” after winning the award last year.

Jul 10, 2012 Change of management at ebm-papst

Rainer Hundsdörfer to succeed Hans-Jochen Beilke as Chairman of the Board of Management at the ebm-papst Group.

Jun 14, 2012 High level data-exchange between ebm-papst GreenTech EC fans & Carel Universal Gateway

ebm-papst A&NZ have successfully developed and tested high-level data exchange between ebm-papst GreenTech EC plug fans and the CAREL designed ebm-papst Universal Gateway.

Jun 05, 2012 More safety for plants using natural refrigerants - GreenTech EC fans now also available for Ex-areas

Whenever natural and inflammable refrigerants are used, the protection provisions for hazardous areas apply as of a filling capacity of 50g. In order to provide the benefits of energy-efficient EC fans for those applications, ebm-papst Mulfingen has now successfully developed an energy-saving GreenTech EC motor for use in Ex-zones 1 and 2.

May 21, 2012 Simon on Handshaking and Speed Control

In his newest video, Simon presents the advantages of speed control for fans and the necessity of "handshaking" between fan and controller. Handshaking enables you to achieve optimum performance and energy-efficiency.

May 18, 2012 Why speed control fans and the importance of shaking hands?

The improvement of fan efficiency is on the radar of all end users. But what can the industry do?

Apr 24, 2012 Breakthrough in higher efficiency at lower operating noise - Fans with diffuser reduce their discharge losses

In refrigeration and cooling installations, heat exchangers are used to dissipate the waste heat that is generated into the surrounding air. To improve their dissipation capacity, fans force cooling air through the heat exchanger. A new, passive component, the so-called diffuser, makes for a substantial improvement in efficiency and noise.

Apr 03, 2012 ebm-papst modular system for individual ECI drives expanded by adding 42 mm variant

Small drives are used in a wide range of applications today such as automation, packaging technology and laboratory and medical technology. It is thus obvious that users demand very customised characteristics.

Mar 30, 2012 ebm‐papst sets the bar on Fan Efficiency Grade (FEG) standards with EC RadiCal, EC Plug and EC HyBlade® fans

Make your HVAC/R systems green and efficient! Visit the ebm‐papst stand no 270 at ARBS, 07.-09. May 2012 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Mar 19, 2012 Simon Bradwell speaker at Pump Industry Australia Breakfast Meeting this Wednesday

Simon Bradwell will be speaking about the latest developments on MEPS for industrial fans. Wednesday 21.03. 2012 from 7:30am in Carlton, Melbourne.

Feb 17, 2012 Communication via MODBUS RTU – hand-shaking connections

MOBDUS RTU is established as the Australian and New Zealand standard system for controlling actuators and sensors due to its open and simple protocol. ebm-papst A&NZ offer a wide range of Green Tech EC fans and motors that support this interface by default.

Feb 17, 2012 CAREL Control technology for ebm-papst GreenTech EC fans

Increasing market demand has increased the whole range of control possibilities offered by 100% controllable GreenTech EC fans being installed in third party products.

Feb 17, 2012 DEOS COSMOS OPEN Controller

Direct serial data bus communication between DEOS and ebm-papst fans.

Feb 17, 2012 Ease of control and communication with ebm-papst EC motor

ebm-papst A&NZ has recently developed an intelligent EC drive solution with Fans Direct, the leading ventilation company in Australia and New Zealand, for their MacroAir® – High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fan.

Jan 31, 2012 EC Plug Fan retrofit saves 50% energy in commercial building

Approximately 50% of energy could be saved by replacing the existing AC belt driven backward-curved fans throughout a building with EC Plug Fans. A retrofitting project in the government-owned Wakefield Building in Adelaide achieved great energy-savings and performance increases.

Dec 16, 2011 New GreenTech EC axial fan impresses with high efficiency

Mechanically compatible with the predecessors with AC motors: The new axial fan works with much lower power loss.

Dec 01, 2011 Emily Hurtz selected in Olympic Squad 2012

Hockey player Emily Hurtz has been selected in the Olympic Squad for 2012.

Nov 18, 2011 New tech.mag 2.2011 is out

Topics in this issue cover diagonal fans, air-conditioning systems for schools, gas blowers with high power density, modular ECI motor design, AC2EC replacement and the new, improved EC plug fans.

Nov 14, 2011 Energy-saving fans made of biomaterials

The global innovation "biomaterial fan" has been developed in accordance with the toughest of industrial standards with respect to service life, durability, stability and thermal fluctuation.

Oct 28, 2011 New GreenTech compact EC fan scores in practical use

More power and less consumption for the same physical design - the new ACmaxx generation of fans sets new standards.

Sep 26, 2011 Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation

No alternative to energy-efficient fans: "environmentally compatible" does not necessarily have to mean "expensive" in the long run.

Sep 19, 2011 S-force fan technology

Pallab presents the new S-Force compact fan technology.

Sep 07, 2011 EC motors for energy-efficient air movement technology

The ultimate EC technology - ensuring economic success of our development partners’ and customers’ applications

Sep 06, 2011 RadiCal backward curved EC fan

Simon presents the new RadiCal backward-curved EC fan range.

Sep 01, 2011 S-Force Axial fans in Telecommunications Cabinets

S-Force from ebm-papst St Georgen is a revolutionary new range of axial fans which provide more air duty than any other similar fans in the market.

Sep 01, 2011 Soanar to distribute ebm-papst compact fans and drives

ebm-papst A&NZ has agreed and appointed Soanar as a distributor of its compact fan and motors and drives products.

Sep 01, 2011 S-Force - the Ultimate Performer

ebm-papst St Georgen have developed the ultimate performer in compact fan technology - S-Force.

Sep 01, 2011 S-Force Video - The ultimate performer

The S-Force fan generation in action.

Sep 01, 2011 GreenTech EC compact fans - more performance, less power

EC compact fans are the new high performance, high efficiency replacement for standard shaded pole AC compact fans.

Aug 23, 2011 ebm-papst A&NZ winner of 2011 Wyndham Business Awards

“The best fan manufacturer in Wyndham!” On Friday night ebm-papst A&NZ won the Wyndham Business Awards in the category Small Business - Manufacturing.

Aug 15, 2011 The future belongs to EC technology

Having a huge potential for energy savings in mind, EC technology developed by ebm-papst is the first choice for electrically powered fans. In From the Cold 2010-2020 has identified considerable potential to reduce energy consumption through increasing the uptake of more efficient fan motors - the future belongs to EC

Jul 29, 2011 ebm-papst A&NZ finalist in Wyndham Business Awards

ebm-papst A&NZ have been selected as finalist in the annual business awards of the local Wyndham City council.

Jul 22, 2011 ErP Directive demands high minimum efficiency ratings for fans

Minimum efficiency ratings for fans in the EU: With ebm-papst EC products, the efficiency of the future is already available!

Jul 08, 2011 EC vs. AC fans and MEPS

Simon explains the importance of Fan Efficiency. Typically, 40-50% of all power consumed in most buildings is consumed by fans.

Jul 01, 2011 Definitions of Fan Power & Fan Efficiency for Buildings

Simon talks about Fan Efficiency, Fan Input Power and regulations that are associated with this and explains the different definitions of Fan Input Power depending on the authority.

Jun 27, 2011 ebm-papst expands in China

The ebm-papst Group increased their capacities for GreenTech EC fans at the Chinese subsidiary in Shanghai.

Jun 16, 2011 Biomaterial fans - ebm-papst unveils world première

ebm-papst, specialist for motors and fans, is for the very first time publicly presenting fans made of biomaterials.

Jun 10, 2011 EC technology in air-conditioners

Simon presents high-efficiency plug fans for air-conditioning applications and explains the advantages of EC technology.

Jun 02, 2011 ebm-papst group publishes yearly financial report

The fan specialist grows by 33% and creates 900 new jobs in the first year after the global financial crisis.

May 02, 2011 ebm-papst A&NZ opens up Centre of Learning

ebm-papst is now able to provide training in energy-saving and high efficiency technology. At the company's facilities in Laverton North, Melbourne, customers can find out more about operations such as general energy-saving, high efficiency technology and in particular EC technology.

Mar 30, 2011 Fan Manufacturers Association – Australia and New Zealand

ebm-papst A&NZ is a founder member of the Fan Manufacturers Association – Australia and New Zealand.

 
Mar 29, 2011 ebm-papst A&NZ sponsor Hockeyroo Emily Hurtz

ebm-papst A&NZ are glad to be given the opportunity to support Australian women in sport.

 
Mar 17, 2011 From Q motor to iQ motor: Same on the Outside - Efficient on the inside.

Efficient. Practical. Intelligent. With the new iQ motor ebm-papst has broken the barrier restraining engineers from improving efficiencies in existing refrigeration equipment.

Mar 08, 2011 High efficiency, low operating noise and long service life: EC motor for demanding tasks

High energy prices make good efficiency an important characteristic of modern motors. ebm-papst - the motor and fan specialist for Australia and New Zealand - addresses this fact with its new EC motor BG 43.

Feb 28, 2011 Proven EC fan drive is upgraded

Exploiting the energy-saving potential and integrating "added value" into the motor.

Feb 18, 2011 Ecological cooling and economical saving: Energy-efficient fans for refrigeration technology

Refrigeration technology makes great demands of the fans used, for example, in condensers, evaporators and refrigeration units. They must be efficient, quiet, durable and reliable, as they are used with high operating times. For these areas of application, ebm-papst Australie & New Zealand offers energy-efficient fans with GreenTech EC Technology, which meets these requirements.

Feb 10, 2011 The "small" HyBlade axial fans feature outstanding efficiency and noise behaviour

In air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, axial fans are frequently used that are subject to strong temperature fluctuations and, in some cases, rough operating conditions. At the same time, they impose stringent requirements on efficiency and service life. In recent years, ebm-papst developed the innovative HyBlade® axial fans for this application area, which have since established themselves successfully in the Australian & New Zealand market.

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