AMCA Region Meeting addresses Ecodesign Regulation for Fans.

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During annual business meeting for AMCA's European Region Members, there was a presentation given by Mr. Guido de Wilt, and Mr. Martijn van Elburg of the European Commission DG Energy and Transport on "Impending Ecodesign Regulation for Fans." Highlights of presentation included Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, Energy Labeling Directive 92/75/EEC, Energy Star program for office equipment, Ecolabel Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, and Energy performance of Buildings Directive 2002/91/EC.



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AMCA International Hosts European Region Meeting, with Special Presentation on Impending Ecodesign Regulation for Fans



Arlington Heights, IL, USA---- The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) recently held its annual European Region, TC 117, and the ISO/TC117 Fans, the meetings took place April 12-14, 2010 at CETIAT, in Lyon, France.

During the annual business meeting for AMCA's European Region Members there was a special presentation on April 14th given by Mr. Guido de Wilt, and Mr. Martijn van Elburg of the European Commission DG Energy and Transport on "Impending Ecodesign Regulation for Fans" to both AMCA Members, and invited Non-Member Fan Manufacturers. The meeting attracted industry representatives from France, UK, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy Korea, Denmark, Sweden, and the Ukraine.

AMCA Members, Non-Member Fan Manufacturers, and Industry organizations alike were riveted by Mr. de Wilt, and Mr. van Elburg's presentation, in fact the meetings 38 attendees bombarded the presenters with questions for over for 5 hours!

Highlights of Presentation Included:

  • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (former 2005/32/EC)
  • Energy Labeling Directive 92/75/EEC (Commission proposal for recast of 13.11.2008, currently in EP and Council, trilogue compromise reached)
  • Energy Star program for office equipment
  • Ecolabel Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 (voluntary endorsement label for top performers)
  • Energy performance of Buildings Directive 2002/91/EC (Commission proposal for recast of 13.11.2008, currently in EP and Council)
  • End use energy efficiency and energy services directive 2006/32/EC

    You May View this Presentation at www.amca.org

    The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

    The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.

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