Cutting costs for concerts and such
32 compact fans instead of two big ones: After almost 30 years, the Bombardier Arena in Sweden was in need of a retrofit.»
Team Players for Efficient Cooling Towers
Cooling towers for data centres, hospitals or industrial facilities have increased the efficiency requirements. If modern EC motors are used instead of AC technology, energy consumption and operating costs can be significantly reduced. In addition, it is worth switching to EC fans from ebm-papst because their speed is infinitely variable, they offer networking options and can withstand harsh environmental conditions.»
Gaining an edge thanks to data
The data collected by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst contain genuine treasures. The Formula One team uses them to get the last hundredths of a second out of the track, while the fan manufacturer helps to run its customers' products more efficiently.»
Here comes the dry ice man!
Sand, water and abrasive media are a thing of the past. The American company Cold Jet is revolutionizing cleaning with its dry ice blasters.»
Rent-a-cooling tower
What to do when your refinery’s cooling tower is undergoing maintenance? Right! Call Aggreko — global market leader in cooling tower rentals.»
Partying until the sparks fly
Concerts, festivals and sports events would only be half as much fun without impressive special effects. But since lots of regulations must be complied with for pyrotechnics, Magic FX focuses on other visual effects — as it did with its latest product, the Sparxtar.»
Tweaking the temperature
Rotary heat exchangers from the Swedish company Systemair provide for a pleasant climate indoors.»
“Implementing drive solutions in no time”
With the new ECI-42 modular system, users can put together a customized drive solution by combining separate modules. Johannes Moosmann, Director of the Industrial Drive Engineering business unit at ebm-papst in St. Georgen, explains what is new and what the benefits are.»
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The formula for current harmonics
Current harmonics are a burden for the power grid and the budget. Instead of going to great lengths to reduce then, it is best to avoid them altogether.»
Testing in China
Germany and the United States have gas labs, and now China has had one of its own since 2018. That enables us to address local requirements even more effectively.»
Electricity? We make it ourselves!
The BlueGEN BG-15 micro CHP system from Solidpower uses fuel cells to generate electricity and heat from natural gas. And it does it very economically thanks to its uniquely high electrical efficiency.»
Three for the A6
The fifth-generation Audi A6 once again combines sportiness and comfort. Components from ebm-papst ensure lower emissions and more driving fun.»
“Our customers get a full-service package”
Dr. Stephan Arnold has been CTO of the ebm-papst Group since July 2018. In our interview, he tells us what ebm-papst is working on.»
“All you need is a screwdriver”
Jan Holmström is regularly to be found on the roofs of Sweden. The engineer is busy installing fans there — and knows the pitfalls of this profession.»
Many thanks to all #fanspotters!
Fans and motors from ebm-papst are at work in many of the machines and systems we see every day. Where have you noticed our products?»
What the industry can still learn from VR
Racing game with the ultimate immersive feel: a fan box from ebm-papst simulates the headwind experienced by the Radial-G science fiction racer. Glenn Jarret, Managing Director of the British virtual reality company Austella, tells us why partnerships like the one with ebm-papst should set an example.»
Cool on the outside, crispy on the inside
It needed to be powerful yet quiet, and hardly take up any space: The stove jacket cooling system of the new oven line from V-ZUG. This also broke some sweat for the engineers.»
Safety First in the Lab
One of the largest research and teaching centers in the Nordic region got a new ventilation system in 2016. Owner Akademiska Hus set up ambitious environmental targets for the project.»
Comfort comes in small packages
Max Green lives with his family in a tiny house measuring just a few square meters in the Brandenburg countryside. Despite the compact dimensions, comfort has not been compromised—including in the bathroom.»
Customized Success
If they go by the book, neither ebm-papst nor Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport will achieve their goals. Both companies must continuously react to individual circumstances – the Formula OneTM team to different racetracks and the fan manufacturer to different customer requirements.»
The future of intralogistics
In intralogistics applications, automated guided vehicles are becoming increasingly important in the age of digitalization and industry 4.0. All types have one thing in common: They require compact, dynamic drive systems which satisfy high requirements in terms of transport speed, positioning accuracy and service life, and which also operate reliably under tough industrial conditions.»
Future-proof cooling in data centers
Due to trends such as mobile Internet, cloud computing and Internet TV, data centers have become major energy consumers. Therefore, investing in energy-efficient fans for the associated cooling systems is essential. Modern EC technology can make a significant contribution toward reducing current consumption, helping to save the environment and the operator’s overheads in the process.»
„Leading by example“
Whether industrial company or Formula OneTM racing team: Good teamwork is decisive for success. We asked Johannes Pfeffer, Spokesman of the Management Board at ebm papst St. Georgen, and Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, about their recipes for success.»
Clear vision in digital worlds
The Australian company Euclideon has developed a hologram table that brings almost anything you can imagine to life as a 3D model. That’s far more than building castles with clean air.»
Roof-top data
The trend toward huge logistics centers presents new challenges for air conditioning systems. And another important criterion for the online mail order company Zalando is data acquisition. In just under a year, the online mail order fashion company Zalando erected a logistics center in Lahr with 130,000 square meters of floor space.»
Great times for smart heating
Digitization has long since become established in the heating systems sector. But until now no lean communication solution was available for small boilers. LIN-capable gas blowers from ebm-papst are about to change all that. To the advantage of manufacturers, fitters and end users.»
Active power-factor correction minimizes circuit feedback
For the first time, GreenTech EC fans with integrated, active power-factor correction (PFC) and a three-phase supply are now able to fulfill the high requirements imposed on data centers with regard to circuit feedback and the harmonic distortion of the input current.»
Keeping composites cool
When Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport cures carbon fiber components for its race cars, a lot of heat is produced. But cooling it made a lot of noise, which went against the team’s philosophy to have an optimal environment for employees. Fortunately, team supplier ebm-papst had an idea.»
Energy-efficient fans for a casino
In a gigantic new casino complex in the Chinese city of Macao, 1,100 RadiPac fans from ebm-papst ensure good air – efficiently, quietly and reliably.»
Conway’s travels
Newcastle, Belfast, Coleraine – Joe Conway traveled around Ireland’s green countryside and lively cities for several months. He was targeting the country’s supermarkets.»
Staying in for fresh air
The Swedish company Wood's develops and produces air purifiers that not only free the air indoors from harmful particles but also inspire high-tech visions.»
No more mosquitoes
They are annoying, they bite, and they spread disease. An invention by the French company Qista will keep the nasty creatures away from people. It uses fans instead of chemicals.»
Going round
The turntables from Audio Note are the ultimate in the hifi market. TT3, the latest model, uses three motors to drive the platter and ensure a premium sound experience.»
»Sustainability Is in Our Genes«
Turkey relies on the EU Ecodesign directive. Since 2018, the minimum efficiency standard has also applied to the condensing boiler market. emas, the Turkish market leader, is not worried about the regulations being tightened.»
»Residential ventilation has to be quiet«
Thanks to its precisely controllable air flow, the RadiCal in scroll housing is ideal for residential ventilation.»
The formula for the data transfer time
In a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) bus, the data transfer time is an important parameter for the communication between master and slave devices.»
A Quiet Kind of Freshness
South African supermarket chain Shoprite relies on ebm-papst AxiCool fans in its new distribution center in Cape Town.»
FanGrid keeps fans cool in cinema
The air conditioner in the cinema at Singapore’s Century Square shopping mall was loud and expensive to operate, and its fans needed frequent maintenance. A retrofit put an end to that, making both the cinema’s customers and its operator happy.»
Masters of the golden triangle
In hospitals and practices worldwide, doctors, dentists and veterinarians use medical equipment from Novuqare, a Dutch company with only 18 employees. Its secret to success is balancing the three elements of innovation, production and close customer contact.»
“Digital products solve problems that analog products can’t”
With its GreenIntelligence label, ebm-papst is making a statement about digitalization. Thomas Sauer, Group Director for Digitalization and Electronics, explains what is behind it and what customers can expect from it.»
Wanted: techie team players
ebm-papst uses partnerships on many platforms to find skilled young talent to safeguard its future. One such platform is “Jugend forscht,” whose regional contest has been organized by the company’s Mulfingen headquarters for 20 years.»
Economical modernization of heating systems
Modern heating systems have to function efficiently, ecologically and economically without being excessively expensive to buy. A reasonable compromise is the key, particularly when replacing old heating systems. Condensing technology in combination with modern gas blowers can present an economical solution in such cases.»
Avoiding damage caused by vibrations
Fans used in ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning or other industrial applications have to prove themselves in long endurance tests. But in practice, failures still occur after far fewer hours of operation than specified in. Ruined motor bearings are a typical kind of damage, usually caused by vibrations resulting from the way the fans are installed.»
Energy-efficient fans for refrigerated cabinets in supermarkets
Eco-refrigerant for use in supermarket refrigerated cabinets can become highly flammable during malfunctions. EC fans have set new standards in the fields of safety and efficiency.»
Quiet breathing aid for medical use
Loss of breath during sleep, also known as sleep apnea, affects many people over 40 years of age. A proven form of therapy supports the body's own respiratory reflexes through the controlled injection of air into the lungs. A highly dynamic centrifugal fan now supports breathing through the controlled supply of fresh air.»
“We have more local expertise”
In May 2018, ebm-papst Australia and New Zealand (A&NZ) opened its Centre of Excellence in Melbourne. Design Manager Alexandra Gray tells us how that benefits customers.»
“These machines are incredible”
Chris McPhail, Regional Sales Manager at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his passion for Formula OneTM, the co-operation between ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and his latest impressions from the track.»
Heavenly warmth
Drafty churches and shivering worshipers? There is a better way. The heating specialists at Mahr produce an indoor climate that is comfortable for worshipers and good for historic structures.»
Phone booth makes a comeback
Cell phones have made phone calls possible from any location, but the Finnish designer Antti Evävaara is bringing back the phone booth — and putting it in open-plan offices.»
Deluxe camping in any weather
Driving off with the camper on the spur of the moment to watch the sunset in no-man’s-land and enjoy the sound of silence — no problem with a cleverly designed air conditioner and a small, lightweight heater.»
Time for a hot shower!
Stationary hot water high-pressure cleaners from Kärcher blow away even the toughest dirt easily. They use a burner with an ebm-papst gas blower to heat the water.»
Tandem on four wheels
The tandem pump from ebm-papst reduces the fuel consumption of the latest generation of the Mercedes Benz A-class.»
Getting there more smoothly
Scratches, wear, noise — when workpiece carriers collide during assembly processes, both products and workers are harmed. So Stein Automation developed a system that moves parts from A to B gently.»
Spinning off the grease
Hovs Hallar, a restaurant in southern Sweden, was looking for a new way to prevent grease buildup in its exhaust ducts. The solution it found was TurboSwing, which flings grease droplets to the side before they reach the duct.»
The formula for the effective torque
When selecting the most suitable motor for dynamic applications, the effective torque is a crucial quantity.»
Biking to work
ebm-papst has been offering company bikes to its employees since 2013. The idea has been well received and keeps the workforce fit.»
No cardboard characters!
Black strapping has become something we take for granted, but it constantly demands creative solutions from the development team at Mosca GmbH. A prime example is the drive system for their new flagship product for strapping cardboard.»
“Flexible and compact”
RadiMix gas blowers are perfect for heating modern buildings. Frank Schlopakowski, Head of Design Department R&D at ebm-papst, explains why.»
Fans for oil-cooled high-power transformers
High-power transformers are basic components of electrical power supply systems. Outdoors, they have to resist the wind and weather which is why the fans used in the cooling systems have to be just as tough.»
Combining EC technology with airfoil blades
In ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration applications, designers and operators often discover that the fans installed in their equipment are noisier or less energy-efficient than expected. The conditions of installation are often to blame, as they can have a negative effect on power consumption, air performance and noise emissions. The fan’s impeller, motor, control electronics and housing are optimized for energy efficiency and noise emission, and the actual conditions of installation in AHUs should not be neglected.»
Closer to the stars
Amateur and professional astronomers explore the night sky at the Weikersheim observatory. A new telescope gives them a clear view – with three fans from ebm-papst.»
Ideal line in the server rack
Inside the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport garage the temperature in the IT rack came dangerously close to a critical point of overheating. The team had to adapt the airflow inside the racks for which they needed ebm-papst’s expertise.»
“The regulation of fans works!”
Geoff Lockwood has seen through the development of the Energy related Products (ErP) regulation of the EU from the start. He claims that its’ success is now at stake.»
Built to last
Reliability is one of the aspects that decides whether a racing car can win a Formula OneTM championship. It is also a decisive factor for the market success of ebm-papst fans.»
Healthy air thanks to FanGrid
When a huge axial fan broke down in the Skaraborg clinic in Sweden, the air conditioner could no longer produce the air flow required. But replacing the unit would have meant modifications to the buildings. Now was the time for a forward-looking solution.»
Intelligent “heart” of home ventilation
For effective and efficient home ventilation, it must be possible to precisely regulate the air flow in order to prevent overpressure and underpressure in the residential building. There are even more advantages for users if the fans are also able to process signals from external sensors.»
Air Intake with a Future
Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the original power.»
Extracting emissions – high performance for clean air
In the metalworking industry, aerosols, oil mist and vapors pollute the air in production facilities. That's why machine tools and machining centers are equipped with air purification units. As ErP-compliant drives for their fans, EC motors are well suited.»
Smart electronics cooling for industrial applications
In control cabinets hot spots can arise, which can reach temperatures of over 90 °C and cause the destruction of sensitive electronics. Filter fans, units that combine fans and dust filters, can help by conveying excess heat out of control cabinets and electronics housings while also preventing the ingress of dirt particles.»
Cleaned and dried – for less
At the end of each shift, employees in Europe’s largest pig slaughterhouse scrub the work areas until they are spick-and-span. Thanks to an upgraded ventilation system, work can now resume faster after cleaning has finished, and the operator also consumes far less energy in the process.»
Improving efficiency with EC motors
Not only do the latest electronically commutated motors (EC motors) consume much less electricity, they are usually considerably more compact at equal or even higher power output. Their use in household appliances provides an example of the resulting benefits for machinery and equipment. A few scenarios described below show the advantages.»
Sweden’s coolest data center
The Swedish provider BAHNHOF converted a bunker in Stockholm into an unusual data center. Fans from ebm-papst keep the electricity bill just as cool as the location.»
Intelligent Compact Drive with CAN Bus Interface
Users in mechanical and plant engineering are looking for compact, high-performance drive systems that communicate with higher-level control systems via commercial bus interfaces. Our compact, brushless DC motor (BLDC) with integrated electronics module and CANopen interface provides a workable solution now.»
No more trouble with the air supply system
Following a motor bearing failure in the air supply system at the Media Markt store in Berlin’s Wedding district, Daume GmbH convinced the store’s management to invest in the future – with a FanGrid.»
“Customers seek solutions to reduce energy consumption”
Munters is a global leader in using innovative technologies in air treatment and climate solutions. Starting with a few projects in the UK, the company rolled out a global retrofit plan. Karl Lowe, Regional Service Manager West Europe of Munters Ltd., explains why.»
Register now for the 2018 ebm-papst marathon!
Registration has begun for the 23rd ebm-papst marathon. The biggest running event in the Hohenlohe region will take place on September 8 and 9.»
Better skyscraper air conditioning
The fans in the air conditioning system at the Riverside Centre, one of Brisbane’s landmarks, were wearing out. A retrofit was needed to improve efficiency and convenience, but there was hardly any room and not much time.»
Halo with a Downside
Safety measures like the halo are important. But they can often have a negative effect on performance. Not only for racing cars, but for fans as well.»
Giving back mobility
For a good idea, Siegfried and Peter Herrmann once took apart their beloved golf trolley to tinker with its parts. The result was a walker with electric drive. Their invention gives new mobility to rehabilitation patients and seniors.»
„Flying through the urban jungle as a bird is a very special kick”
Max Rheiner is making the dream of flight a virtual reality. In an interview, the head of the master’s degree program for design interaction at the Zurich University of the Arts explains how it’s done and why moving air plays an essential role.»
The art of air conditioning
ENGIE Services U.S., a division of global energy leader ENGIE, has a clear mission: helping its customers to save energy. It manages to do so at a large data center thanks to careful preparation and an eye for detail.»
Heating like the sun
It takes a lot of energy to heat large buildings, making it that much more important for heat to be where it’s needed and not get lost when gates are opened. To avoid such losses, radiant tube heaters are often used. They heat like the sun. But until recently, they also had room for improvement.»
“We have climate control in our cars but in bed we still freeze and sweat”
What ensures a good night’s sleep? Barry van Doornewaard worked hard to find an answer to the question. He calls his answer “FreshBed.” It’s a bed with an integrated climate control system that creates the optimal conditions for sleep.»
Freezing Cold in Mexico
Bohn is a refrigeration technology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest generation of blast freezers, the company relies on EC technology.»
“The Modular System is Constantly Growing and Changing”
With our modular system, ebm-papst customers find the right drive more quickly. Patrick Schumacher helped work on the concept development. He can tell us all about what it contains and the benefits it provides.»
True Pink Floyd fans
ebm-papst’s expertise has been used for an unusual art project it Great Britain. Not only did the team at ebm-papst UK help design the sculpture, they partnered with RS components to help source the fans.»
Happy hemp thanks to perfect ventilation
Since cannabis with THC content under one percent was legalized in Switzerland, the sector has been booming. BioCan AG got in on the ground floor of hemp cultivation. Thanks to good ventilation, its harvest is better than that of its competitors.»
Germ-free sushi
Invisible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasysteme GmbH keep germs away from deli counters - good news for lovers of Japanese delicacies.»
The formula for constant volume
Constant volume plays a major role in many applications, but in residential ventilation it’s essential.»
Giga milestone
ebm-papst Inc. was a solar power pioneer in the United States six years ago — with great success.»
“Construction is an important component of our growth strategy”
ebm-papst is investing in a number of construction projects. Thomas Wagner, Chief Operating Officer at the ebm-papst Group, tells us why.»
“Gets up to speed fast”
The EC centrifugal blower is making inroads into some unusual applications. Uwe Sigloch, Head of Ventilation and Air Conditioning Market Management at ebm-papst, tells us how.»
A pump for the python
To get the beer fresh to the tap, it is cooled on its way to the bar. Pump systems by Cornelius take care of this task.»
Cooling solutions for our partner
Since 2014 ebm-papst contributes to the success of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Discover, which solutions are making our partner the coolest team in Formula One.»
Awesome extractors
Climeworks, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protection.»
Promoting True Progress
Thomas Borst, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group, looks back on the last fiscal year and talks about the importance of developing energy efficient products.»
Advanced planetary gear head for the most demanding requirements
ebm-papst is further extending the product range of electrical drive systems for industrial applications in a sustainable manner. Gear heads are playing a vital role in this, as they are a necessary part of most customer applications.»
Local heating supply reduces heat losses and costs
A modern local heating station operated with gas premix technology can now provide up to 2 MW thermal output - equipped with a single boiler. Premix technology reduces the emission of pollutants and, in combination with an EC motor with a broad modulation range, the environmental impact is minimal.»
No more bad atmosphere
Exhaust from fast food restaurants is often a cause of trouble with the neighbors. Purification units from oxytec eliminate offensive odors.»
Active cooling for compact high-power LEDs
Modern lighting systems for commercial use must meet higher expectations of durability and reliability. This includes, among other things, service life, efficiency, color range, efficacy, and color fidelity as well as a compact design and ease of maintenance.»
Have you got what it takes to be a champion?
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport are Constructors' and Drivers' World Champions for the fourth year in a row – with the support of team supplier, ebm-papst. How much do you know about the cooperation between the Formula OneTM team and ebm-papst? Test your knowledge!»
Chilled selection
Not only does the Atherton Supa IGA supermarket have an innovative selection, it also has the latest refrigeration equipment. It was even the first store in all of Australia to get a retrofit with AxiBlades.»
The thing about rules
One rule change leads to another. This applies to Formula One as well as to industry. Learn how Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst deal with changing requirements.»
„Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport!“
Michael Pinard, production planner at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his fascination for motor racing and explains what the partnership between his employer and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport means to him.»
Retrofit makes departure more relaxed
When the AHU fan that serves the check-in area failed, Birmingham Airport urgently needed a replacement. The solution was a completely new FanGrid system.»
A cool solution to an air conditioning challenge
Europe’s leading online fashion platform Zalando has opened a 130,000 square meter logistics center in Lahr. MultiCross was responsible for the air conditioning. As if the technical challenge was not enough in itself, there was also a new EU efficiency directive to contend with — with specifications that were anything but clear.»
Voltage change in the steppe
RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool operators in a huge solar park in the steppe.»
Quiet please!
A loud ventilation system was a headache for the teachers and the pupils at the Backaskolan in Malmö, Sweden. Then came Martin Jörgensen, a technician from Caverion, to quiet things down.»
From a Danish roof-top to the rest of the world
As a chimney sweep, Morten Bjørklund knows how much the smoke from neighboring chimneys bothers his customers. His idea of an attachment for chimneys can help settle neighborhood disputes.»
“More power for local heating”
How the new G3G 315 pre-mix blower helps to create an efficient local heating supply is explained by Christian Diegritz, Head of Product Management, Marketing and Communication at ebm-papst.»
Fans helping to change the world
It’s small, quiet and unobtrusive — and makes the world a little better. The Speedcomfort radiator fan helps circulate heat from heating systems faster and more uniformly while significantly reducing CO2 emissions and cutting energy consumption by up to 30 percent.»
Always well informed
The more information that is available, the easier it is to keep everything under control. Which is why the people responsible for upgrading the data center of the Canton of Zug decided on efficient fans with MODBUS interface.»
“We will be consolidating our strengths still further”
Stefan Brandl, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group, can look back on a successful business year. With a whole range of investments in innovative ideas he is however already setting the course for the future. And that includes the new “one ebm-papst” corporate strategy.»
Panpipes with a joystick
Students have developed an electronically controlled instrument for therapeutic purposes.»
A landmark for Hohenlohe
The new distribution center ensures punctual deliveries worldwide — and lots more besides.»
The formula for flow rate
The flow rate is the most crucial factor of influence when producing die-castings.»
Roll out the perfect steak
With his “plug & play” Roll ’n’ Grill, the Bavarian restaurant and shopfitting expert Aichinger has really struck a chord.»
Efficient, quiet gas blowers ring in a new era
High modulation rates and compact dimensions for the gas condensing technology market up to 50 kW»
Mastering the Air
While searching for perfect aerodynamics, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst rely on simulations, tests and constant improvement.»
You can always be sure of making the right choice!
ebm-papst FanScout simplifies the search for the ideal fan»
Two heating experts with the same idea
Stronger but more compact – this was the goal that Lochinvar had in mind as it developed a high-efficiency gas boiler and that ebm-papst had in mind while working on a two-megawatt gas blower. In the end, the partners combined these two projects that were made for each other, and the result was a hit.»
More power, less noise
Axial fans do their best at every operating point»
„We are intensely proud of our community!“
Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, and Thomas Borst, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group, to take stock of the longstanding partnership. And they share their recipes for success.»
Drive in and find out
Complete drive solutions from modular construction kit»
“You’ve got to force the air through it”
Today, the well-designed fans on the side-pod and roll-hoop look quite familiar. But only three years ago these cooling solutions that bring about 518 percent improvement in airflow, were unthinkable. Mark Wilson, Sales Director at ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK), remembers how the development came about.»
Ventilation Shaft, not Lecture Hall
As part of a semester project, two Danish students upgraded an old air conditioning unit on their university campus – and triggered a wave of modernization.»
Keeping an Eye on Everything
The sensors in a Formula OneTM car collect 400 gigabytes of data during one Grand Prix. ebm-papst applies a high level of detail to monitoring the operations of their fans and blowers as well. Find out here about the data and information that Formula OneTM cars and ebm-papst blowers transmit.»
The materials for success
Lightweight materials are a crucial factor for the success of ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. They make both Formula OneTM cars and fans economical and sturdy, and they make innovative shapes possible.»
Mission: Setting benchmarks
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst: two organizations that set standards in their fields. Here we show what they have in common.»
Best buddies in the garage
The mobile fan unit EC Aura keeps mechanics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport cool in the garage.»
ebm-papst 2017 Marathon – Register now!
On September 9-10, 2017, the ebm-papst Marathon will take place for the 22nd time. Registration has started and early birds will pay less until the end of June.»
Orderly throughput at the rack
A new pallet flow rack gives feed supplier Miavit high throughput with absolute product safety. And since the flow levels have only half the usual slope, the company also saves a lot of money.»
“It starts with creative chaos”
Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy worldwide with his LP record cleaner. In an interview, the inventor reveals how he works.»
Here come the sound guys
The team of engineering consultants from Teensma makes sure things are quiet wherever noise would disturb people, including residential areas with people who surf the Internet at high speed using fiber-optic connections.»
ebm-papst at ISH 2017
The world market leader is presenting perfectly harmonized systems for increased efficiency at ISH in Frankfurt, the leading trade show for the energy revolution. With its intelligent solutions, ebm-papst plans to attract the attention of accredited visitors from around the globe, highlighting its position as world market leader.»
The formula for vorticity
Vorticity is a crucial quantity for an axial fan’s acoustic properties.»
“The Vehicle is Purposefully Designed”
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+, the all-new Formula One car from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, features clearly visible changes that optimize its aerodynamics. Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director of Research and Development at the ebm-papst Group, a passionate pilot and aerodynamics expert, takes a closer look at the details.»
The golfer’s favorite
With the self-driving ProCaddie RX1 the right iron is always at hand on the links — without any pulling, dragging and yanking.»
“We have to stay active and keep reinventing ourselves”
Stefan Brandl (48) became Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group in January 2017. An interview with the sales pro and innovator makes clear the path to be taken by ebm-papst.»
New push for intralogistics
Bito Lagertechnik chose drive engineering from ebm-papst for its new pallet flow rack – successfully breaking new ground.»
Equipped to deal with the cold
Axial fans for high-performance evaporators»
Climate control in the driver’s cabin
Relax at a rest stop? No problem, thanks to the Dometic CoolAir auxiliary air conditioner from dometic with modified ebm-papst fans in its evaporator and condenser.»
What a show!
Show laser by Slovakian company Kvant conjure up impressive effects. Fans from ebm-papst cool the sensitive optical components in the lasers.»
Quiet chargers
Quick charging stations from EBG compleo GmbH do more than just making the drivers of electric cars happy. Thanks to quiet fans, they also let their neighbors sleep soundly.»
Cool Performance on the Pit Wall
Sat on the Pit Wall, five of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport engineers must make decisions within seconds. Since last season, it has been made easier for them to keep their cool — thanks to an air conditioner with a blower from ebm-papst.»
“Working with people who like to tinker with things is important to us.”
Thomas Borst, Managing Director Sales and Marketing ebm-papst group, about the wide range of applications that use our products and the importance of companies of any size.»
Testing in China
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Auxiliary air conditioners for truckers
Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-performance generation of efficient CoolAir auxiliary air conditioners from Dometic.»
Little twin, big impression
The casino building complex „The Parisian“ near Hongkong uses 350 air-handling and ventilation units with 1,100 RadiPacs from ebm-papst to provide for a pleasant atmosphere.»
“We had to change the order of assembly”
Christian Lang is Head of Development at ebm-papst Zeitlauf – and an enthusiastic golfer. In an interview, he reveals what fascinates him about the ProCaddie RX1 electric trolley – both professionally and privately.»
Air cleaner: Sucking it away
Air cleaners from ISI Industrieprodukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»
“Strong in mobile applications”
Who should be interested in the new ECI 80 motor ? Patrick Schumacher, head of product management in the Industrial Drive Technology business unit at ebm-papst, explains.»
Digital think tank
Delivering smart heating solutions is the goal for the new ebm-papst development center in Osnabrück, the fourth-largest city in the German state of Lower Saxony. About a dozen experts there will soon be experimenting with electronic combustion control.»
Dynamic internal rotor for sophisticated applications
Efficient 750 W ECI drive based on customer requirements»
“Driving will be more stressful”
Aerodynamics expert Dr. Jürgen Schöne on the rule changes for the 2017 season.»
Correct FanGrid design
EC fans for efficient cooling in data centers»
Energy Scouts make it into the final of the GreenTec-Awards
The trainee project of ebm-papst reaches the top 3 in the world’s largest sustainability competition. A second project made it into the top 10.»
Cool quietly with air
Improving the operating noise of fans»
Rapid start-up in only 3-4 seconds
EC centrifugal blower with high power density»
Cold feet at freezer cabinets? Never again!
Thanks to a retrofit in 138 supermarkets and department stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shopping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»
Spectacular Delivery
Helicopter transports NOVA air conditioners for the new buildings at the ebm-papst location in Hagenmoos/St. Georgen»
New ventilation system has half the appetite
After replacing 283 electricity-gobbling AC fans with efficient RadiPac EC fans from ebm-papst, the electricity costs for the residents of a Danish residential complex immediately dropped by 50 percent.»
On course towards zero emissions
Thanks to modifications to the car deck’s and passenger ventilation system, the ferry operator Scandlines saves two million kilowatt-hours per year. For chief engineer Carsten Johansen this is an important step towards zero emissions.»
A slip-on drive for the mountains
The RELO slip-on drive helps push the pedals when it gets hard for the cyclist. And it fits on every bike, whether mountain or city bike. The drive only provides as much assistance as the cyclist wants. To develop the transmission, the experts from RELO and ebm-papst formed a tandem.»
Now fans can live longer
Fans often last longer than their specified service life but are replaced sooner to be on the safe side. FanCheck saves money by calculating the remaining service life based on the actual wear.»
World premiere at Chillventa – the AxiBlade causes a sensation!
The revolutionary new fan concept impresses with its new records in terms of efficiency and noise performance. With the AxiBlade, the world market leader has set the new benchmark.»
ebm-papst causes a stir with world premiere at Chillventa 2016!
With the AxiBlade, ebm-papst is causing a sensation among international industry visitors at the leading industry trade fair in Nuremberg.»
“AxiBlade makes machines better!”
What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Management, Refrigeration Technology Division, tells us.»
Focus on the benefits
Thomas Borst, Managing Director Sales and Marketing ebm-papst group, about exotic applications, the importance of connectivity solutions and the face-lift of the customer magazine mag.»
Cool beef
Frigorífico Verdi, a meat producer, was looking for an efficient cooling tunnel; Cooling & Freezing, a specialist for such solutions, was looking for a customer for its new application … The story of a Brazilian premiere.»
Quiet fans in the bathroom
In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bathroom.»
The heating Dutchman
When Ton van Maaren started working at Remeha 33 years ago, condensing boilers were still in their infancy. Now they’ll soon be able to call a service technician themselves via Internet when they need help. The new Quinta ACE condensing boiler is prepared to do that.»
Getting rid of heat
The cooling water in a gas power plant in Dresden releases its heat through heat exchangers on the roof. But they were terrible for the overall efficiency. Then the operators took a radical step resulting in a cut of nearly 90 percent in energy consumption.»
Perfect climate from the ice tank
The new building at the St. Georgen location doesn’t just shine on the surface. Its cold heart beats under the parking lot.»
“We’re surfing the 4.0 wave”
It comes when called, finds the shortest path to its destination, and connects with its fellow modules: the factory runabout KARIS PRO. 12 industrial and research partners are developing it. Project manager Andreas Trenkle from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology tells us about its chances.»
The formula for the residual circuit breaker
A fault current’s waveform is crucial to the selection of the right residual current circuit breaker - also for EC motors.»
No-sweat excavating
Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst work in the giant mining excavators made by the Russian company IZ-Kartex. An application where their reliability and durability come in handy.»
“We want to top the two billion mark”
Fiscal year 2015/16 saw growth of seven percent for ebm-papst. The six managing directors tell us how they want to continue this success.»
Extractor hood downwards
BORA extractors are built into the cooktop, where they can draw off the vapors where they originate. Therefore fans from ebm-papst work in the background.»
Making the perfect bathroom fan
Three years of joint development efforts by LUNOS and ebm-papst went into Silvento ec ventilators – along with the understanding that candor and trust are essential to the successful completion of such an extensive project.»
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS completes the triple
With a successful race in Japan, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team can celebrate winning the 2016 FIA Formula OneTM Constructors’ World Championship. In the third year of the partnership, Team Partner ebm-papst extends its congratulations on the Team’s third consecutive title.»
ebm-papst with expert presentations at Chillventa
During the Chillventa trade show from October 11-13, 2016 the very latest developments in energy efficiency, heat pumps, and refrigeration technology will be presented. It will include three specialist forums, where experts present their in-depth knowledge of current issues in the industry. For refrigeration technology, a total of 46 presentations are planned, with ebm-papst addressing two issues.»
ECI motors ensure perfect control pressure in transmissions
Electric oil pumps decouple transmissions from drive motors»
Customizing drives with selected properties
Making the most of EC drive output»
A fresh breeze for the dairy case
Leap from iQ to NiQ: The new generation of energy-saving motors from ebm-papst is more efficient and economical than its predecessors – and is even suitable for use in the food sector.»
Award in Australia
ebm-papst A&NZ inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.»
Sale: 50 percent off on air
The air conditioning system in the “Aalborg Storcenter” shopping center was consuming a lot of energy. Thanks to a retrofit with EC fans from ebm-papst, now its owner is enjoying big savings as 50 percent of its energy costs have been eliminated.»
Fresh, cool air
Thomas Borst on the ideal climate in all circumstances.»
Air conditioning for the dolphinarium
The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehumidification equipment for a dolphinarium in the Russian capital — including reliability and efficiency.»
Creative Heads keep their cool
Temperature fluctuation and white noise was a real nuisance for the staff working in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team paint shop in Brackley. The atmosphere has been much better since the air conditioning system was upgraded with EC fans from ebm-papst.»
Efficiency in the storage facility
When the Woolworths retail chain expanded its cold storage facility in Cape Town, it went for an efficient combination of EC fans and AxiTop diffusors.»
New fans for an old station
Cramped equipment rooms and regulations affecting alterations to historic buildings prevented the installation of a new ventilation system in the Copenhagen train station. But ebm-papst had another good solution up its sleeve.»
A pure island for athletes
EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»
Gear motor supports recovery
Machines made by Orthorent assist in the recovery of patients suffering from paralysis. Their essential components include a sensitive gear motor and an Internet connection. »
Breathing easy in the archives
After months of patient suffering, Radonkonsult AB solved the problem caused by radioactive gas in the Stockholm City Library - with lots of specialized knowledge and centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst.»
The inspector’s critical eye
In R&D at ebm-papst, tabletop test machines from Zwick help make better products. And they were made better themselves.»
Engineering artistry on four wheels
With parts and expertise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” international design contest.»
Ready for a wave of orders
The European Union’s Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EG and an energy efficiency label are now roiling the heating industry. ebm-papst got ready for it with a new production facility.»
How much does air weigh?
How mass flow sensors measure the exact amount of air.»
“With a partner of this calibre we expect this to give us a clear competitive advantage”
Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, explains how the partnership with ebm-papst helps the team and contributes to racing success, in an interview that took place ahead of the 2016 season.»
Cutting-edge cooperation
Graef universal slicing machines are dependable helpers in home kitchens, restaurants and the food industry. Compact motors from ebm-papst make the slicers quiet, fast and durable.»
Hot water from exhaust air
An EC fan is at the heart of the heat recovery system made for easy retrofits by Pamon Ab. But first its alarm relay had to learn “Finnish.”»
Plan building equipment more simply
A compact overview on our website provides technical building equipment planners with all the relevant information about our solutions.»
Photo series: New ebm-papst fans for the 2016 season
For the third season in a row: ebm-papst fans are cooling the race cars.»
FIA 2016 Race Calendar
As Official Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to experience a successful Formula One Season!»
New generation of fans, economical and quiet
Family of compact high-performance fans featuring high performance at top efficiency»
German Design Award for fan
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
EC fans for fan coils
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
An efficient family
Optimum burning in gas appliance requires perfect harmony between the components. The NRV systems by ebm-papst provide the perfect gas/air mixture.»
Cooling solutions for the 2015 F1™ World Champions
Successful EC upgrade of AHU in Brackley.»
RadiPac: Comparison
Impressive test results»
A systematic approach
Improved flow machine»
RadiPac: An ongoing development process
Plug & Play centrifugal fans for ventilation technology»
RadiPac = form + fit + function
Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advantages of the new RadiPacs from ebm-papst.»
World Constructors’ Championship part two
Fan specialist ebm-papst celebrates a second successive World Championship as an official Team Partner, providing technology solutions at both trackside and at the Team’s headquarters»
Servers like it here
The Swiss company NTS rents server space to small and medium-sized enterprises. Following an upgrade with EC technology, the computers are now cooled much more efficiently than before.»
Interview with Toto Wolff
The Executive Director (Business) of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team talks about the partnership with ebm-papst»
Gaining, sharing and using experience
Thomas Borst on knowledge transfer at ebm-papst.»
Neighing instead of barking!
Clear airways for horses: A salt Inhaler from the Estonian company Plastpuit provides support for animal health.»
Close the window. Let fresh air in.
REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a ventilation system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»
Is the condenser already running?
With a view to the EU’s ErP Directive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»
Not just heat
The new boiler from the British company Flowgroup is not just any old boiler. It doesn’t just produce heat, but electricity too, and pays for itself in the process. The story of an extraordinary project.»
“Measurements have the last word”
Prof. Wolfgang Elmendorf on the potential and limitations of measurements and calculations for product data.»
Our most valuable capital
There is a reason why ebm-papst maintains its position as a leader in the global market: the right employees and a good work climate. In order to maintain this position, we strive for the sustainable development of our staff, as is borne out by the stories of three of our colleagues.»
Green Deeds Worldwide
“Every day is a green day” was the motto of the 2012 ebm-papst sustainability campaign that was initiated by the company’s trainees. Since then, June 5, which is the UN’s declared World Environment Day, kicks off a new round of “green” action weeks.»
Harmony on the high seas
Almost 3,000 EC fans provide for perfect cabin conditions on the world’s second-largest cruise ship. Active PFC technology ensures that so many units can work together without problems.»
Sound effects
Analyzing noise to provide figures relating to physics and people.»
Upgrade to the power of three
EC instead of AC, a new fan type and economical cold aisles — when upgrading its server air-conditioning system, the Danish company William Demant didn't do things halfway.»
The coolest Team in Formula One
Even in hot races, the engineers from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team don’t work up a sweat with their garage cooling system from ebm-papst.»
Fresh air through closed windows
Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»
IAA 2015 – Impressive innovations from ebm-papst
ebm-papst presents its innovative products for the automotive industry in Frankfurt.»
The future of refrigeration, air conditioning and building systems
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
Efficient cooling of hot spots made easy
Compact 40 x 40 mm variable-power fan»
The easy way to replace “old” with “highly efficient”
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
“We speak the same language in ventilation technology”
Interview with Geoff Willis, Technology Director of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team»
Compact, quiet and reliable
Induced draft fans for optimised biomass heating»
Upgrade with a happy end
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
“Does innovative technology have to be expensive?”
Gunter Streng on the necessity of an overall consideration of the system»
Unique air handling solution for exclusive shopping mall
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
“Being fit for the future means running a sustainable business”
Interview with Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director Research and Development ebm-papst Group»
499 RadiPacs for a model project in China
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
AxiTop awarded Institut Français du Design prize
Another award for the diffuser from ebm-papst»
Operation geared to requirements
Fans in AHUs generally operate in the partial load range»
RadiPac: Comparison of fans
RadiPac values as compared to calculated values»
RadiPac: Quality assurance in production
Accuracy classes are a measure of manufacturing accuracy»
Customers agree: You can rely on ebm-papst!
The following customer comments confirm just how important accurate fan data is for air handling units.»
RadiPac: Documentation and fan selection
Reliable data»
RadiPac: The fan
Combination of impeller, motor and control system»
RadiPac: Precision measurement
Modern chamber test rig guarantees accurate values»
RadiPac: Measurement is best
Precise documentation and reliable production»
ebm-papst°TV: Braking better – sand spreaders for trams
Sand spreaders from E.M.S. Concept»
ebm-papst°TV: Roller and ebm-papst – Successful premium partnership
Products from ebm-papst can be found in the air-conditioning devices and air coolers of Walter Roller»
ebm-papst°TV: Ideal air quality
emco achieves a balanced and comfortable climate in the room. A supply of fresh air from outside is vital.»
Ideal climate in the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team garage
ebm-papst garage cooling system to be used for the first time at the 2015 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix at the end of March»
Start of Season 2015
The new Formula One season is about to start! The first race weekend will take place in Melbourne, Australia, from 13 to 15 of March.»
Photo gallery: ebm-papst keeps the race cars cool (Season 2015)
Click through the images to see where ebm-papst supports MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS:»
FIA 2015 Race Calendar
As Official Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to experience a successful Formula One Season!»
Photo gallery: Start of season 2015
Click through our photo gallery with some recent images»
“Numbers alone say nothing”
The level of noise emissions is a decisive quality factor for fans. Dr Marc Schneider, ebm-papst’s Group Leader for Acoustics, explains how the company keeps its products quiet»
A calculated strategy for diversity
Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construction projects»
Bone dry
The new heat pump dryers from Primus save over 60 percent of the primary energy compared to their predecessors. A RadiPac from ebm-papst does its bit here to ensure energy efficiency»
All aboard!
ebm-papst is making an important contribution to comfortable travel experiences in trains»
Old meets new
When creating a new oil condensing boiler, the company Wolf GmbH combined a proven combustion principle with technology from ebm-papst. The result was an efficient heater»
Protecting your data
Compact, protected against fire and break-ins and with excellent air conditioning – the ValueShelter protects servers holding sensitive data. But the hardware’s energy-efficient cooling really comes into its own in a cold and damp cellar»
“We don’t aim to be in this situation in Formula One !”
Chief Track Engineer Simon Cole of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team reports on a fast-track technical discussion with Business Development Manager Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK) Ltd»
Swimming pool ventilation: Turn on, tune out
From swimming pools to spas, air conditioning systems from Mollerus allow both
guests and operators to relax. The devices fit the needs of both perfectly»
Silent heroes
A hospital in Denmark suffered for years from noise and a room climate that was hazardous to health. The solution came in the form of EC fans»
“We cannot live at the expense of our children”
Horst Köhler, former Federal President of Germany, speaks about his commitment to climate protection, the greatest challenges and positive examples.»
“Youth Research” in Künzelsau – ebm-papst apprentices Tanja and Sina go in search of exciting projects!
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Engineers for the world
ebm-papst Australia supports the regional aid agency Engineers Without Borders Australia in Melbourne»
Fighting the waves
The benefits of active Power Factor Correction (PFC)»
Safer braking
Sand spreaders help rail vehicles brake more reliably»
ebm-papst°TV: A residential ventilation in the kitchen cabinet
The compact ventilation system Comfo Air 180 ensures the best possible air exchange»
Double Top
ebm-papst UK wins two National ACR Awards»
ebm-papst°TV: Fire prevention with the help of compact fans
In the TITANUS air sampling smoke detection system fans convey the air»
A helping hand
Pushing and braking aids from AAT help wheelchair users improve their everyday mobility»
ebm-papst°TV: Robust blowers in OTTEC fog machines
OTTEC produces professional fog machines»
ebm-papst°TV: The Karlsruher SC wins the Indoor Championships
The 13. Edition of the ebm-papst Indoor Championships»
80th birthday of Gerhard Sturm
An occasion to be celebrated with countless guests.»
Ask the team partner!
All Formula One fan Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK) Ltd really wanted to do was watch the British Grand Prix with two customers. But then he got a unique look behind the scenes»
ebm-papst°TV: ebm-papst at the “SPS IPC DRIVES” trade fair in Nuremberg
ebm-papst at the leading trade fair for electrical automation»
Triple triumph
The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team dominates both the 2014 FIA Formula One World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships»
ebm-papst°TV: Rittal – a strategic partner
Two successful companies, Rittal and ebm-papst – together on the market»
ebm-papst°TV: Expansion of capacity in Hollenbach
ebm-papst is reacting to the high demand for quiet and energy-efficient fans»
ebm-papst°TV: Innovative filter fans for cooling of switchgear cabinets
Cool electronics in switchgear cabinets of Rittal»
Award-winning results
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
ebm-papst°TV: The Chillventa 2014 in Nuremberg
New energy-saving axial fans for unit coolers, new EC motors and the EC medium pressure axial fan»
The Constructors’ Choice
Team partner ebm-papst already made its contribution to MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS winning the FIA Formula One World Constructors Championship* in their very first collaborative Formula One season»
ebm-papst°TV: Opening of the new technical centre in St. Georgen
The new testing laboratory for aerodynamic and acoustic measurements on fans»
ebm-papst°TV: ebm-papst is investing in a new plant in Landshut
ebm-papst is investing a total of 14 million euros in the new plant»
Building for the future
Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construction projects»
Fresh impetus for racing cars
Since the start of the 2014 World Championship season, Formula One has been flying the flag for energy efficiency. To keep ahead of the competition, championship favourite MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS decided to team up with ebm-papst.»
Make it quick
At Diamond Light Source, it is not just light that moves quickly. The upgrade to efficient EC fans for cooling sensitive technology also progressed at the speed of light»
Cool cooperation
Better air conduction, easy maintenance and high efficiency. That is what GEA Küba achieved when redesigning an air cooler in close cooperation with ebm-papst»
Letting off steam
The new range of commercial dishwashers from Meiko relies on energy-efficient and user-friendly solutions – with the help of ebm-papst»
Pure Gold for the fryer
elframo gas deep-fryers make really perfect chips. What you really need for properly crisp food is a condensing system from ebm papst»
Can’t someone else do it?
The automatic lawnmower from SABO and John Deere is making life easier for gardening enthusiasts. Thanks to ebm-papst, it is also quiet and efficient»
Land of clean rooms
Smartphones, TV’s, computer chips: South Korea is the world’s supplier of high-tech gadgets. The country is now also discovering its love for energy-efficient production»
A false sense of security
Permanent functionality can only be guaranteed by using products in line with their specification»
ebm-papst°TV: Wodtke pellet stoves inspire with innovative technology, too
A conventional partnership has turned into something more.»
ebm-papst°TV: The 19th ebm-papst marathon
Almost 3,400 people made it to the finishing line at the 19th ebm-papst marathon in Niedernhall.»
ebm-papst°TV: The „Energy Scouts“ capture German companies
Other German companies adapt the "Energy Scouts" concept.»
ebm-papst°TV: Clean air in kitchen with filter-free range hoods
The innovative range hood made by berbel Ablufttechnik GmbH»
ebm-papst°TV: A revolutionary dishwasher – M-iClean by MEIKO!
M-iClean impresses with its sophisticated look, modern features and a revolutionary heat recovery concept»
ebm-papst’s jobs in Formula 1
Where does MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS use ebm-papst products?»
ebm-papst supports technical revolution in Formula 1
This season, Formula 1 racing has experienced its biggest technical revolution regarding efficiency since the sport began in 1950. For this very reason, ebm-papst, the leading manufacturer in fans and motors has decided to enter into a partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team.»
“We want to reach pole position“
ebm-papst is team partner to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team. But what does that mean? Rainer Hundsdörfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group, answered these questions in our interview.»
The New Era of Formula 1
The term efficiency may have appeared at odds with the ethos of F1 - that changed 2014»
“Air-guiding system” guarantees low noise output
Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
Photo gallery: ebm-papst in the garage (Season 2014)
Impressions of how ebm-papst fans are used in the garage»
Photo gallery: Exciting racing action (Season 2014)
Supported by ebm-papst ventilation solutions the racing cars of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS compete for the Formula 1 world championship.»
ebm-papst°TV: Production in a clean room in Herbolzheim
ebm-papst is producing for automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen, AUDI, Mercedes and Porsche,»
ebm-papst°TV: Special dust extraction for nail studios by Nova Flair
In most nail studios, clients had to put up with fine, unpleasant dust when having their nails filed.»
ebm-papst°TV: Landshut celebrates family day
ebm-papst Landshut celebrates with staff and their relatives»
ebm-papst°TV: Annual press conference 2014
Rainer Hundsdörfer presents the results of the impressive fiscal year»
ebm-papst°TV: Visiting ebm-papst Italy in Mozzate
This ebm-papst°TV issue presents the ebm-papst location in Lombardy close to Milan»
EC centrifugal fans for fan filter units
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
63 mm drive with integrated control electronics
Range of modules for easy configuration of modern EC drives expanded»
Fit for frigid environments
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
What to look out for in vehicle LED headlights
Energy-saving lighting demands new solutions»
ebm-papst°TV: Product Piracy
ebm-papst was represented at the VDMA "Anwendertag" about product piracy.»
ebm-papst°TV: Hanover Trade Fair 2014 in the hands of the new generation
12 trainees representing the ebm-papst Group and the latest technologies.»
ebm-papst°TV: Highlights at the Mostra Convegno 2014
The innovative air inlet grille FlowGrid, the new EC centrifugal fan RadiFit and the iNR77 gas blower system.»
ebm-papst°TV: The Mostra Convegno 2014
ebm-papst shows solutions for customer applications at the trade fair for air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and heating technology.»
ebm-papst°TV: Charge air cooling in the John Deere 5080 R
The tractors in the 5R series come with a charge air cooler made by ebm-papst.»
Built on a foundation of good ideas
Thomas Borst on the power of ideas and trust»
Gas valve automatically optimises combustion
Variations in the gas mixture no longer a problem»
Peace and quiet at a pleasant temperature
Hotel air-conditioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consumption»
The secret of the cosmonaut’s case
A mobile ventilation system provides fresh air for Russian astronauts’ suits»
Perfect recycling
Systems from Hybag AG in Switzerland turn waste into biomass»
Daylight transporter
Sunlight in windowless rooms? What sounds impossible really exists in Nuremberg – thanks to creative inventors and precision motors»
A tasty bit of fan!
Dietrich Lampe had a flash of inspiration: A portable plate warmer. He set about developing it himself – and soon landed in hot water. The recipe proved to be a success: Even gourmet chefs are now regular customers»
Tougher requirements, big impact
The effects of ErP 2015 on fan manufacturers and customers»
More fans, fewer problems
Ten small fans instead of one big one: That’s the secret behind ebm-papst’s first FanGrid project in India, which is helping a shopping centre save over 20 percent on energy for the air conditioning in its food court»
A small impeller with a huge impact
The Austrian company Hargassner, a pioneer in the field of ecological heating, becomes the first manufacturer to make use of EC technology in wood chip heating systems»
Technology for gourmets
People are becoming ever more choosy about their kitchens: Appliances do not just have to look good, they are also expected to be economical and as quiet-running as possible. And of course the food is supposed to stay fresh – which is where Liebherr comes in»
Energy scouts for all!
The concept invented by ebm-papst has spread to other regions»
Making the world a greener place: Photovoltaic system in France
Making the world a greener place: Photovoltaic system in France»
Who benefits from flexible working hours, Mr. Sturm?
Ralf Sturm, Head of Human Resources in Mulfingen, about a new working time model»
Highly efficient centrifugal compact fan for household appliances
Fans are being used in modern refrigerators and freezers in increasing quantities»
ebm-papst°TV: “Landmarks in the Land of Ideas”
Award at the nation-wide innovation competition»
ebm-papst°TV: With energy-saving fans at the EuroShop 2014
ebm-papst presented innovations like the ESM, AxiCool, AxiTop and FlowGrid.»
Making use of optimisation potential for cooling
Applications for EC fans in the data centre»
ebm-papst°TV: Gather natural sunlight into the home with the SOLLEKTOR
Extremely precise motors and drives for SOLLEKTOR.»
ebm-papst°TV: The new EMC laboratory in St. Georgen
For clients of sectors such as telecommunications, medicine and automotive.»
New ideas on familiar topics
Thomas Borst on noise reduction, energy efficiency and the role of the installation space»
The top is on top
AxiTop comes in first at product awards»
ebm-papst wins Automotive Supply Chain Global Award
ebm-papst wins Automotive Supply Chain Global Award»
ebm-papst°TV: ebm-papst is Germany’s most sustainable company
ebm-papst has won the German Sustainability Award.»
ebm-papst°TV: The Mouse visited ebm-papst in St. Georgen
The Mouse of the West German broadcasting station visited fan specialist ebm-papst in St. Georgen.»
ebm-papst°TV: 50 years of ebm-papst
500 guests from the worlds of business, industry and politics celebrated the jubilee.»
Timeline – 50 years of ebm-papst
The first ec motor, a fleet of company buses and the Federal order of merit for Gerhard Sturm. Discover facts about the history of ebm-papst, that you probably did not know before.»
We need determination to be successful
Company founder Gerhard Sturm talking in an interview about future opportunities and challenges for ebm-papst»
Making the world greener: Energy-saving seminar in the Urals
Energy-saving seminar in the Urals»
ebm-papst°TV: New logistics centre in Landshut
The new highly modern logistics centre started business in Landshut»
Qualified for the future
ebm-papst have found their own way of dealing with the shortage of skilled workers: By training their lesser qualified employees»
Energy efficiency in China: A fresh approach
The ultra-modern Grand Theatre in Jinan in China is an excellent advertisement for the region – not least in terms of energy efficiency. The new complex reflects the increasing significance of sustainability in China»
Platform for progress
Experts discussed current and future developments at the fifth innovation forum»
Fresh air, less power
Optimised ventilation systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»
Fast track to the future
A hybrid locomotive points to a new era for the Russian railways»
Cool throughout the night
Full LED headlights would not be possible without integrated active fan cooling systems. And the choice of material is crucial»
EC: The power of persuasion
Four parties, any number of discussions, quick decisions: To start with, ebm-papst Ibérica had to put plenty of effort into finding enough convincing arguments for EC technology – but in the end our Spanish branch was positively overwhelmed by the customer’s enthusiastic response»
Ready for take-off
A mobile climate control system from the Russian company Leninetz cools the cabin and on-board electronics of parked aircraft – in the interests of increased safety and flight readiness»
At the hub of development
One fan for two different applications: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coordinate operations on two continents»
Cooking the Eco way
The new generation of Miele range hoods has energy-efficient technology at heart»
A fresh breeze in the data bank
A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consumption of cooling units by 50 percent»
ebm-papst°TV: World premiere and new technology at IAA 2013!
Highlights by ebm-papst at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt»
External rotor motors need no rare earth magnets
Energy-efficient GreenTech EC motors for fan technology»
Integrated diagnostic system for fans
Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
ebm-papst°TV: Welcome to ebm-papst in Melbourne!
ebm-papst°TV was in Melbourne and shows a little tour about ebm-papst in Australia and New Zealand.»
Versatile system consisting of a fan, gas valve and venturi mixer
Optimised components for a wide modulation range for gas condensing boilers»
ebm-papst°TV: mowing the lawn without being there yourself
ebm-papst has made an important contribution to the reliable operation of automatic lawnmowers»
ebm-papst°TV: Green IT – Efficient cooling of processing centres with CyberCool 2 by Stulz
Efficient cooling of processing centres with CyberCool 2 by Stulz»
Fans with a wear-free run-down brake
More safety and air flow, less turbulence and operating noise»
ebm-papst°TV: Large crowds join in the fun at Family Day
There truly was something for the visitors to enjoy at ebm-papst's Family Day in Mulfingen.»
ebm-papst°TV: Fifth ebm-papst innovation forum 2013
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AxiTop – Less noise and more efficiency
New diffuser reduces exit losses in fans»
ebm-papst°TV: Second round GreenDay
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Fresh meat in a fresh light
Special LED lamps light up sausages and meat in Zinsler butcher's shop – without heating the products.»
mag°TV Newsflash: ebm-papst wins triple accolade at GWA Profi Awards 2013
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“Energy costs are a considerable cost factor”
From building heating systems to building hotels: Robert Rentzsch talks about the role of energy efficiency in his Abasto project»
“There’s nothing worse than a noisy air conditioner in a hotel room”
Thomas Borst about the difference between a guest and a satisfied guest.»
Experience added value
In consumer businesses, the effect of brands on the purchase decision is unrivalled – in the B2B area, their significance is frequently underestimated»
Development partners at eye level
For a gas condensing boiler from Viessmann, ebm-papst developed a complete solution made up of a gas blower, gas valve and gas mixer»
Insulating coolers successfully converted
thermofin converted its insulating coolers for fitting a more energy-saving fan – and it paid off»
Optimised interaction
How a fan, venturi and gas valve form a perfect system»
Cooling down the container
Greece is discovering the value of its sunlight as a resource. To cool the electrical equipment in solar parks in that country, Gnettle is using GreenTech EC fans»
Air-conditioning technology: Check in, feel good
Hotel owner Robert Rentzsch proved to be a pioneer by deciding in favour of state-of-the-art air-conditioning technology – and is rewarded by satisfied guests and low operating costs»
Making the world greener: Dialogue with the customers in Portugal
Dialogue with the customers in Portugal»
They keep running and running…
For many years now, the ebm-papst Marathon has been the Hohenlohe region’s premier sporting event»
Complete drive
ebm-papst acquires drive specialist Zeitlauf»
mag°TV Newsflash February 2013
RadiPac, ErP, AHR in Dallas, Indoor Masters, Forecast ISH»
mag°TV Newsflash December 2012
New development centre in China, Purchase of gearbox specialist and many more»
mag°TV Magazine November 2012
Chillventa 2012; Interview with Rainer Hundsdörfer; New trainees»
One world – many climate zones – one fan
One universal fan for every climate zone»
mag°TV Newsflash September 2012
"Every Day is a GreenDay"; Chillventa preview; Change of management»
Closeness to the customer is not just a buzzword
MD Thomas Borst about the presence of ebm-papst in worldwide markets»
Prize-winning low-energy housing complex
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
Making the world more green: Japan asks the customers
Japanese subsidiary takes the opportunity to spread the idea of “Every day is a GreenDay”»
Every day is a saving day
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
Pumping: Passion vs. Gravity
During development of an innovative upright unit for the Italian boiler manufacturer BAXI S.p.A., ebm-papst had to go into some uncharted territory»
Ice-Cold Savings
The specialist for refrigeration and air-conditioning devices, Roller, is consistently converting from AC to EC technology in its evaporators – the customers have also been convinced of this step now»
Mobile phone on four wheels
In a modern car, the smartphone has now become an indispensable passenger. Proper ventilation ensures that it does not overheat from all of its many functions»
A table for every position
An operating table is more than a couch. It is a complex medical system that has to be versatile, stable and easy to operate. It helps here to have the right drives»
A new class of spreaders
From agricultural dealer to device manufacturer: With its electrically powered spreader machines, LEHNER Agrar has created its own successful niche»
Free of side effects
Concerning current reverse transfer from intermediate circuit capacitors»
This Black Forest clinic helps
The Katharinenhöhe rehabilitation clinic accompanies children and teenagers on their path to recovery. ebm-papst in St. Georgen has been supporting this commitment for more than ten years»
mag°TV Newsflash July 2012
70 years of ebm-papst in St. Georgen; increase in turnover; co-operation with Landshut workshops»
No alternative to energy-efficient fans
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Intelligent EC tangential blowers for ventilation technology
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
New gas blower impresses with high power density
New gas blower impresses with high power density»
Efficient technology and innovative design
Diagonal fans make filter fans more efficient»
mag°TV Newsflash June 2012
ebm-papst at the Hannover Messe, and in China; a compact fan sets new benchmarks; electro mobility in St. Georgen.»
Emission-free shuttle
Electric car in St. Georgen»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology for a healthy room climate
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
mag°TV Magazine May 2012
ebm-papst as system supplier; refining products according to customer's request; Every Day is a GreenDay»
“AC2EC” – Replacement made easy
New EC motor design – Compact and efficient»
Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system means no need for manual defrosting
Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system: Refrigerator with more useful space and better access»
Partner with experience
Joint venture for gas valve production»
mag°TV newsflash Apr. 2012
News from the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan; trade fair Acrex; Youth research; GreenTech for hotels»
GreenDay on world tour
For us, every day is a green day - worldwide»
The green engine of growth
Sustainability is a successful business model»
“We control the entire room climate”
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
mag°TV magazine Feb. 2012
News from ebm-papst: Sponsor of the day; Hallenmasters»
ErP: The countdown is running!
Managing Director Thomas Borst on the effects of the EU directive»
Biomaterials: The end of dependency
The path towards sustainable biomaterials»
Warmth provider
ebm-papst Landshut supports a new community centre»
Keys were yesterday
Small, powerful motors open up new paths in security entrance system Slim Lane»
Testing and calculating
Using different methods to determine service life»
GreenTech worldwide
In China ebm-papst prefers bus instead of cars»
What is being built here, Mr Brandl?
Stefan Brandl, Managing Director of ebm-papst Landshut, on the new logistics centre»
Small lights with big claims
Small, energy-saving and simply good: Anybody who wants to be taken seriously in the lighting technology field is switching to LEDs. With proper cooling, this also works long-term»
The kitchen pro
The RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® whiteefficiency® prepares delicious food in canteen kitchens. The expertise of the ebm-papst Group is bundled up inside of the combi steam oven and turns it into an efficient system which saves energy, costs and fat.»
Centrifugal + axial = diagonal
Diagonal fans ensure a good climate in control cabinets»
The all-round talent
The single-room air-conditioning unit from the Swiss start-up company Air-On creates a healthy room climate – and is tremendously energy-efficient and quiet to boot»
What does the ErP Directive demand?
A view on the EU eco-design Directive»
EU focuses on “green” fans
ErP directive demands high efficiency»
FanGrid: More air performance and high energy efficiency
New Plug Fans exceed today the requirements of tomorrow»
Energy-efficient fans for refrigeration technology
Sample calculations for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment found in supermarkets»
Gas fittings, blower and control from a single source
Eco-friendly gas heating systems need perfectly matched components»
mag°TV magazine Dec. 2011
News from ebm-papst: SPS | IPC | DRIVES; RAC Cooling Award; Femag users meeting; Christmas card»
Innovation still the name of the game
The great challenges of world market leaders»
mag°TV: ebm-papst at the IAA
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
mag°TV Newsflash Nov. 2011
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
Your trust is our obligation!
Managing Director Thomas Borst about growth and responisibility»
Which products lead into the future, Dr Lindl?
Managing Director Dr Bruno Lindl on the materials of tomorrow»
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB!
In hotel rooms, fan coil units keep the temperature comfortable. GreenTech EC centrifugal fans ensure that guests and hotel managers sleep well – because they’re quiet and save energy»
FanGrid: A great deal with quantity
Air-conditioner manufacturer Menerga is revolutionising large ventilation systems for data centres with GreenTech EC technology: combined fans increase output and operating reliability»
Heat from a single source
A complete gas-air module from ebm-papst helps make a Remeha condensing boiler for private households even more affordable»
A tough job in agriculture
A wide variety of ventilation, air-conditioning and drive technologies are used in the agricultural sector. They must perform well while consuming the least possible energy»
“We offer the forum for forward-looking technologies”
ebm-papst organised what has now become the fourth Innovation Forum»
From trainees, for students
Four trainees help students with tips for applying»
In the spotlight
The products from Robe put every event in the right light. The Czech company is using fans from ebm-papst for its state-of-the-art product generation»
Innovative motor laminations in the ECI module
How technical improvements lead to cost reductions»
mag°TV magazine Oct. 2011
News from ebm-papst: RadiCal, Energy scouts, IAA»
EC technology or VFD?
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
Giving gas
ebm-papst is taking over a product group from heating unit manufacturer Dungs and expanding its position as a system supplier»
Big car, smaller emissions
The Controlled Piston from FTE helps vehicles save energy — using ECI motors from ebm-papst»
Green shopping oasis
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
Fans for the mobile
Fans play an important role in mobile phone communications»
Pumping for the climate
Renewable energies instead of fossil fuels — this is the future for home heating as in other areas. Heat pumps play an every greater role here. However, they vary greatly in output, installation effort and costs.»
How do we secure our growth?
How ebm-papst is dealing with the debt crisis and currency fluctuations»
Favourite of dentists
Separation systems from Dürr Dental feature high-performance VARIODRIVE motors — which are also extremely quiet»
Salesman braves the cold
Denis Stepanov has to struggle with huge distances and permafrost»
How will we work in future?
Prof Bullinger on the future of work – and the work of the future»
Clean standard
A Pump drive helps reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel emissions»
Motor replacement in the Denmarket
The iQ motor is conquering the freezers in the supermarkets»
License to teach
ebm-papst UK offers officially recognised advanced training seminars»
Demanded and subsidised
In new construction and renovation alike, building owners are placing increasingly stringent demands on energy efficiency. Grant programmes provide important financial support. However, those who want to take advantage of these programmes should hurry: The German government plans to impose cuts as early as 2011.»
ErP: Frequently asked questions
In 2013, the implementation of the Energy-related Products Directive of the European Union will bring with it minimum efficiency requirements for fans that affect many companies. In this regard, there is still a considerable need for information. Here, mag answers the most frequently asked questions»
Triad for Miele
Concentrated know-how for an especially efficient heat pump drier»
Small cells, big effect
Four donors in three years — this is the result of a type-matching campaign»
Low-noise fan drives
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
Embodying regional responsibility
ebm-papst Landshut's great involvement has anchored it into the region»
The green company
Green has never been so fashionable. It stands for being environmentally friendly, innovative and ready for the future. No wonder, then, that green is the favourite colour of many marketing departments. With the new GreenTech label, ebm-papst is also presenting itself as an all-round green company. Here is a look behind the scenes.»
No more stuffy classrooms
Better air in classrooms and less expense for federal and municipal governments»
Pioneers in heating technology
Heat Transfer Products manufactures highly efficient heaters applying the latest technologies. And it is the first company in the world to employ an electronic control for gas combustion from ebm-papst.»
Spot landing
In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
Three-wheel saver
Silently cruising around town with zero emissions - the Piaggio MP3»
Where will the personnel of tomorrow come from?
Ralf Sturm on the challenges in personnel policy»
Air to water heat pump system
What an intelligent control can mean to heat pump performance»
The learning network
Cooperating companies improve energy efficiency and advance the region»
Are you ready, Mr Sigloch?
Uwe Sigloch, Head of Market Management Ventilation/Air Conditioning at ebm-papst, about the outcome of the EU eco-design directive»
Axial, diagonal, centrifugal?
Why there are different fan designs»
“Simulation allows a one-to-one depiction”
Problems with heat in your electronic systems? Ask André Runge – he knows how to simulate properly»
Warm welcome
Teddington air curtains keep the cold air out and energy consumption low»
Robots at home alone
Quiet and reliable robots do the lawn mowing and vacuum cleaning»
Plug and play!
Together we are stronger: Güntner and ebm-papst have taken this motto to heart and entered into a development partnership that makes rational use of energy-efficient EC fans in heat exchangers for refrigeration and air-conditioning»
The secret of the turtle
Originally developed especially for respiration devices, the “Turtle Blower” has since become established as a robust universal genius»
Bus for employees: All aboard
Earlier a necessity, today a special service: the ebm-papst shuttle bus takes employees to work from all across the district»
Stay cool
A climatic solution for the new Computer Centre of the Deutscher Wetterdienst»
Little children, clever heads
The next generation must be nurtured from kindergarten onwards»
High level of accuracy
Simulation tools for aerodynamics»
Audi A4: The adaptive steering
Small motor, big difference: an innovative steering system on the new Audi A4 provides greater agility, steering with higher precision, better directional stability as well as significantly increased driving safety.»
Optimum burner temperature
LambdaConstant: the future of gas condensing boiler controls»
Self cooler: A crafty draft
In the Saarland, wind-power stations are being developed and built that are reliable and set new standards with self-cooling forces — using EC technology.»
EC in the health system
From the roof to the basement: EC drives and fans work unobtrusively but effectively in all areas of medical technology, making it faster, more reliable and quieter.»
The racing machine
Every cubic centimetre of space that is taken up by a fan in server racks or telecommunication base stations is wasted space. A new generation of high-performance fans gets moving — to make more room»
Plant in Hollenbach: “Everything in the green range”
Just a few kilometres north of the headquarters in Mulfingen, a new plant grew from the home soil of Germany’s Hohenlohe region in just six months. Here, in Hollenbach, ebm-papst has produced the largest flagship models in its product range: fans with a blade diameter of up to one meter.»
International “desk exchange” shows valuable competencies
Two employees exchanged their desks in 2007»
EC in supermarkets: Measurable savings
Eating is a sensory pleasure — but unfortunately buying food is often not. Karsten and Marcus Nüsken prove that this can be different in their seven Rewe supermarkets in Westphalia. The brothers explain how they managed to use EC technology to catapult one of their supermarkets into the top ten supermarkets in Europe.»
