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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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The tandem pump from ebm-papst reduces the fuel consumption of the latest generation of the Mercedes Benz A-class.»
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.»
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.»
When selecting the most suitable motor for dynamic applications, the effective torque is a crucial quantity.»
ebm-papst has been offering company bikes to its employees since 2013. The idea has been well received and keeps the workforce fit.»
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.»
RadiMix gas blowers are perfect for heating modern buildings. Frank Schlopakowski, Head of Design Department R&D at ebm-papst, explains why.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the original power.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Bohn is a refrigeration technology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest generation of blast freezers, the company relies on EC technology.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Invisible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasysteme GmbH keep germs away from deli counters - good news for lovers of Japanese delicacies.»
Constant volume plays a major role in many applications, but in residential ventilation it’s essential.»
ebm-papst Inc. was a solar power pioneer in the United States six years ago — with great success.»
ebm-papst is investing in a number of construction projects. Thomas Wagner, Chief Operating Officer at the ebm-papst Group, tells us why.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Climeworks, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protection.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Exhaust from fast food restaurants is often a cause of trouble with the neighbors. Purification units from oxytec eliminate offensive odors.»
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.»
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!»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool operators in a huge solar park in the steppe.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Students have developed an electronically controlled instrument for therapeutic purposes.»
The new distribution center ensures punctual deliveries worldwide — and lots more besides.»
The flow rate is the most crucial factor of influence when producing die-castings.»
With his “plug & play” Roll ’n’ Grill, the Bavarian restaurant and shopfitting expert Aichinger has really struck a chord.»
High modulation rates and compact dimensions for the gas condensing technology market up to 50 kW»
While searching for perfect aerodynamics, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst rely on simulations, tests and constant improvement.»
ebm-papst FanScout simplifies the search for the ideal fan»
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.»
Axial fans do their best at every operating point»
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.»
Complete drive solutions from modular construction kit»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst: two organizations that set standards in their fields. Here we show what they have in common.»
The mobile fan unit EC Aura keeps mechanics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport cool in the garage.»
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.»
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.»
Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy worldwide with his LP record cleaner. In an interview, the inventor reveals how he works.»
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.»
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.»
Vorticity is a crucial quantity for an axial fan’s acoustic properties.»
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.»
With the self-driving ProCaddie RX1 the right iron is always at hand on the links — without any pulling, dragging and yanking.»
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.»
Bito Lagertechnik chose drive engineering from ebm-papst for its new pallet flow rack – successfully breaking new ground.»
Axial fans for high-performance evaporators»
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.»
Show laser by Slovakian company Kvant conjure up impressive effects. Fans from ebm-papst cool the sensitive optical components in the lasers.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-performance generation of efficient CoolAir auxiliary air conditioners from Dometic.»
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.»
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 cleaners from ISI Industrieprodukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»
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.»
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.»
Efficient 750 W ECI drive based on customer requirements»
Aerodynamics expert Dr. Jürgen Schöne on the rule changes for the 2017 season.»
EC fans for efficient cooling in data centers»
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.»
Improving the operating noise of fans»
EC centrifugal blower with high power density»
Thanks to a retrofit in 138 supermarkets and department stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shopping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»
Helicopter transports NOVA air conditioners for the new buildings at the ebm-papst location in Hagenmoos/St. Georgen»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
With the AxiBlade, ebm-papst is causing a sensation among international industry visitors at the leading industry trade fair in Nuremberg.»
What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Management, Refrigeration Technology Division, tells us.»
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.»
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.»
In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bathroom.»
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.»
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.»
The new building at the St. Georgen location doesn’t just shine on the surface. Its cold heart beats under the parking lot.»
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.»
A fault current’s waveform is crucial to the selection of the right residual current circuit breaker - also for EC motors.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
Electric oil pumps decouple transmissions from drive motors»
Making the most of EC drive output»
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.»
ebm-papst A&NZ inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.»
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.»
Thomas Borst on the ideal climate in all circumstances.»
The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehumidification equipment for a dolphinarium in the Russian capital — including reliability and efficiency.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»
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. »
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.»
In R&D at ebm-papst, tabletop test machines from Zwick help make better products. And they were made better themselves.»
With parts and expertise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” international design contest.»
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 mass flow sensors measure the exact amount of air.»
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.»
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.»
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.”»
A compact overview on our website provides technical building equipment planners with all the relevant information about our solutions.»
For the third season in a row: ebm-papst fans are cooling the race cars.»
As Official Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to experience a successful Formula One Season!»
Family of compact high-performance fans featuring high performance at top efficiency»
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
Optimum burning in gas appliance requires perfect harmony between the components. The NRV systems by ebm-papst provide the perfect gas/air mixture.»
Successful EC upgrade of AHU in Brackley.»
Impressive test results»
Improved flow machine»
Plug & Play centrifugal fans for ventilation technology»
Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advantages of the new RadiPacs from ebm-papst.»
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»
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.»
The Executive Director (Business) of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team talks about the partnership with ebm-papst»
Thomas Borst on knowledge transfer at ebm-papst.»
Clear airways for horses: A salt Inhaler from the Estonian company Plastpuit provides support for animal health.»
REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a ventilation system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»
With a view to the EU’s ErP Directive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»
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.»
Prof. Wolfgang Elmendorf on the potential and limitations of measurements and calculations for product data.»
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.»
“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.»
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.»
Analyzing noise to provide figures relating to physics and people.»
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.»
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.»
Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»
ebm-papst presents its innovative products for the automotive industry in Frankfurt.»
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
Compact 40 x 40 mm variable-power fan»
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
Interview with Geoff Willis, Technology Director of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team»
Induced draft fans for optimised biomass heating»
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
Gunter Streng on the necessity of an overall consideration of the system»
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
Interview with Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director Research and Development ebm-papst Group»
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
Another award for the diffuser from ebm-papst»
Fans in AHUs generally operate in the partial load range»
RadiPac values as compared to calculated values»
Accuracy classes are a measure of manufacturing accuracy»
The following customer comments confirm just how important accurate fan data is for air handling units.»
Reliable data»
Combination of impeller, motor and control system»
Modern chamber test rig guarantees accurate values»
Precise documentation and reliable production»
Sand spreaders from E.M.S. Concept»
Products from ebm-papst can be found in the air-conditioning devices and air coolers of Walter Roller»
emco achieves a balanced and comfortable climate in the room. A supply of fresh air from outside is vital.»
ebm-papst garage cooling system to be used for the first time at the 2015 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix at the end of March»
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.»
Click through the images to see where ebm-papst supports MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS:»
As Official Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to experience a successful Formula One Season!»
Click through our photo gallery with some recent images»
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»
Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construction projects»
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»
ebm-papst is making an important contribution to comfortable travel experiences in trains»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
Horst Köhler, former Federal President of Germany, speaks about his commitment to climate protection, the greatest challenges and positive examples.»
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ebm-papst Australia supports the regional aid agency Engineers Without Borders Australia in Melbourne»
The benefits of active Power Factor Correction (PFC)»
Sand spreaders help rail vehicles brake more reliably»
The compact ventilation system Comfo Air 180 ensures the best possible air exchange»
ebm-papst UK wins two National ACR Awards»
In the TITANUS air sampling smoke detection system fans convey the air»
Pushing and braking aids from AAT help wheelchair users improve their everyday mobility»
OTTEC produces professional fog machines»
The 13. Edition of the ebm-papst Indoor Championships»
An occasion to be celebrated with countless guests.»
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 at the leading trade fair for electrical automation»
The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team dominates both the 2014 FIA Formula One World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships»
Two successful companies, Rittal and ebm-papst – together on the market»
ebm-papst is reacting to the high demand for quiet and energy-efficient fans»
Cool electronics in switchgear cabinets of Rittal»
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
New energy-saving axial fans for unit coolers, new EC motors and the EC medium pressure axial fan»
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»
The new testing laboratory for aerodynamic and acoustic measurements on fans»
ebm-papst is investing a total of 14 million euros in the new plant»
Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construction projects»
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.»
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»
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»
The new range of commercial dishwashers from Meiko relies on energy-efficient and user-friendly solutions – with the help of ebm-papst»
elframo gas deep-fryers make really perfect chips. What you really need for properly crisp food is a condensing system from ebm papst»
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»
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»
Permanent functionality can only be guaranteed by using products in line with their specification»
A conventional partnership has turned into something more.»
Almost 3,400 people made it to the finishing line at the 19th ebm-papst marathon in Niedernhall.»
Other German companies adapt the "Energy Scouts" concept.»
The innovative range hood made by berbel Ablufttechnik GmbH»
M-iClean impresses with its sophisticated look, modern features and a revolutionary heat recovery concept»
Where does MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS use ebm-papst products?»
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.»
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 term efficiency may have appeared at odds with the ethos of F1 - that changed 2014»
Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
Impressions of how ebm-papst fans are used in the garage»
Supported by ebm-papst ventilation solutions the racing cars of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS compete for the Formula 1 world championship.»
ebm-papst is producing for automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen, AUDI, Mercedes and Porsche,»
In most nail studios, clients had to put up with fine, unpleasant dust when having their nails filed.»
ebm-papst Landshut celebrates with staff and their relatives»
Rainer Hundsdörfer presents the results of the impressive fiscal year»
This ebm-papst°TV issue presents the ebm-papst location in Lombardy close to Milan»
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
Range of modules for easy configuration of modern EC drives expanded»
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
Energy-saving lighting demands new solutions»
ebm-papst was represented at the VDMA "Anwendertag" about product piracy.»
12 trainees representing the ebm-papst Group and the latest technologies.»
The innovative air inlet grille FlowGrid, the new EC centrifugal fan RadiFit and the iNR77 gas blower system.»
ebm-papst shows solutions for customer applications at the trade fair for air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and heating technology.»
The tractors in the 5R series come with a charge air cooler made by ebm-papst.»
Thomas Borst on the power of ideas and trust»
Variations in the gas mixture no longer a problem»
Hotel air-conditioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consumption»
A mobile ventilation system provides fresh air for Russian astronauts’ suits»
Systems from Hybag AG in Switzerland turn waste into biomass»
Sunlight in windowless rooms? What sounds impossible really exists in Nuremberg – thanks to creative inventors and precision motors»
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»
The effects of ErP 2015 on fan manufacturers and customers»
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»
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»
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»
The concept invented by ebm-papst has spread to other regions»
Making the world a greener place: Photovoltaic system in France»
Ralf Sturm, Head of Human Resources in Mulfingen, about a new working time model»
Fans are being used in modern refrigerators and freezers in increasing quantities»
Award at the nation-wide innovation competition»
ebm-papst presented innovations like the ESM, AxiCool, AxiTop and FlowGrid.»
Applications for EC fans in the data centre»
Extremely precise motors and drives for SOLLEKTOR.»
For clients of sectors such as telecommunications, medicine and automotive.»
Thomas Borst on noise reduction, energy efficiency and the role of the installation space»
AxiTop comes in first at product awards»
ebm-papst wins Automotive Supply Chain Global Award»
ebm-papst has won the German Sustainability Award.»
The Mouse of the West German broadcasting station visited fan specialist ebm-papst in St. Georgen.»
500 guests from the worlds of business, industry and politics celebrated the jubilee.»
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.»
Company founder Gerhard Sturm talking in an interview about future opportunities and challenges for ebm-papst»
Energy-saving seminar in the Urals»
Dirk Schallock, managing director of ebm-papst St. Georgen, talks about the new test centre»
The new highly modern logistics centre started business in Landshut»
ebm-papst have found their own way of dealing with the shortage of skilled workers: By training their lesser qualified employees»
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»
Experts discussed current and future developments at the fifth innovation forum»
Optimised ventilation systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»
A hybrid locomotive points to a new era for the Russian railways»
Full LED headlights would not be possible without integrated active fan cooling systems. And the choice of material is crucial»
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»
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»
One fan for two different applications: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coordinate operations on two continents»
The new generation of Miele range hoods has energy-efficient technology at heart»
A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consumption of cooling units by 50 percent»
Highlights by ebm-papst at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt»
Energy-efficient GreenTech EC motors for fan technology»
Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
ebm-papst°TV was in Melbourne and shows a little tour about ebm-papst in Australia and New Zealand.»
Optimised components for a wide modulation range for gas condensing boilers»
ebm-papst has made an important contribution to the reliable operation of automatic lawnmowers»
Efficient cooling of processing centres with CyberCool 2 by Stulz»
More safety and air flow, less turbulence and operating noise»
There truly was something for the visitors to enjoy at ebm-papst's Family Day in Mulfingen.»
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New diffuser reduces exit losses in fans»
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Special LED lamps light up sausages and meat in Zinsler butcher's shop – without heating the products.»
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From building heating systems to building hotels: Robert Rentzsch talks about the role of energy efficiency in his Abasto project»
Thomas Borst about the difference between a guest and a satisfied guest.»
In consumer businesses, the effect of brands on the purchase decision is unrivalled – in the B2B area, their significance is frequently underestimated»
For a gas condensing boiler from Viessmann, ebm-papst developed a complete solution made up of a gas blower, gas valve and gas mixer»
thermofin converted its insulating coolers for fitting a more energy-saving fan – and it paid off»
How a fan, venturi and gas valve form a perfect system»
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»
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»
Dialogue with the customers in Portugal»
For many years now, the ebm-papst Marathon has been the Hohenlohe region’s premier sporting event»
ebm-papst acquires drive specialist Zeitlauf»
RadiPac, ErP, AHR in Dallas, Indoor Masters, Forecast ISH»
New development centre in China, Purchase of gearbox specialist and many more»
Chillventa 2012; Interview with Rainer Hundsdörfer; New trainees»
One universal fan for every climate zone»
"Every Day is a GreenDay"; Chillventa preview; Change of management»
MD Thomas Borst about the presence of ebm-papst in worldwide markets»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
Japanese subsidiary takes the opportunity to spread the idea of “Every day is a GreenDay”»
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
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»
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»
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»
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»
From agricultural dealer to device manufacturer: With its electrically powered spreader machines, LEHNER Agrar has created its own successful niche»
Concerning current reverse transfer from intermediate circuit capacitors»
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»
70 years of ebm-papst in St. Georgen; increase in turnover; co-operation with Landshut workshops»
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
New gas blower impresses with high power density»
Diagonal fans make filter fans more efficient»
ebm-papst at the Hannover Messe, and in China; a compact fan sets new benchmarks; electro mobility in St. Georgen.»
Electric car in St. Georgen»
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
ebm-papst as system supplier; refining products according to customer's request; Every Day is a GreenDay»
New EC motor design – Compact and efficient»
Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system: Refrigerator with more useful space and better access»
Joint venture for gas valve production»
News from the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan; trade fair Acrex; Youth research; GreenTech for hotels»
For us, every day is a green day - worldwide»
Sustainability is a successful business model»
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
News from ebm-papst: Sponsor of the day; Hallenmasters»
Managing Director Thomas Borst on the effects of the EU directive»
The path towards sustainable biomaterials»
ebm-papst Landshut supports a new community centre»
Small, powerful motors open up new paths in security entrance system Slim Lane»
Using different methods to determine service life»
In China ebm-papst prefers bus instead of cars»
Stefan Brandl, Managing Director of ebm-papst Landshut, on the new logistics centre»
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 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.»
Diagonal fans ensure a good climate in control cabinets»
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»
A view on the EU eco-design Directive»
ErP directive demands high efficiency»
New Plug Fans exceed today the requirements of tomorrow»
Sample calculations for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment found in supermarkets»
Eco-friendly gas heating systems need perfectly matched components»
News from ebm-papst: SPS | IPC | DRIVES; RAC Cooling Award; Femag users meeting; Christmas card»
The great challenges of world market leaders»
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
Managing Director Thomas Borst about growth and responisibility»
Managing Director Dr Bruno Lindl on the materials of tomorrow»
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»
Air-conditioner manufacturer Menerga is revolutionising large ventilation systems for data centres with GreenTech EC technology: combined fans increase output and operating reliability»
A complete gas-air module from ebm-papst helps make a Remeha condensing boiler for private households even more affordable»
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»
ebm-papst organised what has now become the fourth Innovation Forum»
Four trainees help students with tips for applying»
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»
How technical improvements lead to cost reductions»
News from ebm-papst: RadiCal, Energy scouts, IAA»
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
ebm-papst is taking over a product group from heating unit manufacturer Dungs and expanding its position as a system supplier»
The Controlled Piston from FTE helps vehicles save energy — using ECI motors from ebm-papst»
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
Fans play an important role in mobile phone communications»
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 ebm-papst is dealing with the debt crisis and currency fluctuations»
Separation systems from Dürr Dental feature high-performance VARIODRIVE motors — which are also extremely quiet»
Denis Stepanov has to struggle with huge distances and permafrost»
Prof Bullinger on the future of work – and the work of the future»
A Pump drive helps reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel emissions»
The iQ motor is conquering the freezers in the supermarkets»
ebm-papst UK offers officially recognised advanced training seminars»
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.»
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»
Concentrated know-how for an especially efficient heat pump drier»
Four donors in three years — this is the result of a type-matching campaign»
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
ebm-papst Landshut's great involvement has anchored it into the region»
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.»
Better air in classrooms and less expense for federal and municipal governments»
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.»
In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
Silently cruising around town with zero emissions - the Piaggio MP3»
Ralf Sturm on the challenges in personnel policy»
What an intelligent control can mean to heat pump performance»
Cooperating companies improve energy efficiency and advance the region»
Uwe Sigloch, Head of Market Management Ventilation/Air Conditioning at ebm-papst, about the outcome of the EU eco-design directive»
Why there are different fan designs»
Problems with heat in your electronic systems? Ask André Runge – he knows how to simulate properly»
Teddington air curtains keep the cold air out and energy consumption low»
Quiet and reliable robots do the lawn mowing and vacuum cleaning»
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»
Originally developed especially for respiration devices, the “Turtle Blower” has since become established as a robust universal genius»
Earlier a necessity, today a special service: the ebm-papst shuttle bus takes employees to work from all across the district»
A climatic solution for the new Computer Centre of the Deutscher Wetterdienst»
The next generation must be nurtured from kindergarten onwards»
Simulation tools for aerodynamics»
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.»
LambdaConstant: the future of gas condensing boiler controls»
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.»
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.»
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»
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.»
Two employees exchanged their desks in 2007»
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.»
