Lukas Eigenmann, Head of the Group Division Europe and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to step down from his current position by the end of 2021. He can look back at 12 successful years in his current role and at more than 36 committed years at Belimo in total. Lukas Eigenmann stays with the Company until the end of 2022 to ensure a successful transition to his successor. After that, he will remain available as an advisory for the Group.

The Belimo Group defied the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and maintained steady net sales in local cur-rencies (+/- 0.0 percent). In Swiss francs, net sales declined by -4.5 percent, to CHF 661.2 million.

Belimo completes a bolt-on acquisition of Opera Electronics Inc., a Montreal-based (Canada) specialist for air quality and gas sensors. The awareness for safety in buildings has been steadily increasing and safety-related products represent a growing global market. In the area of fire and smoke actuators, Belimo has reached a leading position. Another application that saves lives and helps to minimize damage to buildings and tangible assets is the monitoring of toxic gases. This requires reliable specialty air quality and gas sensors.

At this time, we do not expect any increase in product delivery times or reduced availability of our products due to the current situation regarding COVID-19. Strict safety measures continue to be in place at all our sites around the world to ensure a safe working environment for our employees. In doing so, we also continue to ensure high product availability. We would like to thank all our employees for their continued commitment, allowing us to maintain our high quality even in these turbulent times.

The Board of Directors of BELIMO Holding AG has appointed Dr. Elena Cortona as the new CTO, Head of Group Division Innovation and Member of the Group Executive Committee. Elena Cortona takes over from Louis Scheidegger, Head of Group Division Production, who is leading the Group Division Innovation ad interim.

In the face of an unprecedented crisis, Belimo managed remarkably well in the first half-year of 2020. The Company was able to maintain superior service levels and high product availability throughout the COVID-19-pandemic. Overall, sales in the first half-year of 2020 declined by 5.6 percent to CHF 335.5 million. In local currencies, the Company saw sales contract by 1.4 percent.

The Annual General Meeting of March 30, 2020 approved all motions by the Board of Directors. All incumbent members of the Board of Directors were re-elected for a further term of office of one year. The shareholders also elected Stefan Ranstrand as a new member of the Board of Directors.

Belimo is looking back at a successful financial year. The Group has succeeded in achieving an operating income (EBIT) of CHF 123.9 million, which equates to an EBIT margin of 17.9 percent. Net income rose with respect to the comparison period by 40.5 percent to CHF 121.1 million.

The Board of Directors of BELIMO Holding AG will nominate Stefan Ranstrand for election to the previous five-member body at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

The Belimo Group has closed another very successful year. In Swiss francs, net sales in 2019 rose by 7.8 percent to CHF 692.7 million. In currency-adjusted terms, this equals a 9.2 percent growth.

Belimo celebrates 100 Million Actuators delivered Worldwide, continuing its Success Story. All of these Products optimize Energy Efficiency in buildings without sacrificing Comfort. At the beginning of the year, Belimo delivered its 100 millionth actuator and in doing so reached another milestone in the Company's history. The Swiss World Market Leader for field devices for controlling and regulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems confirms its growth course by reaching this milestone as well as the demand for innovative products that sustainably increase comfort, energy efficiency and safety in buildings.

This article is about a project completed by HH Angus and installed by Kelson Mechanical to improve low delta T at Toronto General Hospital. The project installed new chilled water valves with integrated flow meters (“Energy Valves”) and controls on seven air handling units in the Toronto General Hospital Eaton Wing.

The August electronic newsletter covers insight on the new ultrasonic flow sensors with glycol compensation, how SelectPro makes sizing and selection simple, code requirement for testing life safety dampers, and Belimo University training.

The April electronic newsletter covers insight on new retrofit replacement solutions, 2019 Product Guide and Price List, Upcoming and recorded webinars.

Belimo is expanding its global network of service locations and opening a new service and logistics center in Großröhrsdorf near Dresden (Germany). This will bring Belimo even closer to its customers in Germany and northern and eastern Europe, who can expect customer-specific adaptations and an increased readiness to deliver from the new location.

The March electronic newsletter covers insight on smart actuators, Hydronic Simulator tool, codes on retrofitting fire and smoke damper actuators.

The January electronic newsletter covers insight on the Belimo methodology of CESIM, AHR Expo highlights, new Hydronic Simulator tool, and the release of the 2019 PGPL catalog.

Prix ControlTrends 2018 Belimo reçoit deux prix Les prix ControlTrends 2018, qui soulignent ce qui se fait de mieux en matière d’immeubles intelligents et de systèmes de commande de CVCA, ont été remis dans le cadre du salon AHR Expo. Le 14 janvier 2019, Belimo s'est vue attribuer le prix de l'entreprise offrant le meilleur soutien technique de l'année dans la catégorie Grands Fabricants (Best Technical Support Company of the Year — Large Manufacturer). Belimo offre un service après-vente et un soutien technique étendu sur toute la durée de vie utile du produit. Notre service après-vente primé est réputé pour répondre rapidement et de manière efficace à la demande des clients, à distance ou sur place. En outre, Chad Blackmer, vice-président aux ventes de Belimo pour les États-Unis et l’Amérique latine, a reçu le prix ControlTrends de dirigeant de l'année dans la catégorie Grands Fabricants (Executive of the Year — Large Manufacturer). Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour consulter la liste complète des gagnants de cette année.

Belimo Americas released a new Retrofit App. It is now a global application tool offering a full range of HVAC manufactures products along with enhanced features providing you with fast HVAC replacement solutions.

Belimo Americas announces the release of a new technologically advanced butterfly valve designed specifically for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry. The newly designed butterfly valve and actuator assembly is the most intelligent, energy efficient, and reliable high flow solution in the market.

Focal point of research: Tightness of zone valves Belimo, the global market leader in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology is awarding the prizes for the "Innovation Contest" in cooperation with the event organisers from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hinwil/Switzerland. Scientists were invited to develop a new method to detect and measure internal leakages on short stroke globe and paddle zone valves. The aim is to develop a measuring device which can detect possible energy losses in existing buildings.

Belimo Americas’ North American Headquarters makes a bold statement in support Belimo’s mission and leadership goals for a healthy, communal, and efficient work environment. The new headquarters was designed featuring an HVAC installation which allows visitors to see Belimo products in action. Belimo thrives on design and innovation, and is committed to environmental responsibility and sustainability.

With its Power Control and Delta T logic, the Belimo Energy Valve™ was a recipient of the ACME (Atlantic Canada Mechanical Exhibitors) Innovation Award at the MEET Expo in Montreal.