OptiDemand’s demand‑controlled DCKV solutions have been widely installed in professional kitchens across Finland, and the results have been excellent, also from the perspective of measured data. We have become the clear market leader in supplying DCKV systems in Finland. Demand‑controlled ventilation saves energy while ensuring the best possible air quality in the kitchen—without compromises.
Viivi Moisio is one of Finland’s most exciting sailors, and we’re absolutely thrilled to be part of her journey. Earlier this year, Viivi reached an amazing milestone: she built her own boat from scratch and completed it just in time for the Helsinki Boat Show, which wrapped up in mid‑February. The project has highlighted Viivi’s perseverance, skill, and courage — values we are proud to stand behind.
This time in our Climecon team spotlight, we’re heading to our factory in Kausala. Eero is originally from near Tampere, about 180 km north-west of the capital city Helsinki, and his studies eventually led him to Kausala. Trained as an engineer in wood technology, Eero made the transition from wood to steel when he joined Climecon as a test engineer. Today, he works as a product development engineer, with his role having expanded from testing to product development projects and product design—particularly in the area of air terminal devices.
According to Tero Lehtola, CEO of Lappialämpö, the indoor climate quality can be influenced surprisingly much even by the choice of diffusers. In Lappialämpö’s projects, the combination of HRV units, duct coils, and our RINO and LINE diffusers forms an effective system that ensures an even, draft-free indoor climate—just as it should be in comfortable, functional spaces. Lappialämpö Oy is a reliable full-service building services engineering company in the Lapland region, with a particular strength in high-quality, comprehensive HVAC design.
A favorite among customers, Veli-Matti knows snow and rain covers, roof hoods, and hoods like the back of his hand. Veli-Matti, or Velsu as he’s known to friends, has been working at Climecon since 1999. In addition to his sales role, he also helps manage products for snow and rain covers, and roof hoods together with the Product Manager. His enthusiasm for his work is as strong as it was at the start of his career, and as a thrill-seeker, Velsu is always ready for new adventures.
The costs of a construction project do not end when the building site is completed. The real expenses accumulate over the entire lifecycle of the building: from energy use, maintenance, and the lifespan of the systems. When new systems are put out to tender, the purchase price alone does not reveal the total cost of the investment. The Life Cycle Costs show which solution is truly sensible both economically and environmentally. When solutions are designed to be long-lasting and energy-efficient, the building consumes less energy, emissions decrease, and indoor air quality remains high year after year.
Unbalanced ventilation system is not energy efficient and often leads to indoor air problems. When the devices and the airflow rates are dimensioned correctly, just the right amount of air goes to the right place – not too little nor too much. In this way, the entire ventilation system works as planned. A properly adjusted ventilation system is energy efficient, air distribution is controlled, even and quiet.
Climecon participated in its first EcoVadis sustainability assessment last year and achieved a bronze medal. Now, just a year later, our company’s sustainability work has received significant recognition: Climecon has risen to the silver level. This year, Climecon’s score increased from 62 to 71 out of a possible 100 points.
For example in Finland, the construction sector plays a key role in achieving climate goals. Buildings account for nearly 40% of total energy consumption, and the built environment generates about one-third of carbon dioxide emissions. The ventilation and heating systems designed and installed by contractors define a building’s energy efficiency and indoor climate for decades. Especially in ventilation, correct system sizing, airflow control, and optimization have a major impact on both comfort in living and working environments and on energy use.
Jarkko works at Climecon, specializing in kitchen ventilation design and cost estimation, with a particular focus on export projects, many headed to the Middle East. Working with professional kitchen ventilation systems is varied and full of challenges – every site is unique, and each client has individual needs. This technical design expert is originally from Pihtipudas, where our professional kitchen ventilation solutions are also manufactured. In his free time, Jarkko enjoys playing ice hockey, a true passion of his.
Climecon’s new OptiConnect monitoring system brings unparalleled safety, reliability, and ease to professional kitchen ventilation. The system ensures seamless commissioning of hoods and continuous remote monitoring, guaranteeing optimal ventilation performance in every situation. At the same time, it makes sure that demand-based kitchen ventilation always operates efficiently and energy-effectively.
Climecon is proud to support 23-year-old sailor Viivi Moisio, who is preparing for the greatest challenge of her life: the Globe 580 Transat solo sailing race across the Atlantic next year. This demanding competition is sailed alone, without any outside assistance, on a small boat built by the sailor themselves. If Viivi succeeds, she will become the first Finnish woman ever to sail solo across the Atlantic. Viivi is pursuing this goal with courage, skill, and determination – values that we also share.
Climecon offers the widest selection of louvres for both small and large projects – now with verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The environmental impacts of TUISKU snow and rain covers have been calculated, and the EPDs are available on our website. Manufactured in Finland, TUISKU louvres are the best choice for achieving a high-quality end result.
The EU’s climate and sustainability policies are also reshaping the building services engineering landscape. The EU Taxonomy is a classification system that defines the criteria for sustainable activities and guides investors towards funding environmentally sustainable projects. This directly impacts which projects receive financing and under what terms and, in turn, the solutions that HVAC designers and contractors will actually implement.
This time, we want to introduce the HVAC design veteran Petri Vilkman. Petri has been part of the professional kitchen team for about five years as a technical designer. He also provides technical support for clients regarding hoods and professional kitchen equipment inquiries. Petri has extensive experience in various HVAC design and consulting work. It is no secret in the office what music genre Petri is a fan of – it becomes clear immediately from his phone’s ringtone.
We’re excited to announce our support for 22-year-old sailor Viivi Moisio! Viivi already has extensive experience in sailing, and now she is aiming higher than ever before. Her next major project is the challenging Globe 580 Transat race, a solo sailing race across the Atlantic without any outside assistance. Along the way, only one thing will decide: who is the most skilled and tenacious sailor, and that is what Viivi intends to be. She is determined to win the entire race. Viivi is preparing for the race in the winter of 2026 and is building her own boat. Her journey is full of grit, skill, and determination – exactly the qualities we admire. We’re proud to be part of this adventure right from the beginning.
Our sustainability work is based on our values, strategy, and commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The year 2024 was significant for Climecon’s sustainability work, and we have promoted many efforts related to environmental sustainability, social sustainability, and quality. For example, Climecon was one of the first construction product manufacturing companies to have approved a climate target through the Science Based Targets initiative, shortly SBTi.
Laura has worked as a cost estimator for a few years, bringing younger energy to the Climecon team. Her work includes calculating quotes, providing customer service, and supporting the sales team, especially in customer communication. Laura, who studied marketing in the United States, also helps the marketing team whenever needed. Meet the sunny and cheerful Laura!
We have been actively working on mitigating climate change for five years, which has led to significant decrease in emissions for Climecon. From the first calculation, conducted in 2019, emissions have decreased by as much as 45%, which is equivalent to 1,730 tons of carbon dioxide. This amount is equivalent to driving 12.4 million kilometres by car, or almost three thousand people making a round trip from Helsinki to Munich each year. We publish our carbon footprint for the previous year and a summary of the highlights of our sustainability work annually.
AIRA is a new, stylish, and modern valve for residential ventilation developed in cooperation with top design professionals. For a long time, there has been a desire for a valve with versatile directional properties for draft-free ventilation. AIRA valves now offer a high-quality Nordic solution with a wide throw pattern and throw pattern direction feature.
Good lighting is of paramount importance to kitchen staff, as it directly impacts occupational safety, work efficiency, and well-being. Adequate and correctly directed lighting reduces the risk of occupational accidents, such as those associated with knife handling and working with hot surfaces. When the light is evenly distributed over the workstation, and there is no glare, even a long working day does not strain the eyes. OptiLumo luminaires for hoods and ventilation ceilings are perfect for professional kitchens and offer particularly suitable lighting for kitchens and the ideal color temperature for cooking.