Get to know: Technical designer Petri Vilkman

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.

Climecon to support promising young sailor Viivi Moisio in solo sailing competition across the Atlantic

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.

We have published our Sustainability Report 2024

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. 

Get to know: Cost estimator Laura Hämäläinen

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!

Five years of successful climate work

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.

Five reasons to choose OptiLumo luminaires for professional kitchens

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.

Get to know: Product designer Aleksi Aromaa

Product designer Aleksi Aromaa, who has been with us at Climecon for 3 years, has graduated from Lahti University of Applied Sciences as an industrial designer. Lahti LAB Design Institute is one of the oldest educational institutions in the field in Finland. Aleksi works at the head office and was raised in Espoo, the capital metropolitan area. He plays a major role in creating innovative and sustainable ventilation solutions as a product designer.

Get to know: Product development engineer Samppa Rytkönen

We want to introduce you to our Product Development Engineer, Samppa Rytkönen.  As a development engineer, Samppa’s duties consist of designing and developing our ventilation equipment for professional kitchens. Samppa started at Climecon as a quality engineer several years ago, and we wanted to keep the top expert in the house. Samppa is a fair and well-liked colleague and the karaoke star of Climecon’s group.

Climecon has been awarded EcoVadis bronze medal in recognition of sustainability efforts

Climecon has been awarded the bronze medal of the EcoVadis responsibility rating system. EcoVadis evaluates 21 sustainable development criteria in four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethical business principles and responsible procurement. We are ranked in the top 25 % and got excellent points regarding environmental responsibility. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted supplier of business responsibility ratings.

New – AIRA valves for residential ventilation

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.

Get to know: Production development engineer Olli Kekäläinen

This time, we would like to introduce our Production development engineer, Olli Kekäläinen. He works on various production development projects and is also our quality manager. Over the course of eight years, Olli has been involved in many things—for example, he has worked as a cost estimator and as a designer in our ventilation design service for professional kitchens. He also did his diploma thesis for Climecon as part of his mechanical engineering studies at Aalto University.

Vent.X tips – saving the simulation

You can also save your simulation in the Vent.X selection tool. Three clicks are needed to create a recording: create a save, save and finally click on the notepad icon.

High-quality ventilation for schools and kindergartens

School takes up a large part of the day for school-age children, usually 5 to 8 hours, and the time is mainly spent indoors. A good indoor climate significantly impacts pupils’ comfort and learning outcomes. The premises must promote well-being, concentration, and learning.

Get to know: Maintenance manager Heikki Nurmi

This time, we are presenting our ever-cheerful Maintenance Manager, Heikki Nurmi. Heikki ensures that the installation of ventilation equipment in professional kitchens is handled carefully and that the hoods in the kitchens are working. Heikki is responsible for the maintenance services of professional kitchens, but the toolkit is also dug out when colleagues need help.

Get to know: Toni Syrjä, Sales Manager for professional kitchen services

Toni, sales manager of professional kitchen maintenance services, ensures that customers’ hoods work as they should all over Finland. Having initially studied for a professional degree in building construction, Toni ended up in his current position for Climecon by chance when he wanted to change his career.

Professional kitchen ventilation products are now EPD calculated

The environmental effects of all professional kitchen ceiling ventilation solutions have now been calculated, and the EPD documents are available on our website. We continue to make EPD calculations and ensure that our customers have reliable environmental information about our products in the future.

Join us at the GulfHost fair in Dubai

We will participate in the GulfHost fair in Dubai from 5-7 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It is the largest hospitality fair in the MENA region. Our advanced professional kitchen solutions and the most stylish diffusers for the ventilation of restaurants and hotels are presented at our GulfHost stand, Z6-160, at Zabeel Hall 6. We participate in the fair together with our partner IAG-International Agencies Group. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll see at our stand.

Get to know: Sales Manager Henri Remes

This time, we want to introduce you to our Sales Manager Henri Remes, aka Henkka. Henri is a well-known salesman in Finland’s construction industry, and he, too, has a long career at Climecon. He takes care of our contractor clients all over Finland. It is a matter of honor for him to take excellent care of his customers. He never runs out of jokes and card tricks.

The Science Based Targets initiative approved Climecon’s climate targets

Climecon joins the Science Based Targets initiative and commits to emission reduction targets to mitigate climate change. The most responsible and climate-wise companies have set a public goal that is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Climecon is one of the first construction product manufacturing companies to have approved a climate target through the Science Based Targets initiative, shortly SBTi.