Why it pays to strive for complete environment control
In any working space building managers look to control environmental factors like noise, light and temperature in order to keep employees safe and comfortable. But laboratories have the added consideration of potentially dangerous and toxic substances, which need to be controlled in order to protect the people who work in them. Controlling the laboratory environment […]
TEL technology helps Sygnature Discovery achieve ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating
First launched in 1990, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings including laboratories. Why is achieving a BREEAM rating important? The benefits of achieving a BREEAM rating can include: reduced operating costs improved lab user morale and productivity demonstrates a proactive approach […]
Climate control and clean tech – an opportunity for co-operation?
As one of the UK’s most European-facing sectors, science and research is grappling with considerable uncertainty around what post-exit Britain will look like. In every area, from staffing to regulation, important questions remain unanswered. But perhaps the issue of climate control and carbon management – where the UK and its scientific sector plays a leading […]
6 things you might not know about our auto sash controllers
As science advanced and laboratory users became more at risk, fume cupboards were gradually introduced featuring a movable or fixed window on the front to protect lab users from the active work area – the precursors to the modern fume cupboard sash. Thankfully, technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. At TEL we’ve developed a […]
Universities meet environmental targets with TEL’s VAV control systems
In October 2016, TEL’s Richard Eady contributed a feature to Laboratory News to discuss why considering your fume cupboards can help you meet environmental targets and save money. At the United Nations Paris climate conference (COP21) in December 2015, 195 countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally-binding global climate deal. Due to be enforced in 2020, […]
Tocris Bioscience
Overview and challenge Based in Bristol, Tocris Bioscience (a subsidiary of Bio-techne) required the conversion of an industrial unit into a new, 765 M2 laboratory space in order to expand its capacity. The new laboratory had to meet the exacting standards of the US based parent company, and energy-efficiency was a significant criterion. The solution […]
New Enhancements for TEL’s Auto Sash Controller
Following customer feedback and current trends in fume cupboard operation, TEL is pleased to bring to market a new and enhanced Auto Sash Controller. Building on our market-leading technology, TEL’s new and enhanced Auto Sash Controller has recently been upgraded with additional features and performance upgrades. Our new features include: Under Sash Sensor Test Feature […]
University of Glasgow
Overview and challenge The University of Glasgow was looking to save on energy usage and associated costs to help meet the Scottish Government’s climate change target of a 42% reduction in national greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. It had identified that a new laboratory refurbishment project could help the institution go some way to achieving […]
TEL launches in the US
TEL has extended its reach across the globe with the launch of TEL-Americas in the US. As a member of the ECM Holding Group, TEL-Americas specialises in the development, supply, installation, testing and verification of energy efficient VAV systems and is well positioned to be the #1 supplier of air flow control equipment in America. […]
Happy Christmas from TEL UK
TEL would like to advise its customers that our offices will be closing for the festive break from December 22nd. We will re-open on January 4th 2016. We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all of our customers for choosing to work with us in 2015, and wish you all […]
