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Unilever Caivano, Italy
Unilever’s Caivano production facility in Italy, is Unilever’s flagship site for industrial-scale ice-cream production, under the Algida and Magnum brands.
The facility produces approximately one billion ice-cream units per year and is distinguished by its highly vertical production from raw cookie wafers and nut roasting to final frozen product packaging.
The facility produces more than 800 distinct product formats using over 270 different raw ingredients and has invested in digitalization and sustainability with projects to become a zero-emission, digitally advanced factory by 2030.
Zott cooling tunnels go Industry 4.0 with 120 NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans – 66% less energy
Zott SE & Co. KG, the European dairy producer behind Monte, Jogobella and Zottarella, has upgraded its cooling tunnels with new NOVENCO ZerAx fans.
The replacement of 120 outdated units cut energy consumption by 66% with a payback of less than 12 months. The retrofit also reduced maintenance needs, lowered noise levels, and improved system reliability with fewer stoppages. The new fans integrated seamlessly with the automation and control systems, supporting Zott’s transition toward Industry 4.0.
This modernisation shows how efficient engineering and innovative technology extend the life of existing assets while creating sustainable, reliable and future-proof operations for the dairy industry.
From outdated ducts to efficient NOVENCO® jet fans
The Scheveningse Duyn residential complex in The Hague has modernised its underground parking ventilation system. The 30-year-old ductwork has been replaced with energy-efficient NOVENCO jet fans, combined with CO/LPG detection and advanced control panels.
The upgrade improves air quality, reduces energy consumption and simplifies maintenance. It also strengthens long-term reliability, creating a safe and future-proof parking environment for residents.
Luxury development protected with certified NOVENCO® ClearChoice™ system
NOVENCO Building & Industry has secured the contract from H&V Serviceplan to design, deliver, install and commission a fully certified NOVENCO ClearChoice smoke control and environmental ventilation systems for the Osiers Road development in Riverside Quarter, Wandsworth, London.
The project features high-efficiency NOVENCO ZerAx® smoke fans, fully tested and compliant with EN12101-3. The energy-efficient performance also supports the BREEAM certification of the development.
Fraport AG saves 60% energy with NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans
The Fraport AG at Frankfurt Airport achieves significant energy and CO2 reductions after upgrading an older ventilation system with highly efficient Danfoss speed-controlled NOVENCO ZerAx fans. The modernisation delivers around 60% energy savings and reduces annual CO2 emissions by 2.2 kt. These results stand out in a market defined by rising energy prices and a strong sustainability focus.
The ZerAx design preserves the total energy of the airflow by maintaining static pressure while reducing dynamic pressure losses. This aerodynamic performance enables system efficiencies of up to 85%, setting a benchmark for efficient large-scale ventilation solutions.
The DS Group executes large retrofit project with NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading Indian conglomerate, has completed the first phase of a major retrofit of the air handling units at its headquarters in Noida.
In this initial phase, the company replaced 40 outdated centrifugal fans with highly efficient NOVENCO ZerAx fans.
The retrofit marks an important milestone in the DS Group’s sustainability journey and supports its goal of achieving platinum certification for its sustainable buildings.
Sustainability and life-safety system at the Grotius Towers
The Grotius Towers rise beside The Hague Central Station, reaching 120 and 100 metres. Completed in 2022, the two residential towers add 655 high-quality apartments, cafés, restaurants and an underground car park for 245 cars to the city centre.
NOVENCO® Building & Industry designed, supplied, installed and commissioned the certified pressurisation systems and the car park ventilation system. The project sets high sustainability requirements that align closely with NOVENCO’s own environmental objectives.
Life-safety ventilation systems for the longest land tunnel in the Netherlands
The A9 corridor between Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and Almere is one of the busiest routes in the Netherlands. Its reconstruction and expansion ease congestion and improve daily life for commuters. The motorway now has five lanes in each direction plus a tidal flow lane, creating smoother traffic flow and better access to the Randstad region.
The Gaasperdammertunnel is a key part of this upgrade. At 3 kilometres and with five tunnel tubes, it is the longest and widest land tunnel in the country. Routing all traffic through the semi-sunken tunnel removes traffic noise and emissions from the surrounding neighbourhoods. A new 15-hectare or 150.000 m2 park built on top of the tunnel further restores green space and enhances the local environment.
Energy-efficient NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans installed at the zero-energy Keppel Bay Tower in Singapore
The Keppel Bay Tower is a landmark commercial building in Singapore, defined by a prime waterfront location and strong sustainability profile. The 18-storey tower, owned and operated by Keppel Land, holds the Green Mark Platinum (Zero Energy) certification from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). It is the first commercial building in Singapore to achieve this top-tier recognition for zero-energy performance.
Mercedes-Benz in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
The Mercedes-Benz office in Nieuwegein follows Daimler’s MeWe Space concept, where creativity and functionality blend into a flexible workspace. The modernised building supports new ways of working with a strong focus on mobility and adaptability.
At the heart of the building is a spacious two-storey atrium with a full glass roof. Vertical garden walls introduce natural elements, while glass tower meeting rooms provide quiet zones. The open layout offers ample room for collaboration and creative work.
JK Tyres pioneers energy reduction technology in India with NOVENCO® ZerAx® and EC+ concept
JK Tyres, one of India’s largest tyre manufacturers with nine factories nationwide drives a strong push for higher energy efficiency. Rising energy costs and growing environmental expectations prompted the company to look for significant savings at its Chennai plant.
After extensive evaluation of all solutions on the market, including EC fans, JK Tyres selected the most efficient and innovative option available: the EC+ concept from NOVENCO and Danfoss. The choice combines high performance with measurable energy reductions, making it the leading solution for modern industrial facilities.
Ingenious BMW Welt equipped with NOVENCO® renowned jet fans
When the BMW Group set out to create a new brand-experience and car-delivery centre next to its corporate headquarters and the BMW Museum in Munich, the project drew global attention. A total of 275 architects took part in the international design competition for this landmark construction.
NOVENCO Building & Industry won the contract for the system design, equipment supply, commissioning and final approval of the BMW Museum visitor car park. The underground facility is fitted with high-quality NOVENCO axial flow fans and jet fans. All units are tested and approved to meet strict requirements for both CO-ventilation and smoke exhaust in the event of fire, ensuring safe conditions for visitors and staff.
NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans - Innovating AHU concepts
On 1st January 2018, the next stage of the Ecodesign Regulation 1253/2014 for air handling units came into force. The updated requirements focus on reducing energy consumption through improved AHU optimisation, especially for non-residential systems with large air volumes.
In recent years, heat recovery has become a widely adopted method for achieving energy savings. With regulations tightening further, investments have continued to drive higher efficiency in recovery systems. Yet the fans - responsible for up to 60% of an AHU’s electrical consumption - often receive less attention.
The strengthened Ecodesign limits for specific fan power (SFPlimit) will reshape how future AHU concepts are designed. High-efficiency fan technologies such as NOVENCO’s ZerAx fans will play a central role, helping systems meet new performance thresholds while delivering significant long-term energy reductions.
Water powered by NOVENCO® ZerAx® – Total energy retrofit of Norwegian Sima Power Station
Hydropower uses the force of falling or fast-moving water to produce electricity. It is one of the most cost-efficient renewable energy sources and, unlike coal or gas plants, hydropower stations consume no water during operation.
NOVENCO Building & Industry has supplied and installed nine high-efficiency ZerAx fans as part of a full energy-retrofit of the Sima Power Station. The fans ventilate all tunnels and work areas inside the mountain and remove the heat generated by the power house, transformers and generator sections. They secure reliable airflows, improve working conditions and contribute to the long-term energy performance of the station.
CS gruppen – NOVENCO® ZerAx® fan delivers reliable energy savings at –30 °C
The Danish logistics company CS Gruppen A/S manages daily distribution for the national food industry. Its freezer facilities are located across Denmark, and from the southern hub in Padborg alone the company ships 250–300 tons of food every day. In total, this equals 200,000 pallets per year.
Part of the operation is the freezing of fresh meat at –30 °C and storage of it at –18 °C until it leaves the site in freezer trucks and containers.
The company freezes up to 1,800 tons a day which requires a substantial and stable energy supply to keep production running in order to meet customers’ demands without interruption.
Carlsberg upgrades 1970s ventilation with high-efficiency NOVENCO® ZerAx® fans
Carlsberg Group aims to cut energy use and lower CO2 emissions across its production sites. At the Fredericia brewery, ventilation accounts for 23% of the total energy consumption. Every kWh saved reduces CO2 emissions and generates an additional 0.04 GBP per kWh in CO2 sales.
The decision to replace the original 1970s fans with new high-efficiency ZerAx fans was therefore driven primarily by financial savings. The old units had never been fine-tuned and operated at full capacity around the clock in very humid conditions in one of the 24/7 bottling halls. By switching to ZerAx fan technology, Carlsberg gains a modern, energy-efficient solution that lowers operating costs and supports the company’s climate goals.
Odense University Hospital – CO2 reduction and energy savings of more than 50%
Odense University Hospital has one of the largest heated floor areas in the Danish healthcare sector, covering 280,000 m2. The annual energy consumption for electricity, water, and heating exceeds 100 million Danish kroner or approx. 13 million Euros. Ventilation accounts for the largest share of this consumption, making it a key target for efficiency improvements.
The hospital has now completed the first stage of its fan replacement programme. So far, 35 outdated fans have been replaced with new, energy-efficient units from NOVENCO. The new fans operate alongside the ventilation systems from the 1950s and 1960s, yet the improvements have been immediate and significant. Energy savings have already surpassed 50%, demonstrating the impact of modern fan technology even in legacy installations.
