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The importance of returning radon detectors correctly  Measurement

The importance of returning radon detectors correctly 

At Radonova, high quality control standards and procedures are integral to our business. Therefore, it’s important to emphasise the significance of returning radon detectors in an appropriate manner to enable us to conduct precise measurements. To avoid inaccurate analysis values, “alpha-track” detectors such as Radtrak2, Rapidos and Duotrak, should generally not be returned in sealed bags. If the measurement time is less than 14 days, returning detectors in sealed bags comprimises industry standards.  There is a good reason for this. Radon is adsorbed into the plastic bag which covers the detector, which can provide elevated values of up to 10-20%, if the measurement time has been too short. The longer the detector is in a sealed bag, the higher the deviation. This…
Thomas Chauvin
April 28, 2020
Fredrik-Lindén
Instrument veteran driven by helping customers Measurement

Instrument veteran driven by helping customers

Fredrik Lindén has worked with radon measuring instruments for many years. When the radon measurement instrument division of Gammadata Instruments was acquired by Radonova in early 2019, Fredrik became part of a knowledgeable team in a very busy workshop.  Close customer contact “I enjoy working at a company where my day-to-day activities are varied. They range from purchasing and inventory management to service, testing and production. Our instruments, and the services we offer, have a major impact on our customers'…
Thomas Chauvin
April 14, 2020
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Radonova update in regards to COVID-19 News

Radonova update in regards to COVID-19

Radonova has taken a number of measures to ensure procedures carry on as normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We, like other organizations, are affected by the seriousness of the situation but will continue to conduct measurements and deliveries without interruption. Our customer support is open as usual and accessible to those who have radon-related questions.  In order to minimize the spread of infection, a large number of our employees currently work from home. Employees working in our laboratory who provide services which cannot be performed from home are completely focused on reducing the risk of exposure and spread of the virus. This means that detectors can still be returned to Radonova and analyzed. In all cases,…
Thomas Chauvin
April 7, 2020
Patrik Nöteberg
Radonova accelerates European expansion plan with German appointment News

Radonova accelerates European expansion plan with German appointment

Radonova Laboratories has appointed Patrik Nöteberg, an experienced radon specialist, who will be responsible for the company's strategic growth in Germany. Like many other European countries, Germany has introduced new stringent national rules as a result of EURATOM Directive BSS 59/2013. This means that the demand for reliable, flexible and cost-effective radon measurements will increase. In addition to measuring radon…
Thomas Chauvin
March 31, 2020
Seasonal Peak for the Radonova Instrument Workshop
Seasonal Peak for the Radonova Instrument Workshop Measurement

Seasonal Peak for the Radonova Instrument Workshop

The season for measuring soil radon is nearly upon us. This coincides with there being a sharp increase in the global demand for reliable radon instruments. For Fredrik Lindén and his colleagues at Radonova's radon instrument production department, this equates to long days to fulfil customer requests. ”When assembling radon instruments we use state-of-the-art technology, but there is still a…
Thomas Chauvin
March 17, 2020
Radonova’s Tryggve Rönnqvist honoured by the ERA News

Radonova’s Tryggve Rönnqvist honoured by the ERA

At this year’s European Radon Week, Radonova's radon specialist Tryggve Rönnqvist received the prestigious European Radon Association award. Tryggve was given the award for his many years of work and expertise in the field of radon awareness and research, as well as his involvement in the development of new innovative radon measurement solutions. With an overwhelming majority of the votes,…
Thomas Chauvin
March 10, 2020
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European Radon Week, Vienna 24 – 28 February 2020 News

European Radon Week, Vienna 24 – 28 February 2020

One of the biggest radon events this year took place in the beautiful city of Vienna in February. The headquarters building of the Austrian Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying, BEV, hosted this international event. The local organisers of the event were AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety) and BEV, and altogether they made this event something that…
Thomas Chauvin
March 3, 2020
Is radon only in basements
Is radon only in basements? MeasurementHome

Is radon only in basements?

Radon is completely odorless as well as being invisible. Because it is often found unexpectedly in basements, some people mistakenly believe that it only occurs in basements. This is a dangerous assumption that may damage your ability to protect your home if you are not careful. Most commonly homes with basements are suspect for having higher radon levels. The fact…
Thomas Chauvin
March 3, 2020
Erica Hall
Radonova strengthens support team to meet increased customer demand News

Radonova strengthens support team to meet increased customer demand

The global demand for reliable radon technology and measurements is increasing. This has led to Radonova strengthening its support team with the appointment of Erica Hall who joined the company in 2019. Here, Erica tells us about her role, the Radonova work environment and how her new job is helping her to develop new customer facing skills.  Tell us a little about your background… I have a pretty mixed background in terms of education and work experience. In terms of academia, I focused on hotels, tourism,…
Thomas Chauvin
February 25, 2020
Record levels of interest in European Radon Week 2020
Record levels of interest in European Radon Week 2020 News

Record levels of interest in European Radon Week 2020

Interest in "European Radon Week" has surpassed all previous levels, making it one of the standout dates in the calendar for national authorities, the scientific radon community, industry and all other experts interested in radon. The conference, held in Vienna from 24-28 February, has been sold out for many months. The event is supported by the European Radon Association (ERA), the European Commission and Europe's largest radon project, MetroRADON.  This year's…
Thomas Chauvin
February 18, 2020