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Is current European legislation on welding fume exposure truly ensuring a safe working environment?

16 Dec 2024 Filters

Plymovent doesn't think so! - “Complying with welding fume regulations doesn’t guarantee a safe working environment,” says Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent. He identifies three trends to raise awareness about the dangers of welding fumes among welders. “The current legislation is far from perfect.”

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Distributor showcases AeroGuard at MachTech Expo 2024

4 Oct 2024 Working safely

Our Bulgarian distributor Kammarton is participating in the MachTech Expo 2024, currently taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. On the Kammarton booth the highlight is the newly introduced AeroGuard system.

Sustainability

From Vision to Reality: Plymovent's Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions

26 Jul 2024 Sustainability

For several years, we have been striving to become a more sustainable organization. Our goal? To be Net Zero by 2025. And we are well on our way! Together with all our colleagues worldwide, we contribute to this effort.

Welding and cutting fume removal

Lead poisoning in the workplace

8 Jul 2024 Working safely

Lead is a metal widely used in the industrial sector, though due to its high level of toxicity in the human body, its use has been gradually reduced. In this post we will talk about the use of lead, its effects on the human body and the symptoms of lead poisoning.

Welding and cutting fume removal

The risks of improper use of filters

6 May 2024 Filters

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), welding fumes are confirmed as being carcinogenic. To prevent your personnel from exposure to risks to their health, it's important to install an air purification system that delivers high quality. That quality depends on the filter, or the 'lungs' of the system. What risks do you run if you use an incorrect (replacement) filter? Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent, answers some of the most common questions.

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What can you expect from Plymovent filters?

28 Mar 2024 Filters

Plymovent – a Dutch company that has been developing complete solutions for welding fume extraction for more than 50 years. One of the most important components of a welding fume extraction system is the filter cartridge, or the ‘lungs’, of the system. What is it that makes Plymovent filters unique? And what certainty can you expect from them? Michel Ligthart, product and international sales manager, tells us what we need to know.

Vehicle exhaust extraction in fire stations

Protecting Our Heroes - Fire Chiefs Testimonials video

20 Feb 2024 DistributorsHealth risksWorking safely

Plymovent is excited to announce the release of our latest video, "Protecting Our Heroes: The Importance of a Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System for Firefighters." This compelling video that features Fire Chiefs from 4 different fire departments in New York (Bedford Village FD, Village of Pelham FD, Sleepy Hollow FD, and Hastings on Hudson FD). Each Chief shares insights on the critical role that their Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system plays in safeguarding the health and well-being of their firefighters.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

23 Oct 2023 Health risksGeneralWorking safely

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment every November. During this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals come together to promote awareness and education about lung cancer.
Plymovent, supplier of solutions for clean air at work, supports this initiative by sharing information about lung cancer.

Sustainability

The road of Plymovent to net zero

24 Mar 2022 Sustainability

100% Renewable electricity in our facilities by 2025

Welding and cutting fume removal

Plymovent joined the European Welding Association

20 Jul 2021 European welding association (EWA)

The European Welding Association (EWA) is an industrial association of manufacturers of welding equipment and consumables as well as National associations from the welding industry from across Europe.

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