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WELL is a product classification system of the European sanitary valve industry, which

  • fulfils the increasing and understandable desire of consumers, both in Europe and worldwide, for information and guidance in making a conscious purchasing decision.
  • implements the industry's desire to promote responsible water usage by consumers.
 
WELL subscribes to the following guiding principles:

  • The user or operator must be able to detect an immediate, actual saving if a higher-quality valve or additional individual components are installed.
  • The evaluation system must set international standards.
  • The evaluation system must be easily understandable.

    News

    EUnited Valves – successful debut at SHK Essen / WELL short film meets with enthusiastic response

    Frankfurt am Main, 22 March 2012. On Saturday, SHK Essen 2012 – the trade fair for sanitation, heating, air-conditioning and renewable energies – drew to a close. New products and enhancements were presented by 580 exhibitors. The dominant theme of the trade fair, which attracted over 50,000 visitors, was “sustainability”. EUnited Valves had its own stand at SHK Essen for the very first time. The focus was on the presentation of the short film “WELL – Water Efficiency Label: Buying Guide for Valves” on the opening day of the event. The film describes very clearly how label information can be read by end users, helping them to make ecologically sound purchasing decisions. Interest in this topic has been confirmed by around 50 orders for the film from national and international television companies and online editorial teams.

    EUnited Valves – WELL and TELL efficiency label at SHK Essen 2012 / Positive results one year after market launch

    Frankfurt am Main, 16th February 2012 - The European valve manufacturers association, EUnited Valves, can look back on highly positive results one year after the launch of the efficiency labels WELL (Water Efficiency Label) and TELL (Thermostatic Efficiency Label). Nearly all of the most important European manufacturers of sanitary taps and thermostatic radiator valves have had products classified in the past 12 months, responding to justified interest among consumers for information and guidance in making the right purchasing decision. The labels provide transparency with regard to the performance of sanitary taps and thermostatic radiator valves and their focus on sustainable use of resources. EUnited Valves will be showcasing itself and its classification systems to a broad section of the public for the first time at SHK Essen from 7 to 10 March 2012 with its own stand (stand no. 311) in Hall 11. A short movie about the WELL water efficiency label will also have its première.In addition, various participating companies – including Caleffi, Danfoss, Dornbracht, Geberit, Hansa, Herz, Honeywell, Ideal Standard, Keuco, sam, Viega, Franke Aquarotter, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Keramag, Kludi, Oventrop, Rossweiner, Schell, TA Heimeier and Schell – will also have their own stands where visitors will be able to find even more information on WELL and TELL.

    EUnited Valves - Valve Manufacturers Association achieves positive result for its work in 2011 / Successful introduction of European efficiency label / Interest in membership growing

    Frankfurt am Main, 14th December, 2011 – Twelve months on from its foundation, the European Valve Manufacturers Association EUnited Valves can look back at a successful start. As a result of the increasing importance of European legislation, for instance with the construction products and eco-design directives, well-known manufacturers in this industry formed a “Valves” sector group under the auspices of the European Engineering Industries Association EUnited at the end of last year in order to pool their interests and represent them jointly in Brussels.

    New "WELL” water consumption classification system / New European valve industry association EUnited Valves

    Frankfurt am Main, 8th March, 2011 - Energy efficiency and resource conservation are becoming ever more decisive criteria for quality and thus purchasing across the world, even or especially in the case of products relating to building services engineering. This applies to specialists and consumers in equal measure. Anyone wishing to choose products in an (environmentally) conscious way requires, first and foremost, clear, reliable and sound guidance. With the “WELL” (Water Efficiency Label) classification system, well-known manufacturers are setting new standards even in an international context.

    Valves industry now with its own voice in Brussels

    Frankfurt am Main, 1st December, 2010 - The European valves industry now has its own voice in Brussels. The European Engineering Industries Association Frankfurt, 2010-12-01 - EUnited has been expanded to include the Valves industry. EUnited, a European association headquartered in Brussels, has been successfully representing the interests of the “Cleansing”, “Metallurgy”, “Municipal Equipment” and “Robotics” sectors for many years now

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