When experts and decision-makers from around the world gathered in Quebec City for the 14th annual radon conference hosted by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST), Radonova Laboratories and radon specialist Vanda Jakabová were there to share new findings on radon mitigation.
Radonova Laboratories will participate as a gold sponsor at CARST’s annual conference, taking place from April 23–27 in Québec, Canada. CARST (Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists) is an industry organization with over 300 members, including companies like Radonova.
The European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) organizes one of Europe’s most important events in the field of dosimetry and ionizing radiation. This year’s conference will take place in Bucharest, Romania, from February 24 to 27, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and organizations in radiation dosimetry – including Radonova.
Radon, the invisible and odorless gas naturally found in soil, has garnered increased attention in recent years due to its potentially serious health effects and the need for effective measurement and mitigation solutions. José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva, an expert at Radonova Laboratories, identifies three key trends expected to influence the field of radon in 2025.
A multi-year study led by Dr. Aaron Goodarzi and the Evict Radon National team has unveiled the latest insights into radon exposure in residential buildings across Canada. Published in October 2024, this report, the most comprehensive Canadian radon survey in over a decade, sheds light on a public health issue with global implications.
To address Radonova’s growth in the North American market, Benjamin Portin has been promoted to the Consumer Products Manager and relocated to Radonova’s Lombard, Illinois headquarters. In this position, he will manage the business-to-consumer market segments which have experienced increased demand from extensive radon awareness initiatives throughout the United States and Canada.
Radonova actively works to reduce the harmful effects of radon through international collaborations and research. A recent example is the company's participation in Spain’s national Radon R&D&I Workshop focused on radon research and development. The event, held November 11–13 at the Canfranc Laboratory in the Pyrenees, brought together researchers, organizations, and policymakers.
Cluster IAQ is a Spanish network that brings together companies and organizations to promote innovations and solutions in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). The network combines expertise from different sectors to improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to airborne pollutants. Radonova has now become the first radon measurement partner to join Cluster IAQ.
Radonova has signed a new cooperation agreement with Portuguese Radinov, making Radinov Radonova's local partner and dealer in Portugal. Radinov has a long history of working with radiation protection and now expects to expand the business within radon measurements, especially in workplaces. The company is headquartered in Porto.
Radonova's high-tech instrument ARMON has generated interest in the scientific community. The instrument, which was developed to measure radon in the atmosphere, will ultimately help researchers to better understand climate change. At the ICOS Science Conference in Paris, Radonova's José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva and Zuzanna Podgorska demonstrated how the instrument can be used.
Radon can be measured year-round, but if you want a good estimation of an annual average value for the radon level in your home or workplace, then you should measure during at least three of the heating season months (winter months). This enables employers, schools, property owners, condominium associations and homeowners to get a full overview of the radon within their homes and buildings.
Radonova's participation in international conferences continues. From August 27 to 28, José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva will be in Calgary to give a presentation on real-time radon testing using digital instruments. The conference, titled "Radiation and Air Pollutant Disease (RAPID) Prevention and Early Detection," is one of this year's most important events for international radon experts.