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Why Should Radon Be Measured During the Winter Half of the Year? MeasurementNews

Why Should Radon Be Measured During the Winter Half of the Year?

Radon can be measured throughout the year. However, to obtain an annual average value of radon levels in a home or workplace, it should be measured during what is called the “heating season” for at least two months. Other countries, such as Canada, recommend measuring for 91 days and longer. The timing of the heating season can vary slightly between…
benjaminportin
February 2, 2024
Three trends that will shape the radon testing industry in 2024 NewsWorkplace

Three trends that will shape the radon testing industry in 2024

 In recent years, significant progress and changes have occurred in the field of radon and radon measurement. This invisible, odorless, and naturally occurring gas has gained  attention due to its potential health risks. Radonova Laboratories, the world leader in radon measurement, has compiled the global trends in radon measurement and how they are expected to impact the work in the…
benjaminportin
January 9, 2024
Radonova receives top rating in Canadian comparison test MeasurementNews

Radonova receives top rating in Canadian comparison test

In a comparison test conducted by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), the Radonova Laboratories radon detectors RadTrak3 and Rapidos received the highest performance grade of an “A”. The test was carried out to provide Canadian consumers with an unbiased, performance-based comparison of alpha track radon detectors commonly used in Canada. The tests were performed at the Radiation Safety…
benjaminportin
December 6, 2023
Radonova Sweden to manufacture a state-of-the-art instrument to assist researchers in understanding climate change News

Radonova Sweden to manufacture a state-of-the-art instrument to assist researchers in understanding climate change

Uppsala-based Radonova has been commissioned to manufacture a new highly sensitive radon instrument. The instrument, ARMON, was developed by the Technical University of Barcelona (UPC) and will be manufactured under license. With the new instrument, it is possible to measure radon levels in outdoor air with great precision, even when the levels are very low. Several different techniques helping researchers…
benjaminportin
November 22, 2023
Radonova’s American company is recognized for its service News

Radonova’s American company is recognized for its service

Radonova's North American company HomeBuyer's Preferred has recently been awarded the "2023 Service Exceeding Expectations Award" by NEI Global Relocation. The award was presented at NEI's Global Partner Alliance Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The accolade is given to a partner who consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations when it comes to service and delivery. HomeBuyer's Preferred is the…
benjaminportin
November 6, 2023
Accreditation High on the Agenda at GARRM Measurement

Accreditation High on the Agenda at GARRM

Radonova recently participated in the 16th edition of GARRM, an international workshop held in Prague that focuses on the geological aspects of radon risk maps. This year, Radonova delivered a presentation on the topic of accreditation and an informative lecture on "radon action plans" in Europe. Among those present were Radonova's José-Luis Gutierrez Villanueva and Zuzanna Podgorska. Zuzanna Podgorska gave…
benjaminportin
October 30, 2023
New Facilities Enable Radonova to Meet Growing Global Demand for Radon Measurements News

New Facilities Enable Radonova to Meet Growing Global Demand for Radon Measurements

After 10 years, Radonova has outgrown its current office and manufacturing space and will be moving to a new facility by the end of 2023. The company's growth, coupled with the increased demand for reliable radon measurements, has warranted the need for relocation to larger premises. The new facilities, located in the Fyrislund business area of Uppsala, encompass over 1,600…
benjaminportin
October 24, 2023
Network meeting works to raise awareness about the radon issue in Austria News

Network meeting works to raise awareness about the radon issue in Austria

On October 3rd and 4th, Salzburg hosted the third annual "Treffen des Radon-Netzwerks Österreich." This recurring event creates a meeting place for authorities, researchers, private entities, and other stakeholders in the radon industry. Among the participants were Tryggve Rönnqvist and Patrik Nöteberg from Radonova. "When there are many different parties, responsibilities, and interests involved, the radon issue can become relatively…
benjaminportin
October 11, 2023