Press Room
May 29th 2010
Radec Launches New Products and Updated Showroom
On Saturday May 29th, Radec launched our newly upgraded retail showroom and welcomed the public for an incredible sale and open house! With great attendance and great buys, Radec had a successful day, and was excited to showcase new faucets lines, sinks, and decorative hardware at our open house!
October 2009
Radec Launches a Twitter Page
Twitter is one of the new ways that businesses are reaching out to their customers and their communities. Follow us at http://twitter.com/RadecAWS to see what all the twitter is about! We'll keep you posted about climate change issues, great building products, and what's going on with in the local community, all in 140 characters or less. Hope to see you there!
Summer 2009
Radec’s Showroom is Open for Business!
Come drop by our showroom to see many of our products in action! We're constantly adding new products to the mix to bring you the best in green building solutions for your home or commercial building, and our knowlegeable sales staff will be able to answer your questions and help you find the perfect solutions for your needs. Talk to us!
January 19th 2009
Radec Launches a Facebook Page
Keeping up with the social web revolution, Radec now has a business page on Facebook. Radec is inviting customers, friends, business partners and anyone who's interested in Green Building to check out the new page, become a fan, and get involved. The page will keep people up to date on what's going on at Radec, including special offers, and event information. In the future, keep an eye out for exciting contests, opportunities to share your stories, and more.
June 11th 2008
Radec Exhibits at BOMA’s Green Buildings Gala Reception
Radec attended and exhibited at BOMA’s Green Buildings Gala this year. The Green Buildings Gala is BOMA’s most prestigious event of the year, and celebrates buildings that have achieved GoGreen status as well as EARTH award winners. BOMA’s EARTH awards recognize excellence in environmentally sound office building management.
February 13th and 14th 2008
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Vancouver
The annual Buildex Vancouver tradeshow took place in February again this year. Radec was there – this time, with a bigger booth! Buildex gave Radec staff the chance to answer questions and connect with Builders, Developers and Property Managers, as well as the general public. Booth space was totally sold out this year, and attendance was up; the show was a great success!
January 19th – 23rd 2008
Radec attends Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in NY
The AHR Expo is sponsored by ASHRAE, the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute. Radec attended this year’s Expo in New York. Many exhibitors were displaying new developments and technologies in the field. It was a great opportunity to explore possible ways to improve Radec services and expand on product lines. We also had the chance to attend informative talks about developments in the field.
October 17th to 20th, 2007
Radec Awarded at Steril-Aire International Sales Conference
As a result of our tremendous successes and growth over the past year, Radec President Joe Walters was invited to speak on our innovative procedures for assessing Indoor Air Quality at Steril-Aire’s International Sales Conference in Las Vegas. The entire Radec team attended the conference this year, having the opportunity to learn about new innovations, different applications for the Steril-Aire products, and to meet other distributors from around the world who are working to bring better Indoor Air Quality to their customers with Steril-Aire’s UVC Emitters™. Radec was proud to receive an award acknowledging innovative assessment procedures.
October 11th, 2007
Radec Participates in SFU’s Sustainability Festival
Radec was at the Sustainability Festival at SFU on October 11th, 2007. We were sharing information on sustainable building, and indoor air and water quality. This was a fabulous event attended by SFU students and staff as well as community members. We were excited to see so many people with a passion for learning about sustainable living, and to hear so many informed questions! Thanks to everyone who visited our booth!
Aug 14, 2007
Radec Becomes a Member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is a coalition of representatives from the design and building industry. The CaGBC is responsible for the development of LEED Canada. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system that was developed in the United States and has been adapted by the CaGBC to consider building requirements unique to Canadian climates.
June 1, 2007
Radec Enrolls in the Built Green BC Program
On June 1st, Radec enrolled in the Built Green BC Program as a Product Supplier. Built Green BC is a rating system for green residential building. The program links with National Resources Canada's EnerGuide and includes an EnerGuide rating as part of its rating system. Built Green BC strives to educate the public about the value of building green.
May 12, 2007
Radec Becomes Member of Vancouver Regional Construction Association
On May 12th Radec became a member of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). The VRCA is a valuable resource for businesses in the construction industry, offering ongoing education as well as information on current developments going on in the lower mainland. The VRCA also promotes and improves construction industry standards. www.vrca.bc.ca
May 10, 2007
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Edmonton
Radec exhibited at the 1st Annual Buildex Edmonton Trade show, held on May 8th and 9th, 2007. The show was well attended, and provided a fantastic opportunity for Radec to expand connections in the Alberta market. www.buildexedmonton.com
April 1, 2007
Radec Attends WQA AquaTech USA
On March 27-30, 2007, Radec President Joseph Walters attended the WQA's Aquatech USA Educational Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida to learn the up-and-coming science and technology behind clean, healthy drinking water. Find out more about the WQA at www.wqa.org
March 21, 2007
Radec Joins the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA)
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) is a non-profit organization that represents the residential construction industry in Greater Vancouver. It is affiliated with both the Provincial and National Canadian Home Builders' Associations. Radec is pleased to be part of this organization that liaises with local governments and housing groups, offers education, and acts as a valuable networking resource in the industry.
March 12, 2007
Radec Becomes Member of Water Quality Association (WQA)
Radec is pleased to align themselves with an association that is dedicated to promoting the highest principles of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and professionalism in the water quality improvement industry.
February 19, 2007
Radec Supports BC Lung Association
The Radec Air-Heads team raised $1393.00 for lung research by participating in the Climb the Wall event on February 18, 2007 in Vancouver. Participants climbed 48 flights of stairs at the Sheraton Wall Centre for this fun-filled event to help make a difference in the fight against lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, air pollution and tobacco. The Radec Air-Heads donned propeller beanies and flew to the top, getting quite a bit of attention along the way! Find out more about the event here:
www.bc.lung.ca/campaigns_and_events/stairclimb_for_cleanair.html
February 16, 2007
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Vancouver
Radec Air and Water Solutions exhibited at Buildex Vancouver on February 14 and 15, 2007, with extraordinary success. Next year, Radec's booth will double in size to accommodate even more products to serve you better- be sure to visit Booth #1408 on February 13 and 14, 2008! www.buildexvancouver.com
January 21, 2007
Radec Featured in Cottage Magazine's Jan/Feb 2007 Issue
Desiree Daniel's article "Your Practical, Perfect Cottage" (pp.31-35), talks to experts (including Radec's Joe Walters) about safety, sanitation and maintenance when designing a cottage. Look for it at your newsstand or visit www.cottagemagazine.com for more information.
December 14, 2006
Radec Teams With Greater Vancouver Regional District in GVRD Buildsmart Program.
In December 2006, Radec was approached by GVRD's Buildsmart Program to be listed in their Green Product directory. To see Radec's listing, visit http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/buildsmart/Apps/productSelect.aspx.
Look for us under Division 15: Mechanics, Section 15720: Air Handling Units, where our Austin Air and Steril-Aire products are listed.
November 22, 2006
No End Yet to Vancouver's Boil-Water Advisory (CBC News).
www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2006/11/22/bc-water.html?ref=rss
October 25, 2006
Radec Becomes Member of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of British Columbia.
BOMA BC is the most prominent commercial real-estate industry association in BC. The association offers educational seminars and also runs the Go Green program which rates buildings for their low resource use, their consciousness of occupant health, and other standards associated with Green building practices.
http://www.boma.bc.ca/news.php
IN THE MEDIA:
We've been talked about and/or written articles in the following publications:
Home Makeover Magazine: February 2010
Energy Saving Fundamentals: Eco-essentials that can make your home efficient for the future.
Cottage Magazine: November / December 2008
Special Treatment: Have you tested your water lately?
Canadian Property Management - BC/Alberta Edition / October 2008
UVC for HVAC: An effective, cost-efficient way to eliminate mold and create cleaner air.
Reprinted with permission from Canadian Property Management -- BC/Alberta edition.
Cottage Magazine: May / June 2008
Breaking the Mold: When it comes to mould, a little knowledge is the first step to prevention.
Cottage Magazine: March / April 2008
Fresh Air Inside: Creative ways to improve indoor air quality.
Cottage Magazine: January / February 2008
The Cottage Inspection.
Cottage Magazine: January / February 2007
Your Practical Perfect cottage.
INTERESTING LINKS:
If you can't pronounce it, should you use it? www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/cleaners/index2.html
The Nature of Things Toxic House flash site www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/toxic_flash/toxic_house_flash.html
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