Ventek Energy Systems Inc. and Ekogen Oy of Finland are pleased to announce the signing of a working agreement to represent the Ekogen small scaleCHPsystem in North America.

The sales and marketing agreement will also include further R&D activities specific to entry into the North American market place.

The EkogenCHPsystem incorporates proven biomass combustion technology; Ekogen developed high temperature air to air heat exchangers, high speed gas turbine operating on clean air side of the cycle, air to water heat exchangers for the heating circuit and automation all built into modular containerized units. Initial size for a single unit would be 100kWe and 400 kWh with higher outputs for multiple units available.

The Ekogen system will be an excellent product line for communities that are off-grid and rely on diesel power generation for their electricity needs. It can be operated by regular boiler operators and will not require any steam or power engineering operator requirements.

Ventek Energy Systems Inc. to Distribute Finnish Biomass Boiler Equipment

Ventek Energy Systems Inc. and Ariterm Oy are pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive distributorship and working agreement for the Ariterm line of biomass boilers for the Canadian market.

Ariterm is Scandinavia’s leading manufacturer of biomass boiler systems. Their state of the art 18,000 m² manufacturing and warehouse facility offers a full range of boiler sizes from 20 kW to 3 MW. The compliment of three different burner types allow for flexibility in fuel selection and customization of system design for individual client needs. Modular walking floor systems for wood chips and dedicated feed systems specific for wood pellets offer clients a wider range of options in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Peter Brand, a bioenergy industry consultant states: “The announcement of Ventek and Ariterm working together is excellent news and a strong indication of a growing bioenergy industry for Canada. Ventek, well known for its expertise in biomass heating systems and design, coupled with Ariterm, a well established manufacturer and world leader of biomass heating equipment will provide the Canadian market with a team of professionals that will be a huge benefit and aid in moving the bioenergy industry of Canada forward.”

Dr. Dominik Roser, Research Leader of FP Innovation’s Forest Feedstock research program: “Having worked in Finland for 11 years to support the use of forest biomass for energy I am pleased to see a Finnish player enter the market in Canada. As with other European heating plant equipment, Finnish technology is known for its proven technology and reliability which are key ingredients for long-term success. The fact, that more players are entering the market in BC is a direct result of the excellent work that local promoters of forest biomass for energy have done and it demonstrates that the market is maturing. We are looking forward to supporting institutional and district heating throughout Canada through our Forest Feed stocks program.”

Canadian manufactured control panels and CSA approvals will be standard on all models allowing seamless installation and tendering protocols. Product knowledge and training will be a key component in the launch of the Ariterm line of biomass boilers, burners and fuel handling systems.

“We are very excited to announce the signing of our exclusive agreement with Ariterm Oy, a company with over a century of hydronic biomass boiler manufacturing history. This rugged line of boilers that has been proven in the harsh Nordic climate comes from one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of mid-size biomass boiler equipment. We are confident that the Ariterm product line will be a perfect fit for the Canadian marketplace and will help us in our quest towards more reliable and user friendly biomass heating systems.” says Ventek President Markku Riionheimo.

Model PS13 -Pellet Feeding Systems