Geoff Sheard, Fläkt Woods’ Vice-President, Fan Technology, has been elected to the board of the Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA), a not-for-profit organization that brings together the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment, as its first European director for some years. His unusual engineering/academic combination is complemented by his rare experience of running a major business unit. AMCA will exploit Dr. Sheard’s unparalleled experience in furthering its mission to promote internationally the health and growth of the air handling industry in serving industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Its scope includes every type of air handling system and component from fans and louvres to dampers, controls and beyond.

Geoff Sheard said: “I aim to improve significantly AMCA’s focus on the international standards and legislation that impact our industry on a worldwide scale. Working for Fläkt Woods, a truly global air movement and controls specialist, gives a unique interest in both the ‘Movement’ and ‘Control’ sides of AMCA.” Dr. Sheard will be able to use both the Fläkt Woods network and AMCA’s own resources to gather information on standards and legislation development around the world. According to the company’s press release, he will combine the two strands to support an AMCA drive for global harmonisation. The ultimate aim is to reduce the non-tariff trade barriers that currently hinder products developed in one global region from being sold in another.