HIGH WYCOMBE: Monodraught, part of VKR Holding, has acquired Artica Technologies, a company that has in a very short time, gained a reputation for developing highly sustainable ventilation systems.

With the acquisition of Artica Technologies, Monodraught strengthens its position within the low energy ventilation market, building on its success with natural ventilation products and more recently with its Cool-Phase low energy ventilation system.

Artica develops intelligent systems for the energy-efficient cooling of buildings. It was founded in 2008 by five students whose different educational backgrounds combined to create the innovative environment that has resulted in the design of an environmentally friendly system for the comfort cooling and ventilation of buildings.