Considerations When Investing In A New Or Refurbished Laboratory

News | 30th April 2026 |

Our Commercial Manager for Fume Cupboards, Todd Payne, was recently featured in Laboratory News, examining the factors to consider when refurbishing existing laboratories over new build projects.

Todd explains how conversion can be an attractive alternative to new lab builds, but coherent design, reduced energy, full compliance and access for all are prerequisites.

The article examines the main factors to consider and how they can be managed. If you’d like to ensure your new laboratory space operates as efficiently as possible, please click here to read the full article on the Laboratory News website.

Envair Technology’s Fume Cupboards cover the full spectrum of industrial and educational laboratories, delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Thanks to our in-house manufacturing capabilities, if you want to change the posts of your cabinet to create more working space or design a removable baffle, that’s no problem!

If you’d like to explore options for your new laboratory, please get in touch or view our range of Fume Cupboards.

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