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Category: Business
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Nidec Global Appliance announces new president
Nidec Global Appliance, a global provider of solutions for the residential and commercial appliances industries, has appointed Guilherme Almeida as the new president of its worldwide operations. With 11,000 employees across nine countries, the company produces and commercialises Embraco refrigeration solutions and Nidec motors for washing machines, dryers and dishwashers. Almeida, an engineer, started his career […]
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A-Gas appoints McCann as Group Commercial Director
A-Gas, a leading company in the supply and life-cycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has announced the appointment of Louise McCann as Group Commercial Director. The company says McCann’s objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first-class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers […]
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AC disruptor secures further funding
US air conditioning company Gradient has secured US$18 million (AU$26 million) funding to advance its innovative heat pump solutions. The Series A funding is co-led by Sustainable Future Ventures and Ajax Strategies, with participation by Safar Partners, Climate Tech Circle, Shared Future Fund, At One, Impact Science, and others. Gradient CEO Vince Romanin says the […]
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Ziehl-Abegg invests in new US production plant
German drive and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is investing US$100 million (AU$143 million) into a new US production plant. “This day marks the beginning of Ziehl-Abegg’s 100-million-dollar investment into a new, cutting-edge production plant for the North American market,” says Ziehl-Abegg Chief Executive Officer Doctor Marc Wucherer. This is the largest single investment at one location […]
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Reliable Controls launches online news site
Reliable Controls has launched a new online platform to share industry news, product updates, videos, tech tips, best practices and more. Known as the Resource Newsroom, Reliable Controls’ new site continues the company’s 20-year tradition of publishing a monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine to facilitate an exchange of thoughts, provide corporate updates, and support Reliable Controls Authorised […]
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Panasonic reveals new HZ Series
Panasonic has launched a new range of reverse-cycle, wall mounted split system residential air conditioners. According to Panasonic, the latest HZ Series builds upon the success of its premium reverse-cycle series, providing “top-of-the-range efficiency, design and an operating range to meet the demands of the extreme Australian climate”. The HZ Series incorporates Panasonic’s new nanoeX […]
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Carel celebrates 50 years
Carel is celebrating its 50th business anniversary with a stand at Euroshop 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, showcasing sustainable solutions and services for the commercial refrigeration market. Carel says its history of sustainability began when it was founded in 1973, with the group’s innovation driven by a strategy it defines as “sustainable success”. “This strategy guides […]
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Aeroseal underused Down Under, says Clean-Air
HVAC hygiene experts Clean-Air are promoting the benefits of Aeroseal Duct Sealing technology, including the important role it can play in making buildings more energy efficient. Aeroseal is designed to reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of HVAC fans and by eliminating excess ventilation loads. “Sixty per cent of a building’s HVAC energy goes […]
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New addition to Equans executive
Equans Australia and New Zealand has appointed Tony Ursini to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Ursini is an experienced leader in facilities management, technical services and energy solutions. After spending the past 13 years working with City Facilities Management in both Australia and the US, Ursini was most recently employed as CFO and Company […]
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Dwyer launches new transmitter
Dwyer Instruments has released a new carbon dioxide and temperature transmitter, the Series CDT-S. According to Dwyer, the transmitters accurately monitor the CO2 concentration and temperature in indoor environments. Built upon Dwyer’s standard carbon dioxide transmitter, the -S option has a front-facing LED that illuminates when the CO2 level exceeds 1,100ppm. Designed for schools and […]
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Reliable Controls adds PNG dealer to network
Reliable Controls has added a new dealer to its network: South Pacific Air Conditioning (SPAC), based in Papua New Guinea. According to Reliable Controls Regional Sales Manager Jason Duncan, Affil.AIRAH, SPAC passed all the qualification requirements to be approved as a Reliable Controls Authorised Dealer. “We are very excited about this new partnership and are […]
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RectorSeal launches Cover Guard
Cover Guard lineset covers are now available through RectorSeal Australia. RectorSeal says the lineset covers are designed for residential and commercial HVAC installations of ductless and ducted systems, providing four-stage adjustable support from 5.8–10.18cm. Quick snap-on covers accommodate multiple linesets and condensate drains. “Cover Guard lineset covers do not release under pressure,” says the company. […]
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Rectorseal adds condenser wall brackets to portfolio
RectorSeal Australia has added AC condenser wall brackets to its HVAC product portfolio. The company says the brackets are engineered to provide robust and secure support for ductless condensers. They are are made from heavy-duty steel with a durable powder-coated finish, and feature a sliding cross bar that provides a wide range to fit a […]
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Fujitsu General fits out luxury project
Fujitsu General’s R32 Bulkhead Reverse Cycle Split Systems contributed to the aesthetic of a recent eco-tourism project on a greenfield site in Inman Valley, South Australia. Created by luxury accommodation business ESCA, the project involved two standalone resort-style suites overlooking the Inman Valley to Encounter Bay and the Southern Ocean. Described as “luxury off-grid accommodation […]
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Embraco adds to compressor offering
Embraco has launched its VESH variable speed compressor, a new generation of the VES series. According to Embraco, the VESH can achieve up to 50 per cent energy savings when compared to a traditional standard fixed speed compressor, and around 30 per cent compared with more energy efficient fixed speed models. “VESH pushes the limits […]
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Mitsubishi Electric releases new IT cooling solution
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a new cooling system for IT environments, s-MEXT. The split cooling package consists of the s-MEXT high precision air conditioner indoor unit connected to a Mr Slim R32 inverter outdoor unit. “The product is monumental for data centres around the country, where 40 per cent of total electricity usage comes […]
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Mitsubishi Bronte series awarded by consumers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia’s Bronte series of wall mounted split system units was awarded the 2023 ProductReview Award for the best rated split system. This is the third year in a row that the Bronte series has received the award, having similarly taken out the 2021 and 2022 award alongside the company’s Avanti unit. […]
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Testo appoints Jason Mair as Managing Director
Testo has appointed Jason Mair as its new Managing Director, and says the team is looking forward to continued success and partnerships utilising his leadership and extensive experience. Mair was formerly Head of Sales for SICK, responsible for sales across Australia and New Zealand. Before that, he was responsible for the Product Management and Marketing […]
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Fujitsu gets into the Christmas spirit
Fujitsu General has launched its Christmas promotion, offering customers a digital or physical Fujitsu Prepaid Mastercard up to the value of $200 when purchasing an eligible wall mounted air conditioner. The campaign theme for this year is “Provide comfort to your family this Christmas with Fujitsu”, which will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign […]
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Daikin introduces commercial refrigeration units
Daikin Australia has launched a strategic new refrigeration business unit with the introduction of a range of commercial refrigeration condensing units. The units are designed specifically for refrigeration applications to operate display cabinets and coolrooms for supermarkets, convenience stores, service stations, as well as food and beverage services. “On a global level, Daikin has over […]