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Category: Business
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Neil Cox joins HydroChem
Water treatment specialist HydroChem has appointed Neil Cox as its marketing lead. Cox’s previous roles include Chief Operating Officer of AIRAH and marketing manager at Kingspan Insulation Australia. In his new position he will assume responsibility the diverse marketing programs of Hydrochem’s expanding business. “HydroChem is a company I have interacted with and admired for many […]
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Carel Group posts positive Q3 earnings
The Carel Group has released its consolidated revenues as at September 30, 2020. With consolidated revenues of €248m (Au$401.8m), the company posted a positive result of 0.1 per cent (+1.2 per cent at constant exchange rates) with respect to the same period of 2019 – showing growth compared to the first six months of 2020. […]
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MHIAA makes it a threepeat in Choice awards
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has once again been recognised as the 2020 Best Brand of Air Conditioners by leading consumer advocacy group Choice. It’s the third year in a row that MHIAA has taken out the title. The annual recommendation is awarded to products or services that out-perform their competitors in rigorous lab […]
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Can humidity improve productivity?
Condair has produced a free guide about improving productivity in food manufacturing with better humidity management. The water content of food can effect its appearance, taste, weight and quality. Managing the water content allows food manufacturers to maximise their yield and maintain product quality. Benefits from controlling air humidity include reduced evaporative losses, extended shelf […]
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Cloud solutions for HVAC remote services
CoolAutomation, a company specialising in HVAC connectivity solutions, is launching new cloud-based HVAC Remote Service Provision and Control Application Solutions. According to CoolAutomation, the new solutions allow HVAC service professionals to diagnose HVAC problems remotely and save unnecessary and costly travel time. They can remotely troubleshoot issues using real-time and historic data trends and big-data […]
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Seeley unveils upgraded Climate Wizard
Seeley International has announced upgrades to the Climate Wizard CW-H15 and CW-H15S Supercool evaporative cooling systems. The air openings of the CW-H15’s filter cowling have been increased to improve air intake efficiency, and upgraded to improve rigidity and strength. The cowling now comes factory assembled to reduce installation requirements onsite. The CW-H15 has also integrated […]
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Retriever offers software for managing field technicians
Assigning the right field technician to the appropriate job based on their corresponding expertise and job location is an ongoing challenge for many HVAC businesses. Retriever Communications has developed field service management software that the company says can help streamline operations to run more efficiently, improve customer service and keep workers safe. “The increased transparency […]
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Disinfectant said to kill Legionella in less than 30 seconds
Jenfitch Inc. has announced the release of JC 9465, a new sodium oxychloride disinfectant that purportedly can kill Legionella in less than 30 seconds. JC 9465 is a new formulation that generates a high concentration of hydroxyl radical ions that, according to the company, effectively oxidises the biofilm that supports and protects Legionella in the […]
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Beijer Ref strengthens local manufacturing capability
Beijer Ref in Australia has announced the formation of SCM REF Australia, a Sydney-based OEM to service the Australian refrigeration industry. It is believed the move will support the company’s focus on sustainability and the development of environmentally friendly and natural refrigerant technology. “The investment is a significant injection into the Australian refrigeration industry and […]
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Teco introduces DC inverter split systems range
The Platinum 3D is Teco’s latest range of DC inverter wall-mounted split systems. According to the company, the new range is engineered to perform in some of the harshest Australian conditions. Teco says the systems benefit from its years of experience and know-how supplying electric motors to the mining and industrial sectors in places like […]
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Revit plug-in for HVAC drawings
Revit software users can now use the free Revit plug-in to save time and reduce data transposition errors when selecting the most appropriate ventilation solutions for their mechanical drawings. Revit is a drafting tool that enables a streamlined method of adding HVAC equipment to drawings. In consultation with engineers, consultants, and draftsman, Pacific Ventilation has […]
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iZone offers home air quality monitoring
The iZone smart air conditioning system maintains home air quality with sensors that monitor the humidity, CO2 and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels present in the air. According to iZone, the system helps improve general health and reduce symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, asthma, allergies, coughing, dry skin conditions and shortness of breath. Monitoring humidity […]
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Bitzer adds R515B to software
Bitzer has updated its namesake software to include the R515B refrigerant in its calculation. With the Bitzer software, customers can calculate the performance data for most Bitzer products with diverse refrigerants and access technical information. Users can access the Bitzer software online or download it directly for use offline. Compressors from the CSH series can […]
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BlueScience UV-c air disinfection retrofit system
BlueScience is a UV air disinfection system from BlueDiamond Pumps. The retrofit system provides UV-c LED technology for all existing AC equipment to treat and protect the air by constant disinfection every time it passes through the unit. Working through a process of germicidal irradiation, the UV-c light attacks the DNA/DNR of micro-organisms, killing 99.9 […]
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Virtual trade shows – an exhibitor’s perspective
From conferences to festivals to grand finals, many noteworthy events have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus. Major HVAC&R shows such as ARBS 2020 and the 2021 AHR Expo have not been spared from this quagmire either. Some events are making a beeline to the digital space. But the virtual leap is not […]
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Dwyer releases electronic pressure controller
The Series EDA Electronic Pressure Controller from Dwyer Instruments is a compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches, and a transmitter in a system. The company says the product design saves money and installation time while conserving panel space. Now available with 120-240 VAC capability (via-HV option), the Series EDA can be […]
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Dwyer offers multi-jet plastic water meter
The Series WPTN Multi-Jet, NSF Certified Plastic Water Meter is a new series of plastic mechanical water totalising meters from Dwyer Instruments. The meters display the total water usage in gallons. They are available in a range of body sizes and include NPT optional couplings. The plastic body water meters can be used where standard […]
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Cloud-based connectivity for multiple devices
Intesis ST Cloud Control is a cloud-based solution from HMS that enables monitoring and control of any BACnet or Modbus device from an app and web-based dashboard. Intesis ST Cloud Control uses HMS Hub for communication between connected devices. The cloud interface utilises the industrial connectivity solution by HMS Networks, which has now been brought […]
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Optergy P864 receives BTL listing
Optergy has announced that the P864 is now BTL listed and BTL certified as a B-AAC (Advanced Application Controller). Optergy P864 is a Smart Edge Controller that operates building equipment autonomously and expands up to eight IO modules totalling 144 hardware points. BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) is the international authority on interoperability between vendors that […]
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Vaisala CO2 probes keep Woolies’ systems safe
Vaisala’s carbon dioxide probes have been employed widely across Woolworths Group stores to support the supermarket giant’s move to transcritical CO2 refrigeration. In Australia and New Zealand, the Group has embraced the adoption of CO2 as part of its refrigeration technology. The natural refrigerant is known for its attributes as a low-GWP, non-toxic, non-flammable, odourless […]