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Category: Business
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Chemours suspends supply of R404A and R507A
Chemours has suspended the supply of refrigerants with a high global warming potential (GWP) in the European Union, including R404A (GWP 3,922) and R507A (GWP 3,985). The move supports the European Union F-Gas Regulation to lower-GWP alternatives and prepare for the next quota phase-down in 2021. On January 1, 2020, a prohibition came into effect in […]
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MHIAA wins Choice award
Capping off its 20th anniversary year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has once again been recognised as the Best Brand of Air Conditioners by leading consumer advocacy group Choice. The award is based on test reviews of over 140 split system air conditioners and the results of the annual reliability and satisfaction survey completed […]
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Cold Logic signs MoU
Australian refrigeration specialist Cold Logic has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding with UK naval refrigeration supplier Ernest West & Beynon. Ernest West & Beynon is currently supplying the provision cooling systems for BAE Systems UK Type 26 class, which is the baseline design for Australia’s Hunter class. Cold Logic is delivering state-of-the-art upgrades to […]
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Oomiak opens KL office
Australian industrial refrigeration specialist Oomiak is expanding into the Asian market. The Adelaide-based company has opened a Malaysian office in Kuala Lumpur in response to growing demand from South East Asia. “We’ve experienced a significant increase in demand from the Asian market for high quality industrial refrigeration systems, so opening an office in the region […]
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The new successor to R410A?
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has given Honeywell’s new stationary air conditioning refrigerant R466A (also known as Solstice N41) the official designation A1 – non-toxic and non-flammable. The classification could be a key factor for manufacturers deciding which refrigerant to use in their systems in the medium-term. As a result of […]
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Hitachi Zone Controller
Hitachi has introduced Zone Controller, a proprietary solution equipped with a built-in 24V transformer to complement its ducted line-up. According to the company, the system improves user comfort and allows for greater energy savings. Zone Controller offers control of up to eight zones individually, connection of up to five temperature sensors with sensor assignment and […]
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Daikin releases Alira range
Daikin has announced the release of a new split system series called Alira. According to Daikin, the name was inspired by the reflective trim. The range will be available from early this month in nine models from 2.0kW to 9.4kW. “This new split system stays true to Daikin’s commitment of introducing a range of products […]
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Kirby launches Guardian range
Kirby has launched a new range of evaporators. According to the company, the Guardian range incorporates advanced engineering and innovative features to meet the future requirements of the refrigeration industry. The range is specifically designed for next-generation, low-GWP refrigerants, including R450A, R448A, R449A and R513A. Guardian evaporators feature the Series 9 coil design for additional […]
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Ground-breaking project for Lakeside
Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are ready to commence the Westgate Tunnel Project in Melbourne. Their names are Bella and Vida. The TBMs were named for good luck in the project ahead. According to the Westgate Tunnel Project website, this tradition dates right back to the 1500s, when miners and military engineers who excavated with […]
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EcoDuct takes out HIA award
EcoDuct has won the coveted HIA GreenSmart product of the year award for its 300 series low-profile ducting system. The award recognises a product integral to the construction or operation of a home which has been placed on the Australian market within the past 24 months. The EcoDuct 300 series replaces sheet metal ductwork for […]
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Maintenance gets a lift with new DA19
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has released a new edition of its leading design application manual, DA19: HVAC&R Maintenance. “Maintenance for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration has never been more important,” says AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH. “Our economy depends on reliable, effective and efficient HVAC&R like never before, […]
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Reliable Controls teams up with Rycon
Reliable Controls has announced a new addition to its Australasian dealer network: Rycon Electrical Services. Based in Sydney, Rycon directors Sam Ryan, Affil.AIRAH, and David Connolly have over 20 years’ experience in the industry. They offer a “holistic service” with an entirely in-house team that includes building automation, system optimisation and mechanical electrical services including […]
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Daikin launches R32 chillers
Daikin has introduced a new generation of air-cooled scroll chillers with R32 refrigerant to the Australian market. The new EWAT-B units offer a path away from R410A in the chiller market. In Australia, where the HFC phase-down is well under way, R32 has already become the de facto replacement for R410A in the split-system market […]
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More awards for MHIAA
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has added another accolade to its trophy cabinet by taking out the 2019 Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customer Award. Receiving five stars for overall satisfaction, functionality, reliability, quietness and four stars for ease of use and value for money, MHIAA was the only brand in the air conditioners category […]
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Beijer Ref launches Freddox brand
Beijer Ref has introduced a new label to the HVAC&R market. Freddox will be exclusively distributed throughout all Beijer Ref businesses, including both the Kirby and Beijer Ref Australia networks across Australia. The brand will mark a variety of HVAC&R installation and parts lines with the initial release in Australia to include fire-rated pair coil […]
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New era for Fantech
Fantech has announced the launch of Fantech Capital HVAC as a new business under its overall structure. The move will see the air movement and ventilation specialist offering a new portfolio of products such as chillers, cooling towers, AHUs and FCUs. Brands will include Clint, Mesan USA, Euroclima, Komfovent, SmartAir, Smartech, Airatherm, Liberty, Barcol-Air and […]
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AC in your pocket
A Sony-affiliated startup has announced the Reon Pocket, a small Bluetooth device that can fit into a pocket and will cool and heat the wearer. Other companies and research teams are working on bringing heating and cooling to a wearable level, but the Reon Pocket looks like the first such product that could break into […]
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A slow market for net zero homes
New research has highlighted that the current housing market is slow to pick up on easy opportunities for improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort. The CRC for Low Carbon Living and Curtin University’s Dr Josh Byrne worked with industry bodies and government to provide a net zero energy home in Melbourne, Townsville, Canberra and Perth for potential buyers to view. […]
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MHIAA scores gold for design
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has been recognised at the 61st annual Good Design Awards ceremony. The Avanti Plus split system air conditioner received a prestigious gold accolade in the product design category for outstanding design and innovation. “With the rise in electricity costs and awareness around climate change, along with many air conditioners […]
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Saint-Gobain announces ‘multi comfort’ winners
International producer of building materials Saint-Gobain has chosen the winners of its 15th Multi Comfort Students Contest. More than 2,200 students from 199 universities entered the contest, mainly from the fields of architecture and engineering. The final, held in Milan, saw 60 competing teams from 34 countries present their projects to an international panel of […]