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Control and automation specialist Controlstore has launched Tosibox, a new connectivity solution that offers improved security in today’s Internet of Things (IoT) environment. “Tosibox has taken connectivity and made it simple,” the company says. “Secure connectivity is essential for remote access, remote maintenance, continuous monitoring, and real-time data collection and data logging for your IT […]
Sydney-based Polaris Technologies has re-launched a popular R22 retrofit option for HVAC systems. The Polaris “Intelligent Series” allows you to upgrade only the outdoor unit. Existing pipework and the indoor unit remain. Polaris Technologies director Tony Power, Affil.AIRAH, says that these systems are well proven in Australia. “A patented Australian technology based around the sophisticated […]
Fire containment expert Trafalgar recently obtained Australian Made certification for a number of its products. The green and gold stamp has been awarded to the patented Fyrebox Slab-Mounted, a fire-stopping device that eliminates many compliance issues commonly seen in multi-residential constructions. The Fyrebox Cast-In and Fyrebox Maxi from the Firebox family have also received Australian […]
Kirby has announced a partnership with the SuperCool Group of Companies for the national distribution of Viper HVAC&R maintenance chemicals. The range includes Viper coil cleaners, as well as the original Big Blu micro leak detectors and application tools. More products will be offered over time. All Kirby branch and field staff have been given […]
Job management specialist simPRO has scheduled a series of free information seminars in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. What is a connected business? Why do you need a single source of truth for all your data? And how can you bring it all together? Those are the questions that will be addressed at the […]
Testo has launched a new range of indoor air quality (IAQ) instruments on the Australian market: the 400 series. “Testo’s 400 solution is an all-encompassing answer to airflow and IAQ questions,” says the company. “It combines smart technology, intuitive user features and diverse applicability in one sophisticated instrument.” Probes are designed so they can be […]
Pump specialist KSB Australia is hosting a seminar in Adelaide to highlight a new range of monitoring and automation products. “Be among the first to learn about innovative new ways to manage your pump assets,” says the company. “Gone are the days of reactive maintenance. Partnering with KSB Australia and our new technologies means you’ll spend less time trouble-shooting and […]
GF Piping Systems has released Cool-Fit 2.0, a new pre-insulated piping system for chilled water applications in commercial HVAC&R, building and process industries. The PE100 pipes and fittings are insulated with 22mm of high density polyurethane (PUR) foam and protected with a jacket. “Cool-Fit 2.0 is the corrosion- and condensation-free solution for the transport of […]
Heatcraft has released new developments to the SmartAccess customer portal. These enhancements, within the Project Tools platform, are aimed at providing greater functionality and saving time for customers. Users can now build large multi-systems within a single project, create multiple loads within a single system and more easily access the heat load calculator, which has […]
As part of an Australia-wide rebrand, Heatcraft has announced a new trading name and logo. The Heatcraft business will now be known as Kirby. The rebrand is an evolution of the acquisition of Heatcraft Australia by Beijer Ref in April 2018. “The new logo, Kirby – A Beijer Ref Company, unifies the business with the […]
Daikin has released its latest wired remote controller, Madoka. “Designed with a focus on enhancing the user experience, the Madoka controller can be installed in any modern interior space including offices, hotel rooms, retail stores, healthcare environments and residential homes,” says Daikin. “In residential applications, it makes scheduling simple and enables homeowners to activate extra […]
Eurothermal has announced the Blue Box Omicron range, a new high-efficiency four-pipe modular multi-functional chiller. With a cooling and heating capacity from 100 to 900kW, the Omicron range has been designed to provide cooling and heating simultaneously, with claimed efficiency at full-load COP greater than 3.1, and a combined cool and hot total efficiency ratio […]
Schneider Electric has announced a new generation of shoebox-sized variable speed drives (VSDs) and computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units that offer energy savings for collocation data centres – also known as “colos”. According to the company, the VSDs can deliver energy savings of up to 30 per cent by managing the operating speed of […]
Heatcraft has released a new app to help customers better manage their cylinder fleets. Gas2Go lets business owners and contractors assign and transfer cylinder holders, scan bar codes and geolocate cylinders. They can also assign locations and add activity notes against each cylinder. And fill weights can be adjusted to accurately measure refrigerant across the […]
Four Daikin products now officially bear the Australian Made certification. “These Australian Made certifications are the first we’ve attained at Daikin, and it’s a very proud moment for us,” says Shaun Uehara, managing director of Daikin Australia. The company began manufacturing products in Australia in 1982. Australian Made is a registered certification trademark that is Australia’s […]
In response to growth in the use of low-profile PVC ductwork, the Vinyl Council of Australia has added the product as a new category to its Best Environmental Practice (BEP) PVC Product Register. And the first product to score the BEP trade mark is the EcoDuct 300 Series. The mark is awarded to independently assessed, […]
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new split system boasting quiet operation and dual barrier coating. The MSZ-AP models use R32 refrigerant and range from 2.5–7.8kW, making them suitable for cooling and heating most homes. Mitsubishi Electric says that thanks to new technology, the units are ultra-quiet during the day and even quieter at night. Users […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) recently relocated its head office from Kingsgrove in New South Wales to Regents Park. MHIAA’s managing director Yuji Ito says the new space offers improved facilities more suited to the expanding company’s changing needs. MHIAA worked with Powerhouse Group for the design and build of the new office space […]
At the recent AIRAH Hobart Industry Night, Reliable Controls announced the appointment of Superior Logic as its new building automation specialist dealer in Tasmania. Superior Logic is a family-owned Tasmanian business delivering building automation systems to the HVAC and energy optimisation sectors. “Their commitment to offering high-quality engineering and innovative solutions impressed us,” says Reliable […]
Daikin has released its new ducted wi-fi controller app, Daikin Airbase. The app is available for download through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and gives users easy access to the most frequently used functions of Daikin’s ducted system. “In conjunction with Daikin’s BRP15B61 wireless LAN adaptor, which now comes with a 20m cable […]