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Category: Business
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Fusion Group acquires Smartair Diffusion
Fusion Group Holdings, owner of Fusion Modulair, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Sydney-based Smartair Diffusion, a leading developer and supplier of air diffusion products. The two companies, both industry veterans, say the strategic merger will unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and enhanced market offerings. A leading provider of climate control solutions […]
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Carel doubles turnover in just three years
Carel Industries has reported revenue growth of more than 26 per cent in the first half of 2023. Carel CEO Francesco Nalini says he is proud to emphasise not only that the quarter represents the 10th consecutive quarter in which the group has recorded double-digit percentage organic revenue growth, but that the revenues achieved as […]
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Fujitsu launches new Comfort cooling range
Fujitsu General has launched a new wall-mounted Comfort cooling-only range in what it says is its latest solution for energy-efficient in-home cooling, featuring four models from 2.5kW–7.1kW. “It is important that Australians have complete control of their indoor climate when outdoor conditions are hot and humid,” says Fujitsu General Head of Product ANZ Kyle Rafter. “Everyone should feel like […]
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Polaris offers AC units with natural refrigerants
Sydney-based Polaris Technologies has released a range of natural refrigerant air conditioning units. The Polaris GreenSmart hydrocarbon systems use Engas M60 refrigerant, with a GWP of less than 1. “Manufactured with fully welded refrigeration lines and incorporating patented advanced leak prevention and detection technology, these air conditioners are built to the highest reliability and safety […]
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Carel acquires large chunk of Kiona
Carel Industries has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an 82.4 per cent stake in Kiona Holding AS. Kiona is a leading Norway-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of prop-tech solutions for energy consumption optimisation and building digitalisation in retail and industrial refrigeration, public, commercial and multi-residential facilities. Based in Trondheim, Norway, Kiona was formed in […]
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Daikin opens cutting-edge facility in Brisbane
Daikin Australia has officially opened Daikin Park Brisbane, a cutting-edge centre located in Murarrie, Queensland. The park encompasses a range of features and initiatives aimed at optimising logistics, promoting sustainability, and enhancing customer experience. “The centrepiece is the implementation of the Manhattan Warehouse Management System, providing a comprehensive logistics solution for efficient fulfillment and dispatch […]
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Toshiba SMMS-u optimises climate control
Toshiba has launched its redesigned, seventh-generation super modular multi system, which it says optimises climate control in various types of commercial premises. “The expectations of a modern air conditioning system have evolved over the past years,” says Toshiba. “Today, advanced comfort goes hand in hand with reduced energy and maintenance costs, combined with maximised simplicity […]
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Smart refill for single and dual pumps
Automatic Heating has launched its Duraflex Smart Refill, designed and manufactured in Australia. According to the company, this innovative product boasts advanced features that offer enhanced efficiency and reliability and reduce environmental impact, making it the perfect choice for high hazard applications. Automatic Heating says the Duraflex Smart Refill is a failsafe and fully approved […]
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Wilo offers smart pumps for smart buildings
Wilo has developed a new smart pump which it says sets new standards in connectivity to building management and bus systems. According to Wilo, the Stratos MAXO is ideal for easy integration into automated large buildings. “Thanks to analogue and digital interfaces, planners and operators can easily and flexibly integrate the pump into different applications […]
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MHIAA teams up with Meriton
Meriton’s latest development on Queensland’s Gold Coast includes 740 apartments (377 residential and 363 serviced), a recreation area with swimming pool, spa, fitness courtyard, and a barbecue area as well as a vibrant retail precinct. It also includes a cafe and a purpose-built restaurant with stunning beachfront vistas. At 76 storeys, the Ocean complex is […]
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Panasonic fits out ‘dream home’ with Z Series
Panasonic recently partnered with DIY renovators Roisin and Zac Tarrant to install a Premium Z Series Reverse Cycle R32 Wall Split System in their holiday home in Toowoomba, Queensland. Panasonic says the Z Series, which incorporates its Cloud Comfort App, allows the Tarrants to remotely control their air conditioning system ahead of their guests’ arrival. […]
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New 570s smart manifold from testo
Measurement specialist testo has launched a new digital manifold, designed to detect and highlight system anomalies through long-term measurements and smart diagnosis. “For long-term measurements, error analysis is often time-consuming, and yet anomalies frequently remain undetected,” says Testo. “This is exactly what is different with new testo 570s. The Smart App takes over the analysis […]
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Daikin launches new air-cooled R32 scroll chillers
Daikin Australia has launched its third generation of air-cooled R32 scroll chillers. The new series features an extended capacity range of up to 1,012kW and is available in two efficiency versions – according to Daikin with EER up to 3.368 and IPLV up to 5.165 – and three sound configurations. Daikin says the new chillers […]
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Kirby HVAC&R to distribute Embraco portfolio
Wholesaler Kirby HVAC&R has announced it will join Beijer Ref Australia as an authorised distributor of Embraco products throughout Australia. Kirby national sales and marketing manager Brett Hedge, M.AIRAH, says the extensive distribution channel offered by Kirby, coupled with the existing distribution within the Beijer Ref Australia business made it an ideal arrangement for the […]
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Toshiba Haori offers options for design
Toshiba has developed a new domestic air conditioning system that it says not only supports its global reputation for engineering distinction, but also offers visual appeal with customisation possibilities. According to Toshiba, its new Haori system’s technical excellence and class performance is underpinned by high efficiency for both heating and cooling, quiet operation, and great […]
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Danfoss opens ‘future supermarket’ in Denmark
Danfoss has announced the opening of a new flagship supermarket that it expects to be about 50 per cent more energy efficient compared to a typical supermarket, with a first-generation CO2 refrigeration system. The new “Smart Store” in Nordborg, Denmark, will work as a functioning supermarket and a development test centre for energy efficiency technology. […]
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Daikin launches new VRV heat pump
Daikin Australia has launched the latest addition to its flagship VRV range, the VRV H Series (RXYQ-BYM). The company’s inaugural variable refrigerant volume (VRV) air conditioning system was launched in 1982, and according to Daikin was the world’s first use of VRV control. The system circulates only the minimum amount of refrigerant needed during a […]
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CSR highlights healing power of architecture
CSR has developed a range of materials to help meet a growing body of research that emphasises the importance of good design in healthcare, the company says. According to CSR, patient outcomes are significantly influenced by the physical setting and environmental quality of a healthcare facility. And healing architecture is a holistic approach that takes […]
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Lifesize Plans offers ‘true’ 1:1 scale walkthroughs
Lifesize Plans is aiming to add value to the property development and commercial infrastructure sector with walkthroughs that allow for design refinement and improved project management. According to Lifesize Plans, its patented real-scale walk-through technology is the world’s first and has changed the way people design, construct, and renovate. Aimed at multiple industry sectors including […]
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Mitsubishi Electric teams up with the Dolphins
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has joined the Dolphins NRL club as official air conditioning and refrigeration partners. Executive Director and General Manager Zane Barron says the team is delighted with the partnership. The addition of the Dolphins as the second Brisbane franchise in the NRL and the club’s location within Brisbane’s northern expansion corridor has made […]