After three days, more than 9,000 visitors and 360 exhibitors, ARBS 2024 – hailed the biggest ARBS ever – has drawn to a close.
Jennah Halley took the scenic route to a career in HVAC&R, but the Cairns-based refrigeration technician has made up for lost time.
Standards Australia has launched a new low-cost mobile app for tradespeople, technicians, designers, and engineers.
Jason Cooney, founder and director of The Tender Team, shares his advice on how to win tenders in the HVAC&R industry.
Geelong will host a series of events on World Refrigeration Day – Wednesday, June 26 – to honour refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.
RectorSeal Australia has released a dust-free surface sanitiser for mini-split systems designed to improve indoor air quality.
Trane has released its City RTSF range of water-to-water heat pumps, offering an efficient solution with low global warming potential (GWP).
Australian hot water system manufacturing company Wilson Industries has released the Wilson Aqualux heat pump.
Kirby has introduced its Kirby Contractor condensing unit range – powered by Embraco and Copeland KCM – to the Australian market.
Carrier Australia has launched a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) into the Australian market called the XCT8.
Holyoake has released an opposed-blade fire-smoke damper called the HFS Damper that complies with the National Construction Code.
US ducted heating and cooling brand Unico has released its Unico System small-duct central HVAC solution into the Australian market.
Global commercial and industrial water chiller supplier MTA has announced that it will release a propane (R290) heat pump in Australia.
Milieu Labs has announced the release of its new ZoneMate and Service Dashboard solutions, which provide HVAC zoning and remote monitoring.
Armstrong Fluid Technology introduced its range of design envelope permanent magnet (DEPM) pumps for the Australia and Asia-Pacific markets at ARBS 2024.
AIRAH has announced the composition of its new seven-person board – including its new president – at its annual general meeting.
Fujitsu General Australia is celebrating 50 years of operations in Australia, after launching in the region in 1974.
Australian wholesaler Idealair Group has announced a partnership with OneAir, a company that innovates in air diffusion systems.
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia has reached a milestone by recovering and disposing of 10,000,000kg of synthetic greenhouse gas refrigerants.
Australia is using more refrigerant than it imports and will face a reckoning when stockpiles run out, according to Cold Hard Facts 4.
The VBA has launched a new online portal allowing interstate building and plumbing practitioners to apply for automatic mutual recognition.
Building controls manufacturer Reliable Controls has welcomed Oztech Intelligent Systems to its global network.
The Public Comment Draft for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) is open for comment until 11:59pm AEST on July 1, 2024.
Standards Australia has appointed Emma Harrington as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing outgoing CEO Adrian O’Connell.
Hisense has appointed Peter Rybinski as Executive General Manager – HVAC, expanding its commitment to the Australian HVAC&R market.
The federal government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program, which incentivises tradies to upskill in sustainability.
The Victorian government is calling for feedback on proposed new minimum standards for rental homes and rooming houses related to energy efficiency and safety. This includes, for the first time, a requirement for cooling.
