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Seeley celebrates manufacturing milestone
Australian air conditioning and heating manufacturer Seeley International is celebrating its golden jubilee in 2022 – 50 years of climate control solutions. The Seeley family business is celebrating its achievements in manufacturing 80,000 finished goods and 1.5 million components in Australia every year. With its global headquarters in Australia, more than 500 employees and three […]
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Attention clean energy leaders
Clean energy leaders from around the world are slated to gather at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (Global Energy Forum) in Pittsburgh over September 21–23. To be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the conference aims to bring climate professionals together to accelerate the clean energy transition while responding to global energy […]
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Digital partnership for HVAC&R maintenance
AIRAH has partnered with field-servicing software provider Uptick to offer DA19 HVAC&R Maintenanceas an integrated online solution. The first of its kind, the partnership will allow Uptick to provide AIRAH’s DA19 inspection checklists, routine maintenance frequencies, and asset-class taxonomy to its premium customers. For more than 20 years, DA19 has been widely considered the definitive […]
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One week to ARBS 2022
The final countdown is on to ARBS 2022, Australia’s largest international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition. To be held from August 16–18 in Melbourne, the event is set to showcase hundreds of new products and technologies with a focus on innovative responses to existing and emerging trends. More than 7,000 visitors are […]
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Expanding the clean energy workforce
Solar Victoria is offering free and low-cost packages for women to take up apprenticeships and training in the renewable energy industry – including air conditioning and refrigeration. The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades has invested $11 million in comprehensive training and workforce development packages. Women currently make up less than 1 per cent of the […]
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Collective push for higher standards in NCC 2022
More than 100 organisations have signed a joint statement supporting the lifting of energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC). The document has been sent to federal and state and territory ministers ahead of a meeting in late August, where it is expected a final decision will be made on raising minimum energy […]
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New IAQ study from Daikin
A new indoor air quality study from Daikin has revealed more than half of Australians have experienced health issues due to poor air quality at home. The company says its Understanding indoor air quality in Australian homes research shows that humid conditions, poor ventilation and a lack of awareness on how to improve air quality […]
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Optimising commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment
The Victorian government has published a guide to optimising the performance of commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment. Aimed at end-users, it contains information on refrigerant gases, energy use, and a maintenance checklist for typical equipment. “Refrigeration and cooling systems can use a lot of energy and, if not properly maintained, may leak refrigerants,” reads the […]
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IPD’s motor starting and protection solutions
IPD is promoting the advantages of its range of motor starting and protection products and solutions. Products within the range include AF contactors and safety contactors, motor starting solutions, thermal overloads relays, manual motor starters, circuit breakers, XT MCCBs, soft-starters, universal motor control, variable speed drives, motors and more. According to the company, this range […]
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Landmark Australian ventilation study
A recent City of Melbourne research project has found that simple changes to ventilation systems can significantly decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and reduce energy consumption in office buildings. The City of Melbourne BREATH pilot tested and evaluated three different ventilation systems in a vacant CBD building over three months: displacement ventilation air conditioning, in-ceiling […]
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New JetSpray Compact from Condair
Condair has launched its JetSpray Compact, a new low-capacity direct room spray humidifier. It uses compressed air to create fine aerosols from two nozzles, which the company says can deliver up to 30kg of humidity every hour to a room’s atmosphere. “The wall-mounted system is ideal for use in industries such as printing, textile and […]
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Mitsubishi Electric’s new Vertical Lossnay
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched its newest mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system, designed to recover heat from the air inside a home and transfer it to fresh, dry air introduced from outside. Mitsubishi says the new system is ideally suited to residential buildings – including multi-stories or homes located in inner-city locations – […]
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SuperCool celebrates 40 years
Gold Coast-based SuperCool Group is celebrating a milestone anniversary, marking 40 years in business. According to Managing Director Mark Mitchell (pictured), his early workshop ambitions started with trying to follow in his father’s footsteps. “As one of the first Nissan dealers in Australia, my dad sold the first Bluebird in 1959, and became a Toyota […]
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Sensory heating and cooling mattress promotes sleep
Bioengineers at the University of Texas in Austin, USA, have developed a sensory heating and cooling mattress and pillow system that can help people fall asleep. It is designed to manipulate bodily temperatures through sensors connected to the skin. Research fellow at Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Shahab […]
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Seeley International to launch new system at ARBS
Seeley International is bringing a range of commercial and residential HVAC&R products to its ARBS display – at stand number 412 – including the launch of a new modular system. The company will have several newly developed residential and commercial products on display this year, including the new modular Climate Wizard CW-X2, officially launching at […]
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Bill Gates backs green air conditioning startup
Software billionaire Bill Gates is investing in air conditioning startup Blue Frontier, a company that aims to develop technology that will improve air conditioning efficiency and reduce harmful environmental impacts. Blue Frontier has received a $20 million round of funding, with backers including Bill Gates’ investment fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures, among others. According to its […]
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More time required for NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is recommending that the publication date for the National Construction Code 2022 be pushed back from September to October. Building Ministers are scheduled to meet in late August 2022 and still need to make some key decisions about NCC 2022. This includes the final analysis from the ABCB on […]
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LG Electronics fits out historic Brisbane site
LG Electronics Australia Business Solutions, in conjunction with Integrate Group, recently provided a customised HVAC solution to a historic building, home of new Brisbane restaurant Stratton Bar and Kitchen. Founded by Mrs Brown’s Bar and Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown, the unusual venue is situated inside two refurbished WWII-era aeroplane hangars in Newstead, Brisbane. […]
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AroFlo adds new quotes feature
Job management software platform AroFlo has added new functionality to its digital equipment for HVAC business owners. The new Request for Quotes feature is designed for HVAC professionals who rely on contractors, making it easier for them to organise labour faster and secure the best price for materials. The new functionality allows trade professionals to […]
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Quick wins for energy-efficiency upgrades
A team from UNSW Sydney supported by the federal government has released a series of case studies that highlight the biggest opportunities for energy efficiency savings in existing commercial buildings. The project originated with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (now DCCEEW), which sought to develop case studies showcasing the top low-cost options […]