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RAC company fined $150,000 after apprentice injured
A Sydney-based refrigeration and air conditioning company has been fined $150,000 after one of its apprentice workers suffered serious injury from an arc flash explosion at a Sydney KFC in 2017. Ultra Refrigeration Pty Limited was investigated by SafeWork NSW and found guilty of breaching the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in the NSW […]
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Trafalgar Safety launches new website
Trafalgar Safety, an Australian manufacturer of safe storage cabinets, cages, and stillages. has launched a new website: tsafety.com.au. The new site showcases the company’s full product catalogue, including a product selector for specific ranges. It was designed to make it quicker and easier for customers to browse the full range, find the right product for […]
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Panasonic and Pacific Ventilation team up on commercial solutions
Panasonic Australia and Pacific Ventilation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Systemair Group, have announced they will work together to market a large-scale commercial air conditioning and ventilation solution. Locally, the first stage of the collaboration will see Panasonic Australia and Pacific Ventilation work together to market Pacific Ventilation’s indoor DX air handling units and Panasonic’s […]
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Sauermann launches new range of measuring instruments
Sauermann has launched a new range of instruments for measuring a variety of parameters in a diverse set of HVAC&R applications. “For over 40 years, Sauermann has designed, manufactured, and sold products and services dedicated to industrial and HVAC&R markets,” says the company. “The group specifically focuses on the detection, measurement, and control of Indoor […]
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Buildings with combustible cladding liable for fines
Owners of Queensland buildings with combustible cladding could now be liable for a hefty fine should their buildings be deemed unsafe. Time has run out for building owners to complete the process established by the Queensland state government’s Safer Buildings Taskforce to eliminate risk of catastrophic building fires caused by combustible cladding. The Safer Buildings […]
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IIR releases blueprint for sustainable development
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published its first Activity Report, emphasising the essential role of refrigeration at the heart of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. Originally announced in 2015, the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were designed to provide clear universal sustainability objectives for nations across the globe. The SDGs […]
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Mitsubishi Heavy wins best split system award
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has been named by Finder as the Best Rated Split System Air Conditioner Brand in the latest 2021 retail awards. Finder is a leading consumer comparison site that Australians use to inform purchasing decisions. The 2020/21 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards recognises Australia’s best brands and are voted on by […]
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Case grows stronger for all-electric homes
A report developed by Renew has analysed the optimum fuel and technology choices for households in Western Australia – and found that the ecological argument for all-electric homes also stacks up economically. The objective of the project was to understand the most cost-effective choices for residential consumers to access stationary energy in the South West […]
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Armcor launches XCM Compact Multiflow ERV range
Armcor Air Solutions has launched a new series of energy recovery ventilators (ERV) – the XCM Compact Multiflow range. “As we pull out of COVID-19, the requirements for fresh air and mixing of air between occupied spaces are being re-evaluated,” says Armcor. “It is predicted that there will be a shift towards individual airflow and […]
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Mitsubishi Heavy launches virtual showroom
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has announced the launch of its Virtual Showroom Innovation Park. “With Virtual Innovation Park, MHIAA is delving into the online space to offer a new and intuitive way for customers to get up close and personal with the latest product ranges, technical information, features and functions,” says the company. […]
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NCC 2022 open for public comment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is inviting comments on stage 1 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft (PCD). The National Construction Code (NCC) is updated every three years, based on required regulatory practices, industry research, public feedback provided, and policy directions from governments. Updated content is included in the PCD for consultation, seeking […]
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Call for HVAC tenders at City of Tea Tree Gully
The City of Tea Tree Gully in South Australia is calling for tenders for HVAC replacement for the council civic centre library and associated offices. The building was constructed in 1995 with a its lower ground floor later built in 2002 to accommodate the library. The original air conditioning systems consist of air-cooled heat pump […]
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Reliable Controls launches eCycle initiative
Reliable Controls has announced a new initiative that it says will help customers minimise waste in the field: eCycle. The eCycle service allows authorised dealers to send non-repairable Reliable Controls and peripheral partner devices to be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. “One of the hallmarks of Reliable Controls’ commitment to true building sustainability […]
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EPA forges ahead with HFC phase-down
After the US government committed to phase down HFCs in line with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a concrete step by putting forward the first rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The AIM Act directs the EPA to sharply reduce production and […]
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Carel to acquire majority stake in Turkish partner
Carel has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 51 per cent of CFM Soğutma ve Otomasyon A.Ş., a long-standing distributor and partner in Turkey as well as a provider of digital and on-field services and complete high added value solutions dedicated to OEMs, contractors and end-users in the Turkish HVAC&R market. The deal […]
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Fujitsu MD signs up for Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Fujitsu General ANZ’s Managing Director Philip Perham will be participating in his fourth Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 17, 2021. Spending the night with only a sleeping bag, pillow and some cardboard for comfort and protection, Perham will join hundreds of CEOs and business owners at White Bay Cruise Terminal, on Sydney Harbour, to help […]
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RLS launches new website
RLS, the US-based manufacturer of the RLS Rapid Locking System line of press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC&R industries, has launched a new website for the Australian market. A new product catalogue and other marketing materials are also part of the marketing roll-out. The new website – at rapidlockingsystem.com.au – explains the potential advantages of using […]
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Mid-tier survey reveals barriers to HVAC&R maintenance
The results of a national survey focused on HVAC&R maintenance in mid-tier buildings have now been published. The Better Ways To Work Report offers a plant-room perspective of maintenance practices, and pinpoints the main obstacles that must be overcome to improve energy efficiency in Australian buildings. The Better Ways to Work survey, run in 2020, […]
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ABCB Cadetship Program
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has opened applications for its 2022 Cadetship Program. The program provides graduates with a unique insight into the development of the National Construction Code (NCC), and the opportunity to develop skills relevant to the construction industry. It also gives candidates the opportunity to work in the Australian Public Service, […]
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Free webinar on design for low-GWP refrigerants
Alfa Laval is hosting a free industry webinar on Tuesday, June 8, to help HVAC&R professionals upskill on the design requirements for low-GWP refrigerants – both natural and synthetic. The event has been organised exclusively for countries in the Asia Pacific region, and will look at the specific challenges in these markets. “The shift to […]