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Tag: James Harrison Medal
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Chillventa 2024: a participant’s view
The HVAC&R world recently came together in Germany for the gigantic Chillventa exhibition. Stefan Jensen, L.AIRAH, shares his observations.
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On James Harrison Day, AIRAH celebrates the “father of refrigeration”
James Harrison, widely regarded as the father of mechanical refrigeration, is remembered and celebrated every year on his birthday, April 17.
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AIRAH Awards 2023: Stefan Jensen takes top honour
Industry veteran Stefan Jensen, L.AIRAH, has taken out the coveted James Harrison medal at the AIRAH Awards 2023.
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Industry leaders celebrated at gala dinner
The winners of the AIRAH Awards 2023 were announced at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, November 30 in Sydney. More than 250 members of Australia’s HVAC&R community gathered on AIRAH’s night of nights to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the sector. The annual awards gala is one of the […]
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AIRAH Awards 2023: the Institute’s night of nights
Thursday November 30 will see the who’s who of HVAC&R head to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to celebrate excellence in the industry. The awards recognise 2023’s high achievers, stand-out projects, and ground-breaking research. The black-tie gala dinner is an opportunity for attendees to meet with other industry professionals, become familiar with the latest developments […]
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Dr Stephen White awarded AIRAH’s highest honour
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The James Harrison Medal is the highest honour AIRAH can bestow upon an individual. Named after Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison, it recognises the highest levels of individual achievement in the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning industry. The James Harrison […]
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Australian HVAC&R inventor receives national recognition
Ron Conry, L.AIRAH, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the HVAC&R industry, in particular the development of the high-speed and oil-free centrifugal compressor. A refrigeration technician by trade, Conry started in the industry in the 1960s. He worked for around 25 years with traditional HVAC&R equipment, before […]
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AIRAH announces award winners
AIRAH has announced the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2021 at a black-tie gala event in Sydney. Leading figures from Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry took a long-awaited opportunity to reunite and raise a toast to the standout people, projects and products in the sector. The winners, selected across 13 categories, exemplify the industry’s efforts […]
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Paul Bannister awarded James Harrison Medal
AIRAH has named Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH, as the 2021 winner of the James Harrison Medal for notable achievements in the Australian HVAC&R industry. Over his career, Bannister has focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially energy related to HVAC. Bannister was heavily involved in the development of the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating System, which […]
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Liquid tribute to James Harrison
A Geelong brewery has launched a new craft beer to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s refrigeration pioneer James Harrison. Harrison’s Rocky Point Dark Lager is a special release from the Southern Bay Brewery. According to general manager Michael Connell, the brew was suggested by the Geelong and Region Branch of the National Trust, which recently […]
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James Harrison exhibition opens in Geelong
Geelong Design Week is hosting an exhibition about James Harrison at Barwon Grange from Saturday, March 20 until Sunday, March 28. The exhibition is titled James Harrison’s Momentous Achievements – models, medals, memorabilia and explores Harrison’s life from 1816–1893. He was the first to create ice via mechanical means, and the founder of the Geelong […]
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AIRAH celebrates James Harrison Day
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has celebrated the birthday of James Harrison on April 17 by sharing stories and videos about the Australian refrigeration pioneer, including a digital version of his biography. Harrison emigrated to Australia from Scotland in 1837 and later developed the first successful large-scale ice making machinery […]
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AIRAH Award winners announced
On November 14 at Doltone House in Sydney, more than 300 people from Australia’s HVAC&R industry – a record attendance for the event – put on their black-tie best for the AIRAH Awards presentation gala. AIRAH president Ian Harwood, F.AIRAH, opened the evening by reflecting on the underlying purpose of the awards. “I don’t know […]