Danny Chan

November 26, 2020

Dwyer’s digital flow range

Business

Dwyer Instruments has released the Series DFC Digital Flow Controller and Series DFM Digital Flow Meter. The Series DFC Digital Flow Controller combines a straight tube sensor with a restrictor flow element to provide accurate readings and control. Simultaneous displays of mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure and temperature parameters promote applications in a variety of […]

November 26, 2020

Introducing the AP BIO air purifier

Business

The new air purifier AP BIO comes from FLÄKTGROUP, an European supplier of energy efficient indoor air technology solutions. The air purifier is available in three sizes (500, 1000 and 2400m³/h), all featuring the AirFend technology that filters and eliminates bacteria and viruses. AP BIO is a 3-stage filtration air purifier that purportedly delivers BIOCELL […]

November 25, 2020

Daikin releases wall-mounted R32 units

Business

Daikin has expanded its Super Multi NX (R32) indoor unit range to include a designer wall-mounted series. The R32 designer wall-mounted CTXJ series has a compact design with a depth of 185mm. The units are available in four models ranging from 2.5kW to 6.0kW with the option of a White Hair Line or Black Wood […]

November 24, 2020

Global HVAC&R perspectives on COVID-19

Events and conferences

The Portuguese Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (EFRIARC) has announced that its 21st Seminar would be held in November and December 2020. The first part of the seminar will be a free webinar held on November 26, at 3pm (GMT), 2am (NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas), 1.30am (SA), 1am (Qld), 12.30am (NT) and 11pm […]

November 23, 2020

Gramlick appointed Chair of Standards Australia

News

Tracey Gramlick has been appointed Chair of Standards Australia, becoming the first woman to serve in the position in the organisation’s almost 100-year history. Gramlick brings to the role more than 35 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, research and development, advocacy, management and marketing roles in several ASX-listed, private, not-for-profit and government enterprises, and […]

November 20, 2020

Daikin announces R32 SkyAir light commercial range

Business

Daikin has launched the Compact R32 SkyAir Cassette, in line with its commitment to release more products with low-GWP refrigerant R32. Suitable for commercial, retail and office-based applications, the new SkyAir light commercial range features a flat compact fascia that fits into a standard ceiling tile; optional intelligent sensors for greater energy efficiency and comfort; […]

November 20, 2020

Neil Cox joins HydroChem

BusinessNews

Water treatment specialist HydroChem has appointed Neil Cox as its marketing lead. Cox’s previous roles include Chief Operating Officer of AIRAH and marketing manager at Kingspan Insulation Australia. In his new position he will assume responsibility the diverse marketing programs of Hydrochem’s expanding business. “HydroChem is a company I have interacted with and admired for many […]

November 19, 2020

Virtual Industry Showcase returns in December

Events and conferences

Registrations for AIRAH’s second Virtual Industry Showcase are now open. Patterned after the Institute’s annual regional networking events, the AIRAH Industry Nights, the Virtual Industry Showcase is a free-to-attend event that brings together companies and people working in HVAC&R from across the trades, innovation and engineering spaces. Similar to its debut in June, attendees will […]

November 19, 2020

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces cold-chain challenges

FeaturesNews

The new Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that is claimed to be 95 per cent effective will face a major hurdle in global distribution and storage. The drug, currently pending emergency federal approval in the US, will need to be refrigerated at -70 to -80°C. These cold storage requirements pose an enormous logistical challenge given that most […]

November 18, 2020

Carel Group posts positive Q3 earnings

Business

The Carel Group has released its consolidated revenues as at September 30, 2020. With consolidated revenues of €248m (Au$401.8m), the company posted a positive result of 0.1 per cent (+1.2 per cent at constant exchange rates) with respect to the same period of 2019 – showing growth compared to the first six months of 2020. […]