Danny Chan

June 23, 2020

Reliable Controls among Canada’s Greenest Employers

Business

Reliable Controls has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (CGE). An initiative of Canada’s Top Employers, the CGE honour is given in recognition of employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness. Part of CGE’s evaluation criteria looks at the company’s environmental initiatives and programs, and the extent to which […]

June 23, 2020

Reece Group celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2020

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For the second year running, Actrol along with Reece HVAC and Metalflex are celebrating World Refrigeration Day, on June 26. With social distancing measures still firmly in place in branches, celebrations will take on a digital spin this year, with a social media competition and customer giveaways throughout the day. “For those in the industry […]

June 19, 2020

Thailand runs R290 safety test for AC units

News

The Thailand Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (RAC NAMA) has conducted Thailand’s first live safety testing of R290 (propane) for AC units. The results, which support the safety of the flammable refrigerant, have been submitted to the Thai government to assist in its review of the country’s building code, says the organisation. […]

June 17, 2020

Government extends asset write-off scheme

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The government has extended the instant asset write-off scheme until December 31, 2020, a move that has been applauded by The Australian Refrigeration Association (ARC). The ARC says that giving businesses six more months to immediately claim on purchases up to $150,000 represents a win for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) contractors. The instant asset […]

June 17, 2020

Focus on AC future

Events and conferences

Shecco, the organiser of ATMOsphere, and the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) are teaming up to host an online event entitled “The Future of Air Conditioning”. Taking place from June 23–24, the ATMO/DTI Technical Conference will feature a range of special topics and technical sessions delivered by leading experts. On the first day, Senior Fellow of Rocky […]

June 17, 2020

AC importer fined for R22 infringements

News

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has fined a Victorian-based importer and manufacturer of air conditioning equipment $12,600 for importing bulk hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) without a controlled substances licence. Importing HCFC without a licence is an offence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989, which is in place to protect […]

June 16, 2020

AASA to hold global alliance meeting

Events and conferences

As part of the ASHRAE Annual Meeting, the ASHRAE Associate Society Alliance (AASA) will convene its own meeting on June 17, just days ahead of the 2020 ASHRAE Virtual Conference scheduled to take place from June 22-25. The Alliance is an assembly of representatives of Associate Societies of ASHRAE, representing 15 regions and more than […]

June 10, 2020

ACIF issues coronavirus recovery proposal

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The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has issued a document proposing a number of key recommendations on guiding the construction industry out of the coronavirus disruption period. In the document entitled Construction’s Bridge to Recovery, the ACIF is calling on the government to assist with the economic recovery of the construction business through a list […]

June 9, 2020

Chillventa 2020 cancelled

Events and conferences

Chillventa 2020, a prominent Germany-based biennial event on the European HVAC&R calendar, has been cancelled. While a digital congress has now been scheduled to take place on the original dates (October 13-15), the next Chillventa will be held on October 11-13, 2022. For its tenth outing in 2018, the European event had surpassed 1,000 exhibitors […]

June 8, 2020

Seeley’s new Wizard model

Business

Seeley International has unveiled the Climate Wizard CW-6S, a new model in its series of indirect evaporative air conditioning products for commercial and industrial use. Using the company’s latest micro-core design, Seeley says the CW-6S offers better energy efficiency with a more compact footprint. The smaller build and design makes it an alternative for buildings […]