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RLS names new Director of Sales for Australian office
US-based HVAC&R manufacturer RLS LLC has appointed Ian Robertson as Director of Sales for the company’s new Australian operation. Robertson was most recently Vice President Sales for Daikin Industries North America. He was previously Senior Consultant for Global Markets with Daikin, serving on the strategic planning and business development team that launched the company into […]
Smartair releases new radial plug-flow diffuser
Smartair Diffusion has launched the Smartemp Radial Plug-flow Diffuser. The company says that the type RPC-AD diffuser is suitable for industrial displacement discharge from 4.5 to 8m height. The discharge direction of the plug-flow airstream is adjustable from a radial pattern to a vertical airstream. This provides both optimised cooling in which the low turbulence […]
Activ8 COVID disinfectant earns TGA approval
Activ8 Barrier Guard HVAC is a Queensland-made, TGA-registered COVID disinfectant designed for use in the HVAC industry. According to air conditioning system supplier Complete Air Supply (CAS), it is the only HVAC TGA-approved COVID disinfectant on the market. Available in 5L and 15L containers, the product includes non-toxic products that are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal as well […]
Breakthrough in radiative cooling
New research led by University at Buffalo (UB) engineers has made significant progress in the area of passive cooling. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, has found a way to turbo-charge an existing passive cooling technique, known as radiative or sky cooling. This eco-friendly technique involves the use of sun-blocking nanomaterials that […]
SA water project promotes renewable energy use
Rheem Australia has launched the Rheem Active Hot Water Control Project, to create the South Australian Smart Network. The project behind the network, designed to improve the state’s energy system and increase the use of renewable energy, is undertaken by Rheem’s renewables brand, Solahart. The project has been awarded funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and […]
Body heat powers new wearable device
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new wearable device that harvests energy from the wearer’s own body heat. Using an elastic material, the device can be worn like a ring, bracelet or any accessory that makes direct contact with your skin. It employs thermoelectric generators to convert the body’s internal temperature […]
Condair shares advice on making buildings healthier
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rethink on the risks posed by viral transmission in buildings. Fresh air, temperature, minimum relative humidity and even sunlight are gaining greater attention as factors that can control the spread of viruses. Humidity specialist Condair has released a white paper entitled “Making buildings healthier” that provides an overview of […]
Holyoake and Price join forces
With effect from March 1, Price Industries will acquire an interest in Holyoake Air Management Solutions to form a new independent business, Holyoake by Price. Holyoake Air Management Solutions says that the new company will continue to operate as an independent business. Incorporated in 1949 by Ernest H. Price, the Price organisation started out as […]
Beijer Ref acquires Australian HVAC distributor
Global refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref announced that they have acquired all the shares in Complete Air Supply. Complete Air Supply is a manufacturer and distributor of air conditioning supplies, including ducting and associated fittings. With 40 employees on staff, the company has an established sales distribution network with three branches in Queensland. Annual sales amount […]
Mitsubishi Electric launches new floor console
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of a new floor console that it says can heat rooms twice as fast as previous models. The MFZ-KW-VG is a slim, floor-standing air conditioner with RapidHeat technology, which uses advanced sensors with intuitive control logic technology. The heat technology automatically activates at start-up in low-temperature room conditions, blowing […]
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