
Laurence Acosta
Laurence Acosta is a staff writer at HVAC&R News and digital content administrator at AIRAH, crafting impactful content, driving digital strategy, and amplifying the association’s industry presence.
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2025 AIRAH National Awards: Louvreclad wins Excellence in Innovation – Best New Product
Louvreclad has been recognised for its Aerion Series of vertical performance louvres, an Australian-engineered product that sets a new benchmark in aerodynamic and weather performance for architectural façades.
2025 AIRAH National Awards: Woolworths Group wins both Excellence in Refrigeration and Excellence in Innovation
Woolworths Group has been recognised for its Woolworths Doolandella HVAC&R integrated T-CO₂ system, taking out two national awards for the same project.
2025 AIRAH National Awards: A.G. Coombs wins Excellence in HVAC – Best Retrofit Project
A.G. Coombs has been recognised for its work on the 540 Wickham St. project, delivering a complex HVAC retrofit that supports the building’s transition towards net zero.
2025 AIRAH National Awards: Ellis Air wins Excellence in HVAC – Best New Project
Ellis Air was recognised for its Queens Wharf chilled water ring main and heat recovery system.
Fujitsu General extends partnership with Essendon FC
Fujitsu General Australia will continue its 12-year association with the Essendon Football Club, taking on the role of co-major partner within the EFC network.
CAREL to host HVAC&R software webinar
CAREL’s upcoming webinar will introduce STone Virtual Loop, a digital tool that allows developers to test and validate HVAC&R software in a virtual environment.
Carel reports 2025 growth figures
Carel has posted 9.4% revenue growth in the first half of 2025, driven by strong HVAC demand and regional recoveries in Europe, APAC, and North America.
Australia’s cold storage vacancy hits 0.6%
New modelling shows pressures as obsolescence and rising demand widen the supply gap.
Anthony Boyd appointed GBCA chair
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced a leadership transition, appointing Anthony Boyd as incoming chair.
Panasonic launches hydronic heating solution in Australia
Panasonic has introduced a new hydronic heating solution to the Australian market, offering space heating, cooling, and hot water from a single outdoor unit.
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Recent news
- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: Louvreclad wins Excellence in Innovation – Best New Product
- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: Woolworths Group wins both Excellence in Refrigeration and Excellence in Innovation
- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: A.G. Coombs wins Excellence in HVAC – Best Retrofit Project
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- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: Louvreclad wins Excellence in Innovation – Best New Product
- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: Woolworths Group wins both Excellence in Refrigeration and Excellence in Innovation
- 2025 AIRAH National Awards: A.G. Coombs wins Excellence in HVAC – Best Retrofit Project

