Mark Vender

March 2, 2023

Online HVAC&R resource for Southeast Queensland

News

A new local resource site for the Southeast Queensland HVAC&R community has been launched: the HVACR Noticeboard. Founded by local mechanical engineer Wes Mergard, the HVACR Noticeboard has two purposes. First, it provides a central online meeting place for Southeast Queensland to support and showcase the work of local HVAC&R industry leaders, in the forms […]

March 1, 2023

Harnessing heat pumps could deliver huge savings

News

The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) and the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) have released a report that reveals the huge potential energy and emissions savings offered by heat pumps in Australia. Harnessing heat pumps for net zero: The role of heat pumps in saving energy and cutting emissions spotlights the critical role of heat […]

February 27, 2023

Householders get free hot water in server cooling trial

News

UK company Heata is rolling out small but powerful servers that can be attached to home hot water heating systems. The servers get the cooling they need, and the householders who install them get free hot water heating in return. The installation works by fitting the server and a patented thermal bridge to a standard […]

February 27, 2023

APCO seeks views on problematic packaging

NewsRegulations

Leading up to the 2025 deadline for Australia’s national packaging targets, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is seeking information on problematic packaging. The targets, to be achieved by December 31, 2025, are: 100 per cent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging 70 per cent of plastic packaging being recycled or composted 50 per cent of […]

February 24, 2023

Testo launches new range of compact instruments

Business

Testo has launched a range of compact new measuring instruments into the Australian market. Testo says smooth and energy-efficient operation of air conditioning and ventilation systems can only be ensured by regular measurements of the relevant parameters. “With the new compact measuring instruments testo 417, testo 416 and testo 425, flow and volume flow measurement […]

February 23, 2023

Wagga Wagga set to host IICA Technology Expo

Events and conferences

The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding its first Technology Expo of 2023 in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday, March 1, from midday to 6pm. The IICA provides an open forum for members to build their networks and knowledge with various types of events and courses. “We’re heading to the region of Wagga […]

February 21, 2023

AIRAH names Trish Hyde as new CEO

News

Following a detailed recruitment process, the AIRAH Board has appointed Trish Hyde to the role ofAIRAH Chief Executive. Hyde replaces Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, who announced his impending resignation late last year, but will help with the seamless leadership transition over the coming weeks. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, F.AIRAH, says Hyde’s passion for sustainability, proven ability […]

February 20, 2023

A-Gas appoints McCann as Group Commercial Director

Business

A-Gas, a leading company in the supply and life-cycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has announced the appointment of Louise McCann as Group Commercial Director. The company says McCann’s objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first-class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers […]

February 16, 2023

AC disruptor secures further funding

BusinessNews

US air conditioning company Gradient has secured US$18 million (AU$26 million) funding to advance its innovative heat pump solutions. The Series A funding is co-led by Sustainable Future Ventures and Ajax Strategies, with participation by Safar Partners, Climate Tech Circle, Shared Future Fund, At One, Impact Science, and others. Gradient CEO Vince Romanin says the […]

February 16, 2023

Bans on horizon for common refrigerants

News

All eyes are on a European proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that may result in bans on many widely used refrigerants. Alex Pachai, who chairs the Eurammon technical committee, the International Institute of Refrigeration working group on safety, and the industrial heat pump manufacturer’s group at the Danish Heat Pump Association, explains […]