Mark Vender
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RAC apprentice takes top honours in Queensland
Refrigeration and air conditioning tradesperson Lauren Campbell has taken out the top state award for Apprentice of the Year at the 2021 Queensland Training Awards, which this year celebrates 60 years of excellence in training. Campbell, from Manly West in Brisbane, was named as the winner of the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year at […]
Call for submissions to bench-test RAC equipment
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking responses through an open tender process to bench-test a selection of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The testing will aim to capture increased energy used on new or “as new” equipment when operating with a selection of preventable common faults. The government says that the […]
Paul Bannister awarded James Harrison Medal
AIRAH has named Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH, as the 2021 winner of the James Harrison Medal for notable achievements in the Australian HVAC&R industry. Over his career, Bannister has focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially energy related to HVAC. Bannister was heavily involved in the development of the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating System, which […]
Mitsubishi Electric to keep kicking goals with Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers FC has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. The agreement takes the partnership into its 12th year from the end of 2021/22. Mitsubishi Electric will continue its placement on the A-League side’s back-of-shirt and will now be extending its support to the W-League team, where it will feature […]
Tradies travelling north for work
The latest licence statistics from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) indicate that a high number of trades have crossed the border over the past 18 months. According to the QBCC, the jump in licensee numbers is the biggest in more than five years. The number of tradies moving from New South Wales and […]
ASBEC names Alison Scotland as new Executive Director
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed Alison Scotland as the organisation’s new Executive Director, effective from November 1. Scotland has been Interim Executive Director for the past four months. ASBEC President, Ken Maher, has welcomed Scotland’s appointment, saying it marks the beginning of a new chapter for the organisation. “The board is […]
Home heating and cooling program ramps up
Victoria’s Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades (HHCU) program is expanding to include landlords and renters, and is looking for suppliers to join the program. The program offers rebates to replace gas, electric and wood heaters with reverse-cycle split systems in low-income and vulnerable households. It plans to reach 250,000 households over the next three years, […]
Mammoth Fans launches new range with PMSM technology
Mammoth Fans has developed new high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) ceiling fans for large residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company says that, unlike other HVLS fans on the market, the Mammoth range features world-class permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) technology. “PMSM technology is one of the most advanced examples of fan engineering on the market today,” […]
Panasonic’s nanoe X technology trialled in aged care
An Australian aged care provider recently engaged Panasonic to trial its nanoe X air purification technology in two facilities in Albury and Wodonga. According to Panasonic, the resulting air quality analysis highlights the impact of such solutions in indoor living environments in Australia. The nanoe X technology is designed to provide 24-hour purification acts and […]
simPRO’s special offer for HVAC&R field service clients
Software company simPRO is promoting a special offer for HVAC&R field service clients. Those who book a demonstration during the month of October will receive a $50 gift card. “Successfully run your business with a single software solution built for service, project and maintenance management,” says simPRO. “With features for office and field, simPRO’s cloud-based […]
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