Mark Vender

September 10, 2021

UAP Cooling launches Andel Floodline HLD control panels

Business

UAP Cooling has launched the Andel Floodline HLD range of control panels, with the aim of taking leak detection to new levels. “This is a truly ground breaking system,” says UAP Cooling. “For the very first time the HLD allows the simultaneous connection and reporting from both Andel’s highly flexible multiple sensor zoned and more […]

September 9, 2021

Industry awareness key to preventing suicide

News

Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are investigating the reasons behind the high rates of suicide in the construction sector. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a workplace accident. Supported by the industry body MATES in Construction and the Alison Milner Memorial Scholarship, the research will […]

September 9, 2021

Fujitsu General extends partnership with Essendon Football Club

Business

Fujitsu General has announced it is recommitting as co-major partner with AFL club Essendon Bombers for another four years. This extension will take the partnership to 12 consecutive years. Fujitsu General says the partnership, which began in 2014, is based on “common organisational values and mutual respect”, and is an example of the company’s willingness […]

September 8, 2021

Home building industry urged to adopt green certification system

News

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is calling on the volume home building industry to adopt the Green Star Homes Standard certification system now, ahead of a planned consumer release in 2022. “The Green Star Homes Standard is a game-changer that will bring more liveable, marketable, climate-positive new homes within reach of everyday Australians,” […]

September 7, 2021

E-waste program could include HVAC&R equipment

News

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is running a work program to better understand e-waste in Australia and identify potential e-stewardship opportunities. Although electronic waste is generally thought of as electronic goods such as televisions, phones and computers, the program is contemplating a wider definition. Add to this the increasing digitisation of appliances, […]

September 7, 2021

QAE secures Australian Made certification

Business

Quality Air Equipment (QAE) has been certified to use the Australian Made logo on its QPRO manufactured range of products including the Supaflex Flexible Duct range and ALP Duct. “As a proud 100 per cent Australian-owned and operated business, it gives Quality Air Equipment great pleasure to announce that we have been certified by Australian […]

September 6, 2021

ARBS moves to August 2022 amid COVID-19 concerns

Events and conferences

ARBS 2022, originally scheduled for April, 27–29 2022, will be moved to August 16–18, 2022 with consideration to the ongoing implications of COVID-19. “Given the current COVID-19 situation in Australia combined with the difficulty in predicting the outlook for early 2022, it was felt a short delay would bring about more certainty allowing ARBS to […]

September 3, 2021

Infrastructure plan focuses on resilience and sustainability

Events and conferences

Infrastructure Australia has published the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan, calling for a new wave of infrastructure reform that contemplates sustainability and resilience to fully leverage the Australian government’s $110 billion infrastructure spend and drive the national COVID-19 recovery. The 2021 Plan provides Australia’s infrastructure sector with a 15-year roadmap that Infrastructure Australia says will drive […]

September 2, 2021

Beijer Ref acquires Armcor Air Solutions

Business

Beijer Ref is further diversifying its portfolio within Australia with the acquisition of Victorian-based climate and ventilation solutions business Armcor Air Solutions. According to Beijer Ref, the acquisition will strengthen its ability to provide a complete suite of HVAC equipment, extending on the residential and light commercial packages currently being offered through its wholesale businesses. […]

August 31, 2021

Australian authorities seize refrigeration equipment worth more than $200,000

News

A joint operation by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of refrigeration equipment imported without a licence. ABF officers seized 100 packages in Melbourne in May 2021 after a tip-off that the Victorian-based importer did not […]