Mark Vender
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Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
Taking place annually on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is an international awareness campaign celebrating the work and achievements of women engineers. The day provides an opportunity to raise the profile of women engineers and highlight the career opportunities available. Launched initially in the UK by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) as […]
A cool career move for Woolworths manager
Geoffrey Craggs is proving it’s never too late to follow your passions, after switching roles from a duty manager to an apprentice refrigeration technician within the Woolworths Food Group. Craggs migrated to Australia from Belgium in 2012, and is now settled in Rockdale, Sydney. After working as a duty manager for nine years he wanted […]
RectorSeal launches new HVAC electrical protection devices
RectorSeal has introduced two new products to the RSH Series of surge protection devices (SPD) and voltage range monitoring (VRM) kits. RectorSeal RSH Series devices have been designed to protect HVAC equipment from electrical surges, brownouts, and other voltage disturbances resulting from transient over-voltage and natural-cause surges. “The RSH series is a preferred choice for […]
Exhibitor bookings open for ARBS 2022
Exhibitor bookings have opened for ARBS 2022, returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 27–29, 2022. Australia’s largest event for the HVAC&R and building services industry, ARBS 2022 will showcase new products and innovations from around the world that are anticipated to fuel significant growth in the sector. It will also continue […]
Embraco set for $70 million expansion
Nidec Global Appliance is investing US$70 million (AU$92.2 million) to increase Embraco compressors’ production capacity. The investment is expected to allow an annual capacity increase of more than 10 million units and better distribution worldwide. The increase adds to the current capacity of 45 million compressors and condensing units per year, and will be achieved […]
Researchers sound further warnings about HFOs
A new report from the German Environment Agency, and research from the University of New South Wales have raised more concerns about the environmental impacts of HFO refrigerants. When hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) were identified as greenhouse gases, and targeted for phase-down under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) were put forward as an […]
Concerns grow over IAQ in Australian schools
A recent RMIT research project has highlighted the poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in some Victorian classrooms, and added to concerns around ventilation in Australian schools in general. Given their developmental stage and the amount of time they spend in the classroom, school children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality. According to the report, […]
Queensland will adopt licensing reforms when “fully ready”
The Queensland government has indicated it will be working with the Commonwealth to resolve issues around automatic mutual recognition before adopting the reforms, due to take effect on July 1 around Australia. “The Queensland government is supportive of improving occupational mobility to support economic recovery, but not at any cost,” says the government. “It is […]
New comprehensive guide to refrigeration
Fundamentals of Refrigeration is a new manual published by Volker Stamer, Director of the international Bitzer training centre Schaufler Academy. According to Bitzer, the text is a comprehensive guide to refrigeration, with a wealth of basic information aimed at new entrants to the industry, and extensive reference material that will serve experienced refrigeration technicians. “The […]
Daikin confirms deal with American Air Filter
Daikin has announced a distribution partnership with American Air Filter (AAF), a leading company in the global filtration market. Daikin says the distribution relationship will strengthen its response to the growing need for ventilation and air purification and help position it in the market as a “company that provides solutions with air”. “A pioneer in […]
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