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Mitsubishi Heavy launches virtual showroom
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has announced the launch of its Virtual Showroom Innovation Park. “With Virtual Innovation Park, MHIAA is delving into the online space to offer a new and intuitive way for customers to get up close and personal with the latest product ranges, technical information, features and functions,” says the company. […]
NCC 2022 open for public comment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is inviting comments on stage 1 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft (PCD). The National Construction Code (NCC) is updated every three years, based on required regulatory practices, industry research, public feedback provided, and policy directions from governments. Updated content is included in the PCD for consultation, seeking […]
Call for HVAC tenders at City of Tea Tree Gully
The City of Tea Tree Gully in South Australia is calling for tenders for HVAC replacement for the council civic centre library and associated offices. The building was constructed in 1995 with a its lower ground floor later built in 2002 to accommodate the library. The original air conditioning systems consist of air-cooled heat pump […]
Reliable Controls launches eCycle initiative
Reliable Controls has announced a new initiative that it says will help customers minimise waste in the field: eCycle. The eCycle service allows authorised dealers to send non-repairable Reliable Controls and peripheral partner devices to be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. “One of the hallmarks of Reliable Controls’ commitment to true building sustainability […]
EPA forges ahead with HFC phase-down
After the US government committed to phase down HFCs in line with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a concrete step by putting forward the first rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The AIM Act directs the EPA to sharply reduce production and […]
Carel to acquire majority stake in Turkish partner
Carel has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 51 per cent of CFM Soğutma ve Otomasyon A.Ş., a long-standing distributor and partner in Turkey as well as a provider of digital and on-field services and complete high added value solutions dedicated to OEMs, contractors and end-users in the Turkish HVAC&R market. The deal […]
Fujitsu MD signs up for Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Fujitsu General ANZ’s Managing Director Philip Perham will be participating in his fourth Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 17, 2021. Spending the night with only a sleeping bag, pillow and some cardboard for comfort and protection, Perham will join hundreds of CEOs and business owners at White Bay Cruise Terminal, on Sydney Harbour, to help […]
Mid-tier survey reveals barriers to HVAC&R maintenance
The results of a national survey focused on HVAC&R maintenance in mid-tier buildings have now been published. The Better Ways To Work Report offers a plant-room perspective of maintenance practices, and pinpoints the main obstacles that must be overcome to improve energy efficiency in Australian buildings. The Better Ways to Work survey, run in 2020, […]
Free webinar on design for low-GWP refrigerants
Alfa Laval is hosting a free industry webinar on Tuesday, June 8, to help HVAC&R professionals upskill on the design requirements for low-GWP refrigerants – both natural and synthetic. The event has been organised exclusively for countries in the Asia Pacific region, and will look at the specific challenges in these markets. “The shift to […]
Opening the door to better commissioning
Building commissioning is in the spotlight once again given the coming release of a Standards Australia Technical Specification for building commissioning, and AIRAH’s Commissioning Virtual Forum on June 3. The recent Expert Group report Leaks, Maintenance and Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning highlighted the potential for better commissioning to improve the energy efficiency of […]
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