Mark Vender
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China and US commit to Kigali Amendment
China and the US have affirmed their joint commitment to phasing down HFCs in line with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. The announcement came after two days of talks between US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua. Chinese president Xi Jinping had earlier […]
Small businesses score $5m energy saver bonus
The Victorian government has launched the Small Business Energy Saver Program through Sustainability Victoria. The initiative will offer $5 million in bonuses to small businesses across the state to support their transition to a low-cost, energy-efficient business model. Victorian small businesses with 19 full-time employees or fewer can receive up to $2,000 to install energy-efficient […]
Carel plans eastern expansion
Carel has announced the expansion of its Labin site in Croatia, currently the headquarters of the Padua-based Group’s Carel Adriatic subsidiary. The new 5,200m2 plant, expected to be completed by the beginning of next year, has been planned to make the Group’s production capacity more flexible and resilient, and better support Carel’s growth in Europe, […]
Liquid tribute to James Harrison
A Geelong brewery has launched a new craft beer to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s refrigeration pioneer James Harrison. Harrison’s Rocky Point Dark Lager is a special release from the Southern Bay Brewery. According to general manager Michael Connell, the brew was suggested by the Geelong and Region Branch of the National Trust, which recently […]
Kestrel Aviation expands fleet
Kestrel Aviation, which recently announced the introduction to service of its fleet of 3.6 tonne lift capable Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawks, has further announced the addition of its first Eurocopter AS332L1 Super Puma to its Australian owned and operated fleet of heavy-lift helicopters. The large aircraft, with a lift capacity of around 4.5 tonnes and passenger […]
SAN-AIR scores Purple Tick accreditation
The SAN-AIR technology has been awarded the Purple Tick accreditation, having satisfied the criteria for businesses that offer products or services that deliver high levels of performance in indoor public spaces. An independent organisation, the Purple Tick aims to build consumer and community confidence by promoting the safety and cleanliness of air conditioning systems. According […]
Quarantine restart: What have we learnt?
This week, international travellers began arriving in Melbourne again, and are re-entering Victoria’s revised hotel quarantine facilities. Numbers have been capped at 800 per week and will increase to 1,120 per week on April 15 provided that key recommendations are addressed – including many relating to ventilation. Focus on airborne transmission It has been almost […]
Sekisui Foam releases Thermobreak Ductboard
Sekisui Foam Australia has announced the release of Thermobreak Ductboard, a new dual-purpose composite duct insulation. It is designed to provide both thermal insulation and acoustic insulation of air conditioning ductwork. In the early 1990s, Sekisui Foam Australia developed Thermobreak Insulation based on the properties of physically crosslinked closed cell polyolefin foam, a technology invented […]
EIA and shecco publish Cooling Product List
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and natural refrigerants advocate shecco have teamed up to produce a consumer guide titled Pathway to Net-Zero: Cooling Product List. The EIA says the guide is aimed at helping companies cut their collective carbon footprint by providing a selection of products across all major cooling sectors, with a focus on […]
TruBlu evacuation kits launched locally
Envirotronics has announced exclusive distributorship of the TruBlu series of evacuation kits from Accutools Inc. USA. There are two models on offer: Advanced and Starter. “These hoses are freaky fast!” says Envirotronics. “The TruBlu hose has a 3/4in internal diameter delivering 16CFM of conductance speed at 1,000 microns. They evacuate 80 times faster than 1/4in internal […]
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