Matt Dillon
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AIRAH releases inaugural Resilience Checklist
AIRAH has released the inaugural version of its AIRAH Resilience Checklist. A resource aimed at improving the resilience of the built environment, the checklist provides considerable information on how buildings can be made more resilient in order to survive a world impacted by climate change. “The 2021 IPCC climate change report highlighted that Australia will […]
New program to build diversity of STEM workforce
The STEMAZING Inspiration Academy in conjunction with World Refrigeration Day is opening up spaces for women from the Asia-Pacific region to participate in its program. The STEMAZING initiative is aimed at building the diversity of the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workforce. “To tackle our current and future global challenges we need a bigger, […]
Panasonic launches Air-e ceiling-mounted air purifier
Panasonic has released its air-purification solution for the Australian market: the Air-e ceiling-mounted nanoeX Generator (FV-15CSD1). “The compact and hidden device delivers comfort and peace of mind for operators and users of indoor spaces, with Panasonic’s unique air-purification technology,” the firm says. “Daily activities in indoor public spaces often generate various odours, which can impact […]
Hot water solutions from Oventrop
Potable hot water solutions from Oventrop are now available in Australia. “The most hygienic, commercially economical potable hot water plants that the HVAC market can easily understand, install and maintain,” Oventrop says of the products. “Our Watermarked Regumaq and Regudis station technology provide scalable instantaneous hot water from two to 500 litres per minute via […]
ASHRAE makes presence felt at COP26
US HVAC&R engineering body ASHRAE was represented at the COP26 conference recently held in in Glasgow, Scotland, formally participating as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). It was also an official COP observer. Along with more than 60 influential firms and organisations operating within the built environment, ASHRAE was one of the signatories of the 1.5°C COP26 […]
Subject matter experts needed for Gas Training Package
With the Gas Supply Industry Skills project having commenced, the Gas Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee. The committee is now seeking expert input. “Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency in the Gas Supply Training Package,” says Australian Industry […]
CEOs call for committed climate action
CEOs of some of the world’s largest multinational organisations – including a number of iconic names in HVAC&R – have committed to reducing emissions by more than 1Gt annually by 2030. All members of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, the more than 90 chief executives say that if world leaders reach agreement at COP26 […]
Call for abstracts extended for ICCC2022
UK-based the Institute of Refrigeration has announced that its headline event, the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, or ICCC2022, has extended the call for abstracts to October 24. The event, which is due to take place online from April 11–13, 2022, will explore cold chain innovation, and developments in refrigeration technology […]
A-Gas appoints Jack Govers as CEO
After an extensive global search, Jack Govers has been named Chief Executive Officer of refrigerant titan, the A-Gas Group. Govers will lead A-Gas’ plans for growth, sustainability and operational business excellence. “I am joining A-Gas at an exciting time for the business as it continues on its environmental journey and plans for growth into new […]
Masterflow secures Alfa Laval distributorship
As part of its overall strategy to deliver increased value to the HVAC market, Masterflow has recently secured the distributorship of Alfa Laval heat exchangers. “Alfa Laval is world-renowned for its century-old approach to optimised designs and AHRI-certificated plate heat exchangers,” Masterflow says. Since its establishment more than 20 years ago, Masterflow has grown to […]
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