Nick Johns-Wickberg

November 23, 2023

AIRAH Awards 2023: the Institute’s night of nights

Events and conferences

Thursday November 30 will see the who’s who of HVAC&R head to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to celebrate excellence in the industry. The awards recognise 2023’s high achievers, stand-out projects, and ground-breaking research. The black-tie gala dinner is an opportunity for attendees to meet with other industry professionals, become familiar with the latest developments […]

November 21, 2023

Public v private: the great trade training debate

NewsRegulations

November has been a busy month for skills training in Australia. The federal and Victorian governments combined to announce funding for up to 62,800 new fee-free TAFE positions in Victoria – with the construction industry highlighted as a major area of need. Meanwhile, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) released a report suggesting […]

November 15, 2023

Embraco aims to double sales with sustainability focus

Business

Refrigeration supplier Embraco has announced a bold plan to double its net sales by 2027, with the brand shifting its focus towards sustainability and interconnectivity. The move will see the company – a subsidiary of Brazilian-owned Nidec Global Appliance – change its approach to both product development and branding, with Embraco hoping that highlighting its […]

January 3, 2023

AIRAH Awards 2023: Peter Barry wins WH Ahern Award

Events and conferences

Peter Barry, M.AIRAH, has taken home the coveted WH Ahern Award at the AIRAH Awards 2023, held in Sydney.