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Fujitsu General has introduced a new high static R32 ducted air conditioning range which it says delivers an innovative blend of sustainability, compatibility, useability and high performance. The new range includes single-phase R32, single-phase R32 high performance (HP), and three-phase R32 models. Fujitsu says the indoor unitsall feature the same lightweight and compact chassis design, meaning […]
Systems solutions firm Viega has appointed Juliet Bosel as its new managing director for Viega Australia and New Zealand. With 12 years of senior leadership experience in the plumbing and HVAC industry in Australia, Bosel brings significant expertise and knowledge to her new role. Viega says it is confident that under Bosel’s leadership the business […]
Louvre expert Construction Specialties has developed an online CPD module that focuses on louvres. The new CPD on-demand training module, created following repeated requests from industry, can be completed in under an hour, says Construction Specialties. According to the company, the module offers professionals a comprehensive introduction to the use, standards and specification requirements of […]
Business management software company simPRO has appointed Gary Specter as the company’s new chief executive officer. Executive Chairman Bruce Gordon says simPRO’s board appointed Specter after a thorough and extensive review, and declared him “a dynamic, growth-driven leader with proven success in building strong teams, driving revenue, and exceeding financial and customer expectations”. “Gary possesses the qualifications […]
Reliable Controls has added its support to the push for better indoor air quality (IAQ), in particular through air monitoring. “Integrating IAQ sensing technology into your building allows you to collect building data that helps you optimise building performance and avoid system failures,” says the company. “Long-term trends are almost impossible to detect with periodic […]
Building management solutions provider Automated Logic has acquired Logical Electrical Solutions and Logical Service Solutions (collectively “Logical Electrical and Service Solutions”), the independent Automated Logic controls contractor operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of building and cold chain solutions. The acquisition expands Automated […]
Condair, a global manufacturer of commercial and industrial humidification systems, has appointed Virender Rana as its new managing director. Rana will succeed Ian Eitzen, Affil.AIRAH, who is taking on a new position in the company as senior technical advisor. Condair says that Rana brings more than 20 years’ experience in the HVAC industry to his […]
Building products company CSR has launched two new online tools: the CSR System Selector and CSR Thermal Calculator. From selecting the optimum system for a project to understanding the thermal qualities of walls, roofs and floors, each platform is designed to offer comprehensive design information and complete system solutions, which are constantly updated with the […]
German ventilation, control and drive technology company Ziehl-Abegg has posted record sales and growth in employee numbers. According to published figures for 2022, the company recorded an increase in sales of around 22 per cent compared to the previous year from AUD$1,190 million to AUD$1,450 million. It also increased its number of employees globally from […]
Fujitsu General is celebrating a 25-year partnership with cricket legend Mark Taylor. Taylor’s ambassadorship was established in 1998, and is one of the longest personal endorsement agreements in Australia, says Fujitsu. To mark the occasion, Fujitsu General is giving away $25,000 to 10 lucky winners* as part of this year’s free money promotion. “Mark has […]
A-Gas, a global specialist in the supply and life-cycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has expanded its operations in New Zealand. “We are excited to be bringing our life-cycle refrigerant management (LRM) capabilities to New Zealand,” says A-Gas (Australia) Managing Director Brett Ferguson. “Our unique capability in the recovery, reclamation and repurposing of refrigerants […]
Stulz Oceania has announced that selected units from its CyberAir 3PRO DX range are now available with R513A, a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. According to the company, this highlights its ongoing commitment to providing the most sustainable air conditioning systems for data centres, and it is working on further product conversions that will […]
A-Gas has announced that its PyroPlas refrigerant destruction technology will soon be available in Australia and New Zealand. The equipment is designed to deal with halons, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and mixtures of all previous generations of used refrigerant, as well as an increase in the prevalence of flammables. A-Gas has operated PyroPlas in the US for […]
Oventrop and Masterflow Solutions have successfully supplied new potable domestic hot water products at 180 Queen Street, Brisbane. The 1930 former National Australia Bank building managed by Cornerstone Property Services was heritage listed onto the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. Today, 180 Queen is a seven-storey building, comprising street-level retail and six floors of commercial […]
Camfil has announced the latest upgrade to its Hi-Flo brand of bag filters for ePM1 60 per cent and ePM10 60 per cent efficiencies. “With customers facing dramatic increases in energy costs as well as societal demands for all companies to act more sustainably,” says the company, “the new Hi-Flo upgrade has been designed to […]
A new partnership between Fujitsu General Australia and IoT devices manufacturer Nube iO aims to bring advanced control offerings to the market, including an app-based wi-fi control that allows users to manage their air conditioner from wherever they are, either inside or outside the home, using a smartphone, tablet, or voice command. Fujitsu General director […]
PROflex is a flexible duct connector designed to isolate equipment noise and vibration from ductwork, and consists of a fabric secured to sheet metal on both sides. Typically, the connector is inserted between the equipment and the ductwork. According to Ductmate, PROflex comes in rolls which are now available in various lengths – 1000ft (305m), 750ft […]
Engineering product distribution ANC Distribution is now offering the REMS Curvo 50 for bending pipes and tubes. “Experience clean and precise cold bending of up to 90 degrees on a variety of tubes and pipes such as stainless steel, steel, carbon steel, copper, plastic and multilayer composite tubes with the REMS Curvo 50,” says ANC […]
HEVAC, an Australian company specialising in control systems for the commercial air conditioning industry, has a new offering in its range of carpark CO control systems. The new SACO is a standalone wall mount sensor/controller that complies fully to Standards Australia AS 1668.2-2012 for CO management, fan-fault monitoring and minimum timed ventilation requirements, says HEVAC. According […]
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, which the company says is “an open and easy-to-use” IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. “The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimise energy efficiency by up to 30 per […]