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Alfa Laval has launched what it says is the first heat exchanger developed specifically for fuel cell systems – the AlfaNova GL50. According to Alfa Laval, fuel cells will play an important role in the global transition to green energy. By unleashing the energy stored in hydrogen and derivatives such as ammonia, methanol and methane, […]
A German-Indonesian partnership has developed a solar-powered ice-making machine for small-scale fisherman in Indonesia. The high-tech solution was developed as a rural development project to prevent food waste and allow small-scale fishermen in disadvantaged regions to sell their products nationwide through seamless refrigeration chains. German company Ziehl-Abegg provided high-efficiency fans for the machine, which uses […]
Leading HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building services equipment supplier Drillcut has launched a new online platform. After two years of development and testing, Drillcut says it expects its new Drillcut 360 platform to play a major part in the turnaround of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar building services sector by targeting improvements in supply-chain efficiency, productivity, labour costs, […]
Panasonic has been named as the official air conditioning partner of the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship. Along with joining the championship as the official air conditioning partner, the starting order of each Repco Supercars Championship race will be presented on the Panasonic starting grid on live television broadcasts. “We are proud to partner with Supercars, […]
Fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has launched a sensor-based and performance-driven indoor air quality standard and certification program called Reset. “Indoor air quality is continuously changing and not obviously detected by human senses,” says the company. “IAQ changes throughout the life of a building on a daily and hourly basis through the HVAC system, occupant […]
Elitech’s new LMC-210 Programmable HVAC Refrigeration Charging Scale is designed to weigh refrigerant containers, in addition to charging directly into a system or recovering from a system. According to Elitech, the HVAC scale features a measuring weight capacity of 100kg, remote communication between scale body and Elitech Scale App or handhold controller, a tough and […]
LG Electronics Australia (LG) has announced the availability of its Multi V Water 5 air solution, which the company says delivers convenience and flexibility for a variety of Australian businesses. The Multi V Water 5 is intended for commercial spaces and is designed to offer efficient operation and convenient installation, as well as powerful cooling […]
AB Controls, an Australian electronic sensors, control system design and building automation specialist, is offering the Senva AQ2 Series solution. The company says it is committed to bringing high-quality sensors and controllers to the building industry to make the jobs of HVAC professionals easier. This includes sourcing sensors that have been designed to do the […]
Nexus Digital Technologies has added QR coding capability to its cloud-based Nexus Service Manager. “Choosing the correct software to improve efficiency is an important decision in any business,” says the company. “Not only is effective software essential to provide the necessary functionality for a business to operate, but it also needs to be simple to […]
Holyoake by Price has announced the opening of its new factory in Sydney in 2023. According to the company the new, state-of-the-art facility will manufacture the Price Critical Environments range of products, allowing the company to deliver innovative, world-class products specifically for the Australian market. “With over 70 years of experience in the industry, we […]
Daikin Australia has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations as part of a continued focus on local manufacturing, research and development. The project, due for completion by June 2024, will see the construction of a new 7,500m2 factory to complement the existing factory at Daikin’s Australian headquarters on Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton, NSW. […]
At the upcoming EuroShop trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, slated for February 26 to March 2, Carel will show how to improve the performance of refrigeration systems while reducing their carbon footprint through five main tools. Natural refrigerants – According to Carel, water loop systems are cost-effective and sustainable, as the risk of leakages is drastically […]
Testo has launched a range of compact new measuring instruments into the Australian market. Testo says smooth and energy-efficient operation of air conditioning and ventilation systems can only be ensured by regular measurements of the relevant parameters. “With the new compact measuring instruments testo 417, testo 416 and testo 425, flow and volume flow measurement […]
EAF Industries has developed a new mobile material lifter for use in many industries, including construction and the HVAC industry. The EAF lifter is designed to improve safety and efficiency, and generate times and cost savings onsite. The lift is self-contained and powered by rechargeable batteries. It operates using a hydraulic power pack and is […]
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has unveiled its upgraded Vertiv Liebert air handling unit (AHU). The Liebert AHU is a high-capacity, chilled water cooling solution designed to support high-density computing environments, while offering a more energy-efficient approach to heat management. It has a standard unit capacity of 300kW, and is now […]
Nidec Global Appliance, a global provider of solutions for the residential and commercial appliances industries, has appointed Guilherme Almeida as the new president of its worldwide operations. With 11,000 employees across nine countries, the company produces and commercialises Embraco refrigeration solutions and Nidec motors for washing machines, dryers and dishwashers. Almeida, an engineer, started his career […]
A-Gas, a leading company in the supply and life-cycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has announced the appointment of Louise McCann as Group Commercial Director. The company says McCann’s objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first-class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers […]
US air conditioning company Gradient has secured US$18 million (AU$26 million) funding to advance its innovative heat pump solutions. The Series A funding is co-led by Sustainable Future Ventures and Ajax Strategies, with participation by Safar Partners, Climate Tech Circle, Shared Future Fund, At One, Impact Science, and others. Gradient CEO Vince Romanin says the […]
German drive and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is investing US$100 million (AU$143 million) into a new US production plant. “This day marks the beginning of Ziehl-Abegg’s 100-million-dollar investment into a new, cutting-edge production plant for the North American market,” says Ziehl-Abegg Chief Executive Officer Doctor Marc Wucherer. This is the largest single investment at one location […]
Reliable Controls has launched a new online platform to share industry news, product updates, videos, tech tips, best practices and more. Known as the Resource Newsroom, Reliable Controls’ new site continues the company’s 20-year tradition of publishing a monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine to facilitate an exchange of thoughts, provide corporate updates, and support Reliable Controls Authorised […]