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ARC’s free tool for trainees
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is offering a free digital temperature sensor to trainee licence holders undertaking the first year of a refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship. The initiative is aimed at supporting the training and development of future HVAC&R technicians. Kevin O’Shea, chair of the ARC RAC Industry Board, said that the idea was […]
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Giant “water battery” and solar planned for USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) plans to be carbon neutral by 2025, and will use a giant “water battery” run by solar panels to achieve its goal. Project partner Veolia will build, install and operate 5,800 rooftop solar panels and a 4.5 megalitre water storage tank at USC’s main campus at Sippy Downs […]
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Shane Carmichael speaks on Dunnair acquisition
After the announcement that Air Change was set to acquire Dunnair, HVAC&R News spoke to Air Change general manager Shane Carmichael about the move… What made Dunnair an attractive proposition for Air Change? Air Change has traditionally offered unique and innovative products for niche applications. The acquisition of Dunnair provides us the opportunity to supply […]
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Mitsubishi Electric Australia’s Dealer Awards winners
Mitsubishi Electric Australia held their annual Dealer Awards in Brisbane CBD on May 19. Over 300 Mitsubishi Electric specialists’ dealers and VIPS from Japan attended the gala dinner, hosted by MC Andrew O’Keefe. Guests were entertained during the event by award winning performances from salsa dancers and the Supergroup, featuring Richard Clapton, Joe Camilleri and […]
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Trump pressed to commit to HFC phase-down
While the HFC phase-down has begun in earnest in Australia and Europe, the USA – one of the world’s largest users of HFCs – is yet to commit. Now, 32 major players in America’s HVAC&R industry have written an open letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to ratify the Kigali Amendment and commit to […]
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Air Change acquires Dunnair
Dunnac Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Change Pty Ltd, has acquired the Dunnair air conditioning business from Mechanical Air Supplies Pty Ltd effective from April 9, 2018. Air Change general manager Shane Carmichael has confirmed with HVAC&R News that Dunnac will trade under the Dunnair banner and will continue to supply the […]
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Project Drawdown is calling for research fellows
Project Drawdown is calling for a new round of research fellows. The research fellows will develop solution-specific models, technical reports, and policy memos projecting the financial and climate impacts of “state-of-the-shelf” solutions deployed at scale over the next thirty years. The fellows will augment previously conducted research and collect additional data as needed. They will also […]
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Australian Budget offers opportunities for the HVAC&R industry
A 2018–19 Federal Budget based on solid infrastructure spending and positive tax measures offers measurable value for the HVAC&R industry, according to the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH). AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the government’s commitment to substantial and important infrastructure projects should benefit Australia in general, and the HVAC&R […]
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Barangaroo takes top honours
Barangaroo South in Sydney has been named development of the year at the 2018 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards. “Barangaroo South is a truly iconic international project which has recalibrated the way Australians think about precinct-scale urban renewal,” said Property Council chief executive Ken Morrison. On completion in […]
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ARBS Awards winners announced
The much-anticipated ARBS Awards ceremony was held at the ICC Grand Ballroom in Sydney on Wednesday, May 9. A panel of industry experts evaluated the nominations based on various criteria such as leadership, sustainability, performance and innovation. The award winners were: The ARBS Young Achiever Award 2018 Jason Harrison, Airmaster Australia The ARBS Product Excellence […]
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Victoria announces free TAFE courses
As part of its 2018/19 budget, the Victorian state government has announced it will invest $172 million to make a selection of TAFE priority courses free from 2019 onwards. “Across the state, 30 priority TAFE and 18 pre-apprenticeship courses will be made free, with courses focusing on the skills our state needs,” read a press […]
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The COAG Energy Council is phasing out inefficient halogen light bulbs
The COAG Energy Council is further improving lighting energy-efficiency regulation by phasing out inefficient halogen light bulbs in Australia, and introducing minimum standards for LED light bulbs in Australia and New Zealand in line with European Union (EU) standards. The phase out will remove remaining incandescent light bulbs and a range of halogen light bulbs […]
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A-Gas acquires Arthur Friedrichs Kaeltemittel GmbH
A-Gas has purchased German refrigerant company Arthur Friedrichs Kaeltemittel GmbH. Located near Hamburg, Arthur Friedrichs Kaeltemittel GmbH has operated in the industry for over 60 years; primarily supplying refrigerant to the European automotive market. “This acquisition will allow us to further strengthen our global OEM automotive presence, where Friedrichs Kaeltemittel has made a considerable impact,” […]
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Grab the ARBS app!
With ARBS less than a week away and more than 300 exhibitors set to fill the main hall of the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the AIRAH team have been busy preparing a plan of attack. That job has been made a lot easier by the ARBS app, downloadable from the ARBS website. […]
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NSW residents are given the “Power to Save”
In 2017, the Energy Affordability Package was announced to save NSW households and small businesses hundreds of dollars a year off their energy bills. The package includes rebates, upgrades to appliances and equipment, access to training resources and the removal of exit fees when changing energy retailers, so consumers are free to choose the best […]
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Nidec to acquire Embraco
Japanese firm Nidec has announced it will acquire Embraco, Whirpool Corporation’s compressor business, in a deal worth US$1,080 million. While Nidec has traditionally been known as a major manufacturer of electric motors, it has recently added compressors to its product portfolio, first with the purchase of the Secop Group in 2017, and now with the acquisition […]
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Europe takes a new perspective on climate protection
German Energy Agency, EIT Climate-KIC and the European Climate Foundation have launched a broad coalition for developing and communicating climate solutions. Following the global climate protection initiative “Project Drawdown”, a coalition of energy and climate organisations has launched a European hub. “Drawdown Europe” will act as a centre of research, innovation, implementation and demonstration for […]
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OzonAction is collecting women’s stories
OzonAction, in cooperation with UN Women, is seeking to collect experiences and short “stories” from women working in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector. They are seeking to highlight female service technicians, installers, designers, trainers, manufacturers, and associations. Being aware of the experiences of women working in the industry and the opportunities available, can encourage and […]
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The April issue is online
The April issue of HVAC&R Nation is available online. Read more >>
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ARC Smart Card
In the coming months the ARC (Australian Refrigeration Council) are planning to introduce “smart card” technology for the licence cards provided to licensed technicians. The new ‘smart card’ technology would be used in conjunction with a free phone App. The smart card will not only identify technicians as being licensed, it will also enable improved […]