Industry

Dwyer Instruments has announced an innovation in the Omega HANI (high accuracy, non-invasive) temperature sensing line of products: HANI temperature sensors for metal tank applications.

The Victorian Pride Centre is one of the first facilities of its type in the world. Located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of St Kilda, the building is a symbol of the freedom of expression and diversity of LGBTIQ communities.

Students and academics from the University of Melbourne joined forces with industry consultants and local government representatives to explore achieving net zero carbon design for those most energy-intensive buildings: aquatic centres. The university’s Brendon McNiven, Dominik Holzer and Lu Aye, F.AIRAH, elaborate.

Condair 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 adviser.

Reliable Controls has added its considerable support to the push for better indoor air quality (IAQ), in particular through 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.

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.

German ventilation, control and drive technology company Ziehl-Abegg has posted record sales and growth in employee numbers.

Alfa Laval has launched what it says is the first heat exchanger developed specifically for fuel cell systems – the AlfaNova GL50.

The A.G. Coombs Group has committed to achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 operational emissions by 2030. The building services specialist will work with its value chain, industry partners and customers to achieve net zero Scope 3 emissions by 2040.

How to ensure that budding HVAC&R building services professionals get the support they need? AIRAH firmly believes mentorship is the way forward.

Holyoake by Price has announced it will be opening a new factory in Sydney 2023 with the goal of delivering innovative, world-class products specifically for the Australian market.

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.

AB Controls, an Australian electronic sensors, control system design and building automation specialist, is offering the Senva AQ2 Series solution.

Fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has launched a sensor-based and performance-driven indoor air quality standard and certification program called Reset.

Oventrop and Masterflow Solutions have successfully supplied new potable domestic hot water products at 180 Queen Street, Brisbane.

Sydney-based Peter Lowndes, F.AIRAH, is director of EecMec, a specialist in commissioning, and an assessor for AIRAH’s Postgraduate Diploma in Buildings Services – HVAC&R. He also loves the life aquatic.

Though the number of women working in HVAC&R and related industries has increased over the years, as has the percentage of AIRAH members, there remains a significant disparity in gender diversity.

AIRAH used the occasion of International Women’s Day to celebrate women in HVAC&R, and discuss how to address the gender pay gap.

Testo has appointed Jason Mair as its new managing director, and says the team is looking forward to continued success and partnerships utilising his leadership and extensive experience.

The final report from the ASHRAE Global HVAC&R Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey last October has been released by the US‑based engineering association.