Oceania
Global policy position on refrigerant choice
By Sandra van Dijk | 15 December 2015 Daikin Industries Ltd has launched a global publication explaining its policy position and actions in relation to the environmental impact of refrigerants. While...
ARBS registration opens today
By Sandra van Dijk | 15 December 2015 ARBS 2016, Australia’s only international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, will open for registration today. Registration ...
Mitsubishi launches R32 AC range in Australia
8 December 2015 Mitsubishi Electric Australia has introduced an R32 refrigerant based air conditioner range Key features of the new MSZ-GL series air conditioners include a weekly timer and an...
Councils to access $250 million clean technologies fund
By Sandra van Dijk | 7 December 2015 Australian councils are being encouraged to invest in clean technologies to reduce energy bills and lower emissions by accessing a new $250 million program from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The CEFC Local Government Finance Program is designed to provide flexible and competitive fixed-rate, long-term finance tailored to the needs of Austr...
Australian cooling bodies take on ARA over 'inaccurate publi
4 December 2015 Cooling groups write open letter to Australian Refrigerants Association alleging that it is misleading industry over government’s stance A coalition of five industry bodies has written an open letter to the lobby group Australian Refrigerants Association, accusing it of what it believes are ‘a number of areas where it is misleading industry.” The letter is signed by the lead...
Fujitsu launches special partner program
3 December 2015 Fujitsu General has launched its Fujitsu Authorised Partner program - an initiative to provide additional support to an exclusive network of specialist, commercial and wholesaler cust...
Five industry groups line up against ARA in ozone review dis
By Sandra van Dijk | 3 December 2015 Five industry groups have come together to question the validity of issues raised by the Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA) as part of the federal governme...
Launch of Renewable Cities Forum and Bioenergy Fund
By Sandra van Dijk | 2 December 2015 A two day forum dealing with the challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable energy systems will be held in Sydney next year. The inaugural Renewable Citi...
Industry groups come together to launch scholarship program
By Sandra van Dijk | 2 December 2015 Two key industry groups have come together to launch a new educational trade scholarship program aimed at increasing opportunities for students studying commercial...
Mitsubishi adds R32 to M series
Dec 1, 2015 AUSTRALIA: Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a new M Series split system range running on the lower GWP refrigerant R32. The inverter-controlled MSZ-GL series claims to be one o...
