Climate Control News

11/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/news/latest/world-s-first-indoor-forest

The world’s first intelligent indoor regulation system to recreate a forest-like indoor environment is set to deliver a long list of healthy living benchmarks.

11/06/2025

Honeywell has launched an AI-powered platform that integrates critical building software and technologies into a single interface to help enable more efficient operations.

11/06/2025

Alloy Enterprises, a manufacturing company revolutionising data centre cooling with its novel Stack Forging process, has introduced a new copper direct liquid cooling (DLC) solution.

11/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/topics/heating/reducing-costs-emissions

Johnson Controls has released figures showing its commercial heat pumps are delivering competitive advantage to customers and partners across a range of industries.

10/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/air-conditioning/upgrade-for-avantiplus-series

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA) has launched the updated and improved AvantiPlus Series with built in Wi-Fi.

10/06/2025

ARBSQLD, Australia’s leading HVAC&R and building services exhibition, makes its highly anticipated Queensland debut at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

Featuring over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovative technologies and industry-changing solutions, this is your opportunity to see the latest products and network with key decision-makers.

>> AMCA are proud to exhibit at ARBSQLD - be sure to visit us at Booth 160

10/06/2025

Rules of thumb in HVAC are helpful-but only when used with awareness. They're not a substitute for load calculations, but a guide for early decisions.

Some commonly used HVAC thumb rules (with context):

Cooling Load (Commercial): ~1 ton per 300-400 sq.ft (28-37 m²)

Airflow: ~400 CFM (680 m³/h) per ton of cooling

Fresh Air: 15-20 CFM (25-35 m³/h) per person in offices

Electrical Rooms: Often require 1 ton per 100 sq.ft (with continuous load)

Duct Sizing: Main duct at 1,200-1,500 FPM;

branches at 800-1000 FPM

Use these to budget space, capacity, and routing-then refine with proper software (e.g., Carrier HAP, Trace700,Camel or Energy Pro).

| Which HVAC thumb rule do you use most often-and in what context has it helped (or hurt) you?

10/06/2025

🎉 Celebrating 21 Years with Greg Smilek! 🎉
Today we celebrate an incredible milestone – Greg Smilek marks 21 years with Airefrig Australia!

Greg began his journey at our Bayswater branch as a storeman, spending his first few months picking and packing in the warehouse. Since then, he’s grown into a leadership role, now supervising our Enthalpy manufacturing facility next door to the Bayswater office and showroom. Over the years, Greg has shown outstanding loyalty, a strong work ethic, and has fostered a positive, “can-do” culture among his team of five. His commitment and drive have played a key role in our success – including building the very first Enthalpy unit ever sold in Australia!

Reflecting on the journey, Greg shared: “I started out building units in a 20 square metre room, and now we’ve grown into a purpose-built manufacturing facility with a close-knit team of five. The family culture of the business is what I’ve always valued most.”

Thank you, Greg, for your dedication and the lasting impact you've made. Here’s to your 21 years – and the many more ahead! 👏

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/cooling/smg-acquires-duran-electronica

The Safe Monitoring Group (SMG) has completed its acquisition of Duran Electronica SL.

10/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/contracting/trade-pre-apprenticeships-effective

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released a report showing pre-apprenticeship programs can significantly boost the chances of successfully completing an apprenticeship...

10/06/2025

https://www.climatecontrolnews.com.au/ventilation/carrier-s-new-brand-identity

Carrier Global Corporation has launched a bold new brand identity and a powerful purpose statement: "Enhancing the lives we live and the world we share."