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1 SAM STEPS UP
DAWE compliance officers in conjunction with ABF officers inspected the equipment and found that a significant portion still contained controlled hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant gases.
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has appointed Sam Garside as HVAC Sales Manager for the New South Wales Central market. In his new role, Garside will manage the HVAC business within the Sydney and Central West region.
Contravention of Section 13 of the Act can result in civil penalties of up to $2.22 million. ■
Garside has more than 20 years of industry experience, including positions with mechanical contractors, service-based companies, and several global manufacturers. After a 13-year hiatus, Garside returned to Mitsubishi Electric in 2018 and, according to the company, has been a driving force in the success of the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) and project business within the Sydney market. Working closely with his counterparts Jason Lucas (Northern NSW) and Craig Fife (Canberra and Southern NSW), the NSW sales management team will focus on the VRF sector, including introducing new technologies such as Hybrid VRF. “We are delighted that Sam will bring his experience and enthusiasm to the position,” says General Manager of Sales Zane Barron. “We are looking forward to ongoing success under his leadership.” Go to www.mitsubishielectric.com.au ■
2 CHILLING CRIMES
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Armcor Air Solutions is a specialist in energy‑efficient fresh air solutions and energy‑recovery systems and will be supported by Beijer Ref’s local and international expertise and continued investment in advancing environmentally friendly solutions across evolving market segments.
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The equipment was imported with certificates stating that refrigerant gas controlled under Section 13 of the Act had been removed from the equipment, allowing the items to be imported without a licence. HVAC&R Nation
According to Beijer Ref, the acquisition will strengthen its ability to provide a complete suite of HVAC equipment, extending on the residential and light commercial packages currently being offered through its wholesale businesses. It also provides the company with new competencies and access to a segment that they have not been present in until now.
Armcor Air Solutions will continue to operate under its current structure and under the direction of Kirby Sales and Marketing Manager Brett Hedge, M.AIRAH.
ABF officers seized 100 packages in Melbourne in May, after a tip-off that the Victorian-based importer did not have the required licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
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Beijer Ref is further diversifying its portfolio within Australia with the acquisition of Victorian‑based climate and ventilation solutions business Armcor Air Solutions.
The acquisition will see Beijer Ref take on Armcor’s local manufacturing facility and 37 staff based at the company’s main facility in Broadmeadows, Victoria.
A joint operation by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of refrigeration equipment imported without a licence.
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3 KIRBY ACQUIRES ARMCOR
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4 ARBS IN AUGUST Due to the ongoing implications of COVID-19, ARBS Exhibitions has moved the event scheduled for April 2022 to August 16–18, 2022.
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Exhibition Manager, Sue Falcke says the decision was made to ensure the health and safety of all exhibitors, staff, and attendees. “Given the current COVID-19 situation in Australia combined with the difficulty in predicting the outlook for early 2022, it was felt a short delay would bring about more certainty allowing ARBS to deliver on its full show format,” says Falcke. “Our ongoing priority has always been to ensure the safety of everyone at the event,” says Falcke. “We look forward to August 2022 with increased confidence that ARBS will continue to provide a dynamic and engaging experience for the entire industry.” ARBS is Australia’s largest air conditioning, refrigeration and building services exhibition. The biennial international event hosts more than 300 exhibitors, draws large crowds of over of 7,000 and hosts many social and networking functions including the Industry Awards and Seminar Program. Revised dates for the call for speakers and award nomination entries will be advised in the coming weeks. Go to www.arbs.com.au. ■
5 NEW CODE INCOMING The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking comment on proposed amendments to energy efficiency and condensation technical provisions, for possible inclusion in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. Some of the more significant amendments proposed in this second and final stage of the public comment draft include: • A stringency increase in the thermal performance of homes from the current level, equivalent to 6‑stars NatHERS, to the equivalent of 7 stars • Introducing whole-of-home annual energy use requirements (noting differences between Class 1 and 2 buildings) • A new set of Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions for Class 2 buildings
