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A convenient reclaim cylinder exchange initiative
A-Gas has partnered with Actrol to increase refrigerant recovery in New Zealand
The responsible management of used refrigerants plays a vital role in reducing emissions. While is it illegal in New Zealand to intentionally release refrigerants into the atmosphere, venting unfortunately still frequently occurs. That’s why A-Gas, a global enabler of lifecycle refrigerant management, has partnered with Actrol, a leading refrigeration wholesaler in New Zealand and Australia to support the industry in increasing refrigerant recovery rates.
“A-Gas is committed to capturing gas for future re-use, preventing its harmful release into the atmosphere,” says A-Gas New Zealand General Manager, Mitchell Williamson. “We are excited to partner with Actrol in New Zealand to introduce a reclaim cylinder exchange initiative for their customers. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to protecting our environment for a sustainable future.”
Recovering used refrigerants reduces their potential impact on the environment. The new Actrol Reclaim Refrigerant Programme offers a seamless process for managing used refrigerant, eliminating the need and cost of owning their own reclaim cylinders for customers. HVAC and refrigeration technicians can easily visit one of Actrol’s nine branches located throughout New Zealand to collect a free reclaim cylinder. Once the cylinder is full, customers can return it to an Actrol branch and exchange it for an empty, vacuumed and approved reclaim cylinder ready for the next recovery. From there, Actrol sends the recovered refrigerants to A-Gas for processing. To make the process even easier, technicians can track their cylinder fleet through Actrol’s Flexitrak app to see their current stock and reclaim history.
“Our partnership with A-Gas represents our continued commitment to being one step ahead of our customers’ needs. This programme is designed to be convenient for our customers and rewards them with incentives, empowering them to easily minimise their impact on the environment. We’ve been offering this service in Australia for several years and expanding it to New Zealand gives local customers added convenience to safely dispose of used refrigerants,” says Mark Helliar, Category Manager, Refrigeration, Actrol.
The Actrol Reclaim Refrigerant Program allows technicians to earn money back for every reclaim through a simple cylinder swap initiative.
Here’s how it works:
1. Visit your nearest Actrol store to pick up a free reclaim cylinder.
2. Recover refrigerant from the system or vessel into the reclaim cylinder.
3. Return the full reclaim cylinder to an Actrol branch.
4. Your Actrol account will automatically be credited once the refrigerant is decanted.
5. It’s as simple as that – earn money back for every reclaimed cylinder and help prevent the release of gases into the atmosphere. Every gram counts.
By providing technicians with a convenient and easy way to manage used refrigerant, this initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with improper and illegal refrigerant disposal.
The Actrol Reclaim Refrigerant Programme is now available to account customers at Actrol branches throughout New Zealand.
Start your environmentally responsible journey by downloading Actrol’s Flexitrak app here http://www.actrol.com.au/flexitrak.
