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MHIAA relocates to new state-of-the-art premises
The new premises features a large showroom and training facility.
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AIR-CONDITIONERS AUSTRALIA, PTY. LTD. (MHIAA) HAS MADE THE MOVE TO NEW STATE OF THE ART PREMISES IN REGENTS PARK, SOUTH-WEST OF SYDNEY.
THE COMPANY SAID moving its head office is part of the next stage of MHIAA’s expansion and continued success in the heating and cool- ing solutions market.
In a company address to staff, MHIAA ANZ managing director, Yuji Ito, said the new space offers improved facilities which are more suited to the company’s changing needs.
The most exciting feature of the new premises is the state-of-the-art showroom and training fa- cility fondly known as 'Innovation Park, MHIAA Solution Centre'.
“MHIAA collaborated with the Sydney-based design company, the Design Team to bring this interactive and innovative space to life,” Ito said.
“The showroom exemplifies one of MHIAA’s core values. Innovation is in our DNA and is cen- tral to both our organisation and the develop- ment of our solutions.
“It allows us to push boundaries and meet the needs of our customers.”
MHIAA worked with Powerhouse Group for the design and build of the new office space and Marshall Air for all air conditioning installations.
“With our new office, we also wanted to show- case our proud Japanese heritage and looked to Japanese and industrial influences. Japan repre- sents innovation and a customer-centric ap- proach and what better way to impress custom- ers than by making use of some of their design principles and philosophies?” Ito said.
The relocation coincides with MHIAA’s 20th anniversary in the Australian market.
From relatively humble beginnings as a dedi- cated air-conditioning sales division in Australia in 1999, Ito said MHIAA has grown to be an in- dustry leader in the provision of award-winning air-conditioning solutions for residential and commercial environments around the country.
GBCA appoints new CEO
SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT AND civil engi- neer, Davina Rooney, will commence work as the new CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) on June 11, 2019.
Rooney is the former gen- eral manager of sustainabil- ity and corporate procure- ment at one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups, Stockland.
GBCA CEO, Davina Rooney.
Announcing the appointment, GBCA chair, Rod Fehring, said her responsibilities have taken her from the construction site to the policy table, giving Rooney an outstanding insight across the lifecycle of major develop- ment projects.
Commenting on her appointment, Rooney said she is passionate about developing happier, healthier and more sustainable outcomes, while working collaboratively across the industry.
Rooney replaces outgoing CEO Romilly Madew who has been appointed CEO of Infra- structure Australia.
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AHIC creates new sales position
AHIC HAS APPOINTED George Azzam to the role of general manager for sales and marketing.
Azzam, who has 16 years’ experience in the electrical wholesaling industry, will be responsible for Carrier residen- tial and Toshiba air conditioning as well as the Totaline network.
He said the position was created to en- sure alignment across AHIC Australia's op- erations and to support the growth of the business with a clear direction for the ex- pansion of the Toshiba and Carrier brands plus Totaline.
“We see great potential in the Australian market. Toshiba and Carrier are well known and respected brands and we in- tend to continue to grow their product ranges in line with our customers’ needs,” Azzam said.
“In addition to new products we will also be working closely with our custom- ers to make sure that we are aligned with their business needs.” When asked about his priorities for the year ahead Azzam said one focus is on driving Totaline's refrigera- tion strategy.
This includes bringing more specialists on board and bolstering up inventory. “We want to make sure we have the right people to provide advice and the right products on the shelf to make sure that refrigeration mechanics have everything they need to do their job successfully,” Azzam said. “We want to add value for our customers; we un- derstand that while price is very important, it’s also about having the right products, re- liable delivery, and most importantly, ex- cellent customer service.”
AHIC general manager for sales and marketing, George Azzam.
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