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Climate Control News
December-January 2020
In the News
Top salaries 08
Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians are Australia’s highest earning tradies.
EU certification 12
EU groups have introduced the world’s first building and facility certificate.
In Focus 14
Daikin celebrates 50 years in Australia at the iconic Sydney Town Hall.
Hot Products 16
A 20-page feature on the hottest product releases this summer.
Industrial refrigeration 24
Non-condensable gases (NCGs) continue to challenge industrial refrigeration systems.
This month
Thermal coatings 35
OZKEM Pty Ltd has launched a new company specialising in thermal conductive coatings.
Actrol network 40
Actrol will strengthen its retail network opening six new branches in 2020.
Food waste 42
Australia has joined more than 70 countries to cut down on food waste.
Evaporative cooling 46
New research shows a growing interest in evaporative air cooling technology.
STEM challenge 50
Participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects is at an all-time low.
Cover
Kirby is one of the largest Refrigeration & HVAC wholesalers in Australia. Kirby is a Beijer Ref Company that offers a broad and complete range of Refrigeration & HVAC Equipment, Refrigerant and Parts. Our customers are supported by a national wholesale network of over
60 branches across Australia and leading brands such as Kirby, Lennox and Gas2Go.
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Wholesalers Feature
CCN talks to Australia’s biggest wholesalers about their plans for the year ahead including an exclusive interview with Kirby about their relocation and
the launch of world class training facilities.
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