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Climate Control News
December 2020 - January 2021
In the news
Record fine
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This month
Wholesaler news 30
Beijer Ref has announced the formation of SCM REF Australia.
Cold chain 34
There is a much greater focus on cold chain processes in the wake of COVID-19.
Hot products 40
CCN’s annual Hot Products Feature where we showcase what’s hot.
Smart installations 42
Find out how installers are using Artificial Intelligence to save time.
R32 pack 58
Grosvenor Engineering has put
together a free information pack on R32.
A Victorian company receives a record fine for the unlawful importation of HFCs.
Rebate tripled 07
RRA has more than tripled its rebate for recovered refrigerant from January 1, 2021.
Net zero 08
The Green Building Council of Australia is pushing to eliminate natural gas in buildings.
Energy efficiency 08
Cover
Actrol is Australia’s largest wholesaler of parts to the refrigeration, air conditioning and allied industries. Servicing both Australia and New Zealand with more than 70 branch locations in key metropolitan and regional areas. Together with our highly qualified and well-trained staff, we provide outstanding customer service and offer the widest range of products aligned with leading global & local brands.
South Australia invests $60 million in the energy efficiency of public buildings.
Sales drop
RAC sales dropped in 2018 and 2019 across all major equipment segments.
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CLIMATE CONTROL NEWS DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
HVACR
Leadership
Awards
Check out all the action from CCN Live 2020 including full page profiles of the winners of this year’s HVACR Leadership Awards. Coverage begins
on page 13.
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