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Refrigerants
Apprentices study at the Beijer Ref Training Academy.
Increased recovery volumes
A-GAS HAS ANNOUNCED plans to relocate to a new site in Singapore as a result of continu- ous growth in the Asia region.
A-Gas said the move will take place this month to cater for increased recovery volumes from Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand.
A-Gas director in Asia, Terry Mo, said the relo- cation signifies the successful growth of the A-Gas business in Asia.
“We look forward to seeing our operations and processes grow in this area, continuing to deliver first-class services to customers across the region who are looking to improve their car- bon footprint,” Mo said.
THE MOVE WILL ADDRESS RISING DEMAND IN SINGAPORE, HONG KONG AND THAILAND”
A-Gas will continue to expand its product and service offering in Asia, as well as further devel- oping its recovery network across the region.
Mo said the new site in Singapore will become a centre of excellence; a hub for engineering, re- covery and reclamation processes, SQE and training.
A-Gas acquired Singapore-based business, VEMAC, in 2019. The company, established in 1978, is the market leader in the recovery, recla- mation and sale of refrigerants in Singapore and neighbouring countries.
ABOVE: A-Gas has seen significant growth in Asia.
Natural refrigerant scholarships
THE KIRBY APPRENTICE Fund is celebrating its 2nd year anniversary with the announcement of training scholarships to promote the use of natural refrigerants.
The Naturals Training Scholarships offered by Kirby will be available to 4th year apprentices registered in the Kirby Apprentice Fund who want to further their trade knowledge with an understanding of naturals refrigerants.
The scholarship will facilitate apprentices at- tending a three-day Naturals Training Experi- ence consisting of ARC CO2 Green Scheme Ac- creditation and a day of practical systems exposure at the Sydney based, Beijer Ref Train- ing Academy.
Beijer Ref brand and communications man- ager, Elizabeth Paparo said apprentices will ben- efit from a unique opportunity where they can combine classroom theory with safe and con- trolled, practical systems exposure.
“It is gratifying for Kirby as a business to be
able to give back to our industry and support ap- prentices in this way,” she said.
“Beijer Ref is committed to advancing the growth of naturals technology, so this provides a means of educating our future technicians dur- ing their apprenticeship years.”
As part of the year two celebrations, Paparo said all registered Kirby Apprentice Fund ap- prentices will also receive some free CPS tools and additional tools support.
The Kirby Apprentice Fund was established in 2019 as a way of supporting industry apprentices and strengthening the technical skills of the HVACR industry.
Kirby raises funds through various programs and use those funds to provide trade tools and skills development opportunities.
Leak detection acquisition
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, Halma plc has acquired Sensit Technologies LLC, a gas leak detection company for $US51.5 million.
Sensit manufactures equipment and designs technologies that enable natural gas utilities to detect leaks in their pipes, protecting workers in
Halma CEO, Andrew Williams.
the natural gas distribution industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and re- ducing climate change effects by minimising emissions of methane.
Their technology is also used in emergency re- sponse situations by firefighters facing explosion risk due to leaking natural gas.
Sensit will become part of Halma’s Process Safety sector and will continue to be led by its existing management team, who were signifi- cant shareholders, from its current location.
Halma CEO, Andrew Williams, said Sensit enhances Halma’s gas detection capabilities with its strong market position and technologi- cal capabilities in the natural gas leak detec- tion market.
“Its growth is supported by tightening safety and environmental regulatory standards, which protect communities and workers from hazards, and minimise climate change impacts,” he said.
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