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8 / FEATURE ARBS 2014It only comes around once every two years, but ARBS is without a doubt thebiggest event on the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services calendar.This May, the HVAC&R industry will gather at the Melbourne Exhibition andConvention Centre, for ARBS 2014. As Australia’s largest dedicated air conditioning,refrigeration and building services exhibition, ARBS brings together the industry’smovers and shakers – as well as alltheir shiny new kit and innovative technology.STRICTLY SPEAKINGAnd perhaps more importantly, the three-day exhibition gives visitorsand exhibitors alike the chance to catch up with colleagues and friends,and to extend industry networks.Not only does the seminar series play host to a range of experts with valuableand extensive banks of knowledge, the talks also provide a great opportunityfor professional development and networking.If all the impressive stands and new products aren’t enough, there’s always theoption of listening to industry experts sharing their knowledge as part of thetechnical seminars, or watching the fridgeys of the future in action at the WorldSkillsAustralia Refrigeration Competition.ACTROLARBS prides itself on offering a range of seminarsfrom the highly technical to those that address topical issues.For the full seminar program, or to register, visit www.arbs.com.auACTRONAIRSTAND Nº 177/179/213/214Actrol is Australia’s largest wholesalerof refrigeration, air conditioningand allied industries.Covering everything from safety classifications and the repeal of the carbon tax,to the development of R32 and the phase-out of R22, the ARBS 2014 seminarsare covering the most contentious and important issues influencing the HVAC&Rindustry right now.STAND Nº 290ActronAir celebrates 30 years of innovationFor 30 years ActronAir have been one of Australia’sleading suppliers of high quality air conditioningequipment for both the residential and commercialmarkets. Some of the innovative products we willhave on display at ARBS include:Today Actrol services the nation with 62 brancheslocated in key metropolitan and regional areas.Our highly qualified and well trained staff providethe best customer service throughout the country.Stocking the broadest range of quality productsfrom the world’s best brands makes Actrolyour preferred supplier for all yourequipment and supplies.For over 60 years, Actrol has gaineda unique reputation for satisfying and exceedingcustomers’ requirements. It is our relationshipswith both suppliers and customers that arethe key to Actrol’s continued success.1300 ActrolActrol.com.auMarch 2014 HVAC&R Nation www.hvacrnation.com.au HerculesTM – The highest efficiency variablecapacity packaged unit up to 200kW ActronConnect – A mobile app that allowsusers to wirelessly control their air conditionerswhether at home or away ESP Platinum – The most advanced residentialair conditioners ever built in AustraliaTo find out more about how our full range ofinnovative products are changing the game forAustralian air conditioning, visit us at stand 290.5 Irvine Place, Norwest Business ParkBella Vista NSW 2153Tel: 02 8814 400www.actronair.com.auAIRASTAND Nº 141/142A proud long term Australian manufacturerand supplier of commercial and industrial gas firedheaters, evaporative coolers, HCV (heating coolingventilation systems), energy recovery systems,air handlers, stainless steel and mild steel buffertanks, dosing pots, air dirt seperators radiant tubeheating, superray heaters and atmospheric boilersDue to the renewed interest for “Australian made”quality, AIRA is proud to introduce thehigh efficiency FTC firetube condensing boilerrange built to suit Australian standards andapplications up to 2000kw output.Contact AIRA or one of ourAgents nationwide for further details.Peter Churchill B.Bus M.Airah144 Colchester Road North Bayswater 3153Email: Aira@aira.com.auPh: 03 9839 8000 / 0407 009 615www.aira.com.au
BIG ASS FANSSTAND Nº 73CIRIS INNOVATIVE SERVICESCARELSTAND Nº 636STAND Nº 270CAREL continues our focus on High EfficiencySolutions through the introduction of new,innovative and easy to use technology.CIRIS Pty Ltd is an Australian ownedand operated company providing customair treatment solutions.BIG ASS COMFORTBIG ASS SAVINGSBIG ASS FANSFrom inception to completion,all Big Ass Fans are designed, engineered,constructed, tested, re-tested, re-constructed,re-engineered and re-designed until weget it right. Needless to say, we’renot sitting on our asses.Behind the funny name, we’re seriouswhen it comes to designing fans. We call ourselvesthe Big Fan Experts because we have the mosttalented and dedicated engineering teamin the big fan industry.Core to thermodynamic control efficiency isour electronic expansion valve, at ARBS we willshow new solutions for not only our valve rangebut also innovative ways to use them in solutionsfrom cold rooms to chillers. Fully packaged pre-conditioners Chillers Desiccant Dehumidification Heat ExchangersWe’re not simply overgrown versionsof a typical ceiling fan, our fans are designedand engineered to move large volumes of airin the most efficient, cost-effective waypossible, but being big doesn’t hurt.To compliment this we will be showing thenew advances in our high technology evaporativecooling solutions as ordered for the prestigiousBarangaroo project in Sydney.To find out how our solutions canfulfil your air-treatment needs visitour stand or contact us.Big Ass Fans Australia Pty LtdUnit 22, 1029 Manly Road,Tingalpa QLD 4173Email: mmullins@bigassfans.com.auTel: 07 3292 0100Unit 37, 11–21 Underwood RoadHomebush NSW 2140Ph: 02 8762 9200 Fax: 02 9764 6933Email: sales.au@carel.comPhone: 1300 758 752Email: enquiries@ciris.com.auDUCTWAREDWYER INSTRUMENTSwww.bigassfans.com.auDAIKIN AUSTRALIASTAND Nº 408Daikin has a history of excellence, innovation,and cutting edge technology with acomprehensive range of commercial airconditioning solutions. At this year’s ARBSexhibition we will be showcasing some ofour new key products designed to provideyou with options and flexibility to controlthe temperature, airflow and air qualityin a broad range of environments.www.carel.comSTAND Nº 323/338Ductware’s innovative range of duct hardwareproducts are designed to provide solutionsto improve productivity in duct manufactureand installation. They save time & money whilstalso offering some green star building options, suchas their new Access Doors (pictured) and 50mmdeep Access Panels which offer an R-value of 1.22.Suppliers of world-leader Ductmate’s huge rangeof products, including the revolutionary, ex-StockGreenSeam round duct systems.www.ciris.com.auSTAND Nº 304/336Dwyer Instruments will be showingour comprehensive range of HVAC,Building Automation Sensors andTest Instruments at ARBS this year.As well as Gripnail &Climatech weldpins andRossi products, Ductwareare now also distributorsof the unique Erico / Caddyrange of duct hangingand support hardwareand Kinetics NoiseControl equipment.Ductware aimsto improve theproductivity of bothduct manufacture and installation by reducinglabour involved in making and installing commercialHVAC systems. The products also deliver considerableHVAC efficiency gains by reducing leaks, preservingair quality and improving the durability of ductwork.Daikin Australia Pty Ltd62–66 Governor Macquarie Drive,Chipping Norton NSW 2170Email: sales@daikin.com.auTel: (02) 9725 8888www.daikin.com.au6–10 Market Road, Sunshine VIC 3020Ph: (03) 9300 5199Email: smcdonald@ductware.com.auwww.ductware.com.auThe new MobileMeterTM App will be releasedat the show. This App will turn your smart phoneinto a handheld test instrument which will connectto any Dwyer wireless probe for measurement ofTemperature, Humidity, Differential Pressure andAir Velocity. Multiple probes can be connectedto your phone simultaneously for wirelessmeasurement and logging. The MobileMeterTM Appwill be available for download at no chargefor the basic version.Contact Dwyer on 02 4272 2055or email info@dwyer-inst.com.auwww.hvacrnation.com.au HVAC&R Nation March 2014
FRIGEL AUSTRALIASTAND Nº 545/578/580Frigel’s patented adiabatic coolingequipment is modular in design.Features include: Stainless steel frames Self-supporting extendable legs– no need for platforms. EC Fans for lowest noise profile Manifold headers suppliedwith Victaulic connectionsResulting equipment is built for performance,easy to install and eliminates costs and challengesassociated with traditional open loop cooling towers.Frigel’s key focus to reduce consumptionof energy and water, perfectly positions their‘3DK’ to set the benchmark for the Australianbuilding services market.Visit us at ARBS 2014 to discuss yourapplication and see how we can help!2 Urban Street, Braeside, VictoriaPh: 03 9587 8047Email: c.oleary@frigel.comGO DISTRIBUTIONHELDON PRODUCTSSTAND Nº 76STAND Nº 135GO Distribution, exclusive agentsfor Cliplight Manufacturing Co. Canadaare exhibiting at ARBS 2014 again.Heldon Products has grown to becomea truly global company, now part of theHenry Technologies Group, we boastsales, warehousing, distribution andmanufacturing operations in Australia,Asia, USA, Canada and UK.In addition to the complete line up of Cliplight’sworld famous products – the classic sealants;UV leak and electronic detection solutions forrefrigeration and air conditioning; UV lights;LED work and trouble lights and a variety of toolsand accessories, GO Distribution will alsobe showcasing a new range of innovativelighting products.Heldon employs a systematic approach toquality assurance that starts at the conceptualstage of new product development & continuesthrough to material selection and sourcing.Come and see Gary or Ros Oborne at Booth #135.For more information about any of our productssee: www.cliplight.com/hvacr or contact uson tel: 02 6026 4886.Our manufacturing process aims to alwaysexceed the expectations of our customersand remains a benchmark in our industry.Catering for all facets of the HVAC&Rindustry, our product range has you coveredfrom the smallest copper fitting to the largestpressure vessel.25 Tullamarine Park Rd Tullamarine VIC 3043P 03 9286 4222 E sales@heldon.com.auwww.frigel.comContact: Gary or Ros OborneTel: 02 6026 4886Email: sales@godistribution.com.auJNG AUSTRALIAKENELEC SCIENTIFICREALCOLDSTAND Nº 253/266JNG specialises in air conditioningand appliance spare parts distributionacross the commercial and consumerproducts industry.STAND Nº 385/419www.heldon.com.auSTAND Nº 188Kenelec Scientific is Australia’s leadingsupplier of ventilation test instruments, IAQand environmental monitoring instruments.Realcold is a leading wholesale supplier to therefrigeration and air-conditioning industriesin Australia and New Zealand. We specialisein refrigeration component wholesaling andare managed and operated by qualified,experienced refrigeration engineers.With our specialist staff and NATA accredited servicelabs, we don’t just sell these instruments, we backthem up with calibration, servicing and rental.We understand the industry and our customer’sneeds as business owners or technicians in thefield. We aim to deliver the best customer solution;from engineering expertise and design onsophisticated applications, to selectionof the correct part for a service call.JNG are sellers of the following brands: Mitsubishi ElectricPanasonicDaikinToshibaSanyoBrivisAirwell SamsungEmailairElectraCarrierApacCarlylePhone: 1300 553 000Fax: 03 8774 9711Email: Spareparts@jng.com.auwww.jng.com.auMarch 2014 HVAC&R Nation www.hvacrnation.com.auWhatever your measuring needs, small or large,Kenelec can help you with our extensive rangeof anemometers, air balancing hoods, duct leakagetesting systems, pressure monitoring devicesand gas monitoring instruments.Our experienced professionals will helpfind the right answer, first time – every time.Visit us at ARBS 2014 or call 1300 732 233for more information.Kenelec Scientific Pty Ltd23 Redland Drive, Mitcham 3132Ph: 1300 732 233 Email: info@kenelec.com.auwww.kenelec.com.auRealcold Pty Ltdwww.realcold.com.au1800 REALCOLD (7325 2653)Branches – QLD: Coopers Plains, Albion, Brendale,Southport, Toowoomba, NSW: Alexandria, Campbelltown,Newcastle, Rosehill, Tamworth, VIC: Clayton
SEELEY INTERNATIONALSIMONS ENGINEERING GROUPSTAND Nº 1/2STAND Nº 468Australia’s largest air conditioningmanufacturer and global leaderin developing energy-efficientcooling and heating.Experts in thermal engineeringsince 1932SUSTAINABLE ENERGYTESTOSTAND Nº 284/285Testo Australia is a wholly owned subsidiaryof testo AG. Testo AG is a manufacturer ofquality portable measuring instrumentsbased in Germany. Testo has over 1300employees worldwide including officesover in 70 countries. HEATING A range of Seeley International’s leadingcommercial and residential climate controlproducts will be exhibited, including: Climate Wizard –the proven innovationin air conditioningtechnology, VRF systems, Reverse cycleair conditioning, Breezair evaporative airconditioning, includingthe new MagIQTouchcontroller, Braemar ductedgas heating, plus Seeley International’slatest coolinginnovation, theBraemar EnviroMagic,which is specificallydesigned to cool largeindustrial buildings.COOLINGWe offer a full turnkey solution for: Cogeneration Trigeneration Condensing BoilersAmong the quality instruments designed andmanufactured by testo, is a range of refrigerationmeasuring equipment including refrigerationgauges, leak detectors to name a couple. As well asthis testo also manufactures Thermometers, DataLoggers, pH Meters, Humidity Meters, MoistureMeters, Thermal Imaging Cameras, PressureMeters, Anemometers and Gas Analysers.Testo Australia offers a wide range of products, aftersales support and service for all customers in Australia.SIMONS ENGINEERING GROUPMelbourne OfficeSydney OfficePh: 03 9462 6700Ph: 02 8338 8660Email: info@simonsgreenenergy.com.auUnit 11, 114–118 Merrindale Drive,Croydon South, VIC 3136Ph: (03) 8761 6108 Email: monsgreenenergy.com.auTHE EVOLVE GROUPTHERMAL ELECTRIC ELEMENTSUAP COOLINGPh: 08 8328 3850Email: marketing@seeleyinternational.comSTAND Nº 199The Evolve Group made it’s name in theHVAC-R sector in 2005 for it’s innovative Polyslabbase which was embraced as the long awaitedalternative and solution to using pre-castconcrete slabs.STAND Nº 499/502Thermal Electric offers a range of heatingproducts for the HVAC&R industry includingelectric duct heaters, defrost and pan heaters,Evapodry condensate trays and more.From complete units to replacement parts,TEE can design and manufacture high qualityheaters with fast turnaround times, ensuringminimal downtime. TEE’s products are allmanufactured with high quality components,ensuring a long lasting, efficient unitsuited to your application.www.testoaus.com.auSTAND Nº 632UAP specialise in HVAC & Data CentreProducts, CRACs, Chillers, Condensers,Dry-coolers, Leak Detectionand UPS products.From a single product offering in 2005, today, TheEvolve Group boasts over 500 SKU’s available throughover 10,000 outlets. Evolve is a true end-to-end productinnovation and commercialisation solutions provider.Evolve’s in house capabilities include productdesign and development, prototyping, tooling,manufacturing, sourcing, sales and distribution.Evolve is the pre-eminent one stop shop for newproduct development with a proven track recordof bringing successful products to market,both here in Australia and abroad.Come and see the team at booth #199and see the range of products and how theycan bring your product ideas to life.TEE also offers a wide range of safe and hazardousarea heaters for all applications, includingindustrial ovens, drum heaters, tankand immersion heaters and much more.With offices in most major cities within-house technicians and a national Supportnetwork, UAP is a specialist in providingsolutions for computer rooms, archive rooms,base building plant, essential rooms requiringprecise temperature and humidity control.Major global brands include:RC Group – AlfaLaval – TTK – AKCPThegroupThe Evolve GroupTel: 61 7 3283 1196 Fax: 61 7 3883 1560PO Box 3077, Clontarf QLD 4019 Australiawww.evolvegrp.comMarch 2014 HVAC&R Nation www.hvacrnation.com.auFree Phone: 1800 025 287Free Fax: 1800 631 235Email: m.auE: info@uapcooling.com.auFollow on Twitter: UAP HVACwww.uapcooling.com.au
ARBS 2014WORLDSKILLSWorldSkills Australia will see thecountry’s most skilful fridgies battleit out for a spot on the national teamheading to Brazil next year.WorldSkills Australia (WSA) aims to develop andnurture the skills of young Australians, by inspiringyoung people, celebrating skills excellence andproviding an opportunity to showcase trade and skilltalent. Competitions are held on a regional, nationaland international level.The 2014 WorldSkills Australia Refrigeration NationalCompetition will be held at ARBS, showcasing theskills of Australia’s best young refrigeration mechanics.Each of the competitors will not only be battling it outfor the coveted gold medal, but also the chance tobecome a 2015 Team Australia Skillaroo.The 2015 Skillaroos will be heading to Brazil torepresent Australia and their industry at the 43rdWorldSkills International Competition in São Paolo,in August 2015.For more information on the WorldSkills competition,visit www.worldskills.org.au ARBS INDUSTRYAWARDS 2014Raise your glasses and celebrateimportant contributions toour industry.Each ARBS year, high achievers and valuedcontributors in the air conditioning, refrigerationand building services industry are recognisedthrough the ARBS Industry Awards.Award categories include the ARBS Young Achiever,Outstanding Service and Maintenance Provider,ARBS Product Excellence Award, HVAC ProjectExcellence Award, Refrigeration Project ExcellenceAward and the Outstanding Industry Educationand Training Award. HOW TO REGISTEREntry is FREE and open to theair conditioning, refrigeration andbuilding services related professionals,trade and industry associates.Please note: Children will not be admitted.Save time and register online atwww.arbs.com.auVAISALAVENTURETAPESTAND Nº 20STAND Nº 55/56Vaisala HVAC instruments –The industry benchmark just got even betterThe Industry Standard forHVAC/ 13JOIN USAT ARBSWhereMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre2 Clarendon StreetSouth Wharf, MelbourneVictoria 3006WhenMonday,May 20 – 10am–6pmTuesday,May 21 – 10am–6pmWednesday, May 22 – s.com.auTwitter:arbsexpoFacebook: www.facebook.com/ARBSexpoVisit AIRAH at stand N 348WARD VALVE & CONTROLSTAND Nº 384Supplier of specialist industrialand commercial refrigeration products.Displaying HANSEN’s MVP13 an addition tothe larger Multi-Valve Platform Valve Stationdesign that allows a collection of functioncombinations possible on one valve station.The EZ line of Safety Pressure Relief Valvesthat use a replaceable cartridge arrangement,allowing permanent fixture of the bodyto the vessel piping.The next generation of HVAC products is here,redesigned based on your feedback. Choose froma wide range of products – now even easierto install and maintain.Vaisala offers reliable, accurate, and easyto-use instruments for measuring humidity,temperature, and carbon dioxide. Easy to installand maintain, our sensors and transmitters setthe industry standard for energy efficiency, fromthe optimization of cooling towers to demandcontrolled ventilation based on carbon dioxidelevels. Come and see our latest products and findout about the new microglow technology!Tel. 03 9815 6700Email: vacASCON-TECNOLOGIC’s new look refrigerationcontrols in line with their KUBE seriesof panel mount controllers.Why Settle for Less? Absolute Vapour Barrier Neat, Clean, and ReliableAlso displaying products from RFF (Robinet),Hermetic-Pumpen, GfG (Gessellschaftfur Geratebau) and SICCOM Available in Black, White,Natural Aluminum and EmbossedContact us for more informationVentureTapeE: sam@venturetape.com.auM: 61 (0) 402 002 012F: 61 (0) 3 9357 604511B Production Drive Campbellfield VIC 3061www.venturetape.com.au2 /634 Mitcham Road, Vermont, Vic 3133Contact: Ian WardTel: 03 9873 7222Fax: 03 9873 7221Email: nation.com.au HVAC&R Nation March 2014
them up with calibration, servicing and rental. Whatever your measuring needs, small or large, Kenelec can help you with our extensive range of anemometers, air balancing hoods, duct leakage testing systems, pressure monitoring devices and gas monitoring instruments. Visit us at ARBS 2014 or call 1300 732 233 for more information. STAND Nº 385/419
