Plans are underway for the federal government to review the apprentice system despite a rise in completion rates.

The ebm papst Group will invest $US1.07 million in the expansion of its regional headquarters in Singapore.

The new and innovative CIARA series, has been introduced to meet growing consumer demand for connected living, compact systems, and quiet operation.

LG Electronics Australia has announced the local availability of its latest range of 1:1 ducted system and ceiling mounted cassette system designed for residential dwellings and commercial buildings.

A new unit of competency is available to anyone with Certificate III level qualifications or higher in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning.

EVAPCO’s Wilson E. Bradley Research and Development Centre in the United States is one of the largest and advanced testing facilities of its kind in the world.

Montana Technologies is planning to commercialise the use of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) under a new joint venture agreement.

Danfoss Heat Exchangers has joined forces with Danfoss Commercial Compressors to establish an in-house test capability for propane.

Systemair has decided to discontinue the production of the Menerga products in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, in 2024.

LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a research facility in Alaska, United States, to accelerate its research and development efforts in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

Rinnai Australia, a leading brand in hot water and climate products, has acquired iZone, a manufacturer of smart home and ducted air conditioning control systems.

The European Union will introduce a full ban on small (<12kW) monobloc heat pumps and air conditioners that contain F-gases with a GWP of at least 150 from 2027 with a complete phase out by 2032.

Miidea has manufactured one million air conditioners at its factory in Thailand, which first opened in November 2022.

Panasonic Australia and Reclaim Energy have announced a partnership to launch a CO2 hot water heat pump solution in the Australian market.

More than 500 vocational students took part in the national WorldSkills competition held in Melbourne in August.

Danfoss has expanded its oil-free Turbocor portfolio to include the TGS380 and TTS450 models.