Air Change has been acknowledged with the highest recognition of the Airah 2007 "Excellence in HVAC" award for the Air Change Outdoor Air Rooftop Package.

John Urch (Air Change MD) and David Gartrell (Air Change National Sales Manager) receiving the award from Grant Hall of Muller Industries

This coveted award is designed to reward those who show commitment, innovation and leadership in the HVAC industry. Around 200 people attended an industry presentation dinner held in Darling Harbour on November 1st, 2007. All were kept entertained by Steve Edge (retired champion rugby league player) who was MC for the evening. Numerous nominations were received for each of the categories of the AIRAH 2007 excellence awards. WINNERS were:

• HVAC: Company: Air Change Manufacturing Pty Ltd Product: Air Change Rooftop Package
• Sustainability: Company: Building Services Engineers P/L Project: Ikea Logan High Efficiency Air Conditioning
• Future Leader: Service Team Leader: Simon Cummins Company: Spotless Property and Facilities
• Apprentice of the Year: Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic: Jarrad Palmer Company: Williams Air Conditioning and Refrigeration P/L
• Denis Joseph Award for Innovative Use of Solar Energy in HVAC&R: Company: Energy Conservation Systems,Ipswich Hospital Project :Solar Assisted Absorption Cooling System
• James Harrison Medal : Academic Ex Queensland University of Technology John William Laracy
• WR Ahern Award: National Products Manager - Dalkia Technical Services

Air Change Staff, John Urch, Herman Chiu and David Gartrell with clients ( from left to right, back row ) - Ken Erbas (Erbas & Associates), Garrit Schot (Associate Cundall), Roy McDowall (Fitness First), Geoff Quin (Erbas & Associates), Paul Stevenson (Paul Stevenson & Associates) at the presentation dinner

Award winning product - Air Change Rooftop Package (RTP) improves indoor air quality (IAQ), reduces energy consumption and contributes to reducing greenhouse gases, simultaneously. The growing customer base that has embraced Air Change technology have at their fingertips the ability to precisely control IAQ, humidity and temperature whilst providing added benefits to occupants. Advantages of bringing in outdoor air include increased productivity and health. Air Change is the natural choice in energy efficient HVAC.

The comprehensive range of HVAC solutions and products provided by the Air Change Group are market driven, with the precise mission of reducing energy consumption whilst improving IAQ. Numerous industry awards, in addition to winning the Excellence in HVAC award in 2007, include being the back-to-back winner of the 2002 & 2003 SEDA (Energy Smart Green Globe Awards) and the Airah "Excellence in HVAC" Queensland State Award 2003.

This latest prestigious Airah Excellence Award in HVAC highlights the success of the company, both within Australia and internationally. Air Change has had phenomenal growth centred around the Australian designed and manufactured HVAC products that have world wide patents.

The Air Change Group will host an "Excellence in HVAC" Melbourne Night to celebrate the win on 28th November 2007. Attendees will view the "Award Winning" - Air Change Rooftop Package and other units and enjoy a short presentation, along with refreshments and finger foods. Staged at the premier venue of Caulfield Racecourse, this evening should prove very informative and enjoyable.

Air Change Staff (From Left to Right) - Shane Carmichael; Herman Chiu; John Bennett; John Urch; Marilyn Urch; David Gartrell; Jo Pagano and Andy Soeparto at the Award Presentation

Air Change, low energy HVAC systems continue to meet the need for sustainable "green" technology in the building industry. Air Change would like to take this opportunity to thank their industry partners and clients for their continued support.