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47th Branch Now Open
Actrol is proud to announce the opening of its latest branch in Whyalla, South Australia.
125A Norrie Ave
Whyalla, SA, 5608
Ph: (08) 8645 8300
Fax: (08) 8645 3800
whyalla@actrol.com.au
Call into Actrols latest branch for all of your refrigeration & air conditioning needs.
Actrol Forges Ahead in WA
Servicing all regions of Australia Actrol is proud to announce the opening of its new branch in Bunbury, Western Australia. It is just one more way that Actrol is providing the available stock and personnel to the refrigeration and marketing industry.
On the 30th of June Actrol’s Bunbury branch opened its doors for the first time, making it the 45th branch in Actrol’s ever expanding network. Actrol understood that it took time out of customers’ busy days, to have to travel up to Perth when they need to check out what’s available, or talk things over with Actrol staff. Now staff, stock and services are right on their doorstep.
Welcoming customers to the new Branch, which opened on 30th June at Unit 1/9 MacKinnon Way Bunbury, is Bob Knox and his team. Bob and his team are looking forward to meeting existing & new customers in the air conditioning and refrigeration business who are looking for top-of-the-market products and great service from people who really know their stuff.
The Actrol Expansion Continues
With customers all across Australia, Actrol is continuing to expand with the opening of its new Bundaberg branch in Queensland.
That’s why they’ve moved Actrol Bundaberg to new & larger premises. Now with more room and more stock available, customers in the area are finding it even easier to visit when they need to check out what’s available, or simply talk things over with Actrol staff.
Bundaberg Manager Fred Lowe and his team are enjoying welcoming customers to their bright new location.
They’re open from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm all year round.
At Shop 4, 6-8 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg
Phone: 07 4151 6533 Fax: 07 4151 6833 Email: bundaberg@actrol.com.au
ARBS 08 Actrol at its very best
How good can it get? Once again the Actrol stand and gala evening event were the talk of ARBS. This year Actrol received even more accolades, winning the Best Exhibit award reflecting Actrol’s intent to be the very best in the eyes of our customers.
Displaying more than 150 different products from some of the world’s best known brands, the Actrol stand was once again the meeting point at the show.
This year around 400 guests joined us at the prestigious Melbourne Town Hall. With a variety of entertainment and great food, it was again the most talked about function at ARBS.
Actrol take this opportunity to thank each and every person who visited us at ARBS. We hope those that didn’t make it this time will get a chance to see us in 2010 in Sydney. A special note of appreciation goes to all of our key suppliers and staff whose support and hard work ensured Actrol’s success at ARBS 2008.
View photos from ARBS 08
NEWSFLASH
RRA (Refrigerants Reclaim Australia) rebate reduces.
Return your reclaim by 30th June 2008 to claim $5/kg
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia are reducing the contractor rebate by $2/kg on July 1, 2008.
Coming soon... ARBS 08
ARBS is the biggest trade show for the HVACR industry in the southern hemisphere. It is an industry supported and managed exhibition held every two years, alternating between Sydney and Melbourne. All the major manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and agents involved in the HVAC&R and building services and related industries in Australia use ARBS to showcase their products and services.
ARBS showcases the very latest technologies, products and trends in a friendly marketplace atmosphere that brings together all participants of the industry at ARBS. With over 200 national and international exhibitors, informative seminars, new product launches, and the largest knowledge base for anything HVAC&R and building services, ARBS is a not to be missed event.
Coming Soon April 21-23, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, “Visit Actrol at Stand 146”
Safety Alert for gas installers and air conditioner installers
Queensland government has issued a safety alert and recommendations for minimum distances between air conditioner compressors and LPG cylinders. Compressors are recognised as ignition sources and therefore are not suitable in hazardous ares surrounding LPG cylinders.
For more information view here.
FlexiTrak Update
To allow Actrol to further develop FlexiTrak so we can provide you even more features in the future, Actrol will be progressively rolling out in the coming months pre-filled FlexiTrak refrigerant cylinders throughout our entire 44 branch network. Initially this will include refrigerants used in lower volumes like R409A and R408A.
Common refrigerants R22, R134a and R404A will continue to be decanted as usual at Actrol branches around the country.
Actrol Road Show '07
“Best road show event ever in this town”, “It was good be able to catch up, see stuff we hadn’t seen before, and talk about tech issues with the experts” and “We were amazed. Everybody was there. It was good to have the chance for an industry get together.”
These are just a few of the comments made by visitors to the Queensland leg of the Actrol Road Show ‘07. Everywhere the Show went, people came. This is definitely the biggest and the best Actrol Road Show ever.
Actrol travelled to Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns – 2000 kms in all, to make it easy for regional customers to visit….. well, fairly easy. Some people travelled up to 7 hours to visit the Show.
Actrol took a 7 tonne truck and a team of 24 Actrol staff and suppliers, so that visitors could see a huge array of products, learn some new tricks, ask questions, and discuss issues with industry people who really know their stuff. The whole idea is to help Actrol customers make more money.
The Actrol Road Show ‘07 has travelled throughout regional Queensland, and then on to South Australia, Northern Territory before moving onto New South Wales. The whole team of 24 Actrol staff and suppliers have been delighted to have the chance to explain what’s new on the market, provide tips and tricks to make more money, and to answer questions from customers – especially those whose regional location sometimes makes it hard to organise a face to face meeting with Actrol staff and suppliers.
There’s just nothing else like the Actrol Road Show for business people working in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. And the icing on the cake …. many visitors to the Road Show will WIN Cool Cash n’ Prizes.
The Actrol Road show is still on the road, and moving through Western NSW and Victoria now.
SuperPair FR - Actrol 1st
Fire Rated, high quality, paired tubing for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems.
Actrol, the leading suppliers of equipment and parts for the refrigeration and air conditioning industries, proudly introduce SuperPair FR, a whole new approach in insulated copper tubing, designed to save installers time and money.
SuperPair FR is quality rubber insulated pairs of annealed copper tube available in two configurations, traditional 18 metre rolls and now innovative 3 metre straight lengths and it’s Fire Rated!
SuperPair FR helps contractors to quote accurately and purchase exactly what is required, minimizing costly onsite loses. SuperPair FR is light weight, easy to handle and simple to use.
SuperPair FR provides what the trade has been looking for – 3 metre straight lengths of paired annealed refrigeration grade copper tubes which are individually packaged to ensure cleanliness both inside and out.
With SuperPair FR contractors now don’t need to carry a whole lot of equipment to site, the product is ready to use. SuperPair FR is already insulated with Fire Rated closed cell nitrile rubber which has low thermal conductivity, making it highly efficient in insulating, cooling and heating systems and preventing condensation.
Contractors and project owners have the extra confidence of knowing that they’re using a high quality product on their jobs that is R410A rated and Fire Rated to AS1530.2-1999.
Something BIG is here from Actrol... $100,000 Cool Cash N' Prizes
The staff at Actrol branches around Australia are bracing themselves. Actrol’s Big Cool Cash N’ Prizes Promotion starts on 1st August, and they’re going to be BUSY. It’ll be fun for both customers and Actrol staff.
Everyone who spends $50 or more in an Actrol branch anywhere in Australia, between 1st August and 31st October this year, receives a Scratch Off Game Card. There’s a total of $100,000 in Cool Cash N’ Prizes to be won so every customer has a very good chance of walking way with something special.
Actrol have stocked up with Phillips 32” LCD TVs with surround sound, Weber Baby Barbecues, JNCMP3 Players, Phillips Mini Stereo Systems. And there are just crates of Multi Purpose Knives, Thermos Flasks, Sports Bottles, Barbecue Sets, Bottle Opener Keyrings, Visor CD Holders, Hats and more waiting to be won.
Customers will be able to collect most prizes straight away, too, which will put smiles on lots of faces. And happy customers are just what Actrol staff want!
To top it all off, customers are invited to enter their Game Card into a $20,000 CASH Prize Draw which will be drawn at the end of the promotion. It will sure make a customer’s day, to find they’ve got an extra 20K in their pocket!
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Two More Actrol Branches: Actrol Cavan & Tweed Heads Opens
Actrol, major national suppliers of air conditioning and refrigeration parts, have only recently announced the opening of their new Liverpool branch, and that made 42 Actrol Branches throughout Oz. Now there are two more.
Actrol is constantly on the lookout for ways to provide easier access to the stock items customers actually need, when they need it and where they need it. That’s why two more new branches have opened recently, one at Cavan in South Australia and the other in Tweed Heads, New South Wales.
Welcoming customers to the Cavan Branch are Matt Dickson and Ryan Simunsen. The branch is at 17B Diagonal Road, and customers can phone on (08) 8162 9194, fax on (08) 8162 9325 or email cavan@actrol.com.au
Actrol have been providing service to Tweed Heads customers for 20 years, through its agent at Nelsons Appliance Spares. From 1st July 2007, Tweed Heads is a full Actrol Branch, just next door to the previous location. Luke Parker, who has extensive experience with Actrol through his work at the Actrol Salisbury branch, will manage the new Tweed Heads branch at Unit 3, 59 Boyd Street. Customers can phone on (07) 5536 7250, fax on (07) 5536 5569 or email tweedheads@actrol.com.au.
Actrol Liverpool Opens
Tradies working around Sydney’s south western suburbs can easily waste a heap of time just getting from Point A to Point B to service their customers and pick up stock and parts.
Actrol, Australia’s leading national suppliers of air conditioning and refrigeration parts, are determined to provide industry leadership by ensuring that their customers have easy access to the stock they need, when they need it and where they need it. That’s why Actrol have just opened a brand new branch in Liverpool at Unit 1, 22 Whyalla Place, Prestons. The branch is open 5 days a week, from 7 am to 5 pm.
That makes 42 Actrol branches, Australia wide.
Actrol Liverpool Branch Manager, Brad Parker says that customers are telling him that they’re finding it so easy to get to the new location via the M7 and M5. And they really appreciate the exceptional stock levels Actrol holds. That’s because Actrol stock planners have taken a completely new approach. Instead of the industry standard of keeping stock to a minimum, the idea is to hold more stock, so customers can pick up what they need right away, and get to work.
Whether customers visit or phone in, friendly expert advice is available at Liverpool Branch from Brad Parker and Ryan Mahanga.
| Location | U1/22 Whyalla Place Prestons 2170 |
| Telephone | (02) 8783 7599 |
| Fax | (02) 8783 7433 |
| liverpool@actrol.com.au | |
| Opening Hours (All year round) |
Monday - Friday
7.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Refrigerants, Today & Tomorrow
Should we be concerned?
Australian consumption of HCFCs in 2006, which is predominantly R22 refrigerant, exceeded the import quota available.
In 2007 excess stockholdings will not be available.
Some smaller wholesalers ran low or out of R22 in late
2006. This is likely to be repeated in 2007, perhaps to
a much greater extent.
In 2008 the import quota drops yet another 23%.
If there is not enough available in 2007 what will
happen then? At the same time, prices are expected to
rise rapidly.
The import quotas are set. There will be no reprieve.
As you can see by this graph, minimising future use
will be important, as the estimated demand exceeds
the availability. Now is the time to discuss with your
customers their future cooling requirements.
This will help your customers budget for
future costs for remedial work to reduce
their emissions, retrofit to a different
refrigerant or possibly to replace their
existing equipment entirely.
Actrol can assist you with all these options
and more…
R22 Price Rise - January 1st 2007
As predicted the reductions in import volumes of HCFCs have led to a further price rise for R22 and other HCFCs on January 1st 2007. Invoice price will rise between $0.80 and $1.00. The new list price for R22 will be $32.50/kg.
In 1996 the total volume of HCFC imports allowed into Australia was 250 ODP tones per year. Every 2 years since 2000, this maximum import quota has been lowered. In 2006 and 2007 the quota has been reduced to only 130 ODP tones, a 48% drop from 1996. Next year (2008) this is reduced further to 100 ODP tones. In simple terms we lose 23% of our current import capacity. Such reductions are already impacting on our pricing and availability of product like R22.
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) Levy Price Rise
RRA have recently had approved by ACCC, an increase to its levy on refrigerant gas imported and sold in Australia from $1.00/kg to $1.50/kg plus GST effective 1st January 2007.
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Actrol farewells Ray Masterson.
Ray Masterson, Queensland’s senior Sales Engineer retired during December 2006, after being at Actrol since 1974. Ray commenced as a Sales Representative 32 years ago when Actrol in Queensland was known as PH Phillips. Ray has had many roles while at Actrol, from being a Representative traveling throughout country Queensland in a van loaded with stock to Export Manager responsible for sales in Papua and New Guinea and other Pacific nations.
The last 17 years of Ray’s career was spent as Actrol’s senior Applications Engineer assisting both customers and staff with the technical aspect of our products. To acknowledge Ray’s wide respect throughout the industry, Ray was awarded Life Membership by RACCA IRASE. We all wish Ray a long, happy and healthy retirement.
ANOTHER NEW BRANCH!!!!!! Hallam, VICTORIA
OPEN November 2006
HALLAM
125 Wedgewood Road
Hallam VIC 3803
Actrol Parts are pleased to announce the opening of our newest Melbourne Metropolitan Branch located at Hallam. Call into Actrol’s new Hallam branch for your refrigeration and air conditioning needs, Branch Manager David Spiteri along with Jason and Paul will be only too happy to assist you.
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ANOTHER NEW BRANCH!!!!!! Castle Hill, NEW SOUTH WALES
OPEN 29th September 2006
CASTLE HILL
22/9 Hudson Avenue
Castle Hill NSW 2154
Actrol Parts are pleased to announce the opening of our newest Sydney Metropolitan Branch located at Castle Hill. Call into Actrol’s new Castle Hill branch for your refrigeration and air conditioning needs, Branch Manager Craig Bennett and Graham Baker will be only too happy to assist you.
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R22 Price Rise
The invoice price of R22 will rise on October 1st 2006 by nearly $1.00/kg. This year import quotas for HFCs were further reduced, now 48% lower than the quota at the quota at the beginning of the HCFC phase out in 1996. These reductions in import volumes will invariably lead to further price rise in the near future.
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BRANCH RELOCATION!!! Lambton, NEW SOUTH WALES
OPEN 4th September 2006
LAMBTON
U4/52 Young Rd
Lambton NSW 2154
We’re on the move!!!
Due to the rapid expansion of Actrol Parts in the Newcastle area, as a result we have “outgrown” our premises here at Broadmeadow and will be relocating into a more modern and spacious premises.
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NEW BRANCH!!! Bathurst, NEW SOUTH WALES
OPEN 4th September 2006
BATHURST
71 Corporation Ave
Bathurst NSW 2795
Actrol Parts are pleased to announce our continued commitment to Regional NSW and the growth of our National Branch network with the opening of ACTROL BATHURST.
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NEW BRANCH!!! Traralgon, VICTORIA
OPEN 31st July 2006
TRARALGON
315 Princes Hwy
Traralgon VIC 3844
Call into Victoria’s latest Actrol branch for your refrigeration and air conditioning needs, Paul Jenkins (Branch Manager) and Grant Musgrove will be only too happy to assist you.
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ARBS 2006
14-16 AUGUST 2006
Actrol: Your best solution at ARBS
ARBS is the major trade event for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industries in the southern hemisphere. Held every two years ARBS showcases the very latest technologies, products and trends in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Melbourne ‘04 was big but
...Sydney ‘06 will be better!!
Visit Actrol at Stand 190!
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NEW BRANCH!!! Capalaba Queensland
ACTROL QUEENSLAND DO IT AGAIN!!!
Yes we have listened to our Customers and have the pleasure in announcing the opening of our very latest Brisbane branch.
CAPALABA
Cnr of Neumann Rd & Steel St
(Unit 2, 58 Neumann Rd, Capalaba QLD 4217)
Call into Queensland’s latest Actrol branch for your refrigeration and air
conditioning needs, Steve Bingham will be only too happy to assist you.
View Opening Flyer (PDF 96kb) View Branch Details
Industry Information 01/04/2006
Key industrial metals charge to fresh record highs
Copper, a necessity in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, continues to set new price levels on world markets.
So what does this mean? As the base cost of copper rises, so do the manufacturing costs of all items that use copper
during production. As a side affect, oil prices continue their rise along with exchange rate variations.
With all these factors combined, costs of most items used in our industry are rising dramatically. Copper tube has increased
by 14% this calendar year alone.
Whilst continuing to work with suppliers to contain costs wherever possible, in some instances list prices will need to be
adjusted.
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Catalogue & Technical Manual - Edition 9
Actrol Parts have released issue 9 of the Actrol Parts Catalogue and Technical Manual, which has long been regarded as the “Bible of the Industry”.
Packed with new products, information such as wiring diagrams along with several Technical Papers, issue 9 is approximately 30% larger than the last release.
Since the very first edition in 1968, this publication has been regarded as a “must have” for everyone in the refrigeration and air conditioning industries.
Copies of Edition 9 are now available at all 36 Actrol branches Australia wide.
Blue Diamond Condensate Pump
(Cat No. 550080)
The Blue Diamond 2 is a heavy duty pump ideal for large &/or problematic installations. It easily copes with sludge & can even run dry. Actrol have sole wholesale distribution on this at present (Feb 06). There is nothing like it.
Single Phase Acpac
The Acpac range has just been extended with ten new models to cover smaller refrigeration requirements. The most common applications such as restaurants, hotels and small supermarkets requiring cabinets, cool-rooms and freezers are covered with the smaller refrigeration capacities of the new Acpac range.
Housed in a new vertical air discharge cabinet and utilising single phase L’Unite Hermetique CAJ and FH compressors from Tecumseh Europe the extended range consists of six medium/high and four low temperature models.
The entire Acpac range has a very competitive list price and includes many items only available as options on other brands. All Acpac’s are HTA rated (the High Temperature Answer) and have condenser fan control meaning all models are suitable for ambient temperatures of +46°C enabling them to be reliably operated in all areas of Australia no matter the climate. The total installed cost of Acpac is on par with conventional condensing units as on site labour and electrical costs are dramatically reduced.