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The single desire of every Consultant, Project Manager and Contractor is to ‘help me deliver a HASSLE FREE project’

So this has become our customer centric focus at Armcor Air Solutions.
It is all about providing simple, integrated solutions for time-pressed clients.
Yes, you are number one, central to our existence.

Every building needs fresh air and for whatever your application is, whether it be for building code compliance, for indoor air quality, for humidity control, or for energy efficiency, Armcor are here to ‘help you deliver a HASSLE FREE project’

19 Oct 2018

Armcor Updates

During the month of October we are rewarding all our loyal clients with a special Christmas shopping bonus. For every order over $18,000.00 (excluding GST) you will receive a special shopping gift card to the value of $250.00

Shopping cards are available for any of the following stores: Bunnings, Dan Murphy’s, Westfield, Coles/Myer, Flight Centre, Rebel Sports, David Jones or Woolworths.
So if you’re looking to stock up your cellars for Christmas, get that special something for your next DIY installation, purchase some new sporting equipment for the kids or contribute to your next family holiday, make sure you get in fast.

Remember you are not limited to just one gift card. Should you make multiple purchases over $18,000 during October, you will be rewarded for each and every one of these. Once we get your purchasing order, you will receive an email from us asking which shopping card you would prefer. Once you let us know, your card will be with you in a matter days.

The offer is open to Armcor contractor clients across Australia and is valid until 5pm Wednesday, 31 October 2018.

So if you were thinking of delaying your orders after this date, don’t. Get in early and reward yourself!

01 Oct 2018

Armcor Updates, Promotions

Ford has transformed its iconic head office in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows into a new product development centre as part of a $50 million dollar investment to enhance vehicle engineering capability and drive innovation in Australia.

The new Asia Pacific Product Development Centre, which features state-of-the-art virtual design and engineering capability, will be the centrepiece of Australia’s most advanced automotive development campus.

The centre positions Ford as the automaker with the most comprehensive capability to design and engineer vehicles in Australia.

Armcor was selected by PJM Engineering Services to provide packaged airconditioning equipment with ERV for the project.

The solution – which comprises seven energy recovery ventilator (ERV) units, ranging from 1200 l/sec to 1700 l/sec with a cooling capacity up to 32 kW – will supply conditioned fresh air into the buildings for optimum performance and occupant comfort.

The design includes a full economy system so that even greater efficiency can be obtained when the ambient temperatures are favourable.

Armcor is thrilled to have contributed to the creation of this ultimate in hi-tech vehicle design centre.

Ford and Armcor share similar values: a commitment to develop the next generation of top quality engineered products.

Find out more about how our air conditioning solutions can benefit your project.

11 Sep 2018

Armcor Updates

Northern Airconditioning one of our great Distributors for Northern Queensland together with Armcor are committed to supporting local communities.

If you are in North Queensland and need any Heat Recovery, Air Handling Units, Dehumidication Units or Pool Package units, be sure to call Northern Air.

11 Sep 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Recently one of our customers reqeusted an ERV unit in Night Sky Colourbond colour. We can make your unit in any colour you like. What colour would you like?

05 Sep 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

An economy damper system coupled with your energy recovery equipment provides the ultimate in efficiency. The ambient conditions dictate which dampers open and close to optimise the capacity to bring ‘fresh air indoors’.
 

22 Aug 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

The Client

Churches of Christ in Queensland is building a master planned campus on vacant Parklands Boulevard land. The $28 million first stage of the ‘Churches of Christ Campus Meridan’ will create a variety of activity spaces and services and will include multi-purpose community centre, café, seniors care accommodation and home care and support services.
The state-of-the-art residential aged care service will accommodate seniors in a series of themed cottage-style one and two storey buildings. The community hub will be available for local community groups and Meridan Campus residents to enjoy as part of the integrated community lifestyle. The hub includes a cafe, hairdressing salon and auditorium.
“The aged care service will provide the best in care to enable local seniors to age in place with no need to move from their community if their care needs change.”
One of the largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations in Queensland, Churches of Christ in Queensland already has a significant presence throughout the state. This includes early childhood, child protection, retirement living, housing services, churches and missional services, home and community care and residential aged care services supporting communities including the Sunshine Coast.

The Challenge

Community projects have a requirement for fresh air which in Queensland requires introducing air at temperatures above the comfort level. Energy recovery is the obvious choice to maintain efficient operating costs.

The Armcor Solution

Armcor had the correct size equipment that was suited to the specification The XEP4000 unit was used and optional economy dampers were added to achieve the economy cycle operation to further increase efficiencies and make the most of the reduced ambient early morning and late evening.
A CO2 sensor is used to modulate the dampers to maintain the correct indoor air quality.

Being a full packaged airconditioning unit it is able to fulfil the total requirement for energy recovery and also provide temperature control to ensure the occupants are comfortable 24/7.

20 Aug 2018

Armcor Updates

We are pleased to welcome Terry Rowan to the Armcor Air Solutions team!

Terry has come to Armcor with experience in manufacturing engineering, 3D drafting and production scheduling from automotive and materials spaces. He also brings experience dealing with major international automotive companies.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer many of you will be communicating with Terry in the coming days, so please join us in welcoming him to the team.

16 Aug 2018

Armcor Updates

THE CLIENT – North Gungahlin Primary School
Construction has begun on the new North Gungahlin primary school in Taylor with the first students to start school there at the beginning of the 2019 school year.
The new school is projected to cost $32.069 million, with funding allocated from the 2015-16 and 2017-18 ACT Budgets.
It will cater to students from preschool to Year 6 from Taylor, Moncrieff and Jacka – the first suburbs being developed as part of the North Gungahlin development.

“This new modern school facility will cater for 88 preschool and 600 primary school students when it opens for Term 1 2019, providing capacity for quality public education in this high-growth region,” Ms Berry said.
“The planning will also allow for the accommodation of an additional 44 preschool students and 150 primary school students through expansion if required to cater for future growth.”

“The new school will also include a resource centre, canteen, out-of-hours school care facilities, and great outdoor learning and play areas.
“Importantly, the school will also have specific facilities for music, and curriculum enrichment programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics to ensure we are equipping our students for the best possible future.”

THE CHALLENGE
Education facilities and classrooms require airconditioning and fresh air.
Using Temperzone split airconditioning units, the standard fan coils do not have provision for any heat recovery from the exhaust air. To enable efficient operational costs the addition of ERV is essential.

THE ARMCOR SOLUTION
Armcor was able to provide an ERV slim line fan coil that could be installed in a ceiling space that would provide heat recovery whilst still being compatible with the Temperzone condensing unit. Five units, with the required right and left handing were supplied to satisfy the requirements.
The positive results come from eliminating the need to install 2 separate pieces of equipment – both the heat recovery and the DX cooling coil are housed in one unit along with the supply fan.
This saves valuable and expensive installation labour time.

06 Aug 2018

Armcor Updates

We are looking forward to connecting with you at the AIRAH Melbourne Trade Night on Thursday, August 2nd from 4-7pm at Caulfield Racecourse.
If you want to learn more about fresh air, Heat Recovery, Package Airconditioning and Indirect Evaporative Cooling come and speak to Mark Burgess and Matthew North at the Armcor Air Solutions Table.

Discover how you can fresh air indoors that deliver more efficiency and energy savings.
Date Thursday 2nd August 2018
Time 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue Caulfield Racecourse, Concourse Ground Level, Caulfield East

Register Now

24 Jul 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Once a working class suburb, North Melbourne is now a snappy, stylish strip with pretty terrace houses, award-winning cafes and a happening arts scene.

Its urban coolness has been further enhanced with addition of Arden Gardens, a new residential building which combines the best of local retail with residential luxury.

A collection of contemporary 1-4 bedroom apartments in two residential towers with stunning, uninterrupted city views, the building has embraced the new norm for premium, mixed-use development by combining a vibrant retail precinct at street level.

With Woolworths as the anchor tenant, this on-site retail precinct includes a variety of specialty retail stories conveniently on offer for both residents and the general public.

When mechanical consultant for the Arden Gardens Woolworths project, JBA Consulting Engineer, went in search of an air handling solution, Armcor was the logical selection.

The companies had worked together on multiple Woolworths’ stores.

JBA was also confident Armcor could meet the exacting requirements of the project: an air handling solution designed and built to Woolworths’ specifications that would enable an enjoyable shopping experience for supermarket customers.

The result is a custom-built solution capable of providing the main trading area with 14,500 l/sec supply air and 4,200 l/sec fresh air and which incorporates economy cycle dampers, direct expansion cooling coils, a heating coil, deep bed air filters and EC plug fans.

Armcor is thrilled to have contributed to yet another successful shopping complex development.

Find out more about how our air handling units can benefit your project.

19 Jul 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Plaza Premium Lounge is the world’s first independent airport lounge provider. Its facilities are open to all travellers, regardless of the airline or travel class they are using and has changed the perception that airport lounges should be reserved for premium travellers only.

The lounges are also focussed on giving travellers a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the airport by providing top-notch services and facilities for those arriving, departing and transiting an airport.

This includes comfortable seating, an enticing food and beverage selection, shower with amenities, private resting suites, VIP rooms, recharging stations, complimentary Wi-Fi, computer workstations, and so on. The goal is to make the airport experience seamless and effortless.

A global brand, the airport lounge network has facilities in Brisbane, Sydney and more recently in Melbourne.

As the first airport lounge network to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification, Plaza Premium Lounge is committed to providing consistently high services and continual improvement for valued customers.

So when contractor, Infinite Group, went in search of an air-conditioning unit for the new lounge at Melbourne Airport, its requirements were very exacting: it needed a high quality slimline air handling unit that incorporated bag filters, carbon filters, electric heating elements, a DX coil and energy efficient fans.

This was not something that could be ordered off the shelf.

Armcor was best placed to provide these requirements.
Combined with a Temperzone outdoor condenser, the air handling solution which is now fully installed provides the high levels of comfort expected of the new airport lounge.

Find out more about how our air handling units can benefit your project.

16 Jul 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

We are pleased to welcome Matthew North to the Armcor Air Solutions team!

Matthew has come to Armcor with over 28 years of experience in the Airconditioning Industry from service to sales and design. He brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism in providing advice, support and backed by the Armcor Air Solutions extensive equipment range to assist Consultants and Contractors alike in providing the right solution.

As a Sales Engineer many of you will be communicating with Matthew in the coming days, so please join us in welcoming him to the team.

04 Jul 2018

Uncategorized

Don’t miss out on our fantastic offer. Armcor is giving away an official 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer ball for HVAC orders over $10,000 (excluding GST).

The give-away coincides with the 21st FIFA World Cup which is currently underway in Russia and wraps up on 15 July 2018.

We are delighted to say the soccer ball give-away is the real-deal and not a copy. It is an authentic Telstar 18.

Designed to be a modern interpretation of the iconic 1970 ball, this 2018 version has six textured panels and is grey, black and white rather the original black and white ball.
It is also embedded with a near-field communication chip which allows users to access content and information unique to that ball via their smart phones.

This offers runs out on … so get your orders in fast.

25 Jun 2018

Armcor Updates, Promotions

Armcor has packaged Energy Recovery and Airconditioning into one unit.

When your requirements is to condition a significant volume of fresh air, the solution is to pre-treat it through a heat exchanger and then let the refrigeration cycle bring the air to the design temperature.

The Armcor XEP range of packaged equipment suits external rooftop or plant room applications and is available from 500 L/sec to 8000 L/sec with cooling capacity up to 160kw.

View PAC Range Here

19 Jun 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Housed in a 1960’s building containing four large grain silos, the Peppers Silo Hotel is a new state-of-the-art hotel complex overlooking the idyllic Tamar River Basin and Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tasmania.

The 35-meter high silos have long been an iconic landmark on the edge of the town.

This post-war heritage building has now been reimagined into a sophisticated 9-storey hotel compete with function and entertainment facilities, offering sweeping views over the meandering Tamar river.

Designed within the original silos, the hotel complex includes the addition of a brand-new North tower, providing a contemporary contrast and adding character to the hotel.

Armcor supplied three packaged air-conditioning energy recovery ventilator (ERV) units to service the iconic hotel’s function centre.

Designed to provide the necessary fresh air while also recovering energy from exhaust air, the great advantage of the units is that heating and cooling is packaged together in one unit, making installation and servicing simple and efficient.

These economy cycle units will provide the bulk of cooling capacity for the function centre, dramatically reducing running costs.

Armcor worked in conjunction with its distributor, HVAC Supplies, to design and deliver these state-of-the-art heat recovery units to this outstanding Tasmanian icon while leading Tasmanian contracting company, Degree C, managed all installation work.

04 Jun 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Fresh air for conditioned spaces is very necessary but it greatly increases the load on airconditioning equipment. INDEC, Armcor’s Indirect Evaporative cooling unit takes the heat load off refrigerated systems, easing the work load on expensive to run compressors. This means you don’t need to reinvest into a new system.

INDEC Indirect Evaporative Cooling unit provides cooling for fresh air in the hottest of climates, with radically reduced energy costs. The new generation INDEC uses a patented indirect polymer heat transfer core that can pre-cool 100% fresh outside air with very low energy consumption.

INDEC units can be installed in Data Centres, Kitchen Exhaust, Generator Rooms, Leisure Centres, Mining, Lobby Ventilation, Club Rooms, Auditoriums, and Sports Centres.

For more information on our indirect air cooling units, take a look at our specifications table or download our above guides. If you would like to contact us directly, you can do so by filling out our online enquiry form or give our head office a call on 03 8301 9200. Our experienced team will be able to answer all of your questions.

Click Here to view Indec Range

15 May 2018

Armcor Updates

INDEC is the brand name for Indirect Evaporative Cooling you need to remember. Where are the best areas in Australia to install these units? Find out how you can utilize the Indirect Evaporative Cooling process to reduce the ambient air temperature by up to 20°c without adding additional moisture.

The INDEC product range has equipment up to 6000 l/sec capacity. Ensure your next project includes state of the art ventilation with and energy recovery system from the team at Armcor Air Solutions.

Click Here to Download the new Application Guide

23 Apr 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Get a FREE FIFA World Cup Soccer Ball delivered to your office today.

Armcor is giving away FREE World Cup Soccer Balls with every order over $10,000 (exc GST).

Every order over $10,000 (exc GST) will receive a free ball.

11 Apr 2018

Armcor Updates, Promotions

INDEC is our very own Indirect Evaporative Cooling Unit. If you need to efficiently cool fresh air, then Indirect evaporative cooling is the solution

Amcor Air Solutions is leading the breakthrough in energy efficient cooling and indec is the brand name you need to know.

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If you would like to find our more or have a project you would like us to look at, please be free to call us on 03 8301 9200.

27 Mar 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

The easter break is upon us and we would like to thank all our customers and suppliers for their support this year. We will be closed on 31st March and 2nd April 2018.

15 Mar 2018

Uncategorized

We exclusively manufacture in Australia and are looking to expand our national sales team.

Role Description
• Manage existing customer relationships to achieve sales targets
• Develop new customer contacts and identify opportunities to generate additional sales
• Provide ongoing account management to ensure customer satisfaction
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and product knowledge
• Develop and maintain specialist product knowledge
• Travel (including interstate) as required

Specific Responsibilities
• Maintain a state office presence
• Prepare sales forecasts and report on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Prospecting including consultant and contractor visits
• Overview tender documents and liaise with the estimating team
• Checking quotations, submissions and technical documentation
• Provide customer service and technical product solutions
• Follow up communications to close the sale

The Candidate
• Knowledge and experience of the Airconditioning industry is strongly preferred
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) OR extensive trade background
• Minimum of 5 years proven technical sales experience in acquiring new business and maintaining relationships
• Analytical, resourceful, self-motivated, energetic and persistent
• High level interpersonal and telephone communication skills
• Target driven team player with attention to detail
• Ability to get through to the decision maker
• Experience in Microsoft Office and CRM database use

Remuneration
The qualified candidate would be entitled to a competitive remuneration package. We reward strong performers. We are looking for a future sales leader and the position is a great opportunity to excel in the HVAC sector.

Email your resume to employment@armcor.com.au

08 Mar 2018

Armcor Updates

Get the Health and Ventilation Benefits of a Energy Recovery Systems in your next project.

In the past, building owners and facilities managers reduced fresh air levels to save on energy costs at the expense of health. This reduction is no longer necessary due to the increased availability and code requirements for Air to Air Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV). Air to Air Heat Exchangers reduce fresh air ventilation costs by up to 80% by using energy from building exhaust air. In addition to lowering operating expenses, ERV’s help control humidity and often pay for themselves by lowering heating and air conditioning capital equipment costs.
Without an energy recovery solution in place, air that is treated for temperature and humidity will simply leave a building. The work that has already been done to heat, cool, humidify or dehumidify the space will need to be repeated for the incoming fresh air multiple times per hour. Implementing an ERV solution helps building owners meet ventilation code, lower operating costs, and improve indoor air quality.

Humidity
On warm humid days, humidity contained in fresh outdoor air often overpowers the air conditioning system and creates a challenge for facility managers to keep tenants comfortable. If humidity is a concern, select an energy recovery ventilator that utilizes an enthalpy transfer media, such as an energy recovery wheel, to overcome this challenge. Energy recovery wheels remove up to 80 percent of the humidity from the fresh air before it contacts the air conditioning coil; the result is air that is cool, comfortably dry, and does not contribute to the formation of mould and mildew.

Productivity
According to the EPA, a school’s indoor environment can have a significant impact on children’s learning and productivity. Studies have shown links between poor IAQ and children’s health problems, reduced performance scores and increased absenteeism. Similarly, the productivity of a company’s workforce is dramatically impacted when forced to work in a less-than-ideal environment. ERV’s deliver affordable fresh air to ensure a healthy and productive environment without the energy penalty historically attributed to fresh air.

Health
With half of all illnesses attributable to indoor airborne contaminants, the EPA has declared IAQ a public health priority. Federal, state, and local building codes have followed suit in mandating minimum outdoor air ventilation rates based upon the size and function of buildings. ERV is the only ventilation strategy that can simultaneously reduce the levels of all indoor pollutants for health and reduce the size and operating cost of the HVAC system.

Cost Savings
It is important to note that including an ERV in your HVAC design provides substantial savings, both up front and over time. A facility manager can expect minimal or no added first cost to installing an ERV in a retrofit or new construction project. Additionally, first cost may be offset with energy recovery incentives offered by many utilities and local, state, and federal governments.

Contact ARMCOR AIR SOLUTIONS to discuss how an ERV could be your next solution.
Armcor Air Solutions are one of Australia’s most experienced ERV manufacturers and can create a custom system for your next project.
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02 Mar 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Armcor Air Solutions wish all our customers and suppliers in Victoria and very happy Labour Day.
We will be closed on Monday 12th March 2018.

01 Mar 2018

Armcor Updates

We can argue all day about climate change, but one thing for sure is that we do experience both ends of the spectrum.

Climate change has the wonderful capacity to make things hotter and colder simultaneously, with the strangest of results.

As temperatures plunge in the US, frozen sharks have washed ashore after drowning with frozen water in their gills and in southern Florida, iguanas have fallen out of palm trees frozen solid.

In Sydney it has been a similar story but opposite. As temperatures soared to 47.3C hundreds of bats fell out of trees, dead and cooked alive.

At the end of the day, the weather is still the weather and will remain the topic of conversation.

Stuck in the middle, we humans are adopting a preference for regulated temperatures in every indoor setting, whether at home, work, shopping or relaxing.

The requirements for indoor comfort are increasing and with the increasing energy costs this is requiring an even greater requirement for energy recovery.Don’t be caught short by the next heat or cold wave – either or both may be on your doorstep.

20 Feb 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Who keeps you cool?
If the internet fails, everything fails – and that’s when everyone loses their cool.

Data centres are the hub of every on-line transaction and communication, but although the consumer expects the best, this service is not automatic or without meticulous background operational control.
Data centres full of sophisticated equipment need management. The two vital ingredients that cannot be compromised are an uninterrupted power supply, and an effective climate control.
Power supply is obviously imperative. The climate control may be a more subtle but it is equally a problematic concern. Fortunately equipment today can withstand a greater variance in operating temperatures, but conversely they emit greater heat output because of their compactness.
Climate control needs the careful consideration of the equipment heat loads and ambient temperature fluctuations, humidity control, the effective air distribution patterns, the introduction of fresh air for maintenance personnel, and backup systems.
The larger data centres are now opting for quality systems that will last the distance. Long gone is the cheap options that are short lived and then let the customer down in the peak load. The risk analysis requires airconditioning systems that are well designed and reliable to avoid outage and downtime.

This often leads to specific requirements that cannot be provided by off-the-shelf products and this is where Mechanical Consultants have the opportunity to work hand in hand with experienced companies to provide the specific solutions to space limitations, additional humidity control requirements and energy recovery.

05 Feb 2018

Armcor Updates, Industry

Armcor Air Solutions wish all our customers and suppliers and very happy Australia Day.
We will be closed on Friday 26th January 2018.

15 Jan 2018

Armcor Updates

In the extreme summer heat last week, footage of a burning house in Carrum Downs VIC, raises some questions.
The rooftop cooler was pictured with flames devouring the evaporative pads and subsequent footage showed the black smoke billowing from the opening like a chimney drawing the fire upwards.

Is this a real risk for bushfires where embers could ignite the pads, or for an electrical fires in the roof cavity accelerated by the upward draw of air through the roof opening?
Significant care in design needs to be provided by consultants and contractors when advising customers on the best cooling options.

Call Us Now on 1800 244 556

11 Jan 2018

Armcor Updates

We’re back and recharged ready for the New Year and we look forward to working with you in 2018.

08 Jan 2018

Armcor Updates

We would like to thank all our valued customers for their support this year and wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday break.

24 Nov 2017

Armcor Updates