Commercial HVAC News

Jan 27, 2025 Latest

Tackling Overheating in Townhouses: Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation as the Solution

Overheating in townhouses is becoming a critical issue in New Zealand’s housing market. With headlines like “A sauna without the fun” highlighting the problem, homeowners are demanding better ...Read more

Jun 10, 2024 Latest

How Lossnay Fresh Air Heat Recovery Ventilation Can Assist with Homestar Certification

The New Zealand Green Building Council's Homestar certification represents a significant step forward in the creation of sustainable living spaces within New Zealand. By adhering to Homestar's ...Read more

May 24, 2024 Latest

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates a Decade of Excellence - Thank You for Your Trust New Zealand!

Each year Reader's Digest completes the Trusted Brands survey to determine which brands provide the quality, consistency and familiarity that New Zealand consumers demand. Year after year, these ...Read more

May 20, 2024 Latest

New EcodanPro CAHV Air Sourced Hot Water Heat Pump Features Low GWP R454C Refrigerant

Mitsubishi Electric is pleased to introduce the EcodanPro R454C CAHV Air Sourced Heat Pump to New Zealand's commercial market, marking a significant advancement in eco-friendly water heating ...Read more

Apr 26, 2024 Latest

Wi-Fi Control - the smarter way to manage heating, cooling and ventilation in schools

Award-winning Mitsubishi Electric Wi-Fi Control is the ideal solution to effectively manage heating, cooling and ventilation requirements in schools. From one centralised app, facility managers can ...Read more

Mar 17, 2024 Archive

Introducing the New Mr Slim Splittable R32 PEA Ducted Series

Mitsubishi Electric has refreshed their extensive range of Mr Slim ducted solutions with a new R32 PEA Splittable Ducted system to replace previous R410A models – Now the entire range of Mr Slim PEA ...Read more

Jan 28, 2024 Latest

4 Heat Recovery Advantages of Lossnay Fresh Air Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation is becoming the preferred solution to ventilate New Zealand homes. But with so many different options available to choose from, what makes Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay Fresh Air ...Read more

Nov 16, 2023 Latest

Mitsubishi Electric Chiller and Heat Pump Technology Can Help Achieve Carbon Neutral Buildings by 2050

The New Zealand government has formally committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and with businesses accounting for around 40% of New Zealand’s energy-related emissions*, how they heat and ...Read more

Oct 22, 2023 Latest

5 Good Reasons Why Hybrid is the Logical Choice in Futureproofing Commercial HVAC Building Design

Choosing revolutionary R32 Hybrid when designing HVAC systems for commercial buildings, can ensure energy savings, reduce the volume and the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants, offer better user ...Read more

Sep 29, 2023 Latest

It's Time to Change our Refrigerant Choices

Selecting refrigerant driven HVAC plants based simply on capital cost is easy, but short-sighted. Have you ever considered the potential service delivery risks, or the financial and environmental ...Read more

Sep 20, 2023 Latest

Embracing the Future: The Journey to Decarbonising Water Heating in New Zealand

As New Zealand sets its sights on a greener, more sustainable future, the quest to transition away from environmentally damaging fossil fuels presents a unique challenge. Among the conundrums faced, a ...Read more

Sep 08, 2023 Latest

R32 Hybrid is the safest and most environmentally friendly VRV/VRF architecture-type solution on the market

Water-based HVAC solutions are seen as the best way to address the challenges around the changing refrigerant landscape. Mitsubishi Electric is leading the movement with R32 Hybrid – revolutionising ...Read more

Oct 20, 2022 Latest

Heat Swimming Pools and Spas With the Super Efficient Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pump

Did you know Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Heat Pumps provide highly efficient heating for swimming pools and spas too? Comprised of a durable Ecodan outdoor hot water heat pump, Mitsubishi Electric ...Read more

Jul 27, 2022 Latest

Continuously Clean Air All Year-Round

We are all aware that regularly cleaning indoor surfaces is an important part of keeping a healthy indoor environment, but what about cleaning the air we breathe? ...Read more

Jul 25, 2022 Latest

The Importance of Good Home Ventilation

Creating a healthy living environment is important when renovating or building a new home – so, in addition to efficient heating and cooling, this should include the optimum amount of fresh air. ...Read more

Jul 18, 2022 Latest

Jet Towel High Speed Hand Dryers

Over the past couple of years, the global pandemic has put the spotlight on everyday hand hygiene – not only on how we clean our hands, or how regularly, but the way we dry hands too. ...Read more

Jul 18, 2022 Latest

LGH-RVS Lossnay Sensible Heat Recovery Ventilation Range

The new LGH-RVS Sensible Lossnay range from Mitsubishi Electric features a non-permeable Lossnay core, allowing you to bring fresh filtered air in and draw stale air out from high moisture areas, with ...Read more

Jul 14, 2022 Latest

How to Minimise Indoor Sound Levels with the Vertical Lossnay

The Vertical Lossnay Fresh Air Heat Recovery Ventilation System is the ideal solution to protect homeowners from future consent conditions around indoor noise management. ...Read more

Mar 23, 2022 Archive

e-Series Modular Chillers – The Efficient Process Heating and Cooling Solution for Food and Beverage Industries

When storing, fermenting and processing food and beverages, temperature control is often the key to ensuring overall product quality. While chiller systems have been used for decades for process ...Read more

Mar 11, 2022 Archive

The High Efficiency i-FX2-W-G04 Water Cooled Chiller and Heat Pump Range

Committed to supporting the creation of a greener tomorrow, Mitsubishi Electric has designed the i-FX2-W-G04, a complete chiller and heat pump range optimised for HFO refrigerant R1234ze, with nearly ...Read more

Dec 13, 2021 Archive

Why is CO₂ Refrigerant the Future of Hot Water?

The F-gas Regulation aims to reduce F-gas emissions by two thirds of 2010 levels by 2030, by improving the leak-tightness of equipment, promoting the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives ...Read more

Dec 13, 2021 Archive

6 Key Ventilation Tips for Homeowners to Consider

Creating a healthy environment is important when renovating or building a new home. Your customers will value your advice and expertise in all aspects of ventilation. Make this your competitive ...Read more

Dec 07, 2021 Archive

­­­Black Diamond Technologies Limited – Celebrating 40 Years in New Zealand

On the 9th of November 2021, Black Diamond Technologies Limited (formally known as MELCO) reached an important milestone – 40 years of providing New Zealanders with the leading edge technologies of ...Read more

Nov 15, 2021 Archive

Introducing the High Efficiency R32 e-Series Modular Chiller Range

Mitsubishi Electric has extended the e-Series Modular Chiller Range to now include M1500-1800 models that utilise R32 as a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant. Comprised of cooling only and ...Read more

Nov 03, 2021 Archive

NZS5149 – The HVAC Standard You Should Know About

The NZS5149 standard that deals with refrigerant concentration in confined spaces has been around since 2016. It’s important as it affects every new or altered DX system installed in NZ – but it is ...Read more

Oct 26, 2021 Archive

R32 Hybrid VRF – The Future-proof Solution

Since the New Zealand Government ratified the International Kigali Amendment in 2020, the HVAC industry has had to rethink our use of traditional R410A VRF systems which we have all been comfortable ...Read more

Oct 18, 2021 Archive

Introducing the New Plasma Quad Connect Advanced Air Filtration Accessory

We spend up to 80% of our time inside. As such, good indoor air quality is paramount to our well-being. So how can home owners have the peace of mind they are breathing cleaner, healthier air all year ...Read more

Oct 18, 2021 Archive

Introducing WizardX Heat Recovery Fresh Air AHU

Meet WizardX, the new Mitsubishi Electric Climaveneta Range of Fresh Air, Air Handler Units (AHUs). The most energy efficient Air Handler Unit on the market that draws stale air out and provides an ...Read more

Oct 11, 2021 Archive

Vertical Lossnay Heat Recovery Ventilation

Mitsubishi Electric has launched the next generation of Whole Home Fresh Air Heat Recovery Ventilation. Not requiring installation in the attic, the new Vertical Lossnay Range resolves the issue of no ...Read more

Oct 05, 2021 Archive

Mitsubishi Electric Climaveneta i-BX-N Hot Water Heat Pump Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Climaveneta has used the latest advancements in hot water heat pump technology to offer the i-BX-N Packaged Hydronic Hot Water Heat Pump. ...Read more

Aug 03, 2021 Archive

QAHV – The Future of Hot Water Heating

When selecting hot water systems for commercial and industrial applications, having a reliable system that will meet today’s needs now and those of the future is important. Mitsubishi Electric have ...Read more

Aug 02, 2021 Archive

New Lossnay Sensible Heat Recovery Ventilation

Mitsubishi Electric has extended the Lossnay LGH Energy Recovery Ventilation Range to now include Sensible Heat Recovery Only models. The new range features a new non-permeable Lossnay Core that is ...Read more

Mar 25, 2021 Archive

Ecodan Hot Water Monobloc Range is Now Available with R32 Refrigerant

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest addition to the already market-leading Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pump Range. ...Read more

Mar 24, 2021 Archive

New large capacity AS90 High Wall Heat Pump – ideal for larger open-plan workspaces

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new R32 AS90 Large Capacity High Wall Heat Pump. Combining powerful performance in an elegant and compact case, this latest addition to our light ...Read more

Mar 22, 2021 Archive

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates Centennial with a Revised Vision for the Future

This year, Mitsubishi Electric proudly celebrates a milestone of supplying consumers with their technological needs for 100 years. This celebration not only marks a long history of technological ...Read more

Mar 04, 2021 https://www.bdt.co.nz

Introducing the new Zoned Energy Rating Labels

Heat pumps are adopting a new energy rating scale and label, based on the international Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) methodology which identifies how air conditioners perform in different ...Read more

Feb 04, 2021 https://www.bdt.co.nz

BDT welcomes new General Manager Tony Hamilton

The Black Diamond Technologies (BDT) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Hamilton to the position of General Manager - Mitsubishi Electric, commencing employment from 1st February ...Read more

Jan 21, 2021 Latest

The new R32 RapidHeat KW Floor Console Range expands to include an additional 4.2kW capacity

With the increase in ETS Levies and the drive to move towards more sustainable refrigerants that have a lower global warming potential, we are pleased to announce the release of the new R32 RapidHeat ...Read more

Dec 18, 2020 Latest

Reflect your style with the new EcoCore Designer Series High Wall Heat Pump

Launched in 2013, the Designer Series was a revolution in heat pump design. By introducing three colour choices to New Zealand consumers, homeowners could finally make a real style statement with ...Read more

Dec 18, 2020 Latest

Introducing New Zealand’s smallest high wall indoor unit – the EcoCore AP Mini Series High Wall Heat Pump

Right in time for another hot and humid summer, we are excited to announce the arrival of New Zealand’s most compact high wall indoor unit, the EcoCore AP Mini. ...Read more

Sep 14, 2020 Archive

Introducing the new Mitsubishi Electric PAR-CT01MAA Touch Panel Wall Controller

The latest addition to our controller line-up features an innovative fully customisable LED screen. Furthermore, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Technology connectivity simplifies setup and offers in-room ...Read more

Sep 14, 2020 Archive

The new Mitsubishi Electric Climaveneta INTEGRA i-FX-Q2-G05 4 Pipe Multifunctional Heat Pump Chiller with low GWP refrigerant R513A

The Mitsubishi Electric Climaveneta INTEGRA Range has been extended with the addition of the new i-FX-Q2-G05 multipurpose outdoor unit. Utilising the more environmentally-friendly R513A refrigerant, ...Read more

Sep 10, 2020 Latest

BDT introduces Black Diamond Controls – a building management system from Mitsubishi Electric.

Black Diamond Controls from Mitsubishi Electric are powered by the industry leading Niagara Framework®, designed to integrate diverse building systems and devices into one seamless building management ...Read more

Sep 07, 2020 https://www.bdt.co.nz

Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pumps - the next residential growth opportunity

New Zealanders are looking for other ways to invest their money saved from not travelling due to COVID-19 border closures. More Kiwis are looking to future-proof their homes with improvements which ...Read more

Aug 19, 2020 Latest

New compact PEAD-M50/60 Ducted units with R32 refrigerant are now available

We are excited to introduce two new additions to our Mr Slim lineup; the small capacity PEAD-M50 (5.0kW Cooling / 6.0kW Heating) and the PEAD-M60 (6.0kW Cooling / 7.0kW Heating) Ducted models. The ...Read more

Jul 07, 2020 Latest

Lossnay Single Room Ventilation with Energy Recovery is now available with an in-ceiling ducted solution

Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay Single Room Ventilation is designed to provide cost-effective energy recovery ventilation to one specific area in the home. In addition to the wall-mounteed VL100 Single ...Read more

Jul 07, 2020 Latest

Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pump easy installation and commissioning

In the hot water heat pump market we focus a lot on efficiency and payback period. This is certainly important but what else makes these solutions practical and beneficial to the installer and the ...Read more

Jun 24, 2020 Latest

Introducing the New R32 Single Split SLZ Compact Ceiling Cassette

Compact and ultra-quiet, our range of ceiling cassette heat pumps are equipped with 4-way airflow and cutting edge control. They offer you the flexibility to keep your wall and floor space free ...Read more

Jun 19, 2020 Latest

Introducing the P-Series 4-Way Ceiling Cassettes now with R32 Refrigerant

We all know the benefits of switching to R32 products – not only does R32 have a lower impact on global warming, it is also much more efficient. With this in mind, we are proud to announce the release ...Read more

Jun 19, 2020 Latest

Hybrid VRF – The advantage of water

As BDT and Mitsubishi Electric grow into the new era of sustainability and environmental awareness, one thing has become very clear; systems comprising of water will play a large part in the ...Read more

Jun 12, 2020 Latest

Product Focus - Climaveneta INTEGRA Chiller

Climaveneta INTEGRA sets a new standard in the more environmentally friendly, simultaneous generation of heating and chilled water by combining the functions of a traditional boiler and chiller within ...Read more

Jun 11, 2020 Latest

The Black Diamond LN Series – it's our best heat pump ever!

With a sleek reflective finish and a wide range of advanced features, the Black Diamond Series sets the benchmark in the evolution of heat pump design. ...Read more

Jun 03, 2020 Archive

Climaveneta i-BX Hydronic Air to Water Chillers and Heat Pumps - the next level in small chilled water and hot water heating efficiency

The i-BX Hydronic Air to Water Chiller and Heat Pump Series features superior efficiency, flexible design and advanced control. The range is ideal for residential or small commercial applications. ...Read more

Jun 02, 2020 Archive

Outdoor space at a premium? Enjoy a clutter-free exterior with the Single Fan PUMY-SP Power Multi Series

As urban areas become more densely populated, a building’s outdoor space is often at a premium. So, the need for outdoor units to offer design flexibility in a small footprint is growing. ...Read more

May 15, 2020 Latest

Introducing the New Range of Ultra-Quiet Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pumps

Everyone knows how distracting a loud humming indoor unit can be. So in our industry, we commonly refer to how noisy a heat pump is based on the indoor unit sound levels. However, what is often ...Read more