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AHI Carrier South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Mlangeni to the role of Sales Engineer – Carrier. Vincent Mlangeni brings extensive expertise to his new position, having completed his trade as a Refrigeration Mechanic (Industrial) and pursued various HVAC-related training. He has accumulated valuable experience in…

AHI Carrier South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Goldblatt to the role of Regional Manager for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Cape regions. Lance Goldblatt has consistently demonstrated a superior level of dedication, performance, and commitment to excellence. His proactive approach and deep understanding of the…

A century after the introduction of a unique invention that changed the world, AHI-Carrier is proud to be celebrating its 100 anniversary as a game-changer in air conditioning and heating. In 1922, Willis Carrier could not have known how much of an impact his single idea would have around the…

One of the greatest challenges for the building industry today is attaining green building certification. Understanding and implementing best practice in this area is what will give us our ‘green credential’ status. And as a company, we stand behind this progressive concept wholeheartedly. According to the GBCSA (Green Building Council…

In order to deliver its very best intoxicating flavour, the role of temperature during the winemaking process needs to be fully appreciated and carefully implemented. In fact, of the many factors making up a fine wine, the temperature is a key element. We kid you not; it starts as early…

At the heart of any operational computerisation is sophisticated data centre cooling technology. Like the proverbial horse and carriage, you can’t have one without the other. Without doubt, data is the lifeblood of most businesses. The data centre or server room is the heart that facilitates the continued existence of…

It is often said that “Necessity is the mother of invention” which proved true for American engineer, Willis Carrier, the “Father of Air Conditioning” who ultimately launched an industry with his design of the original air-conditioning system in an effort to solve an air quality problem at the Sackett &…

The more comfortable we are at work, the better our productivity. If we’re too cold or too hot, if our lighting is too bright or too dim, or if the air quality isn’t optimal, our work suffers as we suffer. This is why having an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)…

How important is adequate ventilation within the office environment? When it comes to the matter of “sick building syndrome,” the very first element that comes under scrutiny is the HVAC system and the air quality in the building. Let’s take a few steps back, however, and discover exactly what sick…

The ability to control things remotely is one of the most important benefits of 21st-century convenience technology. And while couch potatoes all over the world are no doubt nodding their heads in grateful agreement at this point, the advantages of remote system controls go way beyond not having to get…