8 November 2007
Norfolk Group Limited (ASX: NFK), a leading Australasian provider of integrated electrical, communications, HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning), passive fire protection and property services, has acquired Gold Coast Air Conditioning Services (GCACS).
The acquisition brings GCACS under the management of Haden Engineering Pty Limited, a Nofrolk Group company within its Mechanical division. It represents a tripling of revenues for Haden in the Gold Coast region.
David Rafter, Chief Executive of Norfolk Group's Mechanical division, said South East Queensland is a high-growth region with the local population projected to expand by about 55,000 people a year for the next two decades. "The acquisition of GCACS allows Haden to strengthen its presence in the region and be in a position to capitalise on increased demand for services," Mr Rafter said.
"GCACS specialises in higher margin air conditioning refurbishment, maintenance and installation projects. The acquisition of GCACS will complement the maintenance and installation services already offered by Haden's Gold Coast business."
GCACS is supported by 11 employees who will join the Haden operation. It is a well established organisation with a strong track record of quality custmer service. "Customers will see no change to day-to-day operations and the superior service levels they are used to. A key benefit for Haden is access to highly qualified technicians in a tight labour market," said Mr Rafter.
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Contact
Richard Nicholson
Divisional Sales Manager
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Haden Engineering Pty Limited
Int: 61 417 231 551
Aus: 0417 231 551
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20 April 2007
As of 20th of April, 2007, Haden have acquired the Coral Coast Cooling business in Bundaberg. Coral Coast Cooling specialises in the maintenance servicing and installation of commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration.
This most recent acquisition increases Haden's ability to efficiently service this growth region by increasing our national coverage and providing Bundaberg with a quality service using directly employed, local, experience staff.
Strategically positioned between two of our branches, with Rockhampton to the north and the Sunshine Coast to the south. The business operates out of Bundaberg with a regional coverage including the growth areas of Harvey Bay, Childers and Maryborough.
23 March 2007
Brisbane’s Engineering Manager, Mike Palmer, was recently appointed Director of AIRAH’s Queensland Branch.
During his membership with AIRAH Mike has been involved in introducing new training methodologies and has served on several committees and as State President.
In the latest issue of Eco Librium, Mike explains his approach to his new appointment. "In terms of guidance as a director, I feel that it is so easy to forget in these times of rapidly changing legislative and environmental focus, that the ground rules of engineering and physics don’t change. I see my primary role as assisting to develop industry-wide the facility for all practitioners to have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of our physical business, from which specialties can then be properly developed."
23 March 2007
Haden has acquired the REFCOM business in Mackay, effective 23rd March, 2007 and will relaunch as the Haden Mackay branch.
The acquisition of the REFCOM business aligns with the future growth strategies for Haden and Norfolk. This also enhances our coverage for our existing national clients, with a greater depth of directly employed staff in this growth region.
Mackay is situated on the Queensland coast between Rockhampton and Townsville. The Mackay / Whitsunday region represents one of Queensland’s strongest growth regions extending into the coal mining belt of the Bowen Basin, the largest single coal mining area in Australia.
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Contact
Alan Dunn
NSW/ACT/QLD Regional Manager
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Haden Engineering Pty Ltd
Ph (02) 9947 7644
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