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Committed to product innovation & providing sustainable value

From its beginnings Fantech has been driven by its commitment to customer service, product development and the highest quality product range. It has focused on providing ventilation and air management solutions by introducing new and innovative products for commercial, industrial and domestic sectors.

The company is recognised for its technical expertise and continual quest for improvement. Fantech has worked hard to develop its reputation as an industry leader and maintain its emphasis on reliability and energy efficiency.

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Fantech was founded in 1973 by Jack Pirie and Glen Harries. Originally named Air and Noise Equipment (soon changed to Air and Noise Engineering Pty. Ltd.), the men set out to provide customers with the best possible quality products, service and advice. Initially operating from the family home in Melbourne they soon established themselves in more suitable accommodation and set about evolving the business from a manufacturers’ representative to introducing their own new products to the market. Early products included the Gamma and Minivent roof units, and Minitube in-line fans.

During the mid 1980’s Fantech formed an alliance with Elta Fans UK to manufacture and distribute their state-of-the-art range of Adjustable Pitch Axial fans in Australia and New Zealand. Through ongoing development and innovation this range is still a market leading product today.

The new millennium saw the introduction of the Spanish made Soler and Palau range of fans into Australia and New Zealand. This high quality range of wall/ceiling and in-line mounted fans for the light commercial and residential markets soon became recognised for their performance and reliability. More recent years have seen the development and introduction of the high performance PowerLine Centrifugal in-line series, further extension of the Elta Adjustable Pitch Axial range and the series of JetVent Impulse fans for car park ventilation.

Today Fantech manufactures and distributes one of the most comprehensive ranges of ventilation products in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. The extensive range is featured in this sixth edition of the Fans by Fantech catalogue and includes our core series of fans, fan controllers, attenuators and ancillaries.

A significant new inclusion is the ECO Range, a group of advanced air management technologies that are designed to improve the control and efficiency of a HVAC system. The ECO Range includes state-of-the-art Rickard electronic and thermal VAV diffusers. These diffusers are designed to enhance the comfort of building occupants while reducing power consumption of the air handling system (See section F). The ECO Range also includes Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) systems that combine efficient Electronically Commutated (EC) fans and fully compatible sensors and controllers. The EC fans are available in Duct, Roof and Wall-mounted versions. Most models can be factory pre-configured to suit a range of sensors and application parameters (See sections A, B, D and M).

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Fantech is part of the Elta Group Asia Pacific (EGAP), a comprehensive network of offices spread throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. EGAP is also part of a broader international network the Elta Group, a UK-based family business with operations in seven countries on four continents.

Fantech’s 11,000 square metre head office in Melbourne is also its principal manufacturing and distribution facility. Its extensive network includes dedicated ventilation and air management specialists that are committed to providing exceptional customer service in every capital city and region of Australia and New Zealand. The network consists of EGAP facilities as well as agents in northern and southern New South Wales, northern Queensland and Tasmania.

The Australian network includes the Queensland-based Air Design business that was brought into EGAP in 2007 after being a Fantech distributor since 1980. In addition

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to distributing the Fantech range, this highly innovative organisation designs and develops Air Handling Units, Energy Recovery Units and Fan Coil Units for the Australian and New Zealand HVAC market. This high quality and energy efficient plant equipment integrates a number of technologies such as heat exchangers, EC fans and controls that help to optimise a building’s indoor environment.

The Western Australian Systemaire business also became part of the EGAP organisation in 2007 after being a Fantech distributor since 1987. In addition to their broad experience in the local HVAC market, Systemaire has specialised knowledge in dust and fume extraction and prides itself on being a leading provider of fans and bespoke ventilation solutions for the industrial and mining markets.

Eltafantech is another member of EGAP and was established in 2006. The company has a comprehensive sales and manufacturing facility in Selangor, Malaysia to service the vast Asian market with a full range of ventilation products and technologies.

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More recent projects include the iconic South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute SAHMRI), the world class Skycity casino in Auckland and the Melbourne Convention Centre that was awarded a six star Green Star environmental rating. The opportunity to be involved in such iconic projects comes from the company’s reputation amongst consulting engineers and mechanical contractors. They know Fantech will provide focused expert advice, trusted service and support, and high quality reliable products for their air management requirements.

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Fantech has supplied ventilation products to many of the major commercial construction projects within Australia and New Zealand. Past projects have included Q1 in Surfers Paradise, the world’s tallest residential tower at the time; the sophisticated Crown Casino complex in Melbourne; the Adelaide Convention Centre, voted one of the best convention centres worldwide and Stadium Australia, the site of the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics.

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Committed to continuous innovation

Fantech utilises modern technologies that enables it to optimise the performance and manufacturing process of its products. This has led to the design and development of some of the most reliable, energy efficient and cost effective air movement solutions on the market.

One of these technologies is 3D Rapid Prototyping where a three-dimensional CAD drawing is simulated into a physical product. This capability enables a Fantech product concept to be trialled and assessed for its air flow performance, noise level output, ease of installation and aesthetic appeal before significant investments are made in tooling, production and market launch. This process utilises Fantech’s in-house computerised air flow and noise level testing facilities. The facility includes fully calibrated equipment that conforms to standard ISO5801 (air) and BS848 (noise) for fan performance testing.

Another is the development and availability of sophisticated BIM 3-D digital models for all Fantech products. The models include important information such as electrical data and air flow rates that are aiding with the design and planning process of projects at an early stage. Architects, engineers and builders use the models to build a single digital model of a building. This is reviewed well before construction commences and is primarily used to assess possible clashes of components and systems during the building stage, leading to considerable construction cost savings on projects.

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Industry leadershipFantech has been recognised by industry associations and its peers within the industry with the following awards:

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Building Services (ARBS) Industry Awards 2012 · Young Achiever Award Daniel Tan Teng Yeow· Product Excellence Award JetVent Digital EC car park fan

The Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 · 2012 Inductee

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards, “Best of the best”, platinum year · Employment Award 2011

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards· Premier Regional Business Award 2009 Employment Award 2009

Premier Regional Business Awards, “Best of the best”, platinum year · Employment Award 2011

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards· Premier Regional Business Award 2009 Employment Award 2009

Fantech was the first fan manufacturing and distribution company in Australia to achieve QA accreditation. Today all EGAP manufacturing sites are accredited under the ISO9001: 2000 quality management system and are working to adopt the new ISO9001: 2014 Standard. This is supported by a strong staff culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation via a process of empowerment, education and training.

Fantech is a founding member of the Fan Manufacturers Association of Australia and New Zealand. The organisation was established in 2010 and works closely with government agencies in the development of practical regulations relating to the energy performance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment. This work particularly relates to the

government endorsed paper ‘Improving the Efficiency of Industrial Equipment’

and Section J of the Building Code of Australia BCA 2010.

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The Fantech website is an information hub allowing users to search for products and download valuable information. It is also the place to find out about Fantech news and details of new products and technologies being launched.

Products are easily browsed and selected by simply typing the complete or part of a code or product name in the search box, or searching by the mounting type or application in which they will be used. Fans and sound attenuators can also be selected in only 5 steps using the product selector, providing the most up-to-date technical data, performance curves, sound data and dimensions.

Specialised product ranges such as JetVent car park fans, Rickard VAV diffusers and EC fans with in-built demand control, have dedicated areas within the website. Detailed information explains the differences between the various products in the range, how the system works and its advantages along with design examples.

customised by adding project location and name, product designation and relevant notes before saving or printing the page. CAD and BIM 3-D digital models of the fans can also be downloaded from this one easy to navigate screen.

The Fantech website also includes the fan selector, a version of the powerful Product Selection Program which allows visitors to make fast and accurate fan and sound attenuator selections by inputting basic product performance requirements. The Product Selection Program will also link back to the Fantech website where the full details of the specific product selected can be viewed on the one screen.

Integration of Fantech’s information platforms ensures our customers can access accurate information about Fantech products through the platform that best suits them. They can move between the printed catalogue, Product Selection Program and website to view the latest product details which can then be incorporated directly into project work schedules.

Integrated Information PlatformsThe renowned Fans by Fantech catalogue is a comprehensive resource that showcases Fantech’s vast range of commercial, residential and industrial products and ancillaries. It also provides the industry with valuable information on noise and acoustics, electric motors, efficient fan installation design and fan laws, making it much more than just a product catalogue.

Most of the information inside this catalogue is also available on the desktop and mobile versions of the Fantech website, www.fantech.com.au. Dynamic versions of the performance and noise data, dimension drawings and ancillaries are also included on the extensively used Fantech Product Selection Program. The three platforms are fullyintegrated allowing consultanting engineers, building designers and mechanical contractors to access the most up-to-date material at any time or place.

An important addition for this version of the printed Fans by Fantech catalogue is the inclusion of QR codes for all fan models, Rickard VAV diffusers and FlatPack low profile ducting. The codes can be scanned with a smart phone or tablet for a direct link to the relevant page on the Fantech website. Here the features and benefits of the product are displayed along with performance curves, wiring diagrams, dimensions and ancillaries. This information can be

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Choosing the right product is only part of the equation in achieving optimal performance; it is also important to know how the product is best installed. The ‘Technical library’ is a highly informative section that enables visitors to get a better understanding of motor types and good installation design. It also provides easy access to maintenance manuals, noise and acoustic information, and a quick weight calculator on axial flow fans.

The ‘Key Projects’ section of the website highlights some of the iconic and unique projects Fantech has been involved in - from hospitals and sporting arenas to desalination plants and tunnels. The popular TechTalk newsletter can be easily viewed and/or downloaded along with Fantech literature, the Product Selection Program and BIM 3-D digital models.

A reformatted version of the full desktop website has been purposely created for smart phones and tablets. This allows the user to easily access the most up-to-date industry news and Fantech products at any time or place. Customers can also keep up to date with what’s happening at Fantech and relevant industry news by following us on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook.

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The Fantech Product Selection Program is the leading software for mechanical engineers and building consultants to make fast, accurate and energy efficient fan and silencer selections. When the initial version was launched in 1998, it was the first of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Since then, the program has been fully redesigned to create a seamless and efficient work flow from initial selection and comparison of fans and sound attenuators through to project scheduling and advanced data and drawing outputs.

The program has a unique 5-step basic mode for selecting fans or sound attenuators, with a fully customisable advanced mode available for complete control over the selection criteria. Each of the possible selections can then be easily sorted by various performance measures and the data reviewed. Once a selection is made, it can be added to the project schedule of equipment, then saved, shared and reviewed by colleagues.

Other features of the program allow the user to:• Accurately select EC and Integrated

Speed Control fans, or use the in-built variable speed drive (VSD) slider to determine sound levels and the efficiency of a fan at a particular speed.

• View full product information on theFantech website via a single-click link.

• Select fans with matching attenuators to immediately compare sound levels and relative costs.

• Perform an acoustic analysis on any fan to determine the ‘real-world’ sound pressure levels, adding in a sound attenuator if noise reduction is needed.

• Export all 2D DWG, DXF or BIM 3-D digital drawing files for one project schedule into a folder for immediate use in drafting applications.

• Create PDF files of all scheduled fans and sound attenuators, or customise Excel or CSV outputs to suit individual projects.

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• Create PDF files of all scheduled fans and sound attenuators,or customise Excel or CSV outputs to suit individual projects.