Climate Wizard wins prestigious business award for Seeley International

An ongoing focus on innovation and development of the multi-award winning Climate Wizard has secured another prestigious victory for Seeley International, with the business announced as Winner in the Innovation category for The Australian Business Awards 2013.

Founder and Executive Chairman, Mr Frank Seeley AM says the accolade was recognition of more than 17 years of development work and designing and manufacturing cutting edge products.

“Winning the Innovation category for the Australian Business Awards reflects the commitment of the entire Seeley International team to set the industry benchmark,” says Mr Seeley.

“At a time when there is a great deal of focus on the future of the Australian manufacturing industry, we hope that this award inspires others to have a go and reinforces that a commitment to innovation is crucial to turn the nation’s manufacturing sector around,” he said.

“With the capability to deliver superior cooling at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods without adding any moisture, we knew Climate Wizard was a ground breaking product, and our commercial customers have voted with their feet so that businesses across the nation are now reaping the benefits.”

Ms Tara Johnston, Program Director of The Australian Business Awards says, Seeley International is a worthy recipient and has demonstrated a commitment to excellence that stands out amongst a dynamic field of Australia’s elite.

“The Australian Business Awards recognise our most innovative organisations, their outstanding achievements and contribution to the Australian economy. The awards raise the bar across all aspects of quality management and provide organisations with ways to review their business and product performance as well as identify their core strengths,” Ms Johnston adds.

“An Australian Business Award solidifies Seeley International’s place as a leader alongside our best in business. As well as achieving outstanding outcomes, the honourees have enhanced the reputation of their professions and have demonstrated their best endeavours across business, industry and the community.”

Previously Climate Wizard has won the 2013 World Ag Expo Top 10 New Products Competition, the prestigious 2010 Product Excellence Award at the ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services) Industry Awards, crowned “Energy Efficient product of the year” at the Greenplumbers awards in October 2009 and was winner in the 2011 Australian International Design Awards.

About the Awards

Now it its eighth year, The Australian Business Awards is a highly regarded national program with an established set of business and product award categories assessing the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and responsibility. The business entries were assessed using key criteria covering planning, research and development, execution and implementation, impact and outcomes, performance management and industry contributions.

About Seeley International

Seeley International is Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer and is market leader in the design and manufacture of ducted and portable cooling and heating systems for the domestic, commercial and industrial markets in Australia.

Renowned for its innovation, Seeley International’s other brands include Breezair, Braemar, Coolair and Convair.

Based in Adelaide’s south and with factories in Adelaide (evaporative coolers) and Albury (gas heaters and commercial cooling), the company was founded in 1972 by Frank Seeley, AM, who remains Executive Chairman. Unlike many of its competitors, Seeley International continues to design and manufacture most of the components for its Australian made products, which it also exports to more than 120 countries around the world.