He also has a showroom on one of Adelaide's busiest roads and employs more than 10 technicians and apprentices.

Commenting on the biggest challenges facing industry in the next few years, Ferlin said its unfortunate HVACR has such a low public profile.

Schultz isn't new to HVACR he has worked in the industry for the past 34 years including 10 years as national sales manager at BOC Gases.

Attendees were given a broad overview of the changing HVACR landscape including the latest technologies gaining traction across the globe.

The winners will be announced after a keynote presentation by Lux Research.

The event will combine CCN's expertise as Australia's number one news provider for the HVACR industry and the invaluable insights generated by Lux Research data.

The last five years have been particularly challenging but O'Shea said 2016 is shaping up to be a good year.

Winners will be announced at the CCN Live breakfast event on August 2, 2016.

Programs like the HVACR Leadership Awards provide us with an opportunity to recognise excellence and celebrate achievement.

Granger works closely with the HVACR industry developing strategies to improve energy efficiency.

Industry is enjoying a data revolution.

The HVACR industry is crucial to improving the productivity and sustainability of this country.

This award was sponsored by the Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA).

Frank Seeley said the company has a huge future but "we want to share it with the entire world."

Winner of the Innovator of the Year Award was AIRA, a local manufacturer of heating and cooling products.

What's unique is the floor to ceiling height of 2,900mm which is a first for a new development.