Australian company, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) has inked a distribution agreement with Beijer Ref to distribute its proprietary THERMAL-XR ENHANCE heat transfer coating.
It will be available as an optional coating solution on Beijer Ref and Kirby branded refrigeration evaporator coils, including the Beijer Patton and Kirby Guardian lines.
It will be across Beijer Ref and Kirby’s approximately 73 wholesale locations in Australia starting from November 17, 2025.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the commercialisation of GMG’s innovative coating products for energy efficiency and corrosion resistance in the HVACR industry.
While the collaboration is for an indeterminate period, GMG anticipates that as the advantages of THERMAL-XR ENHANCE are experienced by customers electing to have the coating applied, the benefits to both Beijer Ref will support a long-term arrangement.
However, at present either party may terminate the collaboration at any time.
Beijer Ref is one of the world’s largest global refrigeration and HVAC wholesalers, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with operations spanning more than 40 countries and over 500 branches worldwide.
In Australia, Beijer Ref Group distributes through Kirby, Beijer Ref Australia, SCM REF Australia, and ACD Trade, providing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, components, and engineering solutions.
GMG’s THERMAL-XR ENHANCE coating utilises the company’s unique graphene-based formulation to improve the thermal performance and longevity of heat exchange surfaces.
The application of this coating to Beijer Patton and Kirby Guardian evaporator coils is expected to enhance corrosion resistance, cooling efficiency, reduce energy consumption and provide sustainability benefits across diverse cooling environments.
GMG plans to utilise a network of trained and approved HVAC contractors to apply its THERMAL-XR ENHANCE coating on refrigeration and air-conditioning coils.
The roll out will commence in the capital cities of mainland Australia. Each participating contractor will undergo GMG certification in the GMG SPRAY ACADEMY to ensure they are proficient in the coating’s three-stage process: surface cleaning and preparation, graphene-based coating application, and post-application inspection and maintenance verification.
This ensures consistent quality, adherence to safety protocols, and correct use of GMG’s proprietary application methods.
These certified contractors will deliver coating services on-site or at pre-approved GMG spray coating plants nationally, enabling GMG to scale deployment seamlessly through both direct and distributor channels, particularly in collaboration with Beijer Ref and Kirby stores.
By drawing on established HVAC service professionals, the company ensures local availability, rapid turnaround for installations, and full compliance with the quality standards required for quality assurance.
This contractor program forms part of GMG’s strategic commercialisation model, where trained technicians act as frontline partners in the installation of graphene-enhanced coatings for end users.
GMG’s CEO, Craig Nicol, said the partnership demonstrates the growing recognition of graphene-enhanced materials as a viable route to corrosion resistance and greater efficiency in conventional HVACR systems.
“GMG continues to expand its market reach globally through strategic channel partners and remains committed to advancing environmentally responsible technologies through graphene innovation,” he said.
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which is also developing products in the energy storage segment.
GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialisation of graphene aluminium-ion batteries.
The company has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.