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About SHALE HVAC

SHALE HVAC is founded by Michael & Danielle Sterling with a clear direction to design and manufacture only the best possible Ventilation products.

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Michael Sterling has a long history in HVAC.

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In 1988 Michael started with then the family business Westaflex / Uniflex Australia PTY LTD as an apprentice Toolmaker. During his apprenticeship, Westaflex branched into the designing and manufacturing plastics tooling to manufacture plastic ducting fittings along with various ranges of plastic ceiling diffusers, in-line fans, wall grilles, floor registers and other items used in HVAC.

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In 1992, after the death of his father and founder of Westaflex / Uniflex, Michael moved into a product Research & Development role along with managing the fast expanding national sales team.

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For the next 32 years until 2024, Michael was instrumental in design and manufacture in many of the best in class products that Westaflex / Uniflex supplied to the HVAC industry, including items like​;

  • Greenduct / Unilok Flexible Ducting

  • Centrifugal In-Line Fans with poly housings and air deflection

  • Anti Vibration fan mounting system

  • Poly Connectors - a ductless way to join a fitting to zone dampers

  • Univent PLUS - a fast fitting Multi Directional Outlet (MDO) diffuser

  • Reversible Thru Roof Cowl ventilation system

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A number of the products manufactured and designed by Michael were also recipients  of various awards, including Australian Design Mark and Consensus Manufacturing awards.

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Michael was also recognised by AIRAH as a "Future Leader" and is currently a Member of AIRAH.

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Also, over the years, Michael was sought after by other industry professionals to help with design and manufacture of products.

A few examples are

  • Honeywell GOLD actuators

  • Siemens Zone Control systems

  • Small Duct HVAC System components

  • Air conditioner condenser base designs

  • Specialised solar panel mounting system

  • Custom plastic moulding products for industries outside of HVAC

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In all this, the one item that Michael assisted with that he is most proud of, is assisting in the design and manufacture of the Medihood clean air system used in hospitals during the recent worldwide COVID pandemic. It is through this specific product exposure that Michael developed a keen interest in working on ways to clean the air in which we breath, which to all of us is not an option, it is a basic human right.

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