About Crest

Crest Air Conditioning has been successfully supplying and installing air conditioning systems throughout Sydney since 1980. Founded on a strong customer service basis, Crest has grown from strength to strength and is now considered a leader in supplying, installing and servicing air conditioning systems to the domestic, commercial and industrial markets of the greater Sydney area and Queensland.

Today, Crest Air Conditioning is one of the largest residential air conditioning specialists in New South Wales, with extensive expertise in Ducted, Split and Room Air Conditioning designs and systems. Our success has been strongly supported by manufacturers such as Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Actron Air and Fujitsu. Our showroom provides convenient access to the available residential range of product.

Within our Crest Mechanical division, we are able to support and offer a wide range of services to meet all client needs. From Commercial High Rise, Industrial Mechanical Ventilation, Indoor Pool Centres, Hospitals and luxury residential applications, our reputation for effective and quality installations is well founded and acknowledged by our substantial client and project base.

  • Crest Mechanical is acknowledged as one of the most experienced mechanical contractors with regard to Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest in cutting-edge air conditioning technologies and designs.

    Crest Air Conditioning operates an established Service Division servicing our regional and client customer base. The aim of our service division is to provide prompt, quality service to bring your system back on line as soon as possible.

    Our service division also offers routine maintenance on your air conditioning system, thus protecting your investment and increasing the life of the equipment. To our commercial clients we offer comprehensive and preventative maintenance programs and emergency 24 hour breakdown service to meet their unique trading arrangements.

    Crest Air Conditioning is a member of the Air Conditioning Dealers Association, Master Builders Association, AMCA NSW and Australian Industry Group. We carry all the necessary insurances and are licensed by the Department of Fair Trading.

Why Crest

It is sometimes easy to be confused with the amount of information and choice available when it comes to selecting a product like air conditioning. This is where Crest Air Conditioning can assist.

Crest has the personnel, knowledge and experience to provide you with the air conditioning system that is right for your requirements, along with comfort in the knowledge that the air conditioning chosen will not only provide you year round climate control, but is also economic to run and consideration of the environment has been taken into account.

Crest Air Conditioning will devote all available resources to recommend the very best solution to your air conditioning needs.

Professional Service

You will be treated with the highest of professional standards, from the first contact with our sales team and through to our installation teams and finally our service and commissioning personnel.

Sound Experience

Crest Air Conditioning has been selling and installing air conditioning for over 38 years and it is important that you have the peace of mind knowing that an expensive product like air conditioning will be well supported and backed by those who have recommended it to you.

The Best Products

Crest Air Conditioning is supported by the premium suppliers and manufacturers of air conditioning in Australia, these include Daikin Australia, Mitsubishi Electric, Actron, and Fujitsu. Each of these manufacturers provide ongoing support and a comprehensive 5 years parts and labour warranty.

Peace of Mind

We believe it is important to provide our customers the peace of mind in knowing that, not only have they been recommended a great product and that the installation has been to the best of standards, but also that they will be very satisfied with their purchase from Crest Air Conditioning for many years to come.

We have been committed to providing the complete solution since 1980.

Our Ethics

As a member of the Air Conditioning Dealers Association - if we fail to complete or install the product in a residential property to industry standards, the Air conditioning Dealers Association will engage the services of a Chartered Engineer to investigate, report and advise the clients of any defects or shortcomings of their installation.

  • To be honest and ethical in dealings with clients, submitting quotations in a manner to enable a fair appraisal of the system offered.

  • To offer installations representing industry accepted value for money carried out by qualified licensed personnel.

  • To provide products from major suppliers with a reputation for quality and service.

  • Adhere to industry "Best Standards" in all dealings with clients.

  • To provide products and services with competence, fairness, value, honesty and integrity.

  • To ensure that all standards of workmanship are provided as promised and in accordance with the appropriate industry accepted practice.

Our Values

  • Sharing ideas, knowledge and information: communicating with those whom our actions may affect.

  • Taking personal responsibility for our actions and activities, ensuring issues are followed through and dealt with in accordance with these values. Engaging in activities when the need arises.

  • The highest possible ethical standards when dealing with our customers and fellow staff members. Treating everyone fairly.

  • Committed to the prevention of incidents by providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for staff members, contractors, visitors and the boarder community.

  • Encourage cooperative efforts at every level whilst valuing skills, strengths and perspectives.

  • Continuous improvement and high standards of service when dealing with customers and employees. Actively seeking to attain a standard higher than others in our industry.

Our History

  • 1980

    Commenced operation in Residential air conditioning sales and installation specialist in Hills District of Sydney.

  • 1982

    Opened Service Division, specialising in routine service and maintenance. Repairs to Residential and Commercial customers and warranty service for supported manufacturers, within Hills District.

  • 1984

    Mechanical services operation commenced with the opening of a Commercial Division.

  • 1987

    Service expanded maintenance and routine service operation into the greater metro and Sydney CBD.

  • 1991

    Paul Collis joined Crest Air as Financial Controller.

  • 1992

    Annual turnover reaches $10 million for first time.

  • 1996

    Andrew Johnson promoted to Service Manager.

  • 2005

    Staff numbers reached 75. Residential Division is still active in greater North and North Western suburbs of Sydney. Service and Commercial Divisions now active throughout NSW.

  • 2006

    Operations Manager role created to oversee Residential, Service and Light Commercial Divisions, Andrew Johnson appointed. Mark Burns promoted to replace Andrew in Service Manger position.

  • 2007

    Crest Air is purchased by management team (all long term employees) from previous owner. Previous owner remains active in the business until 2010 before retiring.

Our History

  • 2008

    Sam Grech joins Crest as Accountant. Crest Mission and Vision Statements launched, along with 5 Crest Values: Communication, Teamwork, Quality, Responsibility, Ethical Behaviour.

  • 2009

    Andrew Johnson appointed as Managing Director. Mark Burns takes over from Andrew as Operations Manager.

  • 2011

    Staff numbers reached 85.

  • 2013

    Office, warehouse and storage areas doubled in size for current and future expansion.

  • 2014

    Employee numbers exceed 100 in Crest Air.
    Crest Air rebranded with new logos and separate identity for Crest Mechanical.
    Majority shareholding in Precision Fire acquired.

  • 2014 Continued

    Alan Bates promoted to Construction Manager position running Crest Mechanical, which incorporates existing Commercial and Light Commercial division.

  • 2015

    Alex Cantali promoted to Engineering Manager.

    Crest opens a QLD Office with Michael Gogarty appointed as a Business Development Manager.

  • 2016

    Employee numbers exceeded 200 across the group.

    Mark Burns appointed as a Director of Crest Air.

  • 2017

    Crest QLD moves to larger office and warehouse in North Lakes.

  • 2018

    Employee numbers exceeded 230 across the group.

    Hired record number of Apprentices.

    Crest Values reviewed to become Communication, Responsibility, Ethical Behaviour, Safety, Teamwork, Quality.

  • 2019

    Mark Burns appointed as Operations Director.

  • 2020

    Crest proudly celebrates its 40th year of operation.

  • 2021

    Precision Fire relocate to larger premises to accommodate current and future growth.

Our Leadership Team

As Managing Director, Andrew leads Crest Air Conditioning with regard to strategic outlook and direction. He is the President of the Air Conditioning Dealers Association and NSW State President of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA).

Andrew has over 33 years of experience within the air conditioning industry, all with Crest Air Conditioning and has held positions of Apprentice Refrigeration Technician, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, Service Manager and Business Operations Manager prior to his current position.

Qualifications: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Trade Qualification, Statement of Attainment in Air Conditioning, Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in HVAC- Refrigeration Engineering, Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Member of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Heating (AIRAH).

As the Business Operations Manager / Director of Crest Air Conditioning, Mark oversees a large team of Account Managers, Service Administration, Light Commercial Supervisors and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Technicians.

Mark has over 32 years of experience in the Air Conditioning industry and has previously held positions of Service Technician, Service Supervisor and Service Manager prior to his current position.

Qualifications: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Trade Qualification, Statement of Attainment in Air Conditioning, Diploma in HVAC- Refrigeration Engineering, Certificate IV in Business Management & Diploma of Business Management.

Sam manages the Financial and Management Accounting for Crest Air Conditioning, including the day to day operation of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Administration departments.

Sam has over 21 years of accounting experience, predominately in the building and construction industry, with 16 years at Crest Air Conditioning.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Accounting, Statement of Attainment in Customer Service and Communication.

  • Andrew Johnson Managing Director

    As Managing Director, Andrew leads Crest Air Conditioning with regard to strategic outlook and direction. He is the President of the Air Conditioning Dealers Association and NSW State President of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA).

    Andrew has over 33 years of experience within the air conditioning industry, all with Crest Air Conditioning and has held positions of Apprentice Refrigeration Technician, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, Service Manager and Business Operations Manager prior to his current position.

    Qualifications: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Trade Qualification, Statement of Attainment in Air Conditioning, Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in HVAC- Refrigeration Engineering, Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Member of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Heating (AIRAH).

  • Mark Burns Operations Director

    As the Business Operations Manager / Director of Crest Air Conditioning, Mark oversees a large team of Account Managers, Service Administration, Light Commercial Supervisors and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Technicians.

    Mark has over 32 years of experience in the Air Conditioning industry and has previously held positions of Service Technician, Service Supervisor and Service Manager prior to his current position.

    Qualifications: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Trade Qualification, Statement of Attainment in Air Conditioning, Diploma in HVAC- Refrigeration Engineering, Certificate IV in Business Management & Diploma of Business Management.

  • Samuel Grech Financial Controller

    Sam manages the Financial and Management Accounting for Crest Air Conditioning, including the day to day operation of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Administration departments.

    Sam has over 21 years of accounting experience, predominately in the building and construction industry, with 16 years at Crest Air Conditioning.

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Accounting, Statement of Attainment in Customer Service and Communication.

Alan manages the operational functions of Crest Mechanical with regard to project management and all associated tasks of the construction of mechanical service projects.

Alan has over 24 years of experience within the air conditioning industry, all with Crest Air Conditioning and has previously held the position of Project Manager.

Qualifications: Trane Air Conditioning Clinic, Effective Contract Management Programme.

Alex oversees and manages the Engineering Division for Crest Air Conditioning ensuring projects are designed and installed in accordance with design briefs, BCA and Australian Standard requirements.

Alex has over 18 years of engineering experience in the HVAC industry, ranging from D&C to Construct only projects, in full conformance to Australian Standards, Federal, State and Regulatory Codes.

Alex held the position of Project Manager at Crest Air Conditioning prior to his current role and has completed the NABERS Accreditation Course and Green Star Accredited Professional Course.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Major in Mechanical), Diploma of Engineering Practice, Member of the Institute of Chartered Engineers.

  • Alan Bates Construction Manager

    Alan manages the operational functions of Crest Mechanical with regard to project management and all associated tasks of the construction of mechanical service projects.

    Alan has over 24 years of experience within the air conditioning industry, all with Crest Air Conditioning and has previously held the position of Project Manager.

    Qualifications: Trane Air Conditioning Clinic, Effective Contract Management Programme.

  • Alex Cantali Engineering Manager

    Alex oversees and manages the Engineering Division for Crest Air Conditioning ensuring projects are designed and installed in accordance with design briefs, BCA and Australian Standard requirements.

    Alex has over 18 years of engineering experience in the HVAC industry, ranging from D&C to Construct only projects, in full conformance to Australian Standards, Federal, State and Regulatory Codes.

    Alex held the position of Project Manager at Crest Air Conditioning prior to his current role and has completed the NABERS Accreditation Course and Green Star Accredited Professional Course.

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Major in Mechanical), Diploma of Engineering Practice, Member of the Institute of Chartered Engineers.

Our Awards

    • Silver Membership Award 2009
    • Top Commercial Dealer Award 2014-2015
    • $47,000,000 Dealer Award 2014-2015
    • Top Commercial Dealer Award 2013-2014
    • Super Dealer Award 2013-2014
    • $43,000,000 Dealer Award 2013-2014
    • $1,250,000 Outstanding Sales Success 2013-2014
    • Top Commercial Dealer Award 2012-2013
    • Super Dealer Award 2012-2013
    • $40,000,000 Dealer Award 2012-2013
    • $1,250,000 Outstanding Sales Success 2012-2013
    • Top Commercial Dealer Award 2010-2011
    • Daikin Australia National Commercial Dealers Award 2010-2011
    • HVAC Excellence – Daikin Headquarters: arbs Industry Award 2010
    • $1,250,000 Outstanding Sales Success 2009 – 2010
    • $33,000,000 Dealer Award 2009 – 2010
    • Club Daikin Award 2002-2010
    • Super Dealer Award 1997 – 2010
    • $31,000,000 Dealer Award 2008 – 2009
    • Club Daikin Award 2002 – 2009
    • Top Commercial Dealer Award 2007 – 2008
    • NSW Diamond Dealer Sales Excellence Award 2015 – 2016
    • NSW/ACT Diamond Dealer Sales Excellence Award 2010 – 2011
    • Top Dealer Award 1998, 2001

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Hear from our Clients
Taylor Construction Group would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved from your company for their efforts in completing the Law Court project. We appreciate the hard work put in by all and understand that if it wasn’t for the collective effort, we wouldn’t have achieved such a fantastic result for the client, which allowed them to open each stage on their desired date. We have enjoyed working with you on this project and I hope we can continue the good working relationship we have formed on any projects that we may work on in the future.
Tom Keller
Project Manager | Fitout & Refurbishment / Taylor Construction Group
Hi Andrew, as you may be aware, we have recently completed the project at Waterloo Rd. Its pleasing to have Goodman respond so positively to the final product that we delivered. In particular, that we delivered a quality product that finished on time and within budget. As a Principal Contractor, we understand that we are only as good as our Subcontractors. Its only with the help of skilled and collaborative businesses like yours that we are able to deliver projects in the manner that we do. On behalf of Lipman I want to thank you and your team for their effort on this project. I hope to see you on the next one.
Scott Gleeson
Project Manager / Lipman
Congratulations to receive recognition from the Green Building Council of Australia as member of the month. We also acknowledge Crest as one of the most experienced mechanical contractors with regard to VRV technology.
Gary Knox
Engineering Manager / Daikin Australia Pty Limited
On behalf of Taylors and our project team I would like to thank you and your team for all your effort, co-operation and commitment to ensuring a high standard of quality and safety on the project and successfully delivering the trade works on time and within cost. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on future projects.
Wayne Bass
Project Manager / Taylor Construction Group Pty Ltd
Most of us would have to admit that we’ve had our share of mediocre service from companies in the past. However, some companies are starting to "get it". They realise that in today's global marketplace, consumers have a greater number of choices than ever, therefore they are providing better buying experiences for customers to inspire loyalty, rather than depending on fancy schmancy ad campaigns. So on behalf of Virgin Active Norwest I just wanted to pass on a big thanks to our air conditioning service provider CREST. You have been instrumental in providing quality service at all times and as operations manager for this proud health club, I could not ask for more from your entire team, whether it is your service technician Prav being pro-active in all his work or the service team and yourself responding to all of our issues in a timely problem free manor. Thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated.
Zaac Schembri
Operations Manager / Virgin Active Norwest
We write to express our appreciation to yourself and your colleagues at Crest Air Conditioning following the recent successful completion of the Heart Research Institute. Ichor Constructions have noted the quality of workmanship, the standard of finishes and the work methods employed by Crest Air Conditioning in completing this project. We believe that the success of this project was due to the effects and cooperative approach taken by all the project team, including Crest Air Conditioning as the Mechanical Services Contractor. We thank you again for your support and cooperation during the Heart Research Institute project and look forward to continuing our working relationship on future projects.
George Kandylas
Director / Ichor Constructions Pty Ltd
Engineering Partners have had a long and successful working relationship with Crest Air Conditioning. This relationship began in 1989 with the construction of a new 12 storey office building in Clarence Street Sydney. Crest Air Conditioning applied themselves very well throughout this project much to the client's satisfaction and to our knowledge still maintain the building to this day. Since that time we have been continually impressed with Crest Air Conditioning's professional attitude and dedication to providing quality air conditioning and mechanical services across a broad range of projects. We have been proud of our success with Crest Air Conditioning to this day. Some of the many projects worked on include: Data Centre - involving a major chilled water system Citywest Office Buildings, Pyrmont 55 Clarence Street, Sydney Parramatta Road, Strathfield Cancer Council 210 Clarence Street, Sydney Waverley College - Performing Arts Centre Blakehurst Aged Care Centre Engineering Partners have no hesitation in recommending Crest Air Conditioning to any prospective client.
Robert Weiss
Director / Engineering Partners
Five D is proud to announce that the Penrith Government Office Building which it manages on behalf of the State Property Authority has received the NABERS 5 Star Energy Rating. Five D Building Manager George Juhasz coordinated the strategy with a team of electrical and mechanical services contractors including CBUS lighting, Grid Electrical, Crest Air Conditioning-Tritech Solutions, Richard Crookes Construction and the State Property Authority. He spoke of the achievement stating “Our combined objective was to reduce the buildings’ carbon footprint by adopting good building management principles.” This achievement recognises the success of the ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system that Five D has developed along with its commitment to environmental sustainability. CEO of Five D Steve Mackintosh spoke of this commitment stating “We view our role in providing facility management services which support our client’s goals of sustainability very seriously and we seize every opportunity to demonstrate that we live by the principles that we espouse. This achievement is a testament to this commitment and will surely lead to more ratings of this kind.” Five D would like to thank all the agencies and organisations who assisted in obtaining this rating and look forward to seeing the benefits to the environment that it will provide.
Five D
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