Century Strong: Our Centenary Year + Our New Logo
As we enter 2026, we're celebrating a remarkable milestone: 100 years in commercial heating and hot water.
From a small workshop in 1926 at Temple Court, Collins Street, Melbourne, to today's nationwide operations supporting Australia's transition to Net Zero, Automatic Heating Global Pty Ltd has kept the hot water flowing through a century of change.
‘The future is exciting’: Terry Plaisted on 100 years of Automatic Heating
Here’s Terry Plaisted, Director of Automatic Heating, on the impact the company has had over the last century:
In 2026, Automatic Heating celebrates a defining milestone: 100 years serving the Australian heating and hot water industry.
Established in Melbourne in 1926, our family business has navigated—and led—five major fuel transitions: from briquettes to coal, through diesel burners and now natural gas, electrification and natural refrigerant solutions.
This journey represents more than longevity. It speaks to adaptability, engineering depth, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
In the last century we have faced the ramifications of world events, the global financial crisis and the ever-changing economic impacts that challenge the status quo, and demand agility to survive, particularly as a family business.
For a century, our systems have been designed, installed, tested, refined, and proven in real-world commercial applications. From commercial heat pumps to high-efficiency condensing boilers, our focus remains on performance, reliability, and whole-of-system outcomes.
If there was ever a reason for customers, consultants, and end users to choose a national partner, it’s the confidence that comes from proven delivery.
Our position today reflects the expertise, leadership, and dedication of our team—underpinned by continued investment in innovation and apability.
We sincerely thank our customers, suppliers, consultants, and staff for their collaboration over the past century. Your partnership has shaped who we are, and enables us to continue leading the transition to the next generation of heating and hot water solutions.
The future is exciting. We’re ready for the next century.
Terry Plaisted
Director, Automatic Heating
Unveiling our centenary logo
To mark 100 years, we’ve unveiled our updated centenary logo. The 100 emblem celebrates the importance of connection; the links that both ground us and enable our growth. Our valued team, suppliers, partners, and clients are each integral links in the chain of Automatic Heating for the past century, and for the next 100 years.
You’ll see this logo throughout 2026 as we honour our past and build toward an even more sustainable future.
Through four generations of Australian family ownership, we’ve maintained our dedication to first-class engineering, sustainability, and a deep understanding of what our customers actually need.
Here’s to the next 100 years!
As we celebrate our centenary, we’re more committed than ever to helping Australian facilities get better performance from their heating and hot water systems.
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