Rinnai Australia has strategically expanded its capabilities over the past 15 years through the acquisition of several leading brands, including APAC (Commercial HVAC), Polo (Portable Air Conditioning), Brivis (Ducted Heating and Evaporative Cooling), Smart Energy (Solar PV and Battery Storage), iZone (Home Automation), and Yukawa (Appliance Testing Facility).
Each addition has strengthened Rinnai’s commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability – extending its product range and enabling us to deliver more integrated, efficient, and reliable comfort solutions for Australian homes and businesses.
Explore the specialist brands that extend Rinnai’s comfort, energy, technology and testing capabilities across Australia.
For over 50 years, Rinnai has been a trusted name in Australia, delivering comfort, reliability, and innovation to homes and businesses nationwide. Operating in more than 20 countries, Rinnai combines global expertise with local knowledge to develop solutions tailored to the Australian lifestyle. As a leader in hot water, heating, and air conditioning, Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Rinnai Japan Corporation and is renowned for iconic products such as the Rinnai Infinity continuous flow hot water range. Today, Rinnai continues to be a household name across Australia and in export markets around the world.
Since establishing its presence in Australia, Rinnai has been at the forefront of home comfort innovation, introducing technologies that have helped shape the way Australians heat, cool, and enjoy hot water in their homes. From industry-leading continuous flow hot water systems and energy-efficient heat pumps to advanced heating and air conditioning solutions, Rinnai has built a reputation for quality, performance, and reliability. Backed by decades of engineering excellence and ongoing investment in innovation, Rinnai continues to provide Australians with efficient, dependable comfort solutions designed for local conditions and lifestyles.
A proud brand of Rinnai Australia since 2014 – Brivis has been providing heating and cooling solutions to Australian homes for over 50 years. Brivis has a local manufacturing facility, located in Braeside Victoria, employing over 200 dedicated people and is home to some of Australia’s most innovative heating and cooling products.
Brivis pioneered the very first 5 Star Ducted Gas Heater and has been instrumental in introducing some of the newest and most efficient systems in Australia – including the Contour Evaporative Cooler and the 6 star Ducted Gas Heater. In fact, some of Brivis’s very first gas heaters are still in operation today, nearly 50 years on. That’s why Brivis has been benchmarked for their excellence in engineering.
Rinnai acquired the APAC (Air Conditioning) brand and its parent company, Specialized Engineering in 2015, integrating the commercial HVAC products into its portfolio. This acquisition was part of Rinnai Australia’s strategy to expand its offerings, to provide a more complete range of heating, cooling, and home automation solutions.
APAC systems are Australian designed and built. The latest units are not only ready for new developments, they’re also the perfect replacement for aging APAC units nearing the end of their operating life. Engineered with consultants, building owners, facilities, managers and installers in mind, APAC’s expertly crafted systems have one of the lowest costs of ownership in its class.
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, POLO has been supplying Australians with convenient cooling solutions. Expertly crafted for varying climates and applications, POLO is a proud brand of Rinnai Australia.
For truly efficient air conditioned comfort, POLO is the smart choice. Using the latest in technology, POLO offers a comprehensive range of Portable Air Conditioners that cools the smallest of rooms to larger living areas in the home. Packed full of features including sleep mode, washable filter and included ventilation kit, POLO will keep you cool on the go! Ideal for renters, smaller dwellings or for spot-cooling POLO mobile air conditioners are a convenient and quick cooling solution that really moves with you.
Smart Energy became part of the Rinnai family in 2024, forming a powerful partnership dedicated to delivering greater value and innovation to Australian households. This collaboration allows Rinnai to broaden its portfolio of energy-efficient solutions by incorporating advanced Solar PV and battery storage systems. Backed by Smart Energy’s expertise in renewable technologies, the partnership strengthens both brands’ commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency across residential and commercial markets.
Looking ahead, Smart Energy remains focused on empowering Australian families to take control of their energy generation, storage, and management. With a continually expanding range of products and services, Smart Energy will continue to lead in technology, customer experience, and innovation – helping households nationwide achieve true energy independence and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
In 2023, Rinnai Australia welcomed iZone into its family to create smarter, more connected home comfort solutions. iZone’s innovative smart home technology allows homeowners to control and automate air conditioning, lighting, security, irrigation, and more – bringing greater convenience and energy efficiency to everyday living.
By combining iZone’s advanced automation with Rinnai’s trusted HVAC expertise, homeowners can enjoy seamless comfort, improved energy savings, and complete control over their environment. Together, Rinnai and iZone are redefining home comfort through intelligent, energy-efficient innovation.
Yukawa Lab is one of Australia’s and Asia’s largest testing facilities for Australian, Pacific and Asian high-end appliance testing. Owned by Rinnai – the NATA accredited laboratories are AS ISO/IEC 17025 and AS/NZS ISO 9001 certified, ensuring our test laboratories and environmental chambers are independently audited and international best practices are followed.
The laboratory is equipped with a twin 120kW dual chamber Enthalpy Test room which is the largest in Victoria and second largest in Australia, allowing testing for high capacity equipment. Yukawa laboratory expert staff and facilities are available to manufacturers, importers, exporters and authorities for testing equipment such as Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Solar Collectors, and Hot Water Storage tanks.
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