Our Story

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A new direction for Fernair began in May 1994. The current owners Gary Oultram and Gary Collyer purchased the company which had been trading at that time for 25 years.

Fernair was a long time, respected member of Carrier’s exclusive dealer network. Both Gary’s had prior to the purchase of Fernair, held management positions with Carrier’s Northern NSW operation base in Newcastle.

Our alliance with ActronAir commenced in 1998, our focus and support soon shifted to Actron as our relationship and business levels grew over the next few years. From 2001 we proudly became Australia’s #1 Regional Dealer. In fact, 20 years on we still hold that position and regularly sit as one of the top three National Dealers.

We today hold the prestigious position as one of Actron’s Platinum Plus dealers. Actron have watched us grow, as we have them, to become the most respected air conditioning product on the Australian market, and best of all manufactured right here in their new Marsden Park factory.

As time has gone on, the current owners have run out of puff and it is time for the new generation to take over an exciting transition that will span over 3 years, Jakob Robinson a long term employee who has been involved at the helm for quite a few years and Myles Oultram, son of Gary Oultram and a long term employee who also has been at the helm will be taking over ownership with a gradual transition as the current owners start to retire.

Jakob Robinson
Jakob RobinsonGeneral Manager
Jakob started in the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration industry in Newcastle back in 2016, Specialising in all aspects of the Air Conditioning trade. Jakob has had the chance to work for a few different companies over the years gaining experience in Commercial, Domestic and Service Air Conditioning.
A few different companies led Jakob back to the place he loved the most (Fernair) back in 2021 where he was given a role as a supervisor, found the role fit him well and gradually worked his way up in the company to become a manager, now part owner and will be for many years to come.

Jakob has a passion for the Trade and is dedicated to help every customer with their needs.

Myles Oultram
Myles OultramOperations Manager
Myles started in the Air conditioning & refrigeration industry in 2007 at Fernair, spending 13 years at the company. In that time he gained valuable experience in Design, Installation and Servicing of Domestic Air Conditioning.
In 2020 he decided to take up an opportunity at a different company where he could learn different aspects of the trade, gaining experience in Refrigeration and Commercial Air Conditioning.
In 2024 Myles returned to where it all began, Fernair. He has moved in to a management role and is using his experience to help build the company and mentor all employees. Now a part owner, he takes pride in knowing he can fulfil his customers wishes and making sure every customer of Fernair is satisfied with the work our company provides.

An ActronAir Platinum Plus Dealer