Who We Are
Your Local Cooling Specialists
We proudly provide refrigeration, air conditioning, and electrical solutions across Cairns and Far North Queensland. Our qualified, highly experienced team combines technical expertise with a genuine customer-first approach, delivering reliable, energy-efficient, and long-lasting results for homes, schools, aged care, hospitals, and local businesses.
We stand out through comprehensive service that covers installations, urgent repairs, preventative maintenance and hire, supported by proactive care and 24/7 emergency response. Every project is handled with professionalism, consistency, reliability and attention to detail. Our mission is simple: to keep your operations and comfort running smoothly with dependable service, skilled workmanship and tailored solutions carefully designed to meet every need.
Management
Paul Messina
DIRECTOR
Paul has almost 20 years’ experience in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, and is experienced in both commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration. Paul has a variety of experience in the HVAC-R industry, including:
- Installation, service, repair and maintenance of commercial air conditioning systems
- Repairs, service and maintenance of commercial cold rooms and freezer rooms
- Experience with different types of air conditioning systems, including ducted air conditioning, cassette units, wall-mounted systems, split systems, package units and under-ceiling units
- Diagnosing faults and reporting on issues
- Installation and maintenance of light commercial refrigeration units
- Installation, repair and maintenance of water cooling systems
- Project management of air conditioning systems across multiple properties on behalf of real estate agents
- Warranty agent for Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Rinnai systems
Rion Marsh
SERVICE MANAGER
Rion has worked in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry for 20 years, bringing experience in industrial and commercial refrigeration, as well as industrial, commercial, and domestic air conditioning.
Throughout Rion’s career, he has worked across all types of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, from chilled water to commercial refrigeration plants, and medium and low temp rooms. Rion has experience in automated controlling circuits, and provides services to commercial and industrial clients, including nightclubs, pubs, and supermarkets.
Jarod Strooper
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
MANAGER
Jarod has over 8 years’ experience as an Electrician working with a range of commercial, industrial and domestic clients.
Jarod is experienced in all aspects of electrical work, including new circuits and lighting, switchboard upgrades, and the wiring and design of automated controlling circuits. As Electrical Services Manager, Jarod oversees the MAE Electrical team.
Administration Team
Our administration team have over 40 years’ combined experience in trades-based administration and accounts.
Supporting our technical team, our administration team ensure that our systems and processes run smoothly, and that the right people are in the right place at the right time.
The friendly voices you hear when you call us, our administration team are on hand to help with any enquiries you have. This way, you can be assured of consistent and timely service, and get the commercial cooling solutions you need.
Technical Team
The MAE technical team is comprised of a number of qualified tradespeople and apprentices ready to provide commercial cooling solutions to Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Our Refrigeration and Air Conditioning technicians specialise in all aspects of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, while our Electrical team provide all aspects of electrical services across commercial and industrial industries.
Working 24/7 on call, our technical team are always available to ensure your service and repair needs are met when you need it.
