This is Cresstec

The world needs reduction solutions today, and Cresstec is delivering technologies that reduce costs, emissions, and complexities for a secure and sustainable future.

Our promise is to develop novel innovations and products that make people’s lives and the world better. 

​​​​Meet the Leaders​​

Our Vision

Cresstec's vision is for advancement through the development of sustainable reduction technologies.

Our History

Founded in 2014, the beginnings of Cresstec Pty Ltd was a vision held by, three likeminded professionals, that believed being sustainable didn’t mean sacrificing convenience or efficiency. That in fact these technologies could advance and simplify our lives, while in turn benefitting the world we live in.

Customer Driven

Our customer focus is to build long-term strategic relationships, to provide unique insights and deliver exceptional customer experiences and solutions.

Future Focused

Cresstec is where ideology meets engineering and business blurs the lines of environmentalism, where we invent solutions for today’s problems while discovering the advancements that will take us well into the future.


One Team

We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create innovative solutions that propel the world forward in a responsible sustainable way.

Our Timeline

Cresstec Founded

Cresstec was founded in 2014 with an ethos of developing clean sheet technologies that not only benefit the planet, but advance current solutions.


Cresstec Founded
January 2014
Proof of Concept Prototype Built

Our proof of concept, engineering prototype was complete for initial testing in January of 2015 with promising results.


Proof of Concept Prototype Built
January, 2015
Patent Filed - Priority Claimed

With our prototype delivering expected results, our patent was filed with IP Australia in July 2015 securing our priority date.


Patent Filed - Priority Claimed
July, 2015
CHRDTF Opened

With the need for unique testing, a custom facility was built based around proven calorimeter rooms with advanced functionality.


CHRDTF Opened
February, 2016
CSIRO grant Winner

In May 2019, Cresstec won a grant through CSIRO Kick Start to help us validate our findings.


CSIRO grant Winner
May 2019
CSIRO Independent Validation

Testing performed at the NHPTF, validating REED technology at the CSIRO energy center, independently validating the REED technology.


CSIRO Independent Validation
June 2019
US Patent Granted

On September 3rd, 2019, Cresstec was granted a full patent in the US (US10401063B2) for the REED technology.


US Patent Granted
September 2019
ISO 9001 Certification Achieved

On July 12th, 2021, Cresstec received ISO 9001 certification through Global Mark.


ISO 9001 Certification Achieved
July 2021
Japanese Patent Granted

On the 25th of August 2021, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Japan (JP6925333B2) for the REED Technology.


Japanese Patent Granted
August 2021
MVP Innovation Grant Winner

On the 3rd of September 2021, Cresstec won a MVP Innovation Grant from Investment NSW, NSW Government.


MVP Innovation Grant Winner
September 2021
Good Design Awards - Gold Awards - Australia

Cresstec struck double gold at the 2021 Good Design Awards week winning for engineering and for Product Design.


Good Design Awards - Gold Awards - Australia
October 2021
Good Design Awards - Gold Awards - Korea

Cresstec also won two gold awards in the Korean Good Design Awards for Engineering and Product Design.


Good Design Awards - Gold Awards - Korea
October 2021
Chinese Patent Granted

On the 15th of October 2021, Cresstec was granted a full patent in China (CN108027182B, CN113834247B) for the REED Technology.


Chinese Patent Granted
October 2021
Australian Patent Granted

On the 31st of March 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Australia (AU2016297673B2) for the REED Technology.


Australian Patent Granted
March 2022
New York Design Awards - Gold Winner

Cresstec received further international recognition winning the gold award for best Heating & Air Conditioning Technology - Building Technology.


New York Design Awards - Gold Winner
May, 2022
European Patent Granted

On the 6th of July 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Europe (EP3325899B1) for the REED Technology.


European Patent Granted
July, 2022
Muse Design Awards - Gold Winner

Cresstec wins Gold at the 2022 Muse Awards for Best Product Design - Energy Products & Devices.


Muse Design Awards - Gold Winner
October, 2022
French Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in France for the REED Technology.


French Patent Granted
November, 2022
German Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Germany for the REED Technology.


German Patent Granted
November, 2022
Italian Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Italy for the REED Technology.


Italian Patent Granted
November, 2022
United Kingdom Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in the United Kingdom for the REED Technology.


United Kingdom Patent Granted
November, 2022
Polish Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Poland for the REED Technology.


Polish Patent Granted
November, 2022
Dutch Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Netherlands for the REED Technology.


Dutch Patent Granted
November, 2022
Turkish Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Turkey for the REED Technology.


Turkish Patent Granted
November, 2022
Greek Patent Granted

On the 11th of November 2022, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Greek for the REED Technology.


Greek Patent Granted
November, 2022
InnovationAus Awards - Highly Commended

Cresstec was delighted to be highly commended in the category of Energy & Renewables at the 2022 InnovationAus Awards.


InnovationAus Awards - Highly Commended
November, 2022
Installation of first REED Pilot Site

World first pilot site and case study begins with the installation of REED & H-DAC with Defence Australia at RAAF Richmond.


Installation of first REED Pilot Site
January 2023
Brazilian Patent Granted

On the 31st of May 2023, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Brazil (BR112018000516-9) for the REED Technology.


Brazilian Patent Granted
March, 2023
World Changing Ideas 2023 - We made the list

Cresstec made the World Changing Ideas List for 2023 as one of only a handful of companies in the APAC region for REED.


World Changing Ideas 2023 - We made the list
June, 2023
World Future Awards - Winner - Best Energy Saving Solution

Cresstec took out the World Future Awards - Best Energy Saving Solution for 2023 at the New York awards ceremony.


World Future Awards - Winner - Best Energy Saving Solution
June, 2023
New Zealand Patent Granted

June 2023, Cresstec was granted a full patent in New Zealand (NZ738331A) for the REED Technology.


New Zealand Patent Granted
June, 2023
Mexican Patent Granted

July 2023, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Mexico (MX2018000655A) for the REED Technology.


Mexican Patent Granted
July, 2023
2023 RICS Innovation Award - Winner

In conjunction with BGIS, Cresstec won the RICS 2023 Innovation Award for the REED technology.


2023 RICS Innovation Award - Winner
September 2023
Canadian Patent Granted

On the 3rd of October 2023, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Canada (CA2989952C) for the REED Technology.


Canadian Patent Granted
October, 2023
Korean Patent Granted

On the 10th of December 2023, Cresstec was granted a full patent in Korea (KR102588794B1) for the REED Technology.


Korean Patent Granted
October, 2023



Cresstec HVAC-R Resea​rch & Development Testing Facility (CHRDTF)

The CHRDTF was opened in North Rocks NSW, February of 2016 and has been purposed with performing world first experiments to develop new knowledge and test theories and hypothesis relating to HVAC and the vapour compression cycle.

This facility has delivered a significant bank of world first data and data analysis around HVAC system performances in both static and transient conditions.

Recently, Cresstec completed work for the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water - Environment Protection Division - Atmosphere and Reporting Branch - Ozone and Climate Protection Section supplying reports on the Effects of preventable faults on air-conditioning systems.

Ozone publications and resources - DCCEEW
Effects of preventable faults on air-conditioning systems at T1
Effects of preventable faults on air-conditioning systems at T2
Effects of preventable faults on air-conditioning systems at T3

Our Partners and Certifications

Meet the Leadership Team

Ian Nankivell
CEO
David Tomson
COO
Steve Smith
Sales Manager
Michael Woods, PhD
Lead Engineer