Industry News
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
CAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton. [ + ]
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
AJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained. [ + ]
ARENA cuts an "own goal for direct action" on climate change
Government plans to cut funding by 14.5% to ARENA - a total of $435 million - are an “own goal for direct action” on climate change, according to Australian Solar Council Chief Executive John Grimes. [ + ]
PreLoved Buildings Conference kicks off
AIRAH's PreLoved Buildings Conference explores aspects of retrofitting Australia's existing building stock. The program of speakers covers everything from reviews to case studies, indoor environment quality (IEQ) to the preservation of history. [ + ]
enLighten launches new web portal for contractors
enLighten Australia has launched the Chamaeleon LED light contractor web portal to help electrical and fire contractors grow their revenues. [ + ]
SolarMax creates new COO and CTO roles
SolarMax has expanded its board of management, announcing Andreas Mader as its new chief technical officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli as its new chief operating officer (COO). These two positions have been newly created. [ + ]
Voting open for revised CFL standard
The IEC has issued the revised CFL testing and performance requirements standard IEC 60969 Ed 2, 'Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Performance requirements' as a Committee Draft for Vote. [ + ]
Safety warning for portable generators
Electrical safety authorities have warned that small portable generators imported into Australia may have unsuitable battery charging outlets. Electrical contractors are being urged to ensure their portable generators have the correct outlet and leads. [ + ]
Philips Lighting appoints new GM for Australia and New Zealand
Royal Philips has announced the appointment of Rob Fletcher as general manager of Philips Lighting ANZ, effective immediately. [ + ]
NBN Co hires Greg Adcock as COO
NBN Co has hired Greg Adcock to take up the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Adcock will be a member of the executive committee and report to the CEO. [ + ]
ASHRAE signs MoU with IAQA
ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have joined forces to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment. [ + ]
New Zealand to decide 'Gigatown' winner
The race is on to determine which New Zealand town will win the fastest broadband speeds in the Southern Hemisphere in Chorus's Welcome to Gigatown competition. [ + ]
Poor literacy and numeracy threatening electrical apprenticeships
Australia's vocation education and training (VET) system is having to compensate for stagnant literacy and numeracy standards in Year 12 students, E-Oz Energy Skills Australia has warned. [ + ]
New board members elected at SEA AGM
SEA has welcomed two new board members: Rodney Littlejohn, managing director of Tersum Energy, and Antony Piccinini of FRV Services Australia. [ + ]
NECA supports the judicial enquiry into the insulation deaths
NECA supports the decision for a judicial enquiry into the four unnecessary deaths during the rollout of the home insulation program. [ + ]