Industry News
Tyco Electrical & Metal Products becomes stand-alone business
Having been sold off late last year, the Tyco Electrical & Metal Products business unit has undergone a name change to reflect its new ownership.
[ + ]In earthquake aftermath MiMOMax helped keep Christchurch connected
MiMOMax radios were unaffected by the earthquake that struck Christchurch and they were used in the aftermath to help enhance network capacity.
[ + ]Spirent to acquire the Fanfare Group
Spirent has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held The Fanfare Group for a cash consideration of $15 million.
[ + ]Standards Australia to host standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets
Standards Australia has announced that it will host a standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets, claimed to be a major step forward for the development of alternative energy markets.
[ + ]Electrical industry welcomes government rejection of apprenticeship training tax
NECA has welcomed the government’s decision to reject a recommendation to introduce a training tax.
[ + ]Union raises safety concerns over smart meters
The ETU recently raised concerns over smart meter installations, claiming that the industry regulator allowed unqualified subcontractors to install them.
[ + ]Positive results from feed-in tariff in ACT
The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.
[ + ]Warning to take extreme care with electricity in cyclone aftermath
North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.
[ + ]World Bank Group establishes lighting product testing for Lighting Africa program
The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.
[ + ]Electrical industry rejects interstate rivalry claim during flood recovery
Australia’s electrical industry has responded strongly to recent media statements about differences in electrical contractors’ skills across state borders.
[ + ]CO2 capture from coal power demonstrated in Queensland
A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.
[ + ]Electrical industry joins forces to help flood victims
Australia’s electrical and lighting manufacturers have joined forces to donate $1 million to help Queensland flood victims.
[ + ]Fast and safe connection of power in Queensland
Master Electricians Australia has established a flood hotline to assist homeowners to have their power restored as safely and as quickly as possible.
[ + ]Electrical industry says unsafe operators are the minority
NECA openly supported the action taken against electrical contractors who were recently found to have acted inappropriately and unsafely in Western Australia.
[ + ]Army of electrical contractors reconnecting flood-affected Queensland
Electrical industry association Master Electricians Australia recently deployed 1125 licensed electrical contractors to help reconnect electricity to flood-affected Queensland properties.
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