Industry News
Helping contractors stay one step ahead
In a constantly evolving industry, it has always been critical for electrical contracting businesses to stay one step ahead of the game. Whether in keeping up to date with industry news or with regulatory changes, there are numerous administration duties that need to be taken care of on top of the day-to-day running of a business. [ + ]
Allied Telesis promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director
Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/ethernet switching solutions, has promoted Scott Penno to APAC Marketing Director [ + ]
MEA launches new membership category
Master Electricians Australia has launched a new category of membership that offers nationwide industry support to contractors and businesses within the electrical and wider sectors. [ + ]
Victorian First Home Owner Grant will benefit contractors, says MEA
The Victorian Government’s plan to increase the First Home Owner Grant will have positive flow-on effects for small electrical contractors in Victoria, Master Electricians Australia says. [ + ]
New Zealand makes Ultra Fast Broadband installation easier
Arranging fibre installation for Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice. [ + ]
EMSc opens new office in Australia
EMSc (Australia), the Australian subsidiary of UK-based EMSc, has established a new office in Melbourne to meet the growing demand for its Powerstar voltage optimisation system in Australia.
[ + ]Eaton unveils Sydney Customer Experience Centre
Eaton today launched a new Customer Experience Centre at its Australian headquarters in Mascot, Sydney. The company will use the facility for internal training and to showcase and demonstrate Eaton products to end users and channel partners. [ + ]
RS Components and Philips Lumileds announce global distribution deal
RS Components and Philips Lumileds have announced a global distribution agreement that will see RS Components able to stock the full breadth of the Philips Lumileds range at its 17 distribution centres around the world. [ + ]
Cuts to SAAA payments hurting small business, says MEA
Changes to the Federal Government’s Support for Adult Australian Apprentices (SAAA) payments are hurting small businesses, Master Electricians Australia has said. [ + ]
International Standard for solar LED lanterns released
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new technical specification for solar-powered, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting devices, such as solar lanterns. [ + ]
Visionstream secures NZ$500 million contract for Ultra Fast Broadband
Visionstream, part of Leighton Contractors, has announced a contract extension with Chorus worth over NZ$500 million to continue construction of New Zealand’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) network in the greater Auckland region. [ + ]
Energy audits standard open for public comment
The AS/NZS 3598:2000 Energy Audits Standard is open for public comment. Energy audits and surveys are investigations of energy use for a defined audit object, such as a manufacturing site. [ + ]
Prysmian wins €85m HVAC order
The Prysmian Group, a supplier of energy and telecom cable systems, has been awarded a new contract worth approximately €85 million by REE (Red Eléctrica de España, S.A.U.). The project involves the design, supply and installation of a turnkey high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable system. [ + ]
Device to mitigate blackouts, prevent equipment damage
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a device that regulates or limits the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs. [ + ]
Solar PV module revenues expected to drop to $20.5bn
Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry module revenues are forecast to decline 20% in 2013 to $20.5 billion from $25.5 billion in 2012. [ + ]
