Industry News
Hills Industries acquires UHS Systems
Hills Industries has expanded its Electronic Security and Entertainment division by acquiring 51% of UHS Systems.
[ + ]Changing of the guard at Clipsal
Erik Scholz is retiring early from his position as Executive General Manager of Clipsal Australia, with his position being filled by Damien Cummins.
[ + ]Push for closer international cooperation on energy efficiency standards
A meeting of international standards bodies has put out a call to all electrical industry stakeholders to cooperate for the developmnent of international energy efficiency standards.
[ + ]Safety alert on working near live electrical equipment
The recent electrocution of an electrician in NSW has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a safety notice to remind electrical tradespeople of the dangers of working on live circuits.
[ + ]ABB commissions million-volt switchgear
Switchgear that handles over a million volts has recently been developed to handle challenging power reticulation in China.
[ + ]Philips acquires NZ lighting company
Philips has recently acquired the New Zealand-based lighting company Selecon to expand its activity in the professional theatrical and architectural lighting markets.
[ + ]ACT takes lead in switching to 'green' power
The ACT government has recently taken further steps to promote the consumption of green energy.
[ + ]NECA 2009 Awards open for nominations
NECA has announced its 2009 suite of industry awards, which include the Excellence Awards, Apprentice Awards, Post-apprenticeship Awards and Electrotechnology School Student Awards.
[ + ]Philips acquires lighting controls company Dynalite
Philips has acquired Dynalite to further strengthen its position in the global switch to energy-efficient lighting solutions.
[ + ]Major electrical contract for Queensland coal mine
A Queensland switchboard manufacturer has been awarded a large contract for electrical works as part of a coal mine expansion.
[ + ]HPM Legrand opens new distribution centre
HPM Legrand has set up a new national distribution centre as a centralised location from which to distribute products across Australia.
[ + ]Regulators revise telco cabling standard
Standards Australia has released a new edition of 'AS 1049 Telecommunications cables — installation, sheath and jacket' to provide the communications cabling industry with up-to-date information on the material requirements and testing methods.
[ + ]Electrical contractor fined over unsafe electrical work
A Western Australian electrical contractor was fined $10,000 for failing to protect a worker who was drilling in close proximity to high-voltage power lines.
[ + ]Strong industry interest in ACT solar power facility
The ACT governent has announced it is making progress to developing a solar power facility in the near future.
[ + ]Green light for ACT solar energy scheme
The ACT government's solar energy rebate scheme has been given the 'all clear' to proceed after it was recently passed through the Legislative Assembly.
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