Industry News
Strengthening distribution and service capabilities
APS Industrial (APS) has recently acquired Bamford Engineering Products – Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation. [ + ]
Power station charged over arc flash death
Energy Australia Yallourn Pty Ltd has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. [ + ]
Siemens expands APS Industrial relationship
Siemens has announced it will expand the APS Industrial master distributor relationship to include its "building technology" products portfolio. [ + ]
Solar industry threatened by inverter standard deadline
If the deadline for solar inverter approval is not extended, the Australian solar industry could be forced to shut down later this month. [ + ]
Overhead powerlines shock workers
A man received an electric shock and severe burns while installing gutter guarding on the roof of an industrial shed. [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo 2022 coming to Sydney
Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022. [ + ]
ARBS 2022 call for speakers
Planning is well underway for ARBS 2022, with professionals in the HVAC&R and building services called on to share their expertise. [ + ]
Wiring rules for low-voltage switchgear extended
Either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 can now be used for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies up until 25 November 2022. [ + ]
ABB wins sustainability excellence award
ABB Australia has been named the winner for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2020–2021 Swedish Business in Australia Awards. [ + ]
Solar installation standard revision published
Revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Standards Australia, Master Builders partner up
Master Builders Association NSW (MBA NSW) has partnered with Standards Australia to offer greater access to standards. [ + ]
Pacific Automation expands with next NSW office
The newest Pacific Automation office has now opened in Arndell Park, in the western Sydney area of NSW. [ + ]
Solar standards updated to support growing industry
A revision to AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Electrician, company fined $32K for safety breach
An electrician left a switchboard with no multiple earthed neutral, and failed to carry out mandatory tests at a Perth property. [ + ]
Energy workers strike for higher pay
Essential Energy workers have downed tools in a fight for job security and a fair pay rise. [ + ]
