Industry News
New appointments at Vertiv amid a focus on R&D
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Stephen Liang to the newly created role of chief technology officer (CTO). [ + ]
Tradies start a conversation around mental health
Brisbane-based social enterprise and workwear brand TradeMutt has launched its new non-for-profit organisation: This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS). [ + ]
2020 a boom year for rooftop solar
Solar industry consultant SunWiz says the Australian market defied expectation in 2020. [ + ]
Emerson takes out IoT Analytics Platform of the Year award
Emerson has received the IoT Analytics Platform of the Year award for its Plantweb Optics Analytics software at the fifth annual IoT Breakthrough Awards. [ + ]
Unions call for rejection of IR Bill
National construction, maritime and electrical unions are calling on Senate crossbenchers to reject the Morrison government's IR Omnibus Bill. [ + ]
National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2021
The 2021 National Excellence in Lighting Awards grow nearer, with the winners to be announced at a gala event in Sydney this coming June. [ + ]
Twin awards for Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has been recognised as Critical Power Infrastructure Vendor of the Year and UPS Company of the Year for 2020. [ + ]
On-grid inverter warranty extended to 10 years
Solar inverter and storage solution vendor GoodWe has increased its warranty to a standard 10-year full warranty across its full range of on-grid inverters. [ + ]
Product safety notice: Mazda BT-50 ute
Mazda Australia has announced a safety issue with the BT-50 series ute, available for sale nationally. [ + ]
Eaton celebrates electrical apprentice achievements
Eaton has celebrated the achievements of seven apprentices in Melbourne at a special awards presentation hosted by Future Energy Skills. [ + ]
Australia's largest energy class action filed
Australia's largest energy class action has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of 40,000 customers. [ + ]
Does the IoT make us more vulnerable to ransomware?
How connected devices increase a business's vulnerability to cybercrime. [ + ]
Disciplinary action for five licence holders
Five electrical licence holders were subject to disciplinary action throughout November and December 2020. [ + ]
Don't get caught out working in ceiling spaces
If you need to work in a ceiling or roof space, be sure to identify hazards and take precautions as necessary. [ + ]
Security and safety show develops digital platform for international 'visitors'
With international travel off the table for the foreseeable future, events companies are getting creative. [ + ]
