Tradie drought threatens Australia's green future — MEA
12 February, 2018The drop in the number of Australians taking up apprenticeships or traineeships threatens Australia's green future, warns MEA.
Lapp sets up Australian subsidiary
02 February, 2018Lapp Group, a supplier of industrial electrical and networking products, has launched in Australia to meet growing demand.
RCR wins $70m Metro Trains Melbourne contract
16 January, 2018RCR Tomlinson has been awarded a $70m contract by Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) to deliver station upgrade works.
Singapore's autonomous electric buses charge up
15 January, 2018ABB and Volvo Buses are working on a new project for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.
Nexans acquires Danish wind turbine cable kit company
15 January, 2018Nexans has acquired a controlling stake in Denmark-based BE CableCon in a bid to expand further into the renewable energy market.
Don't let Christmas deadlines jeopardise worker safety
19 December, 2017Slater and Gordon is urging Australian employers to ensure their workers' safety is the first priority as they rush to get jobs completed before the Christmas break.
New appointments to the CEFC board
19 December, 2017The Turnbull government has announced new appointments to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) board.
3M sells communications division to Corning
15 December, 2017Corning Incorporated has signed a deal with 3M to purchase substantially all of 3M's Communication Markets Division in a cash transaction valued at around $900 million.
4Cabling opens first Brisbane showroom
29 November, 2017Cabling company 4Cabling has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Brisbane. This was done in response to customer demand.
Global Lighting Association elects Russell Loane as president
24 November, 2017Russell Loane, the former chairman of Lighting Council Australia, has been elected as the president of the Global Lighting Association.
Construction company fined $75,000 over electrical incident
08 November, 2017Queensland-based TJS Constructions has been fined $75,000 after a worker suffered a serious electrical shock.
WA company fined $65,000 for arc flash incident
07 November, 2017Western Australian company FQM Australia Nickel has been fined $65,000 after a worker was injured in an electrical arc flash at its Ravensthorpe Nickel Operations.
NHP signs distribution deal with Axelent
25 October, 2017NHP has strengthened its local market offering with a partnership with Swedish group Axelent.
AU$167.34 million power order for ABB
24 October, 2017ABB has won an AU$167.34 million (£99 million) order to build the power transmission infrastructure for EDF Energy's new Hinkley Point C power plant in the UK.
Ombudsman calls for subbies to be paid promptly
18 October, 2017The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is examining payment terms and conditions for subcontractors working on government projects.
