Rexel launches home technology centres
12 November, 2014Engaging with consumers can be time-consuming, and it is difficult for contractors to give the right advice given the number of choices and new home technology solutions available. To address this issue, Rexel has launched home technology centres.
Rockwell Automation acquires ESC Services
05 November, 2014Rockwell Automation has acquired the assets of ESC Services, a global hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions.
Hills to relocate SA innovation centres
03 November, 2014Hills will relocate its South Australian Innovation Centres, product teams and shared support service functions from Port Road in Hindmarsh to the new Tonsley Park precinct by the end of the year.
Australian Energy Storage Council announces international partnerships
24 October, 2014The Australian Energy Storage Council has announced a range of key international partnerships.
Energy networks alliance
20 October, 2014The University of Sydney and China's Tsinghua University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake joint research programs in energy networks.
Hills appoints WA group manager
09 October, 2014Hills has appointed Chris Arter as group manager for Western Australia.
Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy merge
02 October, 2014Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy have merged to create Geiger Group.
CETA appoints Control Logic as Australian distributor
01 October, 2014CETA, a global distributor of energy-related hardware and software products, has appointed Control Logic as its Australian distributor.
Philips to split off lighting business
24 September, 2014Philips has announced plans to set up two companies focused on lighting solutions and healthcare and consumer lifestyle.
Renewable energy suppliers warn of job cuts
23 September, 2014Suppliers working on Australia's renewable energy projects say many thousands of jobs will be lost - most of them in rural and regional areas - if the federal government slashes the RET.
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
11 September, 2014ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division.
New apprenticeship network to cut red tape
08 September, 2014The federal government has launched a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network in a bid to cut red tape and lift apprenticeship completion rates, which currently stand at around 50%.
Lighting Council CEO appointed Secretary General of Global Lighting Association
04 September, 2014Bryan Douglas, the CEO of Lighting Council Australia, has been appointed Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association.
4Cabling acquired by private equity group
24 July, 20144Cabling, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling and IT management accessories, has been acquired by private equity company Gernis Holdings.
Madison Technologies signs distribution deal with 3M
22 July, 2014Madison Technologies has signed a distribution deal with 3M Communication Markets Division.
