AI Group calls for immigration boost
13 January, 2014Australia needs to increase its immigration intake by 30,000 to 220,000 for the 2014-15 financial year in order to meet current and future skills shortages, suggests the Australian Industry Group.
Prosegur expands in Australia; acquires Chubb Security
20 December, 2013Private security company Prosegur has acquired Chubb Security Services in Australia, a company specialising in the cash logistics and ATMs' operation and servicing sector.
Koch Industries acquires Molex Incorporated
11 December, 2013Koch Industries has acquired global electronic components company Molex Incorporated for US$7.2 billion.
UGE and Solar Juice form strategic partnership
11 December, 2013Urban Group Energy (UGE) and Solar Juice have announced a strategic partnership that the companies say will benefit retail solar businesses throughout the country.
SolarReserve opens Perth office
04 December, 2013SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale CSP and PV projects, with an emphasis on opportunities in the off-grid mining sector.
Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
28 November, 2013Daman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.
Partnership creates magic carpets
20 November, 2013Philips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet.
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
19 November, 2013The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network.
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
14 November, 2013CAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton.
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
14 November, 2013AJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained.
enLighten launches new web portal for contractors
11 November, 2013enLighten Australia has launched the Chamaeleon LED light contractor web portal to help electrical and fire contractors grow their revenues.
SolarMax creates new COO and CTO roles
11 November, 2013SolarMax has expanded its board of management, announcing Andreas Mader as its new chief technical officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli as its new chief operating officer (COO). These two positions have been newly created.
NBN Co hires Greg Adcock as COO
07 November, 2013NBN Co has hired Greg Adcock to take up the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Adcock will be a member of the executive committee and report to the CEO.
Philips Lighting appoints new GM for Australia and New Zealand
07 November, 2013Royal Philips has announced the appointment of Rob Fletcher as general manager of Philips Lighting ANZ, effective immediately.
NBN Co appoints external advisors
28 October, 2013NBN Co has appointed three advisory firms to support the strategic review of the NBN rollout.
