Australian company to manufacture LV switchboards for Schneider
03 September, 2013Schneider Electric has licensed Australian-owned and operated Mayfield Industries to locally manufacture Schneider's Okken low-voltage switchboards, for distribution to mining, water, and oil and gas sites across Australia.
NECA national CEO to step down
03 September, 2013Wes McKnight, president of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has announced that James Tinslay, NECA's national CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year.
Canon's research arm appoints new MD
03 September, 2013CiSRA, the Australian research and development centre for Canon, has appointed Keiji Ishizuka as the new managing director.
Fluke Corporation names new president
02 September, 2013Fluke Industrial President Wes Pringle has been named as President of Fluke Corporation and will now be responsible for all Fluke global businesses. The company has also expanded the responsibilities of Jimmy Hwong, President, Asia Pacific.
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
20 August, 2013The Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013Dr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October.
Yingli Solar sets up Australian office, signs distribution deal with L&H
09 August, 2013Yingli Solar has formed a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions. The company will distribute Yingli’s flagship PANDA monocrystalline PV products, as well as its high-end polycrystalline YGE PV products to its solar partners and through its network of more than 200 electrical wholesale outlets and over 30,000 electrical contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
Electrical network Laser Group teams up with LG
09 August, 2013Laser Group, an Australian electrical and plumbing network, has recently announced its new partnership with global leader in technology innovation LG Electronics Australia. The two organisations have joined forces predominantly to provide Australian households and businesses with complete air-conditioning solutions.
Electrical company PSG to expand in building maintenance market
26 July, 2013Electrical, data and communications services provider Pacific Services Group (PSG) plans to strengthen its operations across Australia after receiving a $10m capital injection from existing investors and reaching agreement with financiers to restructure debt.
Sonepar acquires Australian electrical company
17 July, 2013Electrical equipment distributor Sonepar Asia-Pacific has entered into an agreement to acquire Electrical Wholesale Services (EWS).
Company fined after electrician sustains serious injuries
15 July, 2013MRD Future Homes, MRD’s director and J & M Costa Enterprises have been fined a total of $147,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker fell around 3.4 metres at a residential building worksite in Western Sydney.
NBN Co CEO announces retirement
12 July, 2013NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley has today announced his retirement after four years in the role. Quigley, who came out of retirement to become NBN Co’s founding CEO, will continue to serve as CEO until the Board appoints his successor.
NECA attracts and rewards young talent
11 July, 2013 by Barry JacksonNECA is constantly looking at ways to further improve the training apprentices receive.
Preventing electrical hazards
27 June, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEOAs anyone associated with the electrical industry will know, working with electricity can be a high-risk and dangerous affair if proper precautionary measures are not employed. Yet we are continuing to see an increasing amount of unlicensed and illegal electrical work taking place across the country which has caused severe electrical injuries and in some cases even fatalities.
