A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
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.
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.
Solco launches national finance business
18 June, 2013Solco Ltd has established a national finance business, which leases products for solar retailers and installers servicing SMEs and residential property owners.
SolarMax and Sol Distribution announce Australian partnership
13 June, 2013SolarMax and Sol Distribution have announced a partnership that will see Sol Distribution distribute SolarMax’s S-series and MT-series solar inverters and accessories to the Australian market.
New Vice President and Managing Director ANZ for Eaton
12 June, 2013Eaton has appointed Anoop Nanda as Vice President and Managing Director - Australia/New Zealand for its electrical business.
ABB Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
07 June, 2013ABB Australia has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Government announces National Asbestos Exposure Register
04 June, 2013The federal government has announced that its proposed National Asbestos Exposure Register will include: personal details of the notifier; details of the suspected asbestos exposure, including date, location and description; witness details; and details of diagnoses of asbestos-related disease/s.
Business as usual for BSI, despite NCSI acquisition
31 May, 2013BSI, the world’s first National Standards Body, has acquired NCSI from the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI’s business will be combined with BSI to form BSI incorporating NCSI.
Allied Telesis appoints new country manager
30 May, 2013Allied Telesis has appointed Shayne Taylor as Country Manager for Allied Telesis Australia. Based in Sydney, Taylor will be responsible for growing the company’s sales presence and managing existing business and channel partners.
