Siemens acquires Kaon, sees potential in its Fusesaver switch
05 September, 2012Siemens has acquired Kaon Holdings, a company best known for its Fusesaver vacuum switch.
Ampcontrol acquires Primatec QDA
31 August, 2012Ampcontrol has announced its strategic acquisition of Primatec QDA, which it says will boost the company’s innovative technology solutions.
AuSES renamed as Australian Solar Council
22 August, 2012The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has been renamed as the Australian Solar Council.
enLighten expands to WA and Victoria
22 August, 2012Sydney-based energy efficiency and lighting solutions company enLighten Australia is expanding operations into West Australia and Victoria amid growing private and public sector uptake of LED lighting.
JMC announces new manager for electrical portfolio
21 August, 2012JMC Steel Group has announced that Jim Hays will now manage its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands.
Philips breaks ground on LED manufacturing facility in Chengdu
21 August, 2012Philips recently broke ground on its LED Professional Lighting Solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone.
Changes to NBN Co board announced
07 August, 2012Brad Orgill has been appointed to the NBN Co Limited board. Diane Smith-Gander and Siobhan McKenna were both reappointed to the board.
Eaton appoints ANZ Sales Director
06 August, 2012Eaton Corporation has appointed Jeff Hanson as ANZ Sales Director, responsible for leading the company’s electrical market sales organisation and delivering on the company’s strategic goals.
Socomec appoints WA service partner
06 August, 2012Socomec UPS has appointed WA-based organisation Secure Power Solutions as its West Australian service partner.
Changes to GBCA board announced
30 July, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) passed nine governance changes at an extraordinary general meeting held on 23 July in Sydney.
New NECA Executive Director for NSW and ACT
19 July, 2012The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has appointed Oliver Judd as the Executive Director of NECA’s NSW and ACT chapters.
Gerard recommends Champ takeover offer
18 July, 2012Australian-listed lighting company Gerard Lighting Group has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Champ Private Equity-owned Lighting Group Australia for a cash takeover. Champ has offered cash consideration of $1.05 per share, valuing the company at around $186 m.
Secure Power Solutions appoints new Technical Services Director
13 July, 2012John Barker has been appointed as the new Technical Services Director for Secure Power Solutions.
ABB wins $80m worth of orders for Ichthys LNG project
13 July, 2012ABB has won $80 million worth of orders to supply power technologies and medium-voltage drive systems for the new Ichthys LNG processing plant.
Madison Technologies acquires test and measurement company Test Equipment Solutions
11 July, 2012Madison Technologies has announced the acquisition of test and measurement company Test Equipment Solutions. In addition to providing electrical and electronic calibration services, Test Equipment Solutions represents and distributes test and measurement brands such as Fluke, Yokogawa, Rohde & Schwarz and Hameg.
