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.
Norfolk wins $14m Diamantina Power Station contract
10 July, 2012Norfolk Group has won a $14 million contract for electrical and instrumentation works at the Diamantina Power Station.
AERI appoints first chairperson
04 July, 2012The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow as its first chairperson.
ABB completes acquisition of Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
03 July, 2012Power and automation technology group ABB has completed the acquisition of two Australian-based motor and generator repair and service businesses: Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis.
MEA appoints new WA state manager
29 June, 2012Tony Mancini has been appointed as Master Electricians Australia’s new state manager for its Perth headquarters.
SEA elects new Chair
28 June, 2012Sean Webb was elected as Chair of the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) at the SEA June Board meeting.
