New regional president for Avnet Electronics Marketing Taiwan
30 March, 2012Avnet Electronics Marketing has appointed a new regional president for Taiwan. Prince Yun is currently the vice president of Avnet for Taiwan and will step up into the position of president on 1 April.
Rockwell opens new South Pacific headquarters
29 March, 2012After 25 years in Blackburn, Rockwell Automation has relocated to Bayswater. The company's new South Pacific headquarters are located on Mountain Highway in Bayswater.
Australian company sheds new light on Westminster Hall
19 March, 2012Westminster Hall has received a 21st-century update, courtesy of an Australian company. The Gerard Lighting Group’s Pierlite Division in the UK has installed almost 1000 LED energy-saving lamps in six huge chandeliers that grace Westminster Hall - the oldest part of the UK Houses of Parliament, built in the 11th century.
Teligence chooses Livingston as global rental partner
13 March, 2012Telco contractor Teligence has selected test equipment sourcing specialist Livingston as its global rental partner.
Marechal opens for business in its own right in Australia
07 March, 2012Marechal Electric SA of France has established a wholly owned subsidiary company, headquartered in Rowville, Victoria, Australia, and reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to its customers in Australia. The company’s existing distribution arrangement with Eaton Electric will end on 31 March 2012 and Marechal Australia will commence trading on 1 April 2012.
EMSc opens office in Australia
29 February, 2012EMSc (UK) Ltd is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region, opening a dedicated Powerstar office in Australia. Powerstar’s success in Australia over the past few years has prompted the expansion.
Emerson Network Power Asia appoints new VP for services and projects
17 February, 2012Emerson Network Power Asia has appointed Paul Churchill as its new Vice President for services and projects.
Ai Group appoints Innes Willox as Chief Executive
17 February, 2012The Australian Industry Group has appointed Innes Willox as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, effective from 1 May.
New Board member for NICTA
17 February, 2012Tony Henshaw has been appointed to the NICTA Board. With over 35 years’ experience in the IT industry, Henshaw has held senior roles at Telstra, Unisys, EDS, Aspect Computing and Computer Power.
Manufacturing industry’s success depends on innovation
13 February, 2012Minister for Industry and Innovation Greg Combet toured an electrical manufacturing plant in the lower Hunter Valley last week. In a media release, Combet cited innovation as the key to its growth.
ABB to buy Thomas & Betts for $3.9bn
31 January, 2012The power and automation technology group ABB and North American low-voltage products company Thomas & Betts Corporation have announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9bn.
Schneider recruits graduate energy generation class of 2012
23 January, 2012Schneider Electric Australia has recruited 14 new graduates as part of its 2012 Energy Generation graduate program. The graduates, who will start with the company in February 2012, were selected from across Australia for both their technical skills and passion in wanting to solve the energy challenges facing the planet.
Software to control field workers’ schedules and re-deploy them
07 January, 2012With the simPRO software, A&K can now quickly track all of their electricians utilising in-built mapping and easily reschedule their jobs in order to give priority to emergency jobs.
Siemens to acquire eMeter
12 December, 2011Siemens has agreed to acquire California-headquartered platform and MDM application software company eMeter Corporation.
ABB to acquire Envitech Energy
24 November, 2011ABB is set to acquire Envitech Energy to widen its presence in the North-American rail market.
