Graybar expands footprint
10 April, 2013Graybar, the Fortune 500, US-headquartered distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has announced the opening of a new branch in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the addition of a customer counter and on-site inventory to its existing location in Hudson Valley, New York.
Wheatland Tube hires new SE sales manager
09 April, 2013Wheatland Tube, North America’s manufacturer of steel electrical conduit, has appointed Dennis Fowler as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division. Fowler has more than 25 years of industry experience and most recently worked for Cooper Wiring Devices division of Eaton.
Spate of electrical safety incidents in NSW prompts urgent call to action
09 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia (MEA) has today urged the NSW Government to take immediate action toward legislating the mandatory fitting of safety switches in all NSW homes following a recent spate of severe electrical safety incidents.
Award-winning research improves wind power reliability
08 April, 2013A Curtin University researcher who has improved the reliability of wind-generated energy entering the grid was recently awarded the prestigious John Madsen Medal by Engineers Australia.
Sham contracting guidance note available online
08 April, 2013FWBC has released a guidance note for industry on sham contracting. The guidance note gives the building and construction industry information about how FWBC interprets the laws it enforces.
False unfair dismissal cases harming industry, says MEA
05 April, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called for a review of unfair dismissal laws in the wake of statistics showing that only 6% of all claims are found to be genuine.
FWBC publishes operational performance data
05 April, 2013To demonstrate a commitment to transparency and openness, Fair Work Building & Construction will publish its Dashboard report online.
Clean tech innovation competition open
04 April, 2013The third annual Australian Clean Technologies Competition has already helped more than 50 companies commercialise their ideas and access new customer markets.
Solar Inception announces new national sales manager
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdSolar Inception has announced that experienced sales and business development professional Paul Scerri has been named National Sales Manager, effective 25 March. Based in Melbourne, Scerri will lead Solar Inception sales throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other international markets.
Schneider Electric announces Heatcraft as exclusive ANZ distributor of HVAC field devices
02 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced Heatcraft Australia Pty Ltd as exclusive distributor of its HVAC field devices across Australia and New Zealand.
Still the voice
28 March, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaFive years ago, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) was established to be the voice the national electrical industry required. There was a pressing need for an organisation to advocate for the needs and concerns of electrical contractors and their workers. Five years on, MEA continues to lend strong support to its growing members and those within the electrical industry and wider sectors.
Clipsal iCat app
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricClipsal by Schneider Electric has announced a major revamp to its popular iCat app. The update introduces a new feature called ‘Clipsal Live’, offering electrical contractor customers the ability to customise and personalise the app to best suit their line of work.
MEA gives feedback on construction code guidelines
28 March, 2013The Newman government’s recently released construction code guidelines have been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia.
Ex-tax commissioner joins Clean Energy Regulator
28 March, 2013Michael D’Ascenzo AO will join the Clean Energy Regulator from 2 April 2013, replacing Jennie Granger, who has relocated to the UK.
ABB main electrical contractor for world’s largest offshore central processing facility
27 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has been appointed the main electrical contractor (MEC) for a new semi-submersible central processing facility (CPF) at the Ichthys oil and gas field in the Timor Sea off Western Australia. The order is valued at $15 million. ABB was awarded the MEC contract by the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the central processing facility, Samsung Heavy Industries. When completed in 2016 the CPF will be the largest offshore production facility in the world.
