DMG/Mori Seiki presents six world premieres at Pfronten open house
08 March, 2013A record 6000 visitors from around the globe attended the annual DMG/Mori Seiki Open House at the Deckel Maho plant in Pfronten, Germany. The five-day event, from 29 January to 2 February, featured over 70 machines, six of which were world premieres.
NECA welcomes Queensland construction code plan
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA Queensland has welcomed a plan by the state government to establish a building and construction code of practice which is due to commence on 1 July 2013.
MEA supports new construction code to reduce industrial disputes
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia (MEA) has lent support to the Qld Government’s establishment of construction code guidelines to reduce the number of industrial disputes at work sites and said it looked forward to working with the government on its implementation.
Where are all the women?
08 March, 2013Women earn lower incomes than men across the engineering profession and are less likely to hold top management responsibilities, according to a survey released today by Engineers Australia.
Schneider Electric customer care centres
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced the establishment of customer care centres of excellence in both its Sydney and Adelaide offices, resulting in the creation of 35 new positions at the Gepps Cross site. This is in addition to the existing staff at the Gepps Cross site currently performing this role, bringing the total number of customer care staff to 47.
Support for privatised Queensland energy sector
08 March, 2013EnergyAustralia has voiced its support for the Queensland Government Commission of Audit recommendation to privatise parts of Queensland’s energy sector.
Downlight warning sign
07 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Rushmore DistributorsIn December 2012, the Australian/New Zealand Standard committee EL-001 released the second amendment to AS/NZS 3000:2007 (Wiring Rules).
Single compliance mark scheme begins
06 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityThe Australian Communications and Media Authority has today introduced a single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) to illustrate a device’s compliance with all applicable ACMA standards - telecommunications, radiocommunications, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic energy (EME).
M+W Group acquires True Value Solar
05 March, 2013After acquiring 65% of True Value Solar’s shares in 2011, German company M+W Group has secured the remaining 35% to acquire the company.
NECA welcomes launch of new system to tackle non-compliant product
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) welcomed the launch of the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) in Queensland today as a major step forward in stamping out the use of non-compliant product.
Apprentices earn less than McDonald’s workers, study shows
04 March, 2013A University of Sydney report has found that electrical apprentice award rates are only slightly higher than welfare payments and fall mostly below the Henderson Poverty Line.
Getting back to work is a healthy goal
04 March, 2013 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaWorkSafe Victoria has launched a major campaign to highlight the physical, mental and social benefits of injured workers getting back to work as soon as it is safe for them to do so. The public awareness campaign highlights that injured workers who are off work for three months or longer face significant health risks.
Increasing apprentice pay could damage industry, NECA says
04 March, 2013Increasing electrical apprentice pay rates would have a damaging impact on the industry and result in fewer employers taking on new apprentices, the CEO of NECA has said.
Electrical and lighting alliance creates industry first
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIn an industry first, the Clipsal by Schneider Electric Partner Business has announced a commercial marketing alliance with Australia’s largest lighting retailer, Beacon Lighting.
Security 2013 to tackle tomorrow’s security challenges
28 February, 2013Security 2013 Exhibition & Conference will be held from 24-26 July at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Now in its 28th year, the event is expected to attract 4500 visitors from government and private enterprises, and more than 150 local and international suppliers will be showcasing the latest business security solutions for the Australasia market.
