Repelec acquires Housewatch
01 February, 2013Repelec has announced the acquisition of Housewatch from Home & Safety Australia Pty Ltd. Housewatch was established in 1989 as a distributor of security lighting, security systems, closed circuit TV and intercoms to the Australian electrical wholesale industry.
New team at Ninefold
31 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Ninefold Pty LimitedCloud computing company Ninefold is continuing to hire leading developers and systems engineers to further strengthen its strategy of building a world-class cloud platform and connecting deeply with the developer community.
Serious incident prompts call for focus on safety
31 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA serious safety incident in the ACT has prompted Master Electricians Australia (MEA) to call on business owners and managers to ensure the highest levels of electrical safety on their sites.
Hotline to reconnect power to flood-affected home owners
31 January, 2013Master Electricians Australia has activated a free hotline to help flood- and storm-affected home owners reconnect their power supplies as quickly as possible once waters have receded.
NHP and Cortem Group announce distribution agreement
30 January, 2013NHP has announced its exclusive distribution agreement with HAE specialist Cortem Group.
Cyberattacks targeted in National Security Strategy
29 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Department of Broadband Comms & The Digital EconomyPrime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the first National Security Strategy for Australia, with a focus on combating cyberattacks.
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance welcomes new Australian member
29 January, 2013Airmaster Australia has become the newest member firm of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, an international alliance of independent building automation contractors.
Stiebel Eltron is a water-saving award finalist
28 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Stiebel Eltron AustraliaThe SNU 5 compact point-of-use electric storage water heater from Stiebel Eltron has been named as a finalist in the Water Saving Product of the Year category of the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia’s 2012 Awards for Excellence.
Calling all ICT innovators
25 January, 2013Expressions of interest for the 2013 iAwards are now open. If you or your company has created an innovative ICT product or service, or know of an outstanding ICT innovator, register your interest in the 2013 iAwards program today at www.iawards.com.au.
Rockwell Automation appoints new managing director
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced the recent appointment of David Hegarty as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Hegarty brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to the role and has a firm focus on customer service.
NECA appoints new executive director for Qld
24 January, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of respected industry identity Mick Logan as Executive Director, Queensland.
MEA issues scam warning for homeowners affected by storms
24 January, 2013Homeowners affected by storm damage in north Queensland and northern NSW should beware scammers and use only licensed, reputable electrical contractors for repair work, Master Electricians Australia has advised.
Rockwell Automation puts young people FIRST
22 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has extended its support of the global FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program to Australia and New Zealand. This will open up new opportunities for school students aspiring to become engineers.
457 visas increase despite local job losses, says CFMEU
22 January, 2013The number of 457 visas granted in 2012 increased by 57%, despite job losses and a downturn in the local economy, the CFMEU has said.
AG seeks feedback on Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Attorney General's OfficeIt’s unfortunate that many of the chemicals that we use every day have also been used in terrorist attacks around the world, such as those in Bali, London, Mumbai and more recently in Oslo. In a bid to detect and prevent the use of chemicals in terrorist attacks, the Australian Attorney-General’s department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
