Global electrotechnical experts to converge in Australia
06 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Standards Australia
The Australian National Committee of the IEC, in conjunction with Standards Australia, will be hosting the 75th IEC General Meeting in October 2011.
NECA backs calls for further safety inspections of solar panels
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The Australian electrical industry body NECA has backed calls from the NSW government for further inspections of solar panels after inspections found 18.5% of installations had major defects.
Noark Electric and DKSH sign representation deal
21 June, 2011
DKSH, a provider of market expansion services, and Noark Electrics (Shanghai) have signed an exclusive representation agreement for Australia.
What safety ratings mean
20 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
For electrical workplace safety in Australia and New Zealand, the safe design of electrical installations and testing requires compliance with local standard AS/NZ 3000.
E-learning helps address cabling skills shortage
07 June, 2011
The shortage of skilled cablers and digital installers due to the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is being met by e-learning.
UE appoints Tenix as provider of operational services
06 June, 2011 | Supplied by: United Energy
Tenix has been appointed as a provider of operational services by United Energy.
NECA warns of winter dangers
02 June, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
NECA is reminding residents to focus on safety during a period that traditionally sees more electrical appliances used in the home.
Ilum-a-Lite founder nominated for E&Y award
31 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty Ltd
Baulkham Hills-based energy savings solutions company Ilum-a-Lite has announced that the company's Managing Director Mark Rutherford has been named a regional nominee in the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.
California needs aggressive efficiency and electrification to cut emissions, report says
27 May, 2011
California can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 through bold policy, behavioural changes as well as some scientific innovation.
Spirent Wins Test & Measurement World’s 2011 Best In Test Award
25 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd
Spirent Communications has won Test & Measurement World magazine’s 2011 Best in Test award for the Network and fibre-optic testers category. The award, based on votes from the magazine’s readers and editors, recognises the Spirent TestCenter solution for helping companies save costs and bring products/services
NECA condemns increase in red tape after Budget announcement
23 May, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Electricians have condemned an increase in red tape after the 2011 Budget announcement.
Adept Electronic and Total Turnkey announce merger
18 May, 2011
Adept Electronic Solutions and Total Turnkey Solutions have announced a merger.
Apprenticeship mentoring program tried and tested in Qld
13 May, 2011
Federal Budget funds will support an apprenticeship mentoring program that aims to see 15% more young people complete their apprenticeships.
ABB acquires Australian enterprise software firm Mincom
10 May, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB acquires Brisbane, Australia-based enterprise software company Mincom.
MG:NECA welcomes government funded incentives for apprentices
10 May, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The peak Australian electrical industry body welcomes government funded incentives for apprentices.
