Safety switch could have prevented tragic death
18 March, 2011
NECA agrees with the coroner who finds that the tragic death of a child could have been prevented if a wet extension cord had had a safety switch installed.
Tyco Electrical & Metal Products becomes stand-alone business
08 March, 2011
Having been sold off late last year, the Tyco Electrical & Metal Products business unit has undergone a name change to reflect its new ownership.
Clipsal 2011 eCatalogue Edition 2
08 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Edition 2 of the Clipsal 2011 eCatalogue electronic trade product guide CD contains product descriptions, images and up-to-date product related information, including brochures and installation instructions.
Emona 2011 test instruments catalogue
08 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
The 2011 Emona test instruments catalogue includes instrumentation and equipment for the electronics industry, industrial service and plant maintenance, industrial electrical and electrical contracting, and life sciences laboratories.
Spirent to acquire the Fanfare Group
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd
Spirent has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held The Fanfare Group for a cash consideration of $15 million.
Standards Australia to host standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets
23 February, 2011
Standards Australia has announced that it will host a standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets, claimed to be a major step forward for the development of alternative energy markets.
Electrical industry welcomes government rejection of apprenticeship training tax
22 February, 2011
NECA has welcomed the government’s decision to reject a recommendation to introduce a training tax.
Union raises safety concerns over smart meters
21 February, 2011
The ETU recently raised concerns over smart meter installations, claiming that the industry regulator allowed unqualified subcontractors to install them.
Electrical industry frustrated that insulation figures kept in the dark
21 February, 2011
NECA has expressed its frustration that the Australian Government has denied another opportunity to inform people affected by the failed Home Insulation Program (HIP) about the true size of the problem.
What electrical safety ratings mean
21 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
A knowledge of the electrical hazard/risk categories for test equipment is essential in maintaining a safe workplace for electrical contractors and technicians.
Treotham Automation Flexible Cables catalogue
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Flexible Cables catalogue contains specifications and images of different cables for safety systems, UPS modules, control cables, power cables, crane cables, data cables, robotic cables and solar cables and connectors.
Business outlook robust despite consumer apathy
09 February, 2011
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey shows the outlook for the first quarter in 2011 as being robust, despite consumer apathy being felt by retailers.
Warning to take extreme care with electricity in cyclone aftermath
09 February, 2011
North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.
Energy Safe Victoria issues flood warning
03 February, 2011
Energy Safe Victoria has recently issued important electrical safety advice for both building occupants and electrical contractors concerning flood-affected buildings.
BICSI 2011 conference to focus on data centre design and broadband
02 February, 2011
The BICSI South Pacific Conference 2011 will be held in Brisbane on 4-6 April, with a key focus on data centre design and broadband.
