Prysmian and Telstra win Global Business Innovation Award
07 July, 2010
A collaborative project between Telstra and Prysmian Cables & Systems Australia to provide telephony in Arnhem Land has recently been awarded the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award in London.
Apprenticeship flexibility will help with skill shortages
02 July, 2010
NECA has been instrumental in a Fair Work Australia decision to enable NSW businesses to continue to choose between two types of apprenticeships in the electrical industry.
Government releases enhanced safety rules for solar panels
24 June, 2010
Companies seeking to install solar panels under the Renewable Energy Target will be subject to tougher safety and compliance requirements.
NECA calls on government to release safety inspection figures
21 June, 2010
NECA has called on the government to release details on the insulation installation safety inspection figures or to inspect all of the installations in the country.
Mainline wins Australian International Design Award
18 June, 2010
The Mainline power distribution system has received another award in recognition of its innovative design.
ABB to buy Chloride Group
16 June, 2010
The Chloride Group board has agreed to recommend ABB’s all-cash offer of approximately 860 million pounds to its shareholders.
New solar technology educational facility
16 June, 2010
RMIT University’s School of Engineering has launched a new facility to train electricians in the installation and deployment of solar energy systems.
Schneider Electric submits response to the Australian government’s ‘issues paper’ on energy efficiency
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has issued a comprehensive response to the federal government's energy-efficiency issues paper.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric recently purchased SCADAgroup for $200 million, aiming to expand on its product and service offerings to the water and wastewater, oil and gas, and electric-power markets.
Talented young sparkies at WorldSkills
20 May, 2010
Six young electricians shone at the recent 2010 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Brisbane.
NECA welcomes action on energy efficiency
14 May, 2010
NECA has praised the federal government's commitment in the recent Budget to developing renewable energy options.
BCA 2010 revised energy-efficiency provisions
11 May, 2010
The new 2010 Building Code of Australia is released this month, with a large number of changes that will have a significant impact on the electrical industry.
Downer secures first-release NBN contract
10 May, 2010
NBN Co has recently awarded a first-release contract to Downer Telecommunications for network design services in Townsville, Queensland.
Clipsal downlight cover
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The Clipsal downlight cover fits a wide range of downlights, including the company’s CDL series downlights. Completely retrofittable, the cover is manufactured from fire-retardant fibreglass and intumescent material.
Doors open on Australia's first zero-emission house
06 May, 2010
A consortium led by CSIRO has developed Australia's first eight-star, zero-emmission house to demonstrate what can be achieved in reducing carbon emmissions using off-the-shelf products.
