New college will train over 500 electrical apprentices annually
03 August, 2010
A new electrical trade college was opened recently in Western Australia to increase the number of apprentices that can be trained and brought into the electrical industry.
Standard for LED lighting control gear
29 July, 2010
A new standard for LED lighting control gear has been added to Comtest Laboratories’ Accreditation portfolio.
Harting takes legal action against Chinese copies
29 July, 2010
Electrical and electronic connector manufacturer Harting has won a court case in China over copied products.
Master Electricians Australia appoints inaugural Board
27 July, 2010
Master Electricians Australia has appointed its first Board, chaired by Trevor St Baker of ERM Power.
Energy-efficiency disclosure now compulsory
23 July, 2010 by Justin Lethlean*
New legislation requiring the disclosure of buildings’ energy ratings means the electrical industry will play an even more important role on the performance of buildings.
UK Trade Delegation highlights low-carbon as an economic revolution
22 July, 2010
A UK trade mission to Australia that recently attended Australia’s peak environment and sustainability conference, Enviro 2010, had much to offer Australian businesses in low-carbon initiatives.
Standards for the Australian smart grid
22 July, 2010
Standards Australia provides an update on its activities in the continuing development of smart grid standards for Australia.
Victorian 2010 NECA Excellence Awards
19 July, 2010
The 10 winners of Victoria’s 2010 NECA Excellence Awards have recently been announced.
New Managing Director at Olex
19 July, 2010
Olex has recently appointed Graeme Moncrieff as its new Managing Director.
NSW government review to guard against rusty underground services regulations
15 July, 2010
The NSW government is calling for feedback into a review of corrosion protection regulation.
Western Sydney high-voltage network upgrade
15 July, 2010
A $569 million high-voltage electricity grid network upgrade for Western Sydney has recently been announced.
Tyco to acquire ADC
15 July, 2010
Tyco Electronics and ADC have announced an agreement for Tyco Electronics to acquire ADC for US$1.25 billion.
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.
