Business and management

Australian design recognition for electrical switchplate

05 June, 2009

The Hagerblu Visage electrical switchplate and GPO range has been recognised with the Australian International Design Mark at the recent Australian International Design Awards.


Australia develops world-first course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies

04 June, 2009

Australia has developed the world’s first commercially available, business-centric course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies.


Building permit growth in inner Melbourne and regional Victoria

02 June, 2009

The latest report from the Building Commissioner reveals the some construction sectors of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are experiencing growth.


Program to raise awareness of counterfeit electrical products

28 May, 2009

Eaton Corporation is collaborating with Electrical Safety Foundation International to build awareness of counterfeit electrical product dangers.


Primer on RCD basics

22 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

Electrical contractors need to have a better understanding of the operation and deployment of RCDs in view of their increased importance in the new Wiring Rules.


Electrical industry welcomes government partnership in building smart energy networks

22 May, 2009

The Energy Network Association considers the National Energy Efficiency Initiative outlined in the federal government's 2009 Budget 2009 as a positive step to building smarter and more efficient energy distribution networks.


Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network

22 May, 2009

The federal government recently announced that it has started putting in place programs to commence the optical fibre rollout for the much anticipated National Broadband Network.


Industry interest called for on ACT solar facility

19 May, 2009

The ACT governement has taken a significant step towards green energy by calling for expressions of interest to develop a solar power facility.


IEEE unifies power, communications and IT through Smart Grid Standards project

07 May, 2009

A recent IEEE initiative aims to advance the development of unified power and communications networks through a Smart Grid standards program.


Electrical engineer award

06 May, 2009

The COO of Queensland's electricity grid provider, Powerlink Queensland, has been awarded the National Professional Electrical Engineer award for 2009.


Report identifies printed battery market potential

01 May, 2009

A recent report from an industry analyst identifies some intriguing information and market projections of the emerging ‘thin’ batteries market.


Eaton signs distribution agreement with Synnex

01 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

A new distribution agreement between Eaton and Synnex will extend the reach of Eaton's UPS prodct range into the IT market.


Old buildings take the green lead

27 April, 2009

A recent CSIRO report indicates that the demand for more energy-efficient electrical services in existing commercial buildings is on the rise.


Hills Industries acquires UHS Systems

17 April, 2009

Hills Industries has expanded its Electronic Security and Entertainment division by acquiring 51% of UHS Systems.


Changing of the guard at Clipsal

16 April, 2009

Erik Scholz is retiring early from his position as Executive General Manager of Clipsal Australia, with his position being filled by Damien Cummins.


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