Rexel launches home technology centres
12 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Rexel Holdings AustraliaEngaging with consumers can be time-consuming, and it is difficult for contractors to give the right advice given the number of choices and new home technology solutions available. To address this issue, Rexel has launched home technology centres.
Poorly designed tools responsible for work-related fatalities
11 November, 2014Data released by Safe Work Australia indicates a high number of work-related fatalities could have been avoided if risks had been eliminated through safe design.
Rockwell Automation acquires ESC Services
05 November, 2014Rockwell Automation has acquired the assets of ESC Services, a global hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions.
NECA calls on employers to turn their back on union enterprise agreements
05 November, 2014The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on its members, and all electrical contracting industry employers, to engage directly with employees to achieve enterprise agreements.
Hills to relocate SA innovation centres
03 November, 2014Hills will relocate its South Australian Innovation Centres, product teams and shared support service functions from Port Road in Hindmarsh to the new Tonsley Park precinct by the end of the year.
Gartner names Schneider Electric 'visionary'
28 October, 2014Schneider Electric has been named 'visionary' in a report that analysed commercial geographic information system (GIS) solutions supporting electric, water and gas utility networks from Gartner.
Discover the latest electrical innovations at Total Facilities
27 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaWith new regulations, technologies and innovations emerging onto the market with lightning speed, it is imperative for electrical engineers and contractors to meet requirements and owner expectations. Staying abreast of industry developments is another challenge.
Australian Energy Storage Council announces international partnerships
24 October, 2014The Australian Energy Storage Council has announced a range of key international partnerships.
Two Australian lighting companies in global cleantech top 30
22 October, 2014The Australian Technologies Competition has announced that five of its previous winners have been named in the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) 2014 Later Stage Awards Global Top 30.
Energy networks alliance
20 October, 2014The University of Sydney and China's Tsinghua University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake joint research programs in energy networks.
Bought from a reputable supplier?
20 October, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIf the events of this year have taught us one thing - it's that supporting the suppliers who support you could be the most important safety net for protecting the business.
LED invention wins Nobel physics prize
10 October, 2014Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of efficient blue LED that has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.
Hills appoints WA group manager
09 October, 2014Hills has appointed Chris Arter as group manager for Western Australia.
Prysmian hosts technology roadshow
07 October, 2014Prysmian Cables hosted a technology roadshow across Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne during September, showcasing its latest fibres, cables and solutions.
Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy merge
02 October, 2014Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy have merged to create Geiger Group.
