Australian company to manufacture LV switchboards for Schneider
03 September, 2013Schneider Electric has licensed Australian-owned and operated Mayfield Industries to locally manufacture Schneider's Okken low-voltage switchboards, for distribution to mining, water, and oil and gas sites across Australia.
Tradesmen on Time wins National Apprentice of the Year Award
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA Brisbane electrical apprentice has taken out the National Apprentice of the Year Award. Dalton Pike from Tradesmen on Time, an Accredited Master Electrician, was presented the award at a presentation hosted by Master Electricians Australia.
Canon's research arm appoints new MD
03 September, 2013CiSRA, the Australian research and development centre for Canon, has appointed Keiji Ishizuka as the new managing director.
NECA national CEO to step down
03 September, 2013Wes McKnight, president of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has announced that James Tinslay, NECA's national CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year.
Fluke Corporation names new president
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke Industrial President Wes Pringle has been named as President of Fluke Corporation and will now be responsible for all Fluke global businesses. The company has also expanded the responsibilities of Jimmy Hwong, President, Asia Pacific.
Opinions differ over Coalition's apprentice loan scheme
26 August, 2013While training organisations have welcomed the Coalition's proposed apprentice loan scheme, others have been less pleased with the proposal, saying it is not the answer to low apprenticeship completion rates.
North Queensland electricians awarded
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaNorth Queensland’s top electricians were acknowledged at MEA’s North Queensland Excellence Awards. Fourteen awards were presented to businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding industry achievements.
NECA to partner with Safety Show Sydney
23 August, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA will partner with the Safety Show Sydney this year. The Sydney event is the last safety show for 2013 and will be held at the Sydney Showground on 3-5 September.
Apprentice wages to rise after FWC decision
22 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to change a number of award provisions relating to apprentices. Apprentice wages will increase and minimum award rates for adult apprentices will be increased.
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies.
BICSI releases new standard for electronic safety and security system design
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificBICSI, the international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, has released its latest standard, ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and Implementation Best Practices.
Efficient buildings could save millions of taxpayer dollars
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaImproving the energy efficiency of its building portfolio could cut the federal government’s energy expenditure by more than $35 million per year, the GBCA says.
NBN training kit for businesses delivering professional services
17 August, 2013Legal professionals, ICT consultants, architects, engineers and financial advisers will soon be able to access tailored advice on how to improve and build their businesses by using the National Broadband Network (NBN) and adapting to the digital economy.
Time running out for NSW's Brightest Sparks
16 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaEntries for the Brightest Spark competition are closing soon and Master Electricians Australia is urging apprentices to get their entries in to avoid missing out.
7SD Project announced as Excellence Awards finalist
16 August, 2013The 7SD Project in Toowoomba has been announced as a finalist in the Australian Solar Installation Project of the Year. The project was carried out by Excel Solar Pty Ltd using products from CNPV Solar Power SA.
