Upgrading electrics at the Smithsonian
07 July, 2026The renowned US institution engaged ABB to perform a challenging upgrade of its historic Arts and Industries building in time for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Critical infrastructure for a mega fulfilment centre
06 July, 2026Spanning 80,000 m2, the facility holds up to 1.6 million items, including large products like garden equipment, furniture and televisions.
Overcoming natural disaster
09 June, 2026When the 2022 Lismore floods hit switchboard manufacturer Marelex Electrical, Managing Director Brad Harrang faced a mammoth recovery effort.
Switchboard surgery at Sydney high-rise
19 May, 2026When a 30-storey commercial and retail building in Sydney's CBD needed to upgrade its switchboards, the contractors involved knew they were in for a challenging task.
Meeting switchboard demand in South Australia
20 April, 2026SA is experiencing increasing demand for critical electrical infrastructure at a time of skilled labour shortages and extended lead times.
Delivering switchboards for a major healthcare precinct
23 February, 2026Home to a busy emergency department and critical acute services, the $835m John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct demands exceptional electrical infrastructure.
Powering the circular economy
10 September, 2024When looking for a switchboard supplier, solar PV recycler ElecSome chose Clean Tech Controls, a company with a mission to support Australia's energy transition.
Keeping pace with a complex grid
14 May, 2024With more renewables coming into the energy market, switchgear must be designed to meet safety and performance criteria for demanding applications.
Upcoming ban on Type AC RCDs
13 February, 2023Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors that Type AC RCDs will be banned in Australia from 30 April 2023.
Siemens SENTRON miniature circuit breakers
01 February, 2023In the event of overload or a short circuit, Siemens' miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are designed to safely cut the connected circuit and thus protect electrical systems and devices against damage.
Qld extends switchboard transition period
01 November, 2022The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended.
APS Industrial 'DB Ultimate' distribution boards
05 September, 2022The 'DB Ultimate' range of competitively priced distribution boards is exclusive to APS Industrial and purpose-built for compatibility with Siemens circuit breakers.
CBI Electric: Australia releases an Australian-designed and -manufactured modular switchboard system, distribution board and new MCBs to 600 V and Type B RCDs
01 September, 2022With the introduction of the AS/NZS 61439 switchboard standard, CBI Electric: Australia saw the need to have our own switchboard system to complement the already established distribution boards regularly sold throughout Australia.
APS Industrial launches 'DB family' of competitively priced distribution boards
01 September, 2022APS Industrial are proud to release the first range in what will become a complete family of ‘DB’ distribution boards that are custom designed for the demands of Australian industry and feature world-class technology and innovation.
Electricians urged not to re-energise switchboards
12 July, 2022Energy Safe Victoria has reminded electrical workers upgrading rental properties to ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector.
