Case Studies
Maintaining contact
Tasmanian-based Contact Electrical was founded in Launceston in 1986. Over time the company evolved into the Contact Group, expanding to Hobart and Burnie and further diversifying services to include design and project construction, as well as general electrical services. [ + ]
Panda power
The Kew Recreation Centre in Victoria is an impressive site from the air, featuring one of the area's largest rooftop solar installations. [ + ]
Tough and trusted
From 'first response' at fatal road accidents to saving sheep in a storm, Warrnambool State Emergency Service needs tough and trusted capital equipment that can be relied on every hour of every day of the year. [ + ]
Trials and tribulations
South East Queensland currently has one of the world's highest penetrations of solar PV systems — a situation that looks set to increase further as more and more customers embrace renewable energy alternatives for homes and businesses. [ + ]
Care and comfort
Committed to providing optimum patient care, a medical centre in south-western Sydney needed a suitable HVAC solution to deliver temperature stability across a range of rooms. [ + ]
Reaching for growth
Elders provides a broad range of agricultural products and services through 370 outlets primarily located in rural and regional areas right across the country, which meant it had unique requirements when it was time to tender for a new forklift provider. [ + ]
A master work
Antoine Bourdelle — along with Auguste Rodin — is one of the pioneers of 20th-century monumental sculpture. The Musée Bourdelle in Paris has recently been given a lighting update with LED technology using ERCO's photometric precision to enhance the dynamic style of Bourdelle's sculptures for optimised three-dimensionality. [ + ]
Vehicle tracking and beyond
Tomazos Transport is reaping the benefits of a Navman Wireless in-vehicle monitoring system, saving on fuel, maintenance and even insurance premiums. [ + ]
ABB's first smart low-voltage network powering Thai luxury mall
The multimillion-dollar transformation of Bangkok's business district now features a smart, connected low-voltage network installed by ABB. [ + ]
Solar project saves more than just energy
A 6 kWp ground-mounted solar system project for Pacific National in South Australia is yielding a number of positive benefits, saving on more than just energy. [ + ]
Siemens' intelligent infrastructure pays off
In just over 120 days, Robina Hospital on the Gold Coast has already seen impressive energy savings up to 65% ahead of targets after installing Siemens technology. [ + ]
Energy storage reduces electricity costs for Perth manufacturer
By installing PV and battery storage from Magellan Power, a Perth industrial business has cut its electricity bills by as much as 68%. [ + ]
Paperless progress
Established in 1988, Anaequip Medical provides quality products and services to all areas of health care including acute, aged care, allied health and laboratories. The company employs a professional service department that maintains and services a large range of equipment in the medical, chiropractic and veterinary industries.
[ + ]Scalable solution delivers efficiencies
Pindan Asset Management has implemented IFS Applications, taking just three months to do so, in order to support a mobile-enabled enterprise solution for a WA Housing Authority maintenance works and services contract. Several efficiencies have been achieved, with real-time visibility of work order status, automated invoicing, and equipping technicians with the right equipment at the right location to complete jobs within the SLA timeframe.
[ + ]Streets ahead
Queensland-based Stonestreets Coaches has been providing specialised vehicles for tours, charters, schools and industry for more than 22 years. Run by Phil Stonestreet and his sister Beverley Mules, the company employs some 300 staff. Since 1993, the company has grown its fleet of three buses to over 240. Rapid growth of the fleet warranted the implementation of a fleet management solution that would enable them to better service existing clients and provide for further business opportunities.
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