Industry News
Datapod gears up for global expansion following Eaton deal
Australian modular data centre manufacturer Datapod is gearing up for international expansion after forging a supply agreement with power management company Eaton Australia. [ + ]
Organisations invited to join EXITCYCLE
Organisations in Queensland are being invited to become signatories to lighting recycling program EXITCYCLE. [ + ]
Government targets fleet buyers
The Australian Government is providing incentives for Australians to purchase low-emissions vehicles as part of a new $50 million program funded through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. [ + ]
Nominations for electrical committee positions
The Queensland Government's Electrical Safety Office is seeking nominations for committee members for the Electrical Safety Education Committee and Electrical Equipment Committee. [ + ]
Nation's largest trades and skills challenge
Melbourne is set to host what is being called the nation's largest trades and skills challenge — the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition — next October. [ + ]
Recycled battery storage unit set to connect to the grid
2016 should see the world's largest second-use battery storage unit made from recycled systems of electric vehicles go into operation in Lünen, Germany. [ + ]
Report says Australian managers spend 36% of time on admin
A new report from ServiceNow titled 'The State of Work in Australia' reveals that Australian corporate managers are spending an average of 36% of their time on needless administrative tasks, potentially hampering organisational growth. [ + ]
An introductory guide to lighting controls
Lighting Council Australia has published an introductory guide outlining the benefits of lighting controls. [ + ]
Call for submissions — workplace chemical exposure
Safe Work Australia is inviting opinion about workplace exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces in a public consultation process open for comment until 18 December 2015. [ + ]
Construction industry benefits from continued growth
October has seen continued growth in the national construction industry, largely due to an increase in apartment-building activity. [ + ]
Anritsu appoints new country manager for Australia
Test and measurement company Anritsu has announced the appointment of Frank Karalis to the role of country manager. [ + ]
Energy-independent suburbs?
A new study could lead to a NSW residential development being built off the grid and completely powered by renewable energy. [ + ]
Eaton acquires LED lighting company Ephesus
Power company Eaton has quietly acquired LED lighting company Ephesus Lighting. [ + ]
Wireless LED streetlights for Los Angeles
Los Angeles will be the first city in the world to install streetlight poles from lighting manufacturer Philips that are equipped with broadband technology. [ + ]
National Asbestos Awareness Month launched
National Asbestos Awareness Month has kicked off a launch campaign with a plea to every Australian to make it their business to 'Get to kNOw Asbestos this NOvember'. [ + ]
