Industry News
ACCC gives the nod to revised solar retailer code of conduct
The ACCC has announced it will reauthorise the revised solar retailer code of conduct for a further five years, which now covers providers of solar leases and power purchasing agreements. [ + ]
ISO 9001:2015 published
The latest edition of ISO 9001, ISO's flagship quality management systems standard, has just been published. This concludes over three years of revision work by experts from nearly 95 participating and observing countries to bring the standard up to date with modern needs. [ + ]
Audinate finds success in Asia-Pacific's growing AV industry
Audinate, the Sydney-based company behind the Dante networking solution, has dashed past 500 Dante-enabled products thanks to success in Asia-Pacific's growing AV industry. [ + ]
18,000 solar panels help power Rio Tinto mine
Australia's first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has been switched on for Rio Tinto's remote Weipa bauxite mine in Far North Queensland. [ + ]
Caltex pumps up customer choice with CNG
Motorists and transport companies keen to explore alternative fuels have been given something new to think about with the launch of a public compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling facility by Caltex Australia. [ + ]
Product safety notice: Dennis Eagle Trucks
The ACCC has issued a safety notice on Dennis Eagle Trucks from Penske Commercial Vehicles. [ + ]
How to tell if your business is sustainable
Will the change in government leadership lead to policy change? How do you know if your business can withstand change and remain viable? [ + ]
Trimble tops commercial fleet telematics assessment
Trimble has been ranked the number one telematics service provider in ABI Research's 2015 Commercial Telematics Competitive Assessment for a third consecutive year. [ + ]
Navman Wireless and Teletrac join forces
Earlier this year, Navman Wireless and Teletrac Inc announced a merger between the two companies in a move that will see the creation of one of the world's largest global telematics organisations. [ + ]
Astea International announces new release
Astea International has announced the release of Astea Alliance 12.5. The product will be introduced at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which will be held from 26–29 October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
New training options set to revolutionise industry vocational education
Apprentices may no longer need to spend weeks of time away from work while completing vocational training under a new educational service offering for the electrical industry. [ + ]
Safety updates planned for Landcruiser
Toyota has marked 30 years of selling the iconic LandCruiser 70 Series range in Australia by announcing plans for significant improvements to safety. The updates, due to arrive in the second half of next year, are designed to deliver the maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating for the sales-leading 70 Series single cab. [ + ]
Eaton launches 2015 Power Distribution product catalogue
Eaton has launched its Power Distribution product catalogue for 2015 offering electrical personnel a guide to safe and reliable power management solutions. [ + ]
Master Builders CEO says structural problems at core of shortages
Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia (MBA), says that a decline in apprenticeships commencements and completions has been worsening for over a decade and unless structural issues are addressed, things are unlikely to change. [ + ]
BuildingIQ now an approved supplier of M&V services
BuildingIQ has been named an approved supplier for measurement and verification (M&V) services as part of an initiative to accelerate the uptake of energy efficiency in NSW. [ + ]