Industry News
Austube partners with Organic Response
Austube will incorporate Organic Response lighting control into its luminaires for distribution in Australia and New Zealand through a new partnership.
[ + ]Product recall — Australian Performance Systems Mean Green high lift jack
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a recall notice on high lift jacks purchased on eBay from Australian Performance Systems. [ + ]
13,000 sensor nodes for Qld hospital
Lend Lease has selected Organic Response enabled light fixtures from Eagle Lighting in its new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, currently being built on behalf of the Queensland State Government. [ + ]
Master Builders Australia supports asbestos removal strategy
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has indicated its support of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency's (ASEA) plan for asbestos removal in Australia, as outlined in the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014-18. [ + ]
New battery training course
GSES has developed a new battery training course. [ + ]
CEFC and Origin partner to drive uptake of solar energy
A 12-year $100 million financial commitment between the CEFC and Origin has been developed to encourage the use of solar energy in Australia. [ + ]
Hills appoints new NSW sales manager
Hills has appointed Bill Barbagiannakos as its new NSW sales manager. [ + ]
Lighting controls company looking for partners
Billion Electric, a provider of lighting control solutions and power supply products in the Asia Pacific region, is looking for partners to enter the smart lighting and energy markets in Southeast Asia. [ + ]
Massive vehicle auction for tradies
If you're looking to buy a commercial vehicle then head over to Manheim's auction centre in Melbourne on Monday, 20 July at 10 am. [ + ]
Heavy vehicle modification requirement changes
Heavy vehicle operators should be aware that the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requirement that all J and P code modifications be certified by a licensed authorised vehicle examiner (AVE) became enforceable from 1 July this year, according to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). [ + ]
Massive 'tradie day' commercial vehicle auction
If you've got an RDO on Monday 20 July and happen to live in Melbourne, you could do a whole lot worse than head on down to Manheim's North Altona auction centre for a massive 'tradie day' commercial vehicle auction. [ + ]
Toyota Fleet Management commits to the capital
Toyota Fleet Management (TFM) has appointed Sarah Hanrahan as fleet sales manager for the Australian Capital Territory, to provide on-the-ground representation and better access to its mix of innovative products and trusted advice. [ + ]
Electrical safety switch campaign launched
Electrical contractors are being encouraged to take advantage of resources from a new safety switch campaign to help their customers understand common misconceptions to prevent death or serious injury from electric shock. [ + ]
Financial incentive to go green
The National Australia Bank (NAB) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have joined forces to make it easier for small to medium-sized businesses to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. [ + ]
Nearly 3000 jobs to be slashed in NSW electricity sector
Almost 3000 NSW workers may lose their jobs and be forced to take redundancies from September under the plans of three publicly owned electricity companies. [ + ]
