Industry News
Protection against non-conforming electrical appliances and installations
A conference was held recently in the Middle East to promote the global standardisation of electrotechnology that seeks to eradicate the trading of non-conforming electrical products.
[ + ]Solar-powered floodlighting deployment in third-world countries
A solar-powered LED floodlighting system was recently deployed in a remote village to enable locals to play soccer long into the night.
[ + ]ACT government takes stand against ‘sham’ contracting
A recently released Bill in the ACT endeavours to prevent employers engaging in ‘sham’ contracting to avoid their legal obligations to workers.
[ + ]HPM Legrand merger creates one-stop shop for five brands
Legrand's unification of the HPM, Nelson Industries and Legrand Australia operations will combine the products and services of several companies into a 'one-stop shop'.
[ + ]NECA welcomes new SA Security of Payment Bill that will protect contractors
The NECA South Australia Chapter has applauded the passage of a new bill to guarantee security of payment for the construction industry.
[ + ]Sylvania Lighting initiates recycling program
Fertiliser and housing insulation are but two of the by-products produced through Sylvania Lighting Australasia’s new SYLrecycle lamp recycling program.
[ + ]Electrical apprentice safety pilot program in Queensland
The Queensland government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians.
[ + ]Graduate electrical power engineer of the year
The practical, theoretical and community achievements of electrical engineer Blake Harvey of Rockhampton, Queensland, have been rewarded by his selection as Engineers Australia’s Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year 2009.
[ + ]Schneider Electric circuit breaker wins Master Electricians Award
Schneider Electric's Compact NSX circuit breaker was awarded the ‘Innovative Product of the Year’ prize at the recent 2009 Master Electricians Australia Awards for Excellence.
[ + ]NECA Electrotechnology School Student Awards
The national winners of the NECA 2009 Electro-technology School Student Awards were announced on 25 November.
[ + ]Action needed on safety inspection standards to combat dangers of installing insulation
NECA has called for urgent action by federal and state governments to introduce new safety inspection requirements for the insulation installation industry.
[ + ]NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2009 announced
The NECA 2009 Apprentice of the Year Awards were announced in Melbourne on 25 November, recognising the most outstanding electrotechnology apprentices in Australia.
[ + ]Best electrical trade teacher in Australia announced
NECA announced the Electrical Trade Teacher of the Year Award for 2009 at its national industry awards held in Melbourne on 26 November.
[ + ]National NECA electrical contractor awards recognise innovation
Innovative design and clever use of technology distinguished the national winners of the 2009 NECA Excellence Awards, announced in Melbourne on 26 November.
[ + ]Eaton and Avnet sign Australian distribution agreement
Avnet Technology Solutions has been appointed to distribute Eaton Industries power quality and backup power management solutions to the IT channel in Australia.
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