Industry News
HPM Legrand opens new distribution centre
HPM Legrand has set up a new national distribution centre as a centralised location from which to distribute products across Australia.
[ + ]Regulators revise telco cabling standard
Standards Australia has released a new edition of 'AS 1049 Telecommunications cables — installation, sheath and jacket' to provide the communications cabling industry with up-to-date information on the material requirements and testing methods.
[ + ]Electrical contractor fined over unsafe electrical work
A Western Australian electrical contractor was fined $10,000 for failing to protect a worker who was drilling in close proximity to high-voltage power lines.
[ + ]Strong industry interest in ACT solar power facility
The ACT governent has announced it is making progress to developing a solar power facility in the near future.
[ + ]Green light for ACT solar energy scheme
The ACT government's solar energy rebate scheme has been given the 'all clear' to proceed after it was recently passed through the Legislative Assembly.
[ + ]Company convicted over fatal electrocution
The dangers of working with electricity were highlighted recently when a company was prosecuted following the fatal electrocution of its maintenance manager.
[ + ]Printable solar technology heralds 'electronic revolution'
New technology being developed by CSIRO may enable solar energy to be generated in the future by transparent films fixed to our windows.
[ + ]Report on 40/100 gigabit ethernet markets predicts first revenues in 2010
A report from data communications analyst CIR forecasts the 40/100 gigabit ethernet market will take off in 2010, projecting that revenues from 40/100G ethernet transceivers will reach US$482 million by 2013.
[ + ]NECA applauds wage subsidies plan for apprentices
NECA Western Australia applauded the federal government’s $145 million plan to subsidise apprentice wages — but urges both federal and state governments to do more to help the electrical industry.
[ + ]Newcastle to host clean energy centre
Senator Kim Carr, Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced that Newcastle will host the national Enterprise Connect Clean Energy Innovation Centre.
[ + ]Identifying faulty portable electrical tools and equipment
A safety bulletin recently issued by WorkSafe Victoria, stressing the importance of testing and tagging, highlights a business opportunity for the electrical industry.
[ + ]Archicentre warns of hot weather stress on electrical wiring
Recent hot weather is placing condiserable load on electrical wiring in homes, but exposing some residents to the risk of fires due to sub-standard or inadequate installations.
[ + ]Feed-in tariff announced for Canberra
The ACT government has announced a generous electricity feed-in tariff scheme that is expected to encourage the take-up of alternative energy sources in both commercial and domestic buildings.
[ + ]NHP opens new Victorian branch
A new NHP branch has been established to better service the needs of the electrical market in Melbourne's south-east.
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