NBN renews installation contract
12 June, 2014NBN Co has renewed a key contract with Service Stream for the connection of homes and businesses to high-speed broadband.
NBN Co appoints new CFO
04 June, 2014NBN Co has appointed Stephen Rue to the position of chief financial officer.
Jobs go as electrical contractor slips into administration
04 June, 2014Electrical contractor Pacific Services Group has slipped into administration, leaving hundreds of contractors across Australia jobless.
Forum Group acquires powerPerfector Australia
20 May, 2014Forum Group has acquired energy and power optimiser powerPerfector Australia.
Bosch signs distribution deal with Q Security Systems
12 May, 2014Bosch has announced that effective from 26 May 2014, Q Security Systems will be a Bosch Security Distribution Partner.
Management changes at NECA Victoria and 370 Degrees Group
08 May, 2014NECA has appointed Kevin McCosh as the new executive director of the Victoria Chapter. McCosh, the current deputy executive director Victoria, replaces Philip Green, who will be moving into a new role as chief executive officer of 370 Degrees Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NECA Group.
Power-One Renewable Energy business to transition to the ABB brand name
06 May, 2014The Power-One Renewable Energy Business will transition to the ABB brand in May 2014 as part of the planned integration of ABB's Power-One acquisition. ABB acquired the photovoltaic inverter manufacturer in July 2013.
FLIR signs distribution deal with OPS
06 May, 2014FLIR Systems has further strengthened its national distributor network with the signing of Open Platform Systems (OPS) as a new distributor of FLIR security cameras and technology.
FLIR signs distribution deal with QSS
16 April, 2014FLIR Systems has signed a distribution agreement with Australian security and technology provider Q Security Surveillance.
ABB and Solar Impulse form technology alliance
11 April, 2014ABB has announced it will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered aeroplane in 2015.
Software helps contractors manage business remotely
03 April, 2014simPRO has developed a cloud-based job management system that assists contractors in managing companies remotely.
Industry video project to boost apprenticeships
19 March, 2014Apprentices are the lifeblood of the electrical contracting industry. It is therefore imperative that our younger generation are equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about the career pathways available to them within our industry.
Brilliant Lighting names new CEO
25 February, 2014Brilliant Lighting Australia has announced the appointment of Colin Goldman to the position of chief executive officer. Goldman is the former general manager of retail and FAMCO at HPM Legrand Australia.
Yingli Solar launches 2014 FIFA World Cup finals competition
20 February, 2014Photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer Yingli Solar, an official sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World CupTM in Brazil, has launched a World Cup finals competition in Australia.
Yingli and Energy Matters announce distribution partnership
17 February, 2014Energy Matters and Yingli Solar have entered into a distribution agreement which will see Energy Matters supply and install Yingli's monocrystalline PANDA Series modules and multicrystalline YGE Series modules to homes and businesses.