REC and UNSW collaborate on solar cells
14 February, 2014REC, a global supplier of solar energy solutions, is joining forces with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the development of an improved hydrogen passivation process that was first discovered at UNSW.
SolarMax strengthens management team; to increase local headcount
13 February, 2014In a move to strengthen its footprint in Australia, SolarMax has appointed Derek Durham as Region Manager East as part of the company’s global executive leadership team.
Energy Matters signs distribution deal with Yingli Solar
10 February, 2014Yingli Green Energy has signed a distribution deal with Energy Matters, a leading Australia solar supply and installation company.
Legrand makes US acquisition, forms JV in Europe
07 February, 2014Legrand has announced the acquisition of Lastar Inc, a US provider of preterminated solutions for VDI and A/V networks.
Philips and Pierlite end lamp distribution agreement in Australia
04 February, 2014Philips Lighting and Pierlite Australia have agreed to end their 10-year lamp distributor agreement in Australia, effective 10 March 2014. Pierlite will, however, continue to represent a suite of Philips professional luminaires for the region.
LG Electronics appoints new general manager
28 January, 2014LG Electronics has appointed Milton Kaloudis to the role of General Manager, Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions.
DVTEL and Q Security Systems announce distribution agreement
28 January, 2014DVTEL Inc, a global provider of video surveillance solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Australian distributor Q Security Systems.
Schneider Electric appoints new VP of industry business
24 January, 2014Schneider Electric has appointed Philippe Rambach as the new vice president (VP) of industry business. Rambach brings with him over 15 years' experience in senior management positions and has professional experience in manufacturing, research and development, program management and business management across a range of industries.
AECOM wins Hong Kong tunnel contracts
21 January, 2014AECOM has been awarded contracts to design and supervise construction of the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel (TKO-LT) project in Hong Kong. The contracts are worth approximately US$13 million and US$103 million respectively.
Yingli Solar creates new technical manager role
14 January, 2014Christian Bindel has been appointed to the newly created role of technical manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands for Yingli Solar.
Tips to avoid heat stress
13 January, 2014As temperatures are forecast to soar over the coming days, SafeWork South Australia reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.
AI Group calls for immigration boost
13 January, 2014Australia needs to increase its immigration intake by 30,000 to 220,000 for the 2014-15 financial year in order to meet current and future skills shortages, suggests the Australian Industry Group.
Prosegur expands in Australia; acquires Chubb Security
20 December, 2013Private security company Prosegur has acquired Chubb Security Services in Australia, a company specialising in the cash logistics and ATMs' operation and servicing sector.
Koch Industries acquires Molex Incorporated
11 December, 2013Koch Industries has acquired global electronic components company Molex Incorporated for US$7.2 billion.
UGE and Solar Juice form strategic partnership
11 December, 2013Urban Group Energy (UGE) and Solar Juice have announced a strategic partnership that the companies say will benefit retail solar businesses throughout the country.
