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.
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.
