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.
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.
Koch Industries acquires Molex Incorporated
11 December, 2013Koch Industries has acquired global electronic components company Molex Incorporated for US$7.2 billion.
SolarReserve opens Perth office
04 December, 2013SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale CSP and PV projects, with an emphasis on opportunities in the off-grid mining sector.
Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
28 November, 2013Daman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.
Partnership creates magic carpets
20 November, 2013Philips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet.
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
19 November, 2013The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network.
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
14 November, 2013CAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton.
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
14 November, 2013AJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained.
