M+W Group acquires True Value Solar
05 March, 2013After acquiring 65% of True Value Solar’s shares in 2011, German company M+W Group has secured the remaining 35% to acquire the company.
Electrical and lighting alliance creates industry first
01 March, 2013In an industry first, the Clipsal by Schneider Electric Partner Business has announced a commercial marketing alliance with Australia’s largest lighting retailer, Beacon Lighting.
Changes to Energy Efficiency Council board
18 February, 2013Energy Efficiency Council members have elected two new directors, Rob Thomson, Group General Manager at Energetics and Paul Troughton, Manager of Regulatory Affairs at EnerNOC.
EMSc Australian partner visits UK
15 February, 2013EMSc (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of the Powerstar voltage optimisation system, recently hosted Arthur Savidis, newly appointed sales engineer to the companies Australia branch - EMSc (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Lightmoves Group acquires Lots of Watts
14 February, 2013The Lightmoves Group of companies, which includes Lightmoves, Resolution X, Balanced Technology and Browns Precision Welding, is pleased to announce that they have successfully completed the acquisition of the stock, assets and hire assets of Lots of Watts (LOW), which is now trading as Lots of Watts Australia.
BGW Technologies provides a first for Australian security professionals
07 February, 2013BGW Technologies has found the solution to Australia’s growing need for reliable, high-performing wireless infrastructures, and is now providing scalable wireless mesh solutions which reduce the time and cost associated with traditional cable installation.
Repelec acquires Housewatch
01 February, 2013Repelec has announced the acquisition of Housewatch from Home & Safety Australia Pty Ltd. Housewatch was established in 1989 as a distributor of security lighting, security systems, closed circuit TV and intercoms to the Australian electrical wholesale industry.
New team at Ninefold
31 January, 2013Cloud computing company Ninefold is continuing to hire leading developers and systems engineers to further strengthen its strategy of building a world-class cloud platform and connecting deeply with the developer community.
NHP and Cortem Group announce distribution agreement
30 January, 2013NHP has announced its exclusive distribution agreement with HAE specialist Cortem Group.
Rockwell Automation appoints new managing director
25 January, 2013Rockwell Automation has announced the recent appointment of David Hegarty as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Hegarty brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to the role and has a firm focus on customer service.
NECA appoints new executive director for Qld
24 January, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of respected industry identity Mick Logan as Executive Director, Queensland.
Club Clipsal on the Kokoda Trail
21 January, 2013Lying in his tent in the middle of the Papua New Guinea jungle, Club Clipsal member Rob Beech, of Robert Beech Electrical, SA, was settling into his sleeping bag after a long day travelling when he heard a surprisingly beautiful sound coming from the camp site ...
Hager B&R praises industry response to recall
17 January, 2013Hager B&R is encouraged by the industry’s response so far, to the recall of a range of its RCBO circuit breakers, although ongoing cooperation throughout the industry will be vital.
Schneider Electric scoops AU$189 million contract
16 January, 2013Schneider Electric has entered into an agreement with Bechtel for the supply of an electrical control and distribution network solution, designed to run and monitor critical equipment, for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. The contract value is estimated at AU$189 million.
Advantech keeps the wheels turning
14 January, 2013Industrial platform computing and automation device vendor Advantech will be commemorating its 30th anniversary in 2013. To celebrate the arrival of its 30th year, Advantech will launch biking events around the world throughout the year; the program will be entitled 'Cycling with Advantech @ 30'.
