Siemens and Bentley extend collaboration
10 April, 2013The Siemens Industry Automation Division and Bentley Systems announced at the Hannover Messe Fair that they are stepping up their strategic collaboration, focusing on the process industry sector in fields such as chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas.
Wheatland Tube hires new SE sales manager
09 April, 2013Wheatland Tube, North America’s manufacturer of steel electrical conduit, has appointed Dennis Fowler as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division. Fowler has more than 25 years of industry experience and most recently worked for Cooper Wiring Devices division of Eaton.
Solar Inception announces new national sales manager
04 April, 2013Solar Inception has announced that experienced sales and business development professional Paul Scerri has been named National Sales Manager, effective 25 March. Based in Melbourne, Scerri will lead Solar Inception sales throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other international markets.
Schneider Electric announces Heatcraft as exclusive ANZ distributor of HVAC field devices
02 April, 2013Schneider Electric has announced Heatcraft Australia Pty Ltd as exclusive distributor of its HVAC field devices across Australia and New Zealand.
ABB main electrical contractor for world’s largest offshore central processing facility
27 March, 2013ABB has been appointed the main electrical contractor (MEC) for a new semi-submersible central processing facility (CPF) at the Ichthys oil and gas field in the Timor Sea off Western Australia. The order is valued at $15 million. ABB was awarded the MEC contract by the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the central processing facility, Samsung Heavy Industries. When completed in 2016 the CPF will be the largest offshore production facility in the world.
Wavelink signs distribution partnership with Citrix
26 March, 2013Wavelink, a value-added distributor of enterprise mobility and unified communications solutions, has signed a partnership with Citrix to distribute the Citrix range of enterprise mobility solutions.
Green tech manufacturer wins exporter award
14 March, 2013EMSc (UK) Ltd, green tech manufacturer of the Star range of energy-saving solutions, has won the UK Trade & Investment (UKT&I) ‘Exporter of the Year’ award. The company was nominated for the award by the Yorkshire branch of UKT&I, thanks to the continued global success the company enjoyed throughout 2012 across a number of international markets, including Cyprus, Spain, Malta, Greece, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Schneider Electric customer care centres
08 March, 2013Schneider Electric has announced the establishment of customer care centres of excellence in both its Sydney and Adelaide offices, resulting in the creation of 35 new positions at the Gepps Cross site. This is in addition to the existing staff at the Gepps Cross site currently performing this role, bringing the total number of customer care staff to 47.
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.
