AERI appoints first chairperson
04 July, 2012The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow as its first chairperson.
ABB completes acquisition of Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
03 July, 2012Power and automation technology group ABB has completed the acquisition of two Australian-based motor and generator repair and service businesses: Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis.
MEA appoints new WA state manager
29 June, 2012Tony Mancini has been appointed as Master Electricians Australia’s new state manager for its Perth headquarters.
SEA elects new Chair
28 June, 2012Sean Webb was elected as Chair of the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) at the SEA June Board meeting.
Electrical Solutions survey winner announced
27 June, 2012Congratulations to Gaven Livermore, comms technician from Riverina Television & Cabling Solutions, who has been randomly selected as the winner of the Electrical Solutions survey.
Downer wins $71m electrical and instrumentation contract
25 June, 2012BHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded Downer EDI an electrical and instrumentation contract worth $71 million.
Stulz partners with SynapSense for ANZ DCIM
22 June, 2012Stulz Australia has partnered with SynapSense Corporation for the sales, installation and technical support of the SynapSense solution in the Australia and New Zealand data centre markets.
Visionstream secures $102m NBN contract
20 June, 2012Visionstream has won a $102 million contract with NBN Co to design and install fibre-optic cable for new development estates in Victoria and Queensland.
General Cable acquires majority interest in Procables
14 June, 2012General Cable Corporation has announced it will acquire a majority interest (60%) in Procables SA for $45 million. The Sredni Group will maintain a 40% interest in the business.
Recognition from managers key to retaining employees, study shows
12 June, 2012Managers, pay attention: 77% of employees would consider leaving their current jobs based on a lack of positive recognition for their work, according to the latest RedBalloon Reward and Recognition Survey.
Modular wiring company opens Melbourne office
08 June, 2012Apex Wiring Solutions has opened its first Australian office in Melbourne. The company says the investment is a result of growing demand for preassembled modular power and lighting systems around the world.
Honeywell acquires INNCOM
08 June, 2012Honeywell has acquired INNCOM, a manufacturer of advanced software-based energy management solutions and in-room controls for lodging, healthcare and educational institutions.
Schneider and Krohne collaborate on automation and instrumentation solution
22 May, 2012Schneider Electric has announced a partnership with Krohne that the companies say will provide customers with a complete automation and instrumentation solution, which will include Schneider’s PlantStruxure process automation architecture and Krohne’s instrumentation offer.
Schneider Electric IT appoints State managers for ACT and WA
17 May, 2012Schneider Electric IT has announced the regional appointments of Olaf Moon as State Manager, ACT and Federal Government and Graeme Ridler as State Manager, WA.
ABB Australia acquires Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
16 May, 2012ABB Australia has acquired Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis for an undisclosed amount as part of a strategy to broaden its motor and generator repair and service business in Australia. ABB anticipates the acquisition will close in July.
