Green by name, green by nature: New CEO for Clean Energy Council
12 April, 2012The Clean Energy Council has a new Chief Executive Officer. David Green comes to the position after more than two decades of working on clean energy policy in the UK.
US workers to fill skills gap in mining and construction
04 April, 2012The government has announced measures to allow workers from the US in licensed occupations, such as electricians and plumbers, to be granted immediate access to provisional Australian licences on arrival. More broadly, the skills assessment process will assure Australian employers how the skills of US workers align with their needs.
TR Corporation sells Minecom Business to Pyott-Boone Electronics
03 April, 2012TR has sold its TR Minecom underground communications division to US electronics manufacturer Pyott-Boone Electronics for an undisclosed sum.
ABB to build substations for Gold Coast Light Rail Project
02 April, 2012ABB has won an order to build six substations for GoldLinQ, Queensland’s first light rail system.
New regional president for Avnet Electronics Marketing Taiwan
30 March, 2012Avnet Electronics Marketing has appointed a new regional president for Taiwan. Prince Yun is currently the vice president of Avnet for Taiwan and will step up into the position of president on 1 April.
Rockwell opens new South Pacific headquarters
29 March, 2012After 25 years in Blackburn, Rockwell Automation has relocated to Bayswater. The company's new South Pacific headquarters are located on Mountain Highway in Bayswater.
Australian company sheds new light on Westminster Hall
19 March, 2012Westminster Hall has received a 21st-century update, courtesy of an Australian company. The Gerard Lighting Group’s Pierlite Division in the UK has installed almost 1000 LED energy-saving lamps in six huge chandeliers that grace Westminster Hall - the oldest part of the UK Houses of Parliament, built in the 11th century.
Teligence chooses Livingston as global rental partner
13 March, 2012Telco contractor Teligence has selected test equipment sourcing specialist Livingston as its global rental partner.
Marechal opens for business in its own right in Australia
07 March, 2012Marechal Electric SA of France has established a wholly owned subsidiary company, headquartered in Rowville, Victoria, Australia, and reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to its customers in Australia. The company’s existing distribution arrangement with Eaton Electric will end on 31 March 2012 and Marechal Australia will commence trading on 1 April 2012.
EMSc opens office in Australia
29 February, 2012EMSc (UK) Ltd is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region, opening a dedicated Powerstar office in Australia. Powerstar’s success in Australia over the past few years has prompted the expansion.
New Board member for NICTA
17 February, 2012Tony Henshaw has been appointed to the NICTA Board. With over 35 years’ experience in the IT industry, Henshaw has held senior roles at Telstra, Unisys, EDS, Aspect Computing and Computer Power.
Ai Group appoints Innes Willox as Chief Executive
17 February, 2012The Australian Industry Group has appointed Innes Willox as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, effective from 1 May.
Emerson Network Power Asia appoints new VP for services and projects
17 February, 2012Emerson Network Power Asia has appointed Paul Churchill as its new Vice President for services and projects.
Manufacturing industry’s success depends on innovation
13 February, 2012Minister for Industry and Innovation Greg Combet toured an electrical manufacturing plant in the lower Hunter Valley last week. In a media release, Combet cited innovation as the key to its growth.
ABB to buy Thomas & Betts for $3.9bn
31 January, 2012The power and automation technology group ABB and North American low-voltage products company Thomas & Betts Corporation have announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9bn.
