Schneider recruits graduate energy generation class of 2012
23 January, 2012Schneider Electric Australia has recruited 14 new graduates as part of its 2012 Energy Generation graduate program. The graduates, who will start with the company in February 2012, were selected from across Australia for both their technical skills and passion in wanting to solve the energy challenges facing the planet.
Software to control field workers’ schedules and re-deploy them
07 January, 2012With the simPRO software, A&K can now quickly track all of their electricians utilising in-built mapping and easily reschedule their jobs in order to give priority to emergency jobs.
Siemens to acquire eMeter
12 December, 2011Siemens has agreed to acquire California-headquartered platform and MDM application software company eMeter Corporation.
ABB to acquire Envitech Energy
24 November, 2011ABB is set to acquire Envitech Energy to widen its presence in the North-American rail market.
NECA NSW and ACT CEO resigns
23 November, 2011Lindsay Le Compte, the NSW and ACT CEO of NECA, has tendered his resignation and will leave the organisation on 30 November 2011.
Belden acquires Byres Security
18 October, 2011Belden has acquired cybersecurity provider Byres Security in a bid to enhance its ability to protect industrial automation systems from cyberattack.
AMMA launches jobs portal as labour demand spirals
10 October, 2011The resource industry employer group AMMA has announced the launch of jobs and careers portal www.miningoilandgasjobs.com.
ABB signs new framework deal with Shell
16 September, 2011ABB has signed an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) with Shell to supply low- and medium-voltage motors and related services.
ABB acquires Epyon
11 July, 2011ABB has acquired Epyon B.V., an early leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions focusing on DC fast-charging stations and network charger software.
Toyota digital crash test dummies
11 July, 2011Toyota has added a small female and a large male to its family of digital crash test dummies. The virtual humans, known as THUMS (Total Human Model for Safety), deliver crash-test results in much greater detail than is achievable with conventional crash-test dummies, claims the company.
Noark Electric and DKSH sign representation deal
21 June, 2011DKSH, a provider of market expansion services, and Noark Electrics (Shanghai) have signed an exclusive representation agreement for Australia.
UE appoints Tenix as provider of operational services
06 June, 2011Tenix has been appointed as a provider of operational services by United Energy.
Adept Electronic and Total Turnkey announce merger
18 May, 2011Adept Electronic Solutions and Total Turnkey Solutions have announced a merger.
ABB acquires Australian enterprise software firm Mincom
10 May, 2011ABB acquires Brisbane, Australia-based enterprise software company Mincom.
Bonlec and North Australian Electrical latest Siemens distribution partners
15 April, 2011Siemens has announced Bonlec and North Australian Electrical as distribution partners in selected Australian locations.
