Schneider Electric acquires Energy Conservation Systems
11 April, 2011Schneider Electric has acquired Energy Conservation Systems.
Townsville to maximise NBN opportunities
23 March, 2011The Queensland Government has appointed a Digital Business Development Officer to help Townsville prepare for the National Broadband Network.
Tyco Electrical & Metal Products becomes stand-alone business
08 March, 2011Having been sold off late last year, the Tyco Electrical & Metal Products business unit has undergone a name change to reflect its new ownership.
Spirent to acquire the Fanfare Group
28 February, 2011 bySpirent has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held The Fanfare Group for a cash consideration of $15 million.
IPD to distribute DEHN + SOHNE
13 December, 2010Australian industrial and electrical distribution company IPD Industrial Products has been contracted to distribute DEHN + SOHNE electrical safety products.
Predicting ‘safe’ candidates when recruiting
06 December, 2010 by John Richards, CEO, OnetestThe pressure to provide a safe working environment and reduce safety incidents is well known to the electrical industry. However, few organisations in the recruitment process seek to identify the individuals who are most likely to cause safety incidents, preferring to focus on managing the work environment.
Test sourcing specialist expands into Australia and New Zealand
26 November, 2010European test equipment supplier Livingstone is focusing on rental opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
New solution for New Zealand’s rural and remote power supply
04 November, 2010Manufacturer of energy storage systems RedFlow has appointed Powerco as its exclusive NZ distributor.
Verbatim launches LED lighting business
22 October, 2010Verbatim Australia has lauched a range of retrofit LED lamps in Australia. The LED range is made up of lamps that are direct replacements for conventional incandescent bulbs, halogen spotlights, downlights and compact fluorescent lamps.
NECA backs industry regulator
01 October, 2010The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) joined the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) in its call for continued government strength in the regulation of the building industry.
Mainline Power announces local master distributor
15 September, 2010Power and Data Corporation has appointed Gilbert Lodge Australia as the exclusive Australian/New Zealand master distributor of its Mainline Power range.
New General Manager for NECA Queensland
08 September, 2010Peak industry body NECA has welcomed Guy Houghton as the new General Manager for the NECA Queensland Chapter.
NECA welcomes new National President
03 September, 2010Peak electrical industry body NECA has appointed its new National President.
Clipsal appoints its first female engineering chief
19 August, 2010Clipsal has appointed its first female engineering chief to head up the Research and Development group for the Pacific Zone.
New Norfolk Group Director of Business Development
13 August, 2010Norfolk Group has appointed Tony Kutra into a new role as Director of Business Development.
