Business outlook robust despite consumer apathy
09 February, 2011The latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey shows the outlook for the first quarter in 2011 as being robust, despite consumer apathy being felt by retailers.
Warning to take extreme care with electricity in cyclone aftermath
09 February, 2011North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.
Electrical industry rejects interstate rivalry claim during flood recovery
28 January, 2011Australia’s electrical industry has responded strongly to recent media statements about differences in electrical contractors’ skills across state borders.
Electrical industry joins forces to help flood victims
27 January, 2011Australia’s electrical and lighting manufacturers have joined forces to donate $1 million to help Queensland flood victims.
Electrical industry says unsafe operators are the minority
19 January, 2011NECA openly supported the action taken against electrical contractors who were recently found to have acted inappropriately and unsafely in Western Australia.
Electrical industry welcomes end of Green Loans scheme
14 January, 2011A national electrical industry association has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent decision to scrap the Green Loans and Green Start scheme.
Low knowledge of energy-saving schemes in Australia
09 November, 2010A recent survey of 2700 Australian households has identified that consumers need help from the electrical industry to better understand the benefits of energy efficiency.
ICT and IT services set to benefit from smart grid investment
15 October, 2010There are smart grid pilot projects worth $200 million either in operation or about to start in Australia with most focusing on the potential for smart meters and demand management.
Specialist electrical retailers fight back
11 October, 2010Electrical retailers have been forced to scale back their reliance on manufacturer brands and invest heavily in private label and own brand ranges in response to non-specialists eating away at both their market share and margins according to Verdict.
$20 million mining order
22 September, 2010ABB won an order worth $20 million to provide the complete electrical and automation system for six underground mine incline conveyors for Newcrest Mining’s Cadia East gold and copper project, located in south-eastern Australia.
Skills shortages loom large as risk to growth
03 August, 2010A recent survey of 400 CEOs of Australian companies has identified skills shortages as a major challenge facing business.
UK Trade Delegation highlights low-carbon as an economic revolution
22 July, 2010A UK trade mission to Australia that recently attended Australia’s peak environment and sustainability conference, Enviro 2010, had much to offer Australian businesses in low-carbon initiatives.
NSW government review to guard against rusty underground services regulations
15 July, 2010The NSW government is calling for feedback into a review of corrosion protection regulation.
Western Sydney high-voltage network upgrade
15 July, 2010A $569 million high-voltage electricity grid network upgrade for Western Sydney has recently been announced.
Executives expecting strong finish to financial year
07 April, 2010The latest Dun & Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey shows strong employment and selling price expectations that point to capacity constraints.
