Hotline to reconnect power to flood-affected home owners
31 January, 2013Master Electricians Australia has activated a free hotline to help flood- and storm-affected home owners reconnect their power supplies as quickly as possible once waters have receded.
NHP and Cortem Group announce distribution agreement
30 January, 2013NHP has announced its exclusive distribution agreement with HAE specialist Cortem Group.
Cyberattacks targeted in National Security Strategy
29 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Department of Broadband Comms & The Digital EconomyPrime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the first National Security Strategy for Australia, with a focus on combating cyberattacks.
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance welcomes new Australian member
29 January, 2013Airmaster Australia has become the newest member firm of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, an international alliance of independent building automation contractors.
Stiebel Eltron is a water-saving award finalist
28 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Stiebel Eltron AustraliaThe SNU 5 compact point-of-use electric storage water heater from Stiebel Eltron has been named as a finalist in the Water Saving Product of the Year category of the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia’s 2012 Awards for Excellence.
Calling all ICT innovators
25 January, 2013Expressions of interest for the 2013 iAwards are now open. If you or your company has created an innovative ICT product or service, or know of an outstanding ICT innovator, register your interest in the 2013 iAwards program today at www.iawards.com.au.
Rockwell Automation appoints new managing director
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced the recent appointment of David Hegarty as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Hegarty brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to the role and has a firm focus on customer service.
NECA appoints new executive director for Qld
24 January, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of respected industry identity Mick Logan as Executive Director, Queensland.
MEA issues scam warning for homeowners affected by storms
24 January, 2013Homeowners affected by storm damage in north Queensland and northern NSW should beware scammers and use only licensed, reputable electrical contractors for repair work, Master Electricians Australia has advised.
457 visas increase despite local job losses, says CFMEU
22 January, 2013The number of 457 visas granted in 2012 increased by 57%, despite job losses and a downturn in the local economy, the CFMEU has said.
Rockwell Automation puts young people FIRST
22 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has extended its support of the global FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program to Australia and New Zealand. This will open up new opportunities for school students aspiring to become engineers.
Club Clipsal on the Kokoda Trail
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricLying in his tent in the middle of the Papua New Guinea jungle, Club Clipsal member Rob Beech, of Robert Beech Electrical, SA, was settling into his sleeping bag after a long day travelling when he heard a surprisingly beautiful sound coming from the camp site ...
AG seeks feedback on Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Attorney General's OfficeIt’s unfortunate that many of the chemicals that we use every day have also been used in terrorist attacks around the world, such as those in Bali, London, Mumbai and more recently in Oslo. In a bid to detect and prevent the use of chemicals in terrorist attacks, the Australian Attorney-General’s department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
Adlink Technology named as finalist in the Best in Test awards
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ADLINK Technology IncAdlink Technology announced that Test & Measurement World has named its PXIe-9848 8-CH 14-bit 100 MS/s high-speed PXI Express digitiser as a finalist in the Best in Test Awards competition. The Best in Test Product Awards honour important and innovative new products and services in the electronics test and measurement industry.
Hager B&R praises industry response to recall
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Hager Electro Pty LtdHager B&R is encouraged by the industry’s response so far, to the recall of a range of its RCBO circuit breakers, although ongoing cooperation throughout the industry will be vital.
