Don’t confuse price with total cost
29 November, 2011 by By Shawn Dennison, Vice President of Finance, Cerrowire-Electrical Distribution
The following cautionary tale, which shows the pitfalls of confusing price with cost, is a fairly accurate example of what we have been seeing in customers’ buying practices. What this story shows is that the true cost of wire includes so much more than the material cost. Those looking for true bargains need to consider a variety of factors such as rebates, product guarantees and return policies, and value-add features that may end up saving money in the long run. The calculation of costs must also consider lead time, fill rates, number of shipments to complete an order, as well as payment terms. All play a role in determining the true cost.
A helping hand for struggling small businesses
29 November, 2011 by Dr Caroline Hong*, CEO, SME Association of Australia
The electrical industry in Australia is characterised by sole traders, family, micro and small businesses, which face daily challenges involved in running a company in difficult times.
Top Australian electrical firms recognised
29 November, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The National Electrical and Communications Association has recognised 10 electrical and communications companies across Australia as being the best of the best in the industry.
Brown & Watson Narva 2011 LED work lamp catalogue
25 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson International
Narva’s New 2011 Range catalogue introduces 24 specialised LED lamps covering applications such as mining, forestry, agriculture, earth moving and contracting through to recreational vehicles and marine vessels.
ABB to acquire Envitech Energy
24 November, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB is set to acquire Envitech Energy to widen its presence in the North-American rail market.
NECA NSW and ACT CEO resigns
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Lindsay Le Compte, the NSW and ACT CEO of NECA, has tendered his resignation and will leave the organisation on 30 November 2011.
Belden and RMIT certified training courses
18 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
RMIT University and Belden Australia, through its brand Hirschmann Automation and Control (Hirschmann), are partnering to offer training and certification in industrial ethernet skills.
Fluke awards tools to Australian winners of WorldSkills 2011
17 November, 2011
Fluke Corporation has awarded Fluke tools to the five Australian category winners of the WorldSkills 2011 competition, held in London.
Carbon tax passes Senate
09 November, 2011
The government's Clean Energy legislation has been passed by the Senate.
Tips on avoiding sham contracting arrangements
08 November, 2011
Businesses are increasingly getting caught out by the Fair Work Ombudsman on sham contracting arrangements. Below are some tips on how to avoid sham contracting arrangements.
NECA calls for solar regulation overhaul
24 October, 2011
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) continued calls for governments at all levels to work together to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers following official government figures that show many installations are dangerous.
Master Electricians backs smarter apprenticeships
20 October, 2011
Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system.
Belden acquires Byres Security
18 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden has acquired cybersecurity provider Byres Security in a bid to enhance its ability to protect industrial automation systems from cyberattack.
Building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness, says NECA
12 October, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness.
Registration open for Network Design Seminar
10 October, 2011
Registration is now open for Belden's Network Design Seminar designed to help participants learn essential skills for mission-critical signal transmission infrastructure.
