Emerson Network Power buys Avocent
17 December, 2009
Emerson’s acquisition of Avocent bolsters its data centre infrastructure management capabilities.
New appointments at O’Donnell Griffin
17 December, 2009
O’Donnell Griffin has added two specialist staff members to its Western Australian operations in estimating and contract management roles.
NICTA to build advanced surveillance system for national security
17 December, 2009
The federal government has allocated $1 million of funding to NICTA to develop a video surveillance demonstrator for the Port of Brisbane.
Adaptaflex rail industry conduit guide
16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Adaptaflex Pty Ltd
The Guide to Specifying Flexible Conduit Systems for the Rail Industry is a 24-page document with technical data on topics including hazardous categories, electromagnetic screening and fire standards. It covers the protection of critical power and data cabling, outlining the implications for high-speed express, commuter, regional and light rail trains as well as metro trams, including complex underground applications.
New General Manager of Marketing at Clipsal
16 December, 2009
Dirk Howindt has recently taken up the role of General Manager of Marketing at Clipsal Australia.
ADC Krone wins Electrical Communications Excellence Award
16 December, 2009
ADC Krone was awarded ‘Data Project of the Year’ at the Electrical and Communications Association Excellence Awards for its involvement in the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence building in Queensland.
Protection against non-conforming electrical appliances and installations
15 December, 2009
A conference was held recently in the Middle East to promote the global standardisation of electrotechnology that seeks to eradicate the trading of non-conforming electrical products.
ACT government takes stand against ‘sham’ contracting
14 December, 2009
A recently released Bill in the ACT endeavours to prevent employers engaging in ‘sham’ contracting to avoid their legal obligations to workers.
HPM Legrand merger creates one-stop shop for five brands
08 December, 2009
Legrand's unification of the HPM, Nelson Industries and Legrand Australia operations will combine the products and services of several companies into a 'one-stop shop'.
NECA welcomes new SA Security of Payment Bill that will protect contractors
08 December, 2009
The NECA South Australia Chapter has applauded the passage of a new bill to guarantee security of payment for the construction industry.
Electrical apprentice safety pilot program in Queensland
07 December, 2009
The Queensland government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians.
Energy revolution required to meet carbon targets
04 December, 2009 by Wayne Kayler-Thomson*
Nothing short of an ‘energy revolution’ will be required to successfully transition to a carbon-managed economy while fulfilling its energy needs, according to a VECCI report.
Luminaires for industrial and hazardous environments
02 December, 2009 by Sebastian Beier, Market Sector Manager, CSE Division, Sylvania Lighting Australasia | Supplied by: Sylvania Lighting Australasia
Industrial environments can pose significant challenges to the safety and effective operation of lighting systems. Luminaire selection and system design must meet performance goals where mechanical strength, weight, thermal, electrical, corrosion resistance, hazardous environment and water and dust ingress requirements must be considered. Designers must gain a firm understanding of all environmental factors that can cause system failures to deliver ‘environmental compatibility’ of lighting.
Graduate electrical power engineer of the year
02 December, 2009
The practical, theoretical and community achievements of electrical engineer Blake Harvey of Rockhampton, Queensland, have been rewarded by his selection as Engineers Australia’s Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year 2009.
A snapshot of the current employment landscape
02 December, 2009 by Paul Stathis
There’s been a lot of negativity about the job market lately, much of which is fuelled by uninformed speculation. I found that it’s not all bad news, as I researched what’s going on at ‘street level’, especially in the electrical industry.
