Philips deal over Lumileds terminated
26 January, 2016 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has announced its agreement with GO Scale Capital over its Lumileds business, worth around US$3 billion, has been terminated.
Hager RCBO recall reminder
21 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Hager Electro Pty LtdHager is reminding wholesalers and electricians that the recall of its single module RCBOs from 2012 is still open, and it will continue to offer compensation for faulty returned products.
Brightgreen receives B Corp certification
19 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdAussie LED lighting company Brightgreen has been awarded certification as a B Corporation, a worldwide movement striving for higher social and environmental performance.
Contractors beware — be licensed or lose your right to payment
18 January, 2016 by Ren Niemann, Tony Roccisano and Annie Pang* | Supplied by: McCullough RobertsonIf you contract to carry out work or services that you are not licensed to perform, your contract may be illegal and you may be prevented from obtaining payment under the BCIPA.
Five things you need to know about business compliance
14 January, 2016 by Dominic Woolrych, Legal Product Manager, LawPath | Supplied by: LawPathMinimising legal issues that may present themselves as your company grows not only in profit but in numbers is undoubtedly an imperative of a successful business.
NECA announces second keynote for SA conference
14 January, 2016NECA has announced that the second keynote for the industry conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 17–21 April 2016, is now confirmed.
Hoverboard recalls highlight shonky electrical import standards
13 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe eighth hoverboard recall in Australia has highlighted poor electrical import standards, says Master Electricians Australia.
Electricity Storage Future Forum 2016
13 January, 2016If you are interested in storage technologies, distributed generation, new energy markets and other related emerging technologies, then The Electricity Storage Future Forum is the event for you.
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the ABCC, said NECA.
Two electrocutions sad start for 2016
11 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has expressed its concerns over safe industry practices as two workers have already died in 2016 from electrocution.
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
21 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches.
Trilithic and CommsForce announce partnership
18 December, 2015 | Supplied by: CommsForce Pty LtdTrilithic has named CommsForce as its exclusive distributor for products and services in Australia.
nbn's new chief network engineering officer
17 December, 2015 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdnbn's CEO has announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as the new chief network engineering officer.
TE Connectivity opens new Christchurch facility
14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: TE ConnectivityThe NZ Prime Minister has opened the new TE Connectivity building in Christchurch, a purpose-built facility optimised for staff wellbeing and future flexibility.
VET reforms approved
11 December, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers.
