GBCA urges Coalition to lead by example on efficiency
13 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia says it looks forward to working with the newly elected Coalition to achieve a more productive, healthy and liveable nation.
Glenview wins for energy-efficient building project
06 September, 2013An energy-efficient building project has secured Glenview Electrical Services one of the top prizes at the ECANZ awards. The Hamilton-based company won the EECA Energy Efficiency Award for its work on the University of Waikato Student Centre.
Automation and control market to hit $427m in 2018
06 September, 2013The automation and control systems market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand is predicted to reach US$427.9 million in 2018, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan shows.
Global Lighting Association teams up with Global Off-Grid Lighting Association
04 September, 2013The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has announced a partnership with the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) in order to coordinate knowledge and action in the field of global lighting.
Organic Response among the top 8 cleantech companies
04 September, 2013Lighting control company Organic Response is among the eight finalists for the Australian Cleantech Competition 2013. Organic Response's revolutionary lighting control system uses ‘distributed intelligence’ to deliver maximum energy savings with optimal occupancy comfort.
Australian company to manufacture LV switchboards for Schneider
03 September, 2013Schneider Electric has licensed Australian-owned and operated Mayfield Industries to locally manufacture Schneider's Okken low-voltage switchboards, for distribution to mining, water, and oil and gas sites across Australia.
NECA national CEO to step down
03 September, 2013Wes McKnight, president of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has announced that James Tinslay, NECA's national CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year.
Tradesmen on Time wins National Apprentice of the Year Award
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA Brisbane electrical apprentice has taken out the National Apprentice of the Year Award. Dalton Pike from Tradesmen on Time, an Accredited Master Electrician, was presented the award at a presentation hosted by Master Electricians Australia.
Canon's research arm appoints new MD
03 September, 2013CiSRA, the Australian research and development centre for Canon, has appointed Keiji Ishizuka as the new managing director.
Fluke Corporation names new president
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke Industrial President Wes Pringle has been named as President of Fluke Corporation and will now be responsible for all Fluke global businesses. The company has also expanded the responsibilities of Jimmy Hwong, President, Asia Pacific.
North Queensland electricians awarded
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaNorth Queensland’s top electricians were acknowledged at MEA’s North Queensland Excellence Awards. Fourteen awards were presented to businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding industry achievements.
Opinions differ over Coalition's apprentice loan scheme
26 August, 2013While training organisations have welcomed the Coalition's proposed apprentice loan scheme, others have been less pleased with the proposal, saying it is not the answer to low apprenticeship completion rates.
NECA to partner with Safety Show Sydney
23 August, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA will partner with the Safety Show Sydney this year. The Sydney event is the last safety show for 2013 and will be held at the Sydney Showground on 3-5 September.
Apprentice wages to rise after FWC decision
22 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to change a number of award provisions relating to apprentices. Apprentice wages will increase and minimum award rates for adult apprentices will be increased.
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies.
