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Schneider Electric OsiSense XUK-S photoelectric sensor
The OsiSense XUK-S photo electric sensor features a IP69K rated and Ecolab certified 316L stainless steel housing equipped with a metal flush level button sealed into the device. The sensor is...
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Norfolk wins $14m Diamantina Power Station contract
Norfolk Group has won a $14 million contract for electrical and instrumentation works at the Diamantina Power Station. CTEC awarded Norfolk the contract, which includes the first portion of four work...
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Madison Technologies acquires test and measurement company Test Equipment...
Madison Technologies has announced the acquisition of test and measurement company Test Equipment Solutions. In addition to providing electrical and electronic calibration services, Test Equipment...
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RET should stay, says AuSES
The Renewable Energy Target (RET) should not be dismantled, according to the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES). The organisation has rejected calls from Origin Energy to dismantle the RET,...
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RMIT to deliver electrical-instrumentation training to Xstrata workers
RMIT University School of Engineering TAFE has been awarded a $900,000 contract to deliver instrumentation training to Xstrata and Stanwell's Mt Isa operations. The 17-month contract involves...
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Wave-energy project to go ahead in Victoria
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) and Lockheed Martin have formed a partnership to capture the ocean’s energy. The partnership, which has received a $66.5 million government grant, aims to develop a 19...
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NECA finds placements for Watters Electrical apprentices
Eighteen electrical apprentices who were left without a job following the collapse of Watters Electrical are breathing a collective sigh of relief. The National Electrical and Communications...
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Secure Power Solutions appoints new Technical Services Director
John Barker has been appointed as the new Technical Services Director for Secure Power Solutions. Barker comes to the company with more than 18 years’ experience in the critical power industry, having...
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New study into pre-apprenticeships contradicts previous findings
A new study has shown that pre-apprenticeships improve the likelihood of apprentices completing an apprenticeship, contrary to the findings of an earlier study. The report, A Study Into...
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ABB wins $80m worth of orders for Ichthys LNG project
ABB has won $80 million worth of orders to supply power technologies and medium-voltage drive systems for the new Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plant near Darwin. Half of the order...
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Fuel cell technology to cut carbon emissions
The AIM and ASX listed fuel cell company Ceramic Fuel Cells’ (ASX/AIM: CFU) BlueGen gas-to-electricity generator was recently installed in one of the UK’s low-carbon homes. The BlueGen unit uses...
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Victoria’s top electrical and communications contractors recognised
Seven Victorian electrical and communications contractors were last week recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association...
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NECA announces Apprentice of the Year winners
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) annual Victorian Apprentice of the Year Awards recognised three electrical apprentices for their demonstrated consistent levels of...
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Pierlite Starburst Pro
The Starburst Pro is a dimmable LED downlight offering 1000 lumen optical package that includes a ‘smartrsquo; thermal management control system conveniently supplied with flex and plug for easy...
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Consultation opens on electrical licensing reform
Consultation on the proposed reform of electrical occupations licensing has commenced. On 15 July, the COAG National Licensing Taskforce released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on...
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Gerard recommends Champ takeover offer
Australian-listed lighting company Gerard Lighting Group has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Champ Private Equity-owned Lighting Group Australia for a cash offer at $1.05 per...
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McDonald’s first Australian restaurant to be rewarded with Green Star...
The new Kilsyth South McDonald’s has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star - Custom Design rating for developing a new benchmark for the design of environmentally sustainable restaurants. McDonald’s...
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New NECA Executive Director for NSW and ACT
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has appointed Oliver Judd as the Executive Director of NECA’s NSW and ACT chapters. Judd takes over the top executive role in NSW and ACT...
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ETU in-fighting over migrant workers continues
In-fighting between the Victorian and National branches of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) continues, with the Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) saying Dean Mighell’s statements about...
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Ritter Group wins Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project
Ritter Group and Vanir Energy have been jointly awarded the inaugural Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project at the Intersolar North America conference on 11 July. The companies received the...
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