Industry bodies call for proper scrutiny of ABCC bill
The Master Builders Association, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and industry association members have called for proper scrutiny of the last-minute ABCC amendments following...
View ArticleCirlock UCL-PI, UCL-PO and UCL-POW lockout devices
Cirlock has now available a range of padlockable lockout devices that have been designed to fit most miniature circuit breakers with acceptable holes. These varieties are: the UCL-PI (pin in), the...
View ArticleAusIndustry hosts Clean Technology Investment Programs information sessions
$1 billion worth of funding is available for manufacturers and business operators under the government’s Clean Technology Investment Program. AusIndustry is hosting a series of information sessions to...
View ArticleAT-XEM-2XS SFP+ and AT-XEM-2XT Dual 10G Ethernet expansion modules
The AT-XEM-2XS SFP+ and AT-XEM-2XT dual 10G ethernet expansion modules for the x900 Series and SwitchBlade x908 switches. The expansion modules complement the existing XEM series of expansion modules,...
View ArticleBonza stainless steel cable ties
The Bonza cable ties are manufactured of grade 316 stainless steel, coated with epoxy resin. Suitable for a range of industries, the ties have fully rounded edges and easy thread, lead-in design. The...
View ArticleAllmand Maxi Lite AV mobile illumination unit
The Allmand Maxi Lite 8V has a combined light output of more than 600,000 lm. It is suitable for applications in the events, open-cut mining and civil construction industries. The unit has a...
View ArticleMegger MIT1020 Diagnostic 10 kV insulation resistance tester
Available to rent, the Megger MIT1020 10kV diagnostic insulation resistance tester can be used for testing and maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment. The device meets IEEE 43-2000...
View ArticleNew code guidelines show no tolerance for illegal practices
New implementation guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry will make the process of tendering for government-funded building works much simpler, Bill Shorten,...
View ArticleFunding lighting upgrades has never been so easy
The Australian lighting industry is facing a myriad of problems, including complicated and fragmented regulatory environment for energy-efficient products and substandard products giving a bad name to...
View Article1800 registrations for Clean Technology Investment Program information sessions
AusIndustry’s information sessions for the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs have proved to be highly popular, with over 1800 manufacturers registering to attend the sessions. The first...
View ArticleNBN Co and Telstra Definitive Agreements commence
The Definitive Agreements between NBN Co and Telstra come into force on 7 March 2012, allowing NBN Co to increase construction activity. “This is another key milestone in delivering the National...
View ArticleMarechal opens for business in its own right in Australia
Marechal Electric SA of France has established a wholly owned subsidiary company, headquartered in Rowville, Victoria, Australia, and reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to its customers in Australia....
View ArticleCEPU launches campaign to increase wages for apprentices
The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) has launched a national campaign to increase wages for apprentice electricians, arguing that the low wages paid to apprentices are a disincentive to...
View ArticleCirlock CLK-5 contractors’ lockout kit
The CLK-5 contractors’ lockout kit includes lockout devices for circuit breakers, fuses, plugs and hoses as well as multifunction cable lockout, lockout padlock, stainless steel hasp and...
View ArticleUnions to take legal action over energy privatisation
Unions NSW said it will take action in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) in response to the state government’s move to privatise electricity generators. The union group said, “The workplace...
View ArticleZigSense wireless I/O device
The ZigSense ZS-P2P-001 is a wireless I/O device designed to transfer I/O data between two remote locations using license free radio frequencies. High speed communications and full duplex data...
View ArticleCirlock SLH-80 tamper-proof stainless steel lockout hasp
The Cirlock SLH-80 tamper-proof stainless steel lockout hasp can be used for multiple lockout points on energy sources. Accommodating up to six padlocks with up to 8 mm shackles, the lockout hasp...
View ArticleCoalition introduces Bill to reinstate solar hot water rebate
The Coalition’s Greg Hunt gave notice on 13 March to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to restore the solar hot water rebate. The Bill will demand the government commit to the remaining $64.5 million...
View ArticleKaneka and imec silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells
Kaneka and imec have announced silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells. The results were obtained by applying copper electroplating, which was developed by Kaneka, based on imec’s existing...
View ArticleEmerson Network Power ADN-C three-phase DIN rail-mounting power supply range
Emerson Network Power has extended its range of ultra compact ADN-C series three-phase DIN rail mounting power supplies with 10 and 5 A models. The power supplies are suitable for a wide range of...
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