The 2012 Rockwell Automation on the Move (RAOTM) will offer plenty of opportunities for visitors to see, hear and interact with industry experts, hands-on labs and displays. Read more »
The power and automation technology group ABB and North American low-voltage products company Thomas & Betts Corporation have announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9bn. Read more »
Schneider Electric Australia has recruited 14 new graduates as part of its 2012 Energy Generation graduate program. The graduates, who will start with the company in February 2012, were selected from across Australia for both their technical skills and passion in wanting to solve the energy challenges facing the planet. Read more »
The government’s Bill to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) should be rejected by Parliament, said Australian Industry Group CEO Heather Ridout. Those who comply with the law have nothing to fear from the ABCC and the existing legislation, she added. Read more »
The upcoming Safety Automation Forum, part of the Rockwell Automation on the Move industry event, will showcase machine process and electrical safety techniques from leading industry safety experts. Read more »
Nominations for the Global Energy Prize will close 29 February 2012. Read more »
Siemens has agreed to acquire California-headquartered platform and MDM application software company eMeter Corporation. Read more »
The National Electrical and Communications Association has recognised 10 electrical and communications companies across Australia as being the best of the best in the industry. Read more »
ABB is set to acquire Envitech Energy to widen its presence in the North-American rail market. Read more »
Lindsay Le Compte, the NSW and ACT CEO of NECA, has tendered his resignation and will leave the organisation on 30 November 2011. Read more »
Nyrstar Hobart has awarded a $2.5m+ order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team to replace a distributed control system (DCS) at the company’s zinc smelting operation in Hobart, Tasmania. Read more »
The drop in the cost of solar equipment and increases in electricity prices make solar an even more attractive investment decision for householders and businesses. Read more »
Fluke Corporation has awarded Fluke tools to the five Australian category winners of the WorldSkills 2011 competition, held in London. Read more »
The government's Clean Energy legislation has been passed by the Senate. Read more »
Energy Action has launched a survey which covers six areas including how businesses currently procure energy, the potential impact of the impending carbon tax, and measures of energy efficiency and sustainability. Read more »
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) continued calls for governments at all levels to work together to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers following official government figures that show many installations are dangerous. Read more »
Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system. Read more »
Belden has acquired cybersecurity provider Byres Security in a bid to enhance its ability to protect industrial automation systems from cyberattack. Read more »
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office reminds workers and the general public to take extra care when in the vicinity of powerlines. Read more »
Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness. Read more »