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Amazon launches its retail offering in Australia
Amazon has officially launched its retail offering in Australia at Amazon.com.au, shaking up electrical wholesaling. Amazon’s entrance into the Australian market means it’s only a matter ... -
Prysmian to acquire General Cable
Prysmian Group and General Cable Corporation have announced a definitive merger agreement that will see Prysmian acquire General Cable. The transaction was unanimously approved by each ... -
Ivory Egg invests in the future of renewable energy by sponsoring the University of Wollongong Solar Decathlon Team
Ivory Egg, one of the KNX technical distributors in Australia, has announced it will be supporting the University of Wollongong (UOW) Solar Decathlon Team. The Solar Decathlon, ... -
Legrand’s Excel Life switches and sockets are first choice for the winners of The Block 2017
Legrand’s Excel Life Dedicated Plate series has been used by The Block winners Josh and Elyse in their renovation, which was one of the highest-scoring in ... -
Canberra switches on its own big battery
A Canberra big battery is being launched by Energy Consumers Australia chief executive Rosemary Sinclair ahead of a challenging summer for the electricity grid. More than ... -
Federal Court makes ruling on Queensland apprentice wages
The Federal Court has handed down a ruling that confirms the modern award as the minimum standard for apprentice pay. The Fair Work Commission had ruled ... -
2017 National Excellence Awards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards were held on Thursday 23 November at the Sydney International Convention Centre, recognising Australia’s best electrical and ... -
NECA Apprenticeship Awards
Below are the winners and runner ups of the NECA Apprenticeship Awards: CATEGORY EMPLOYER/HOST APPRENTICE Winner Industrial VIC Schneider Electric Tim Stanway Runner up ... -
Global Light Association appoints new president
During a Global Lighting Association board meeting in November, Russell Loane was elected President of the Global Lighting Association. He takes over from retiring President Jan ... -
Connection Magazines announces magazine distribution program with TAFE NSW
Connection Magazines, the publisher of Plumbing Connection, Electrical Connection and Building Connection magazines, has announced a new magazine distribution program with TAFE NSW. The distribution program ...
