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Bacardi makes energy efficiency upgrades to its rum facility in Puerto Rico
Bacardi, the world famous maker of rum, has highlighted significant reductions in water and energy use in its 2013 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. -
Q&A with new Philips Lighting ANZ general manager
Rob Fletcher returned to Australia in December 2013 after 30 years abroad, to take up the position of Philips Lighting ANZ general manager. In a recent ... -
Finalists to develop wireless power solutions for element14 design competition
The element14 Community has selected 12 finalists in the “Beyond the Phone” Wireless Power Challenge. The finalists were chosen from hundreds of submissions around the world ... -
Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program
The National Electrical and Communication Associations (NECA) is pleased that the Royal Commission has officially begun hearing evidence in Brisbane. -
Schneider Electric partners with Rio Tinto to deliver Processing Excellence Centre
Schneider Electric has partnered with Rio Tinto to deliver services and solutions for its global Processing Excellence Centre (PEC) located in Australia. -
NECA says literacy and numeracy are the key to success
In the electrical contracting industry good literacy and numeracy skills are essential for anyone wanting to become an electrician. NECA welcomes the government’s commitment to raising ... -
NECA reminds consumers to be vigilant about electrical safety
Following a recent death in Sydney that may have been caused by a faulty air-conditioner, NECA is reminding householders that faulty equipment kills hundreds of people ... -
Electrical safety recall: DC solar isolator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a product recall notice for the DKSH Australia Pty Ltd "PVPower" branded DC isolator. -
Phoenix Contact device circuit breakers attain Germanischer Lloyd approval
All device circuit breakers from the circuit breaker product range from Phoenix Contact have now been certified by Germanischer Lloyd (GL). -
Photoluminescent exit signs not commercially viable
Lighting Council Australia (the peak body representing Australia’s lighting industry), electrical contractor representative bodies, and fire industry representative bodies, amongst others, have expressed concern over the ...