The 22nd annual NESMA Conference, held this year in Hobart, saw a common theme throughout the guest presentations and State reports – the need for a unified approach to improve safety, quality, and resilience across the entire Australian switchboard industry. In the most successful conference to-date, with more than 65 NESMA members attending, presentations included: … Read more
Australia’s increasingly renewables-focused grid will create major opportunities and challenges for low-voltage (LV) switchboard production. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively transforming switchboard concept, design, and manufacturing processes by enabling adaptive designs, optimised production workflows, and improved quality control. AI is changing industries worldwide, helping businesses work smarter, reduce costs, and drive growth. It enables computers … Read more
A commitment to quality, standards compliance, and meticulous workmanship has defined R N Baker Switchboards since 1955. As the company marks 70 years, it continues to grow steadily on the strength of its culture of continuous improvement and its long association with NESMA. From local beginnings to a multi-site operation Founded in 1955 by Ron … Read more
A champion of Australian engineering standards and capabilities is putting his beliefs into practice by investing in advanced 3D modelling to produce complex low voltage switchboards with reduced waste and improved safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Matt Izadi and his team at All Switchboards in Rouse Hill are applying the technology to industrial, commercial, residential, data … Read more
The Australian government has introduced mandatory sustainability reporting requirements for large businesses and financial institutions, which are effective from January 1 this year. They will be administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the independent Australian government body that regulates corporate, markets and financial services, as well as protecting consumers. The new changes … Read more
A company that began as an electrical design organisation has now evolved into a comprehensive industrial electrical and automation solutions provider, with ambitious plans for continued expansion. NESMA member, EireTech, first expanded by developing turnkey solutions, and Australian manufacturing capabilities in response to customer demand, and constraints on overseas supply. “We wanted to manufacture switchboards … Read more
Founded in a family garage back in 1996, TKG Electrics began a journey with a dream to become a national leader in the LV Switchboard sector. “Fast forward to 2025 and we have grown into one of the leading suppliers of LV distribution solutions in Victoria, approaching 30 years in manufacturing,” says Dean van Dullemen, … Read more
By David Webb* The film Back to the Future showed how choices today (in 1985) can have a large and long-lasting impact tomorrow. The message of the film – featuring the shiny, superficially tempting, but commercially tragic DeLorean car – brought to my mind some of the claims by non-NESMA manufacturers throughout Australia who parade … Read more
From completing her electrical apprenticeship in 2012, Alex Lusty has used her can-do attitude to forge a successful career with NESMA member BE Switchcraft in South Australia. Alex worked on the shop floor, out on site, spent six years as an estimator, then worked in switchboard design, resulting in a promotion to Design Manager in … Read more
A woman whose career has taken many twists and turns, is reflecting on why she loves the switchboard industry, and plans to stay. Shivleena Dhumal is currently a design estimator with NESMA member Controlling Power in NSW, but her background began in architecture. “I’ve always liked using my creativity, so I initially gained an education … Read more
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