The 21st Annual NESMA conference had a record number of attendees, all keen to learn about the future of the switchboard industry, as a raft of opportunities arise with the continued growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs), data centres, and infrastructure. Held on November 9 in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, the annual conference was a … Read more
The exponential growth of data centres in Australia is focusing switchboard manufacturers on the need to prepare to meet these facilities’ uniquely different needs. Australia had more than 300 data centres at the start of 2024, with Sydney the most intensive concentration of the facilities, according to the Cloudscene data centre ranking organisation. Sydney is … Read more
NESMA member, GSTEC, is seeing outstanding results from implementing a job rotation system with apprentices. Through a wider rotation than they would typically experience, apprentices are learning additional skills and experiences for the future. In addition to switchboard assembly, GSTEC provides a suite of services including building automation, energy management, communications networking, electrical for mechanical, … Read more
The new Queensland Branch of NESMA is off to a flying start after an inaugural meeting in the boardroom of IPD in Brisbane drew a packed attendance of industry identities keen to advance standards, education, and unified leadership in low voltage switchboard manufacturing in the Sunshine State. “We were delighted to have such a strong … Read more
NESMA members face unprecedented demand for their technologies in the years immediately ahead as demand for industrial and commercial transport electric vehicles surges. “The switch from diesel and petrol to electric vehicles will add more than 40 per cent to total electricity consumption nationally,” says Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) Head of Energy and Infrastructure, Ross … Read more
It is a great source of pride for Michael Pereira and the team at HP & CP Australia when their customers arrive to see for the first time their switchboards taking shape on the floor of their 1000 sq m production facility in Carrum Downs Victoria. “We value it greatly when customers come in to … Read more
A new NESMA Queensland branch is being formed to expand and unify the voice of low voltage switchboard manufacturing industry there and to provide leadership, education and resources for manufacturers and customers. NESMA Queensland’s first objectives include providing an authoritative voice encouraging industry unity and collaboration on issues affecting all industry members, including the importance of Standards, … Read more
An apprentice who started with NESMA member, Chadwick Switchboards, at age 15 is now entering his third year, and enjoying the precision, craftsmanship, and skills this industry is teaching him. Lucas Bonnici began his apprenticeship in 2021, where he started with the more labour-intensive tasks, such as learning how to cut and punch bar, and … Read more
An apprentice who has showed leadership and an aptitude for learning, Lee Mamouzelos, is now taking up an exciting new opportunity as a project controller with NESMA member, Fuji SMBE Macquarie. Lee commenced his apprenticeship in 2022, where he learnt how to build and test switchboards, under the guidance of experienced staff at Fuji SMBE … Read more
Regional NSW switchboard powerhouse, Border Switchboards Sheetmetal & Powdercoating (BSSP), is advocating for an industry-wide leveling of the playing field by raising Standards to even higher levels. Based in Albury, right near the border between NSW and Victoria, BSSP has grown over the past seven years from five to 40 employees, and has now moved … Read more
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