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
An industry leader who has spent much of his professional career promoting Australian manufacturing, safety, and compliance with local Standards says it has never been more important than now for customers to be informed about why these are critical. “A flood of change is sweeping over the LV Switchboard industry that will vitally affect our … Read more
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
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