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
An Australian switchboard manufacturer specialising in sites with renewables and clean energy is expanding its ranges and capabilities to meet rising demand for batteries, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and microgrids. In addition to manufacturing switchboards for sites with renewables, CleanTech Controls, headquartered in Tempe NSW, also provides protection testing, site and factory acceptance testing, and … Read more
Chris Van Der Kooi of Van Wyk Electric, sees an expanding need to communicate about changing switchboard requirements not only to their manufacturers, but also to contractors, consultants, specifiers, and end-customers. “There is so much change going on in our industry as the grid adapts to new Standards and the onrush of green energy, that … Read more
With informative presentations, updates on the future, and a focus on safety, the 20th annual NESMA conference offered members a chance to discuss a buoyant industry. Held on Saturday 21st October at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, the conference was well attended, with more than 50 NESMA members attending the meeting, and more than … Read more
A champion of high standards and Australian manufacturing of low voltage switchboards, Scott Emerson, is leading by example when he prepares for the big opportunities ahead that will give local producers scope to extend their lead over imported product. “We are all very fortunate to be in an industry that will be in demand for … Read more
The value of the strong, long standing relationship between NESMA and Ausgrid was further expanded in July when the two organisations met face-to-face at the new Schneider HQ for a forum to discuss issues vital to our industry’s shared future. The great turnout of more than 50 members of NSW chapter of NESMA at the … Read more
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