NESMA - National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association

NESMA member RMS Manufacturing says it has never been more important than now for customers to be informed about why Australian manufacturing, safety, and compliance with local Standards is critical. “Customers need open communication about the false value of being sucked into a race to the bottom on quality and price for non-compliant technologies. What value is a cheap non-compliant switchboard that will have to be upgraded or replaced at least, and possibly attract penalties for shortcomings that compromise on safety and compliance,” says Mina Shehata, Managing Director of RMS Manufacturing in Western Melbourne, who is strongly active in NESMA Victoria including as a member of the NESMA technical committee. Read Mina's full thoughts on safety, compliance, and the future of the switchboard industry: https://lnkd.in/gJcHH3iV #AustralianManufacturing #NESMA #Switchboards #LowVoltage

For anyone wanting to refer back to this year's NESMA Adelaide Industry Seminar, a video is now online. The video includes full presentations by: ✔️ Jeff Davis, Chair of Committee, EL-006 Industrial Controlgear and Switchgear. Jeff covered AS61439, both present and future, as well as placing a particular focus on arc fault management. ✔️ David Webb, NESMA Victoria President, and active member of the standards committee for EL1-AS3000. David's presentation focused on removing any confusion or misunderstandings around the AS/NZS 3439 and AS/NZS 61439. The AS/NZS 61439 series is mandated in AS/NZS 61439 and due consideration must be placed on the User Guide SA/SNZ TR 61439.0. View the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gRBpgU8V #NESMA #Standards #Switchboards #Seminar

Our biggest-ever NESMA annual conference was held this November in South Australia. Read our conference recap to find out all about: - Switchboard Compliance and Standards Review - State of the Industry, with updates from each State - Partners Program - Industry Seminar NESMA greatly appreciates the support of its conference sponsors, who make this event possible each year, including Platinum sponsor Schneider Electric, Gold sponsors IPD and NHP Electrical Engineering Products, and Bronze sponsors APS Industrial, Eltech, and EMKA INC. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gD7i_XsT #NESMA #LowVoltage #Switchboards #Standards

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: DATA CENTRES NESMA NSW President Scott Emerson from Controlling Power provides some insights into the exponential growth of data centres in Australia, and how this is focusing switchboard manufacturers on the need to prepare to meet these facilities’ uniquely different needs. “As with many switchgear markets, data centre switchgear plays a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted power supply, load balancing, fault protection, and overall operational stability of the data centre environment,” says Scott. Read the full story on the NESMA website: https://lnkd.in/gTRZndAB #NESMA #Switchboards #DataCentres #AustralianManufacturing

NESMA member GSTEC (Building Intelligence | Power Solutions)'s apprentice rotation is equipping the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Through a wider rotation than they would typically experience, apprentices are learning additional skills and experiences for the future. “As well as the electrical installation components of their apprenticeship, we train our apprentices in a wide range of aspects of the business, including commissioning, engineering, and estimating as well as the all-important end-to-end switchboard assembly process,” says Laryn Zabakly, Switchboard Production Manager, GSTEC – an Australian assembler based in Marrickville, NSW. GSTEC Director, Doug McMillan, adds, “Through NESMA, we’re kept informed of the latest changes in the industry. This means when we speak to customers or contractors, we have the credibility of being backed by knowledge from the professional and trusted NESMA organisation, and this is highly valuable to us." “For apprentice programmes, and any aspect of our business, we can speak with other knowledgeable, skilled Australian manufacturers and assemblers that are part of the NESMA network, learn from their experience, and make valuable connections,” he says. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g23-7EF2 #NESMA #AustralianManufacturing #LowVoltage #Switchboards #Apprentices

Register to join our NESMA South Australia free annual breakfast seminar and exhibition. Our guest speaker Jeff Davis, Chair of Committee, EL-006 Industrial Controlgear and Switchgear, ‘A Review of 61439-1 Present & Future’, will cover the near future of 61439-1 and the potential changes to ZD requirements as well as the future direction of IEC standards within this space and rounding the discussion of Alteration and Repairs and who is competent to carry out work and David Webb, active member of the standards committee for EL1-AS3000 will present a technical update. Please register your attendance online by 29th October. Spaces are strictly limited to those who register before 29th October. NESMA Breakfast Seminar & Exhibition is proudly brought to you thanks to our loyal Sponsors and Exhibitors: Schneider Electric, IPD, NHP Electrical Engineering Products, APS Industrial, Eltech, and EMKA Industry.

***NESMA QUEENSLAND LAUNCH*** 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. Dart Switchboards' Stephen Dart was elected President of the new Branch, Mark Shorrock (PT Automation Solutions & Switchboards), Secretary, Danny Alam (Reid Switchboards), Treasurer, and Troy Slade (SCRR Electrical Services), Membership Co-ordinator. Read all about the first meeting and what NESMA QLD aims to bring to the industry: https://lnkd.in/gEJ-WSGh #NESMA #Switchboards #Queensland #LowVoltage #Standards

Road transport electrification is set to have a huge impact on NESMA members. In an exclusive article for NESMA, Electric Vehicle Council Head of Energy and Infrastructure, Ross De Rango discusses the switchboard manufacturing industry’s awareness of the challenges and opportunities arising from EVs. Ross says the impact of demand from industrial and commercial transport, and of public high power charging, will have a profound impact on the switchboard and broader technologies produced by NESMA members to meet State and Federal government targets to increase EV sales to more than 50 per cent by 2030–31 and help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Read his insights in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/gkPMRkNN #switchboards #NESMA #ElectricVehicles #NetZero #Sustainability #AustralianManufacturing

NESMA member HP & CP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD has gone from strength to strength, expanding three times since its establishment in 2014. HP & CP Director, Michael Pereira says that, given HP & CP’s focus on Standards and quality aligning with NESMA’s principles, it was natural that they had been a keen supporter for the last 10 years. “In addition to a shared focus on education and standards, NESMA has also been integral to building networks within our industry with whom our futures are intertwined.” Read more about HP & CP's focus on quality, customer service, AS61439 compliance - which have all contributed to the company's success. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gbqZdCpD #Switchboards #AustralianManufacturing #NESMA #LowVoltage

We're excited to announce the inauguration of a new NESMA Queensland branch! 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, Compliance, quality, and safety – and preparing for a future including renewables, EVs, and climate change targets. NESMA Queensland will be holding its first meeting at the Boardroom of IPD in Brisbane on July 11. “We want everyone in the industry who can to join us on July 11, because this is a pivotal moment for switchboard manufacturers in Queensland for multiple reasons,” says PT Automation Solutions & Switchboards’ Business Development Manager Mark Shorrock, who, with Dart Switchboards' Steve Dart, was a prime mover for the formation of NESMA Queensland. For full details of the first meeting, and how you can become involved, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g78gCb7K #NESMA #Switchboards #Manufacturing #AustralianManufacturing #Queensland #Compliance #AS61439