Ampcontrol celebrates 20 years of collaborative research

Electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has celebrated 20 years of research collaboration with the University of Newcastle through their ResTech R&D collaboration. ResTech held a public open day yesterday at which Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic officially opening the new ResTech Living Labs facility. Located at the industrial-focused Callaghan Campus, NSW, Living Lab aims to…

Ampcontrol names Alan Foster in new Executive Director role

Electrical engineering business Ampcontrol has announced the appointment of Director of Operations Alan Foster (pictured) to the new Executive Director role, which the company says will strengthen its manufacturing and see Foster “act as a conduit between the Ampcontrol Board and day-to-day operations”. In a statement on Thursday, Ampcontrol said Foster currently oversees manufacturing operations…

Ampcontrol’s first sustainability report sets ambitious net zero targets

Electrical engineer Ampcontrol has unveiled ambitious net zero targets in its first-ever annual Sustainability Report The report provides transparency of annual plans and targets to combat climate action at scale, reduce operating emissions, and support industry towards decarbonisation Achievements to date include achieving a 30 percent% reduction in operational emissions in 2023 – 12 percent…

Ampcontrol, Siemens expand partnership

Electrical engineering firm Ampcontrol and industrial technology company Siemens have announced a collaboration agreement covering “technology solutions for battery energy storage and grid applications” for the local renewable energy market. According to a joint statement from the pair on Wednesday, the agreement is an extension of their existing relationship, which has spanned major energy and…

Ampcontrol moves to utilise renewable power

Electrical manufacturer Ampcontrol has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) linking electricity used by its NSW sites with renewable sources to offset operating emissions. The move to renewable electricity further aligns business operations to Ampcontrol strategy and sustainability goals, according to the company. Ampcontrol has signed a 10-year Agreement with energy provider Flow Power to…