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Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Manufacturing

Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million

Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans
Robotics

Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans

The purchase gives the Australian group a US manufacturing foothold as Washington moves to favour domestic battery supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access
Manufacturing

Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access

The move gives Cummins earlier access to startups as it hunts for technologies to support electrification, energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Wipro renews ABB digital workplace deal with AI push
Data Analytics

Wipro renews ABB digital workplace deal with AI push

AI-led support will now cover ABB staff worldwide, as Wipro extends a long-running workplace contract to automate device management and service desk tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Lf Energy launches modular OpenSTEF 4.0 forecast suite
Data Science

Lf Energy launches modular OpenSTEF 4.0 forecast suite

Utilities can now test and mix forecasting tools as LF Energy's rebuilt suite aims to cut operational overhead across grid and heating networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Smart Cities

Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub

Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

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Booster adds NZD $7.4 million to university spin-out fund
Agricultural Technology

Booster adds NZD $7.4 million to university spin-out fund

The extra funding will expand backing for early-stage science companies, with retail investors already getting indirect exposure through Booster products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Southeast Asia emerges as important market for Legrand
Software-as-a-Service

Southeast Asia emerges as important market for Legrand

Rising data centre demand is pushing Legrand to expand in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam as Singapore shifts towards retrofits.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Legrand lifts targets & maps data centre expansion
Data centers

Legrand lifts targets & maps data centre expansion

Its data centre unit is set to top €3 billion of sales in 2026 as Legrand raises 2030 growth and margin targets.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Lodestone Energy launches NZD $100m IPO for solar growth
Data centers

Lodestone Energy launches NZD $100m IPO for solar growth

The deal could end the NZX's five-year IPO drought and fund expansion of a solar generator aiming to supply more homes and businesses.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job
Manufacturing

A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job

Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.

By Troy Burgess • 4 min read • Last week
Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day

Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more
Smart Cities

The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more

The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Last month
Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility
Data Analytics

Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility

Utilities will gain earlier warning of voltage issues and outages as Australia prepares for smart-meter rules from late 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Transpower profit rises as grid investment ramps up
Clean technologies

Transpower profit rises as grid investment ramps up

Rising electrification demand is driving a bigger build-out of New Zealand's grid, with approved projects set to lift capital spending further.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises

Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026