NSW Power Stations Light the way on LED

Recently a number of power stations in NSW have committed to trialing brand new LED Hi-Bay light fixtures for use in different areas. The fixtures are known as the Safe Site Series and are manufactured by Dialight in the USA and supplied locally in Australian and New Zealand by Maser Communications.

Now Available, LED Alternative for dual 36 watt fluorescent fittings

The LedPak Series fitting from Dialight is a LED based fixture designed to replace traditional fluorescent lights in and around industrial and commercial areas environments and applications.

Rio Tinto Energy America achieve energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs by upgrading to LED fixtures from Dialight

Dialight – the LED lighting specialists, recently reached an agreement with Rio Tinto Energy America to install its LED-based SafeSite™ and LEDBright fixtures throughout many of its coal mining and crushing facilities, thus improving safety dramatically and decreasing maintenance and energy costs in these locations.

KEMA nominated for Koning Willem I Prize 2008

KEMA has a chance of winning the prestigious Koning Willem I Prize 2008. The board of the Koning Willem I foundation, chaired by president of the Dutch Bank Dr. A.H.E.M. Wellink, has announced the names of the six companies that are nominated; three in the category of up to 250 employees and three in the category with more than 250 employees.

3M introduces new .100 wire to board connectors

3M introduced three new series of .100” wire-to-board connectors, the D89 Series Wiremount sockets, the Four-Wall Header D2500 Series and the Latch/Eject Headers D3000 Series. These new products feature 10μ” (micro inch) gold plated contacts, which provide for maximum economy while retaining 3M’s high standards for performance and reliability, making them ideal for high-volume, price-sensitive applications. Polarization slots provide for quick connections while minimizing misalignments.

KEMA forum to examine building the Utility of the Future

KEMA is hosting a forum in Dallas, Texas on May 6 and 7, 2008 where energy and utility industry leaders, visionaries and stakeholders will gather for discussions about how to build the Utility of the Future. Energy and utility leaders, along with KEMA executives will facilitate the exchange of content-rich ideas that address the critical issues utilities face in building for the future.

Hagemeyer Company Information

Hagemeyer is a business-to-business distributor of services and products. We focus on the industrial MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations), safety and electrical markets. In each of these markets, Hagemeyer satisfies our customers’ demand for improved productivity through innovative services, products and partnering. At Hagemeyer, we solve our customers’ non-core business problems, so they don’t have to.

New general manager KEMA Poland

As per March 1, 2008, Jarek Soltys has started as the new general manager of KEMA Quality Polska Sp.z.o.o.. Jarek succeeds Ryszard Cedrowski who has been with KEMA for fourteen years.

Born 1956 in Warsaw, Poland, Soltys devoted his professional life to management improvement issues. He has almost 30 years of experience in senior management positions.

KEMA is authorized for PAH testing

The German Committee for Commercial Equipment and Consumer Products (ATAV) has now made testing for polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) obligatory for the GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) safety testing product certification. As ofApril 1, 2008, the PAH test, which was previously a voluntary test will become a standard requirement for GS certification of all new products. This applies to electrical products intended for use in households and in the workplace.
What are PAHs?

KEMA records best-ever turnover and operating earnings in 2007

All business units contribute to continuing strong profitability and earnings growth March 17 – KEMA’s turnover and operating profit in 2007 were higher than ever before. Net turnover was up by 10.9% to EUR 200.1 million (autonomous: 13.4%), while operating profits (EBIT) grew by 51% to EUR 9.5 million. Net profits were 49% higher, at EUR 11.2 million and a net margin of 5.6% was achieved (2006: 4.0%). All business units contributed to the growth, which was based on improved performance both on the Dutch and on the international markets. Developments The improved results were the outcome of various developments. Greater emphasis on high-added-value services and on internationalization were particularly important, yielding larger and more complex orders and higher margins worldwide. Double-digit autonomous turnover growth was seen both in established markets, such as the Netherlands and the USA, and in growth markets, such as the UK and Asia. KEMA’s performance was also aided by growing market interest in environmental management, sustainability and energy transition, and by the social trend towards risk avoidance. These developments have fuelled demand for KEMA’s core energy chain activities: high-level commercial and technical consultancy, innovation, technical and operational support, measurement and inspection, testing and certification services. Comment by Pier Nabuurs, KEMACEO: ‘Last year was a special one for KEMA. Not only because we achieved our best results ever, but also because we celebrated our eightieth anniversary. And the expertise that we have built up over eight decades is clearly in great demand from major global players on the energy market and the testing and certification market, whose service requirements are increasingly complex. KEMA’s support is frequently being sought not only by international energy companies, grid operators and manufacturers of electrical and other high-risk equipment, but also by governmental bodies. We are confident that this trend will continue, and that our new growth-oriented strategy, with its focus on internationalization, is very much in tune with developments.’ Innovation During 2007, KEMA continued to invest in innovation. The tangible results of this policy included successful projects and services in fields such as energy storage, the certification of care sector processes, smart grids, the combustion of secondary fuels at coal-fired power plants and CO2 capture. In addition, the Chinese authorities granted official accreditation to KEMA’s testing and certification activities: a development that helped KEMA secure the Cathay Pacific China Trader Award for 2007. Further recognition for KEMA’s commitment to pioneering technology came in the form of an award from the innovation platform established by Spanish energy company Endesa. Investments Over the course of the year, KEMA continued to invest in growth and internationalization. Offices were opened in South Limburg and Spain, which have since been expanding steadily. A substantial increase was also made in the staff complement at the Dubai office. Work began on construction of a new high-voltage laboratory, while realization of the globally unique electromagnetic power technology laboratory (EMVT Laboratory) was virtually concluded. The year also saw the takeover of TNO’s medical device certification activities and the establishment of a new emission report verification company, KEMA Verification Services. The new firm immediately acquired a solid expertise basis by taking on the auditors of the VER cooperative. Other important developments included the construction and commissioning of facilities for the testing of 800 / 1,100 kV equipment, and refitting of the low-voltage test laboratory. Financial summary (figures in millions of euros) Profit and loss account 2007 2006 Movement (%) Net turnover 200.1 180.5 10.9% Operating result (EBIT) 9.5 6.3 51% Net result 11.2 7.5 48.9% Balance sheet 2007 2006 Movement (%) Total 112.4 98.9 13.5% Shareholders’ equity 49.6 41.3 20.1% Net liquidities 27.8 18.6 49.0% Ratios 2007 2006 Movement Net margin 5.6% 4.0% – Return on shareholders’ equity 22.6% 18.2% – Return on capital invested 49.6% 31.7% – Solvency 44.9% 42.8% – Workforce (FTEs at year end) 1,544 1,392 11% Prospects KEMA’s order portfolio is healthy in all key countries and market trends are favorable. The management is therefore positive about the prospects for further turnover and profit growth in 2008. The forecast of continued progress assumes unchanged accounting principles and stable exchange rates, and excludes special items and unforeseen developments.