This is a joint meeting of IET (the Institution of Engineering and Technology, successor to the IEE), and the Engineers Australia Electrical Branch.  It is the 11th in the annual Electrical Manufacturing series initiated by the IEE in Queensland.

The speaker is Neil O’Sullivan, Managing Director of NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd, and the subject is “Electrical Manufacturing in Australia Today – Is it Possible? - Absolutely!”.

PLACE AND TIME
The Hawken Auditorium,
Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane.

Refreshments: from 5.30 pm (enhanced, with sandwiches and hot savouries)
Lecture: 6.15 pm

SPEAKER: Neil O’Sullivan, Managing Director of NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd.  

Neil is an electrical engineer with more than 25 years experience in the electricity industry.  His industry experience involves design, manufacture, marketing, sales and service of medium voltage switchgear products.  His work in the industry has seen him travel to more than 120 countries working with utilities on every continent. With this experience comes a good understanding of manufacturing electrical products in Australia and exporting them globally. His company was the “Premier of Queensland Exporter of the Year” in 2007 and he was awarded a prestigious Export Hero award in the same year.

SUBJECT: “Electrical Manufacturing in Australia Today – Is it Possible? - Absolutely!”

NOJA Power is a Brisbane based, Australian owned manufacturer of electrical switchgear that is exported to more than 70 countries and is considered leading edge technology in the world today. Innovative practices throughout the company’s business allow it to compete globally in today’s competitive market.  Neil O’Sullivan will discuss his views on innovation from research through to the manufacturing process and the company’s global marketing, sales and service activities.

Neil describes the company as having been “born global” in 2002, and that the key to NOJA Power Switchgear's exporting success is the development of a product suitable for the global market rather than any single market.  While Australia traditionally sees itself as a country built on mining exports, Neil believes that high-tech innovations offer the same massive export potential.

General Enquiries

Most enquiries are dealt with by the Honorary Secretary. The postal address is

Colin Morwood
IET Queensland Honorary Secretary
35 Nicklin St
Coorparoo
QLD 4151
Australia

Any queries may be sent by email to cmorwood@theiet.org

Also Colin may be contacted by telephone on 3847-1274 or fax 3397-9829.