CONTENTS The Electrical Contractor is printed on FSC certified paper NEW WEBSITES 4 World-class websites for Auslec/L&H PRODUCTS 6 New releases and more CEO Message NERO 14 Build a dream smart home – one switch at a time! Welcome to the last issue of The Electrical Contractor Use A Sparky 17 for 2017. Partnering with professionals What a year it’s been - both here in Australia and around the world. A year that has seen the issue of Unlock the savings! 19 Safety talked about in almost every news broadcast, in It’s Tool Time! every water cooler conversation and on every work site. Here at Auslec/L&H, we take the safety of our CHRISTMAS WISH LIST 28 employees very seriously and like all of our customers, The Ultimate Toy Shop are totally committed to providing a safe working environment for all - employees and visitors alike. KIDS COLOURING COMPETITION 39 Great prizes up for grabs! Our commitment to workplace safety has been a long standing one and we’re taking it to the next level with WIN WITH HAGER 40 our new slogan, ‘Talk It, Walk It, Live It’ which will be The Ultimate Porsche day! our go forward theme for the future as we launch it as part of Safe Work Month in October. Throughout the country, Auslec/L&H branch staff are well positioned to help you understand what’s required to maintain a safe workplace and we have the ability to provide products to meet these requirements - for all of our customers - from the sole operator to the largest of corporates entities. So make sure you drop in to your local branch to discuss all the safety aspects of your business. As for this issue of The Electrical Contractor, it’s jam- packed full of the latest products & technologies, an awesome HAGER promotion and our usual colouring 04 14 competition for the kids. So make sure you have a good read through – there’s something in it for everyone! Until next issue, stay SAFE! Ross Ross Swepson, CEO Auslec/L&H 28 40 THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PAGE 3