I. POWER SOLUTIONS MACKAY ANNOUNCES AS3800 CERTIFICATION

I. POWER SOLUTIONS MACKAY ANNOUNCES AS3800 CERTIFICATION

I. Power Solutions, one of AustraliaÂ’s leading providers of LV & MV switchgear, longwall electrics, control, automation and IT solutions, is pleased to announce its Mackay workshop has achieved accreditation to AS3800 - Repair and Overhaul of Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2003

Accreditation will enable i. Power Solutions - Mackay to perform certified repairs and modifications of flameproof mining equipment and non-flameproof electrical equipment in Mackay

According to i. Power SolutionsÂ’ Mackay Branch Manager, Mr Tony Muguira, the accreditation of i. Power SolutionsÂ’ Mackay workshop, coupled with the installation of 1kV, 3.3kV and 11kV test power supplies will give the companyÂ’s operations a significant technical edge in the mining electrical overhaul business.

I. Power Solutions is the first electrical overhaul workshop in Mackay where employees have competencies to AS4761- (competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas). For customers, this means i. Power Solutions personnel and procedures will satisfy the requirements of Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation.

The accreditation coincides with the companyÂ’s entry in the longwall market in collaboration with British based manufacturer, Baldwin and Francis. The Mackay branch provides manufacturing, engineering design, site service and now, electrical repair and overhaul, to the mining industry

Based in Brisbane, Australia, i. Power Solutions provides professional engineering, contracting and project management services to companies located across the globe. Areas of operation include: electrical engineering; MV & LV switchgear; mining substations; switchrooms; automation and control; SCADA; information systems; site services and turnkey projects.

ENDS

For media enquiries contact:

Mr Tony Muguira, Mackay Branch Manager, i. Power Solutions (07) 4942 8666

Ms Jennifer Willcock, Sales/Marketing Co-ordinator, i. Power Solutions (07) 3893 8222

Released on

18 March 2003