About our sponsors

 

GE Infrastructure is one of the world's leading providers of fundamental technologies to developed and developing countries, including aviation, energy, oil and gas, transportation, and water and process technologies.  For over 80 years, utilities in Australia & New Zealand and around the world have relied on GE to deliver products and services to meet their quality, durability and performance needs. Visit www.gepower.com   Siemens commenced operations in New Zealand in 1876 and is now one of this country's most reliable and trusted brands.  With well-established businesses in both New Zealand and Australia, Siemens is a diversified technology based solutions provider specialising in the areas of water, energy, environment, healthcare, productivity, mobility, safety and security.  Siemens in Australia and New Zealand is part of the Siemens global network of innovation which operates in 190 countries throughout the world. Visit www.siemens.com.au

QBE Insurance Group is one of the top 25 insurers and reinsurers worldwide, operating in all key insurance markets. In New Zealand QBE has a strong presence in the energy and utility industries and can draw on the considerable experience and capacity of the QBE network. Through this local and international expertise QBE offers tailored solutions for risks in the sector. Visit www.qbe.com/Version_2/pace/html/NZ/QBE_NZ_Entry.html

Schneider Electric: Giving the best of the New Electric World to everyone, everywhere, at any time Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, building, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With 105,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of €13.7 billion in 2006 through 13,000 distributor outlets. Visit www.schneider-electric.co.nz

“Renewables made in Germany”, a world wide initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has been confirmed for New Zealand for the third time.   The German Renewable Energy Sector leads the World in renewable energy technology. Its advanced research programmes and productive capacities especially in the fields of wind power, solar energy and biofuel development, make “Renewables made in Germany” ideal for applications all over the world.   Worldwide distribution of state-of-the-art German renewable energy technologies is making a major contribution to climate protection.   Coordinated by the New Zealand German Business Association, the officially recognized New Zealand representative of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in conjunction with the German Energy Agency (DENA), this initiative gives New Zealand companies the opportunity to meet and discuss business opportunities with leading German companies. » Visit www.germantrade.co.nz/renewable_energy.htm Talgentra is the leading provider of billing and CIS solutions for energy utilities in New Zealand and Australia. New implementations and upgrades at Northpower, Aurora Energy, ActewAGL, City West Water, Fiji Electricity, and The Lines Company, make Gentrack the most widely used utility billing and CIS solution in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands with over 30 implementations! Our strong New Zealand base, billing 85% of electricity and gas installations, extensive industry experience and knowledge, ensures we continue to deliver a best of breed billing and customer management solution for utilities. Check out www.talgentra.com/gentrack to find out about the latest Gentrack Velocity release. Oracle, the worldwide leader in infrastruture technology, has acquired two utility-specific application leaders, SPL and Lodestar. These recent acquisitions form the Oracle Utilities offering:  the most complete suite of end-to-end information technology solutions for gas, water, and electric utilities. This dedicated approach to providing utilities with the applications and expertise they need brings together Oracle Financials, CRM, Human Resources, database and infrastructure software with SPL's mission-critical solutions in customer care and billing, mobile workforce management, network management, work and asset management, and business intelligence.  For more information. visit www.oracle.com/industries/utilities

ALSTOM is a global leader in the world of power generation and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. ALSTOM has supplied more than 25% of the world's installed power generation capacity and has an 18% market share in rail transportation worldwide. Our Group employs 60,000 people in 70 countries, serving customers worldwide and had sales of 13.4 billion in 2005/06. In Power Generation, we provide turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources including hydro, gas and coal. Visit www.alstom.com.au   As one of Asia-Pacific’s most respected and leading professional services organisations Beca has been providing services to a range of power industry clients both in New Zealand and overseas for over 30 years. Headquartered in Auckland, Beca employs over 2000 staff in 27 locations around the globe.  Providing services across the energy industry, Beca continues to gain recognition for its contribution to innovative and sustainable energy solutions.  Visit www.beca.com email:power@beca.com

Arc Innovations Ltd (Arc) is a global leader in the development, deployment, and management of AMI technology and services. Arc offers real solutions, real delivery, and real experience based on 14 years R&D and a significant deployment and operational track record. Arc’s AMI solution offers network companies and energy retailer’s unparalleled efficiencies and the opportunity to transform their relationships with their consumers. www.arcinnovations.com

PipeWorks construct new pipelines using trenchless computer-guided horizontal directional drilling bringing major benefits in environmental and social disruption. PipeWorks is also a leader in the re-use of aging underground pipes without digging trenches using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation methods. Being part of Fletcher Construction gives PipeWorks access to broader engineering and project management expertise, and the backing of strong local networks, proven experience and significant resource.

Visit www.fletcherconstruction.co.nz and www.pipeworks.co.nz

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 110,000 people.

ABB has been in New Zealand for 80 years and employs around 800 people.

Visit www. abb.com

Willis Group Ltd was founded in London in 1828. Today Willis is one of the world’s leading insurance brokers, annual revenues US$2.4 billion, publicly listed on the NYSE, with over 300 offices in some 100 countries and around 16,000 employees.

Willis Australasia commenced business in 1958 and today has ten offices employing around 400 staff.  In New Zealand our offices are - Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

All insurance advice and transactions with risk management services provided across all business sectors, governmental and not for profit organisations.

Contact: taylorbn@willis.com; lowep@willis.com
www.willis.com

Maunsell has been providing consulting services to New Zealand and international clients for over 80 years and has been responsible for over US$8billion of electricity generation, transmission and distribution projects.  Maunsell provides multi-disciplinary solutions for power, transportation, environment, water and civil infrastructure, buildings, minerals and industry.  Maunsell is a member of the AECOM group, global leaders in technical professional services and ranked among the top 18 firms globally in the power sector (ENR, 2007).
www.maunsell.com | power&energy@maunsell.com

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