NESMA

The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association, NESMA (Vic Chapter), is a body that represents as part of a National organisation, the interest of the electrical switchboard manufacturing industry.

NESMA will be available to engineers, specifiers, and others to provide unbiased independent, technical and pricing information to its members. The intention of NESMA is to provide a point of contact for all parts of our client base in the low voltage power distribution industry. This includes Government, statuary bodies, Standards Australia, electricity retailers, Office of Energy Safe Victoria, Installation and Services Rules Committee, NECA and Distribution equipment suppliers and manufacturers.

NESMA will continue to focus on service to our industry and will extend our participation beyond the above-mentioned organizations.

NESMA will continue to foster the interests of the members of NESMA and to provide a capacity to supply the most significant component of this State's switchboard product which is based upon competitive pricing and technical service. NESMA's member's value add to standard products in the technical design of systems in respect of discrimination, grading, maintenance, and OH and S considerations.

NESMA is working with the ETU to implement a fair EBA for all switchboard manufacturers in Victoria. This should receive the support of all switchboard manufacturers, and suppliers.

Aims & Objectives

Each state operates within common Aims and Objectives.

• Raise political and legislative awareness of the policies needed for the continuing development of the switchboard manufacturing industry.
• Encourage the sharing of information that enhances quality, safety, technical excellence and training for the betterment of the industry.
• Encourage membership amongst manufacturers who are prepared to accept and maintain the Association’s Code of Conduct.
• Support members on matters of concern.
• Foster co-operation and self-help amongst members.
• Follow and abide by the policies of the Association.

Member’s Code of Conduct

Membership is diverse; ranging from the smallest family owned operation through to multi-million dollar operations. Members are subject to a strict Code of Conduct.

The National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association’s Code of Conduct applies to all NESMA members and their employees; it represents the minimum standard expected in their dealings.

The Code of Conduct is to be observed by all members in the conduct of their business to create a spirit of ethical conduct, and to promote the advancement of the electrical switchboard manufacturing industry.

• Be professional, efficient and responsive in all dealings.
• Observe the highest standard of honesty in all transactions.
• Encourage new business by providing quality of service and product.
• Research and develop new processes to enhance levels of safety in manufacturing and product use.
• Actively support and uphold the dignity of Association members.
• Endeavour to create co-operation with fellow members.
• Refrain from criticising other members.
• When asked to manufacture to another member’s drawings or specifications, to first consult with the member concerned.
• Where existing operational boards require modification and/or upgrade, to encourage the client to use the original manufacturer to ensure the product’s integrity of operational service and safety.
• Do not extend privileged information to non-members.
• Encourage and foster training of staff.
• Provide working conditions that promote employee safety and productivity.
• Recognise and respect the Association and it’s constitution.
• Act in the spirit of this code and encourage others to do likewise.
• Report breaches of this code to the Association’s governing committee.
• Work towards maintaining and enhancing the reputation of NESMA and its members.
• Display a copy of the code of conduct in the workplace and ensure all employees are aware of its provisions.

This website has been developed by NESMA to provide the industry, prospective clients, suppliers and trainees with a central hub through which contact can be made with key Victorian Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers.