Australian company to manufacture LV switchboards for Schneider

Schneider Electric has announced an exclusive partnership with Australian-owned and operated specialist engineering and manufacturing company Mayfield Industries. Under the partnership, Mayfield Industries are licensed to locally manufacture Schneider Electric’s Okken low-voltage switchboards, for distribution to mining, water, and oil and gas sites across Australia.

Schneider Electric says Okken switchboards have been developed to ensure the best safety and protection systems to guarantee safer operation and maintenance. The right balance of innovation and experience has been struck to provide an efficient and reliable switchboard for sensitive applications.

The company says selecting a local partner for Okken switchboards was a rigorous task. The boards are thoroughly tested and Mayfield Industries had to undergo a series of audits before being approved as a local partner. “Due to the nature of the applications you will find with Okken we had to ensure we partnered with a company who would replicate the high standard our customers expect.

“Schneider Electric has a longstanding relationship with Mayfield Industries, we have partnered together on many projects over the years, and are proud to be working with such a quality Australian company,” said Geoff Timbs, Sales Director, Partner Business, Schneider Electric.

Mayfield Industries CEO Alan Steele commented, “Mayfield Industries are proud to be a partner with Schneider Electric in manufacturing and supporting this exciting product. Our company was founded back in 1936 and we have been delivering switchboards into the Australian market ever since. We believe that we are well positioned to deliver this innovative product and create more value to our existing customer base by being true to our values and ensuring the ongoing commitment to quality and on-time delivery.”