Siemens appoints Teck Global as value-added reseller in Australia

Siemens has appointed Perth-based company Teck Global as its value-added reseller (VAR) for the medium-voltage portfolio in Australia.

Teck Global specialises in power systems integration, with expertise in delivering complete in-house turnkey solutions for electrical distribution projects. Its agreement with Siemens follows several successful collaborations between the two companies — notably, the delivery of Western Australia’s recent grid-scale renewable energy projects, including the Kwinana Battery Energy Storage System Stage 2 and Collie Battery Energy Storage Project.

The newly strengthened relationship will help both organisations support Australia’s net zero commitments, especially in WA. The partnership will facilitate shorter lead times for project delivery, increased cost-effectiveness and wider access to engineering solutions in the medium-voltage sector, along with an opportunity to increase local content. The agreement will cover Siemens’ 11/22/33 kV gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear, 17.5 kV air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear and 11/22/33 kV ring main units.

“It’s great to welcome Teck Global as our value-added reseller in Australia as it follows our successful trajectory of working with them on significant projects, especially in the mining and minerals industry in WA,” said Asad Khan, General Manager for Siemens’ Electrification and Automation Systems in Australia and New Zealand.

“As we support our customers through the energy transition to meet current and future needs, it’s critical we have a strong local partner that has deep in-house engineering and product expertise, and supply chain connections that help get our products into the market quicker. We look forward to many more years of continued success with Teck Global,” Khan added.

As a VAR to Siemens, Teck Global will purchase the primary parts of medium-voltage switchgear and then source and assemble the low-voltage equipment required for customer delivery. The company will also have access to other partner benefits, such as access to engineering information and the opportunity to train site technicians on Siemens technology.

David Zucaro, Managing Director for Teck Global, welcomed the agreement as an important next step for the company. “Teck Global has had a great trajectory of growth since our inception a decade ago,” he said.

“Our engineering excellence and product expertise have helped us deliver significant local, regional and national projects. Our new facility is the next step on this journey.”

Zucaro explained that working with global technology leaders such as Siemens enabled Teck Global to deliver tailored solutions that leverage best-in-class technology to meet the challenges of the local market.

“As the electrification market continues to grow, the ongoing product development and support of Siemens is a key value-add that enables Teck Global to continue to deliver successful outcomes for our customers,” he said.

Image caption: David Zucaro, Managing Director for Teck Global, and Asad Khan, General Manager for Siemens’ Electrification and Automation Systems in Australia and New Zealand.