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Market-Leading Provider of Switchgear Solutions, is Proud to Celebrate its 10-Year Anniversary in 2025

POWINS has become a trusted supplier to the Australian electrical industry, delivering high-quality electrical packages, electrical products and supporting services to a diverse range of sectors, including mining, heavy industry, utilities and infrastructure via its two diverse, regional facilities.

The west coast Perth facility is located at 16 McCook Street, Forrestdale, with a combined operational footprint of 19,000 sq meters it includes extensive outdoor concrete hard standing area. Servicing the east coast and located in Brisbane, the purpose built 5,000 sq metre facility includes concrete hard stand area and is located at 75 Industry Place, Wynnum. Both facilities boast the inclusion of high weight capable, hard stand concrete outdoor area’s which are both strategic and purpose built to cater for POWINS’s high volume of turn-key switchrooms, transformer substation and HV/LV kiosk product capabilities.

POWINS, a privately owned Australian business, distinguishes itself by exclusively partnering with internationally recognised technology leaders. This strategic collaboration allows POWINS to offer superior solutions in transformers, HV switchgear (both primary and secondary), LV switchgear, and high-quantity switchgear packages. By partnering with its trusted global innovators, POWINS drives the technical advancements of its switchgear both in-house locally and via its exclusive distribution chain-access, enabling it to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient electrical switchgear solutions.

It is the commitment to the company ethos of “safety by design” with applied technical excellence and new innovations which sets POWINS apart from its peers, solidifying its position as a leader in electrical infrastructure solutions across all voltages ranges and technologies.

Since its inception 10 years ago, POWINS with its ever-growing skilled employee force, has consistently focused efforts and investment into bringing about switchgear innovations for tomorrow, as well as proving its switchgear development R&D projects with the applicable type testing criteria. The outcome of which ensures the companies continued diversification into both the emerging and strategic sector opportunities of renewable energy distribution systems and associated packaged grid connection infrastructure.

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One such industry leading example is the early 2025 release of its GELPAG Advanced Technologies 40.5kV solid dielectric switchgear with impressive ratings of 2500A, S/C 40kA / 4 sec, IAC A-FLR 40kA / 1sec. achieving applicable section IEC 62271 compliance. The GELPAG MSS H 40.5kV rated solid dielectric switchgear eliminates the use of SF6 gas with benefit of reducing project greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainability whilst maintaining safety and reliability. All in all, an environmentally friendly alternative to the existing traditional 40.5kV rated GIS (SF⁶) insulated switchgear products.

Throughout the past decade, POWINS has built a reputation for its commitment to excellence, continuously advancing its technologies and processes to provide cutting-edge solutions for its clients. The company has embraced a collaborative approach, working closely with customers to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored solutions that meet the highest industry standards.

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Our future is shaped by the needs of our Clients

Looking ahead, POWINS is committed to continuing its legacy of innovation and customer-centric service. The company is poised for even greater success in the next decade as we thank all our past, present and future customers in providing POWINS the opportunity to strive, succeed and deliver.

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