The Annual Connexis Line Mechanics and Cable jointers competition was held in Hamilton 6-8^th October with 26 teams competing in each of the categories from all over NZ Power Board Networks.

Ideal sponsor this event annually and also had a marquee supported by Milwaukee, Marley and Bizline (Front Row Club).   A great effort was put in by Mike Lowden (SI Business Development Manager, Networks), Steve Ede (MT Wellington Branch Manager), Noemie Pressie (Bizline) and Paul Commins and the Hamilton branch. (more…)

On the 16th of February Ideal Electrical Suppliers launched its new branch in Petone

Formerly Egley Electrical Petone operating up the road, the new branch was officially opened by Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace along with Darrin Hughes. The new facility boasts Internal car parks for those wet & windy Wellington days, is conveniently located with nearby motorway access, has a brand new open plan shop floor & layout, lunchroom and café area. It is stocked with our latest new product ranges and is fully kitted out with latest state of the art LED energy saving technologies including DALI control allowing Daylight Harvesting, motion sensor control, cloud based control and energy monitoring allowing 50,000 hour operational luminaire life.

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