Making a POWERful difference A Company Profile
WHO WE ARE
Ampcontrol is a leader in electrical and electronic engineering with proven experience across a range of industries. What sets us apart is our ability to engineer unique solutions that deliver on both performance and reliability. To achieve this, we work in partnership with our customers, lending our expertise to their operational challenges. From the most complex electrical infrastructure to hazardous industrial environments, we devise solutions which focus on whole of life optimisation. Drawing on the multiple technical streams within our business, we step outside the conventions of traditional problem solving and seek new ways to improve electrical assets through smart electronics, intelligent data gathering features, networking as well as total equipment design and manufacture. We have proudly created new industry benchmarks and embedded our technology into some of the largest industrial applications around the world. Ampcontrol - Making a Powerful Difference
ROD HENDERSON CEO/MD Throughout my 20 years with the Ampcontrol Group, I continue to be impressed with the energy our employees bring to everything they do. This resilience of character is lived and breathed at Ampcontrol and enables us to grow and reinvent ourselves in the face of changing power, mining and industrial landscapes. In my role as CEO, I believe fostering a workplace culture which celebrates teamwork, collaboration and safety is integral in realising our strategic direction. To be an innovative solutions provider to our customers, we need a culture like ours. One where there is absolute confidence in what we do, and why.
AMPCONTROL AT A GLANCE TOP 250 OF AUSTRALIA S PRIVATELY OWNED COMPANIES We have forged a strong reputation within the competitive Australian market as a leader in innovative electrical, electronic, monitoring and control solutions and manufacturing quality. 50 years of expert knowledge and ingenuity Our unique skills and experience have been developed over half a century and are recognised through prestigious industry awards such as the Australian Engineering Excellence and Innovation Awards. NUMBER 1 FOR INNOVATION We were the first to say yes we can when challenged with delivering the world s first 11kV electrical system to a longwall installation. We were also the first in Australia to design a 33/11kV emergency mobile substation. Over 30 countries From Mongolia to Moranbah, our products are installed in some of the most challenging environments across the world. We are here to support them and our customers, wherever they may be. Integrated network We respond to challenges with agility and ingenuity by drawing on our extensive, internal network of resources. From our multi-disciplined engineering teams to inhouse manufacturing and on-site service capabilities, we can deliver a project from idea to reality, partnering with customers throughout the project lifecycle. World s biggest brands Our customers include some of the world s top companies such as BHP, John Holland, Anglo American, Komatsu Mining, Caterpillar, Downer, and Sandvik. Research and development World first s don t just happen, we create them. We have some of Australia s brightest minds working in R&D to enhance our products and deliver unique solutions for our customers. Partner with trust Our technology is incorporated into some of the world s leading electrical systems through partnerships with companies like Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Komatsu Mining and Caterpillar.
Our Markets Founded in Australia in 1968, Ampcontrol established itself in underground mining, becoming recognised leaders in the provision of safe, reliable, electrical solutions that powered Australia s resources sector. Today, Ampcontrol s business is structured and mobilised to deliver integrated electrical, electronic and control solutions to customers across a variety of industries and applications globally. Renewables Tunnelling Coal mining Infrastructure Hard rock mining Industrial
Our core competencies At the heart of what we do are our core competencies; the building blocks to every successful operational outcome we deliver. Power Infrastructure Communications and Networking Monitoring and Control Asset Management Electrical safety and protection Lighting We have built our business, from our people to our operations, around our core competencies so they continue to add value to our customers. We have grown organically and through acquisition of technically synergistic companies. For every improvement we make, every product we deliver, we consider the building blocks of our business and the markets we aim to serve. This is why we are able to operate in close vertical alignment, because our internal structure is so fundamental to our customer. Across each of these competencies, you can be confident in the strength of our knowledge and our commitment to deliver.
Global network We are located in key regional centres around the world to provide service and support, when and where our customers need us. We extend our global reach through a strong distribution network, where we partner with distributors with the technical expertise to promote and sell our products. United Kingdom France Mongolia Russia USA China Hong Kong India Singapore Chile Botswana Australia Argentina Ampcontrol New Zealand Distributors
Our Commitment Our people To achieve operational outcomes which drive performance, productivity and safety, you need to have motivated and skilled people. At Ampcontrol, our multi-disciplined teams are made up of individuals who excel within their fields and are passionate about what they do. Working with our customers to devise unique solutions takes creative problem solving, and our people understand this process and how to best utilise the capabilities of the broader Ampcontrol network. With people across the globe, our network of skilled, experienced people is our customer s greatest advantage. Safety and quality Safety first principles are not only at the core of our technology but at the heart of our business operations. We are proud of the safety culture we have embedded within our operations and the commitment demonstrated by all workers to staying safe. Our commitment to safety is coupled with a high focus on maintaining our quality systems to ensure product reliability and operational performance.
Key projects Coal - Blakefield south longwall In 2010, Ampcontrol led the world in the design and delivery of the first 11kV armoured face conveyor electrics for the Blakefield South longwall in the Australian Hunter Valley. This turn key solution re-defined what the industry thought was possible and pushed the boundaries of electrical engineering at the coal face. Ampcontrol was awarded an Australian Engineering Excellence award for their innovative approach to longwall electrics. Industrial / commercial Hard Rock - Botswana Diamond Mine Ampcontrol member company Austech, commissioned a refrigerant leak detection system for a large commercial complex which included a 44 storey tower with cooling plants. The system uses infrared gas detectors which are designed to accurately detect the target gases they are specifically tuned to, eliminating false readings. A unique SCADA system was also designed to connect the refrigerant system with an existing carpark carbon monoxide monitoring system to create a single, comprehensive monitoring station. Ampcontrol have been supporting Botswana s largest diamond mining project, Debswana Jwaneng, since 2012. From on ground service support through to cable maintenance and electrical field services, we have been on hand to ensure the smooth operation of the electrical distribution equipment to all mechanical shovels and drill rigs on site. Providing local support and service is part of Ampcontrol s customer commitment, to be where our customers need us, wherever they may be in the world.
Key projects Renewables - Solar installation Ampcontrol successfully designed and manufactured 117 power conversion skids for two solar farm projects in NSW, Australia. The identical units house control panels, inverters and a transformer. They are a critical part of the power infrastructure, gathering energy from the photo-voltaic panels and delivering it into a substation. The project successfully demonstrated Ampcontrol s ability to employ large scale manufacturing principles along with project and product engineering expertise to ensure the units were fit for purpose. INFRASTRUCTURE - 132Kv transportable substation Tunnelling - Brisbane Airport link We built Australia s first emergency response mobile substation for use on the NSW power utilities network. The 132kV substation consists of two road registered Special Purpose Vehicles that can be quickly transported to provide emergency and temporary load support to reenergise the power network in the event of catastrophic failure of onsite equipment. This first of its kind solution enables the power utility to restore supply to homes and businesses within 24 48 hours of major equipment failures such as transformer, switchgear or cable damage. Ampcontrol supplied temporary power infrastructure for the 6.7km Brisbane Airport Link. This complex project enabled us to demonstrate our skills in managing complex projects. In addition to the modular electrical systems and equipment to power the TBM, Ampcontrol also carried out the complete electrical distribution system design, ongoing HV load flow and protection studies, along with commissioning of equipment onsite to ensure correct operation and minimal down time for the project.
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