Insulect History
Insulect Australia was established in 1993 as a niche provider of insulation materials for electrical, thermal and mechanical applications. These materials were largely sold into the industrial electrical manufacturing sector, for products like high voltage transformers and switchgear.
Since these humble beginnings, Insulect has since grown considerably. Following a change in ownership in 1997, the company commenced a program of expansion through strategic acquisitions, investment in modern equipment and highly trained people.
Today Insulect services a much larger customer base through a diverse range of complementary products and services. The company continues to grow and adapt to meet the changing needs of our customers and the markets in which we operate.
1993
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The Beginning
- Insulect Australia Pty Ltd is established as a trading business for industrial insulation materials.
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1997
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Insulect Commences Manufacturing
- Exclusive supply agreement with Pucaro (insulation for electric motors, drives and transformers).
- Opened first manufacturing plant, located in Brisbane, initially for the production of off-circuit tap selectors.
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1998
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Component Kitting for Key Transformer Contracts
- Secured long-term supply agreement with ABB for all transformer factories in Australia & NZ.
- Began manufacturing insulation materials into finished components and delivering in kit form.
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1999
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- Acquired Precision Tubewinders (specialised in crepe tube manufacturing for electrical applications).
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2001
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Expands Manufacturing Capabilities
- Brisbane manufacturing operations are significantly expanded, including CNC machine, panel saw, paper slitters, etc.
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2002
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- Supply agreement formed with Röchling Engineering Plastics of Germany for densified wood (Lignostone®); later to be expanded to include various grades of electrical, thermal and mechanical grade composites materials.
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2003
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Trafotech Established
- Established Trafotech in a joint venture with for the distribution of AKM, Qualitrol and COMEM transformer accessories, to complement Insulect's existing customer base and product offering.
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2005
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HV Automation Acquisition
- Insulect acquired HV Automation (HVA) - a supplier of electrical asset management products including high-end test, monitoring and measurement equipment – brands include ISA, Protecta, Qualitrol, Tillquist and Neoptix.
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2006
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Austape Acquisition
- Acquired Austape, a specialty adhesive film and tape business with a strong focus on products for electrical applications, such as transformers and motor rewind.
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2007
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Manufacturing Operations Established in Melbourne
- Established a second manufacturing site in Melbourne to support our customer operations in Victoria.
- Austape merger with BJM, a speciality supplier of adhesive tapes to the aerospace industry, giving Insulect added capabilities in the adhesives side of the business.
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2008
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- Continued manufacturing investment in both Brisbane and Melbourne: including 2 x VMC machines and a 4.4m bed beam saw.
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2010
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Brisbane Relocation, ISO Certification, XD Agreement
- Relocation of our Brisbane head office, factory and warehouse facilities to a larger, more modern site in Darra.
- ISO 9001:2008 quality management certification.
- Partnership and supply agreement established with XD Group, the world's largest manufacturer of high voltage switchgear.
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2011
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Melbourne Relocation to Larger Premises
- Relocation of Melbourne branch (factory, warehouse and offices) to a larger, more modern site.
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