What Leveltec Engineering does

Leveltec Engineering Pty Limited is an Australian privately-held industrial equipment manufacturer and exclusive distributor headquartered in Gloucester, New South Wales, operating from a purpose-built 1,500 sqm facility. The company designs and manufactures proprietary tilt switches (VTS and FTS4-01), BSH-branded 316 stainless steel enclosures, Australian-made rooftop solar isolator covers, custom control consoles, and temperature probes. It simultaneously serves as the exclusive Australia and New Zealand distributor for sixteen international industrial brands including Spohn+Burkhardt (joysticks and controllers), PCE Merz (DC/AC switchgear), Koduct (cable carriers), Tekon (wireless IIoT sensors), Patton and Cooke (high voltage cable couplers), PC Electric (reefer plugs), Citel (surge protection), and others.

The company serves mining (BHP, Glencore, Anglo American, Yancoal, Thiess, Rio Tinto), heavy industrial (Austube Mills, Boral, Downer, Whyalla Steelworks, Liberty), rail, shipping and ports (Kwinana Bulk Terminal, reefer terminal operators), agriculture, renewables, and government customers (Department of Defence, Transport NSW). Its go-to-market is a direct field-sales model with factory-trained technicians conducting on-site customer engagement across NSW, WA, and Queensland, supported by an inside sales and engineering function, a web store, and enquiry/quote-based transaction flows.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of distributed and proprietary equipment, value-added custom manufacturing and assembly in its Gloucester NSW facility, and recurring service-repair-overhaul and through-life asset management programs. Pricing is quote-based with 30-day validity, exclusive of GST, with 30-day standard payment terms. Multiple new product launches across 2024-2026 (MSB DC combiner boxes, vacuum contactors for underground mining, Citel surge protection for data centres, SH-V400 retrofits) and new stocking hubs in WA and Mackay QLD indicate active adjacent-line and geographic expansion of the business.

Name

Leveltec Engineering

Legal name

Leveltec Engineering Pty Limited

Website

https://leveltec.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leveltec Engineering is an Australian private manufacturer and exclusive Australia/New Zealand distributor of industrial equipment (tilt switches, DC switchgear, joysticks, cable carriers, wireless IIoT sensors) serving mining majors, heavy industrial operators, rail, ports, renewables, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety and Control Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ), Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial tilt switches
• Mining safety controls
• DC solar isolators
• Industrial joystick controllers
• Wireless IIoT monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: Exclusive distribution of world-class industrial equipment (electrical and mechanical solutions) from international manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand. Products include tilt switches, joysticks, controllers, switchgear, cable carriers, and wireless monitoring systems.
2. Custom Manufacturing and Value-Added Assembly: Value-addition of products in purpose-built manufacturing facility on mid north coast of NSW. Includes design and build of custom enclosures for electrical control systems and switching components, temperature probes, slack rope switches, tilt switches, and operator control systems.
3. Service, Repair and Asset Management: Service repair overhaul programmes, through-life support programs managing customer inventory at agreed service levels. Also includes back-to-base repairs and OEM spare parts supply.
4. Repair Quote Services: Assessment and repair services for customer equipment. Assessment fees charged regardless of outcome. Equipment returned to Gloucester NSW facility for evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Leveltec Engineering manufactures and distributes industrial safety monitoring and control systems for mining, heavy industrial, rail, shipping, and renewables sectors. The company produces its own proprietary products including tilt switches, slack rope switches, temperature probes, and BSH-branded stainless steel switch enclosures from its NSW manufacturing facility, while simultaneously acting as the exclusive Australia/NZ distributor for 16 international brands of joysticks, switchgear, cable carriers, and wireless IIoT monitoring equipment.

Product overview

Leveltec Engineering is an Australian-owned manufacturer and exclusive distributor of industrial equipment serving mining, industrial, rail, and shipping sectors. The company operates a dual model: manufacturing its own branded products (tilt switches, solar isolator covers, custom switch enclosures) while also serving as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for 16 international manufacturers including Spohn+Burkhardt (joysticks/controllers), PCE Merz (DC/AC switchgear), Koduct (cable carriers), Tekon (wireless IIoT monitoring), PC Electric (reefer plugs), and others. Their core proprietary products include the FTS4 and VTS tilt switches for bulk material handling and slack rope detection in mining, BSH solar isolator covers and custom enclosures, and MERZ DC isolators and combiner boxes for solar PV systems. Value-added through their purpose-built NSW manufacturing facility with fitting, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and product assembly capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BSH: Australian-made brand for manufacturing modular crane boarding switch enclosures, isolator covers, and electrical enclosures manufactured from 316 stainless steel. BSH products include roof top solar isolator covers and custom switch station enclosures.

Products and services

• FTS4-01 Fixed Tilt Dual Tilt Switch Dual-axis tilt detection switch with two individual 4-axis switches configured to provide dual contact output from a single device, used for monitoring angular position of fixed plant and detecting unplanned movement or fall-over of equipment in mining and industrial applications.
• VTS Vertical Tilt Switch (Slack Rope Switch) Vertical tilt switch designed as a slack rope detection device for shaft sinking winders and bucket elevators, using positive brake contacts for rapid switching through mechanical drive mechanisms with magnetic stability in vertical state.
• MERZ DC Isolators (Enclosed) Enclosed DC isolators for solar PV systems compliant with AS/NZS 5033:2014/Amdt 2:2018, available in 2, 3, 4, and 6-pole configurations with IP66 rating, lockout handle, UV/weather-resistant design, certified for ambient temperature range +70/-25 degree Celsius.
• MERZ DC Isolators (Unenclosed) DC switch disconnectors specifically developed for photovoltaic applications with current range from 16A to 160A, capable of safely switching off generator open-circuit voltages up to 1500VDC. Approved by IEC 60947-1/-3, CCC, and UL508i.
• MERZ ML1 Series AC Isolators 690VAC rated enclosed AC isolators for micro inverter applications complementing the MCDC10 Solar isolator range, available in 1-3 pole configurations with IP66 enclosure rating.
• Vacuum Contactors for Underground Mining Vacuum contactors specifically designed for underground mining environments, offering improved safety and performance over traditional contactor solutions. Includes the SH-V400 replacement vacuum contactor variant.
• BSH Roof Top Solar Isolator Covers Australian-manufactured roof top solar isolator covers with multiple installation positions suitable for direct sun exposure, protecting isolators from impacts and compliant with AS/NZS 5033:2014 including amendment 2 and Clean Energy Council Guidelines.
• Spohn+Burkhardt ST0 Joystick Multi-axis joystick based on intelligent modular system for industrial control applications featuring metal gears and metal cast drive blocks for extreme robustness, suitable for standard or custom solutions.
• Spohn+Burkhardt VNS0 Joystick Versatile joystick controller based on intelligent modular system suitable for railway, mining, and industrial applications with robust construction featuring metal gears and metal cast drive blocks.
• Spohn+Burkhardt FBS Travel and Braking Controller Special railway sector controller with modular ergonomic design featuring resistance to water ingress and UV radiation, including multi dead man function options (mechanical-electrical or capacitive sensor with evaluation electronics) for safe train operation.
• PCE Reefer Plugs and Sockets Reefer power connection solutions for refrigerated containers at harbours and shipping terminals, available in 32A, 4-pole, 3h, 440V configuration with IP 66/67 rating, nickel-plated contacts, and Lloyds Register type approval.
• Tekon TWP-4AI4DI1UT Wireless Transmitter Industrial wireless transmitter with 4 analog inputs, 4 digital inputs, and 1 universal temperature input for aggregating sensor data in wireless monitoring applications. IP65 rated for external environment installation.
• Tekon WGW420 Wireless Gateway Central wireless network gateway for the Tekon PLUS product family that receives data from field transmitters and provides analog outputs for local indication, Modbus RS485 integration with SCADA/BMS systems, and cloud connectivity for the Tekon IoT platform.
• Koduct Cable Carriers World-class cable carrier systems (energy chains) for safely moving machinery cables and hoses at high speeds in horizontal, vertical, and circular configurations, available in over 1500 sizes in plastic, steel, and hybrid carriers with low noise, high speed, and long travel options.
• BSH Modular Crane Boarding Switch Enclosures Custom modular switch enclosures manufactured in Australia from 316 stainless steel with IP66 rating for harsh industrial environments including teeming cranes in steelworks, featuring rotating mounting plate, integrated identification plates, earth bonding strap, and design supporting multiple cable entry configurations.
• IIoT Wireless Monitoring Solutions Industrial Internet of Things platform enabling wireless sensor monitoring for bulk material handling, environmental monitoring, temperature monitoring, and industrial water supply applications, integrating wired and wireless sensors for monitoring and exporting data to cloud platforms.
• Service, Repair and Asset Management Programs Service repair overhaul programmes, through-life support programs managing customer inventory at agreed service levels, back-to-base repairs at the Gloucester NSW facility, and OEM spare parts supply. Assessment fees are charged for repair quotes regardless of outcome.
• Custom Manufacturing and Value-Added Assembly Value-addition of products at the purpose-built Gloucester NSW manufacturing facility, including design and build of custom enclosures for electrical control systems and switching components, temperature probes, slack rope switches, tilt switches, and operator control systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 custom switch units supplied to Whaylla Steelworks on time, operating in harsh high-temperature, high-dust environments without switch failure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Spohn and BurkhardtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Spohn and Burkhardt GmbH products including joysticks, controllers, travel and braking controllers (FBS), and complete operator chair systems. Products applied in mining, shipping, rail, and heavy industrial applications.
• PCE MerzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for PCE Merz switchgear including DC isolators for solar PV systems, AC isolators, MN cam switches, ML compact disconnect switches, and DC combiner boxes. MERZ DC switches are certified to AS 60947-3:2018 and IEC standards.
• KoductcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Koduct cable carriers (energy chains/cable chains). Products range from 10-800mm wide in plastic, steel and hybrid configurations for STS cranes, RTG cranes, and port machinery. Retrofits and complete cable supply solutions available.
• TekoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor relationship for Tekon wireless IoT monitoring products including TWP transmitters (4AI4DI1UT), WGW420 gateways, and Tekon IoT cloud platform. Products enable cable replacement for industrial monitoring applications.
• Foxtam ControlssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Foxtam Controls products, providing additional industrial control solutions to the product portfolio.
• BSHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for BSH products including rooftop solar isolator covers (manufactured in Australia), modular crane boarding switch enclosures in 316 stainless steel, and IP66-rated switch station enclosures.
• Patton and CookesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Patton and Cooke high voltage cable couplers and connectors used in mining and industrial applications.
• PC ElectricsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for PC Electric reefer plugs and sockets designed for refrigerated containers at harbours and shipping terminals. Products include plugs, connectors, wall sockets, flanged sockets, and switch interlocked units rated IP66/67.
• Hansen ElectricsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Hansen Electric products, adding to the power distribution and switchgear portfolio.
• CitelsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Citel surge protection products, including solutions for data centres and utility-scale solar installations.
• MOREKsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for MOREK products, expanding the range of electrical and industrial solutions available.
• KoreelsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Koreel products, adding to the industrial solutions portfolio.
• Fault TrapsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for Fault Trap products, adding to the industrial monitoring and safety solutions.
• SIHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for SIH products, expanding the industrial equipment and solutions offering.
• SiTecsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for SiTec products, adding to the range of industrial technology solutions.
• Pump Controls AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeveltec partnered with Pump Controls Australia on a case study involving vacuum contactors for underground mining, demonstrating collaborative project delivery capabilities.
• Citel (for Data Centre Surge Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeveltec delivered a Citel surge protection use case for data centres, providing custom surge protection solutions at DC Bus Marshalling connection points for utility-scale solar projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Australia: Australian subsidiary of Schneider Electric, a global electrical distribution, industrial automation, and energy management major. Comparable to Leveltec in serving mining and industrial customers with switchgear, motor controls, and energy solutions, but operating at national and global scale across all key verticals.
• Phoenix Contact Australia: Australian subsidiary of Phoenix Contact, a global leader in industrial automation, connection technology, and surge protection. Comparable to Leveltec's distribution of related brands (PCE Merz, Citel) for industrial control and electrical protection applications in mining and renewables.
• Rexel Australia: Major industrial electrical products distributor with a large Australian branch network. Overlaps with Leveltec in distributing switchgear, wiring devices, and industrial controls but at significantly greater scale, broader product breadth, and with national logistics capability.
• ABB Australia: Australian arm of ABB, a global power and automation major with deep presence across Australian mining and industrial customers (and notably a Leveltec customer). Competes with Leveltec in switchgear, motor control, and industrial automation for the same mining and heavy industrial accounts, while also acting as a complementary supplier in some engagements.
• Eaton Industries (Australia): Australian arm of Eaton Corporation, a global electrical equipment major covering switchgear, power distribution, and industrial controls. Competes with Leveltec in supplying switchgear, isolators, and motor controls to the same Australian mining, industrial, and renewable customers but with vastly larger product breadth and engineering resources.

Others

• Tekon Wireless: Wireless industrial monitoring and IoT platform provider (transmitters, gateways, cloud) for which Leveltec is the exclusive ANZ distributor. Relevant as the upstream technology partner whose TWP/WGW420 sensor and gateway products underpin Leveltec's wireless IIoT monitoring offering to mining, transport, and environmental customers.
• Spohn+Burkhardt: German manufacturer of industrial joysticks, controllers, and operator chair systems, and one of Leveltec's core exclusive distribution principals. Comparable as the upstream product manufacturer whose joysticks and FBS rail controllers Leveltec distributes into the Australian mining, rail, and shipping markets.

Direct peers

• Nilsen Electric: Australian electrical engineering contractor and supplier serving mining, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable to Leveltec in combining electrical product distribution with custom engineering and project delivery for mining and heavy industrial end users across Australia.
• Ampcontrol: Australian manufacturer and integrator of electrical and electronic solutions for mining, infrastructure, and heavy industrial markets. Directly comparable to Leveltec in serving underground and surface mining operators with switchgear, motor controls, and safety monitoring products, though at significantly larger scale.
• CSE Global Australia (CSE Crosscom): Australian provider of industrial electrical, communications, and monitoring solutions for mining, transport, and heavy industrial sectors. Comparable to Leveltec in delivering integrated electrical, control, and remote monitoring solutions to resource sector customers in Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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