CME Group

What CME Group does

CME Group is a privately held, family-owned Australian integrated electrical services company headquartered in Clarence Gardens, South Australia. Founded in 1985 as WM Electrical by the Mattner family and rebranded under Chris Mattner's leadership in 2012, CME operates four divisions — Sports Lighting, Sustainable Energy, Electrical Services, and Major Projects — delivering turnkey design-and-construct solutions to enterprise and government clients across South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. Its service offering spans FIFA-level broadcast sports lighting, commercial solar PV (10kW to 20MW), battery storage, EV charging, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, and ongoing operations and maintenance.

The business is built on a certified credential stack: triple ISO certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), multi-state electrical licenses across six Australian jurisdictions, CEC Solar Retailer accreditation, CM3 DIT accreditation for projects over AUD 2.5 million, and a Building Licence covering electrical, PV solar, structural steel, and telecommunications. Its proprietary technology components include a DMX controlled broadcast lighting control system, CASA-grade aviation obstacle lighting design capability, cloud-based energy monitoring for solar PV installations, and integration of the simPRO CMMS for real-time project and asset tracking with client back-end platform connectivity. Notable technology partnerships include Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), with over 5,000 luminaires installed across projects.

CME generates revenue through project-based professional services (design-and-construct contracts), managed service contracts (ongoing electrical maintenance and emergency breakdown response), hardware-related sales (solar PV and battery installations), and recurring subscription-style O&M lifecycle maintenance. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and government field sales focused on tender and RFP processes, with a dedicated Major Projects division for large-scale infrastructure. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with 30-day payment terms; no public pricing tiers are disclosed. The company serves sports venues (Adelaide Oval, Coopers Stadium, Karen Rolton Oval, Sydney Olympic Tennis Centre), government departments (DIT, SA Country Fire Service), facility managers (Spotless), construction contractors (Hansen Yuncken), and utilities (Enerven), with 1500+ clients served and $150m+ cumulative work delivered since founding.

Name

CME Group

Legal name

CME Group Pty Ltd as the trustee for CME Group Trust trading as CME Group

Website

https://cmegroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CME Group is a privately held Australian electrical contractor delivering turnkey design-and-construct solutions across sports lighting, sustainable energy, major projects, and electrical services to enterprise and government clients in South Australia, NSW, and Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Sports lighting systems
• Sustainable energy solutions
• Electrical infrastructure services
• Solar PV installation
• Stadium lighting design

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Construct Services: Full turnkey design and construct contracts for sports lighting, sustainable energy, major construction and electrical infrastructure projects. Includes consultation, design, engineering, procurement, delivery, certification, and ongoing maintenance.
2. Electrical Services: Ongoing electrical maintenance, emergency breakdown services, preventative testing, and facility management for commercial, industrial, defence, retail, health, hospitality, education, government sectors.
3. Solar PV and Sustainable Energy Installation: Commercial and large-scale solar installations from 10 kilowatts up to 20 megawatts, including rooftop-mounted systems, ground-mounted systems, battery storage solutions, and EV charging stations.
4. Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Ongoing O&M lifecycle maintenance services for installed systems including panel cleaning, inverter maintenance, energy monitoring, and upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CME Group is an Australian electrical contractor that designs, constructs, and maintains integrated electrical solutions across four divisions: Sports Lighting, Sustainable Energy, Major Projects, and Electrical Services. The company specializes in FIFA-level broadcast sports lighting, commercial solar PV installations (10kW–20MW), battery storage, EV charging, and comprehensive electrical services for commercial, industrial, defence, education, and government clients across Australia. It also delivers ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) lifecycle services for installed systems.

Product overview

CME Group is a multi-disciplinary electrical, sports and stadia lighting, and sustainable energy services company operating as a single integrated business with four divisions: Sports Lighting, Sustainable Energy, Electrical Services, and Major Projects. The Sports Lighting division delivers over 450 illuminated sports fields with specialized FIFA World Cup broadcast lighting capabilities. The Sustainable Energy division has installed 40MW+ of renewable energy including solar PV (10kW-20MW), battery storage, and EV charging. The Electrical Services division provides comprehensive electrical maintenance, upgrades, and emergency response. The Major Projects division handles large-scale design-build electrical, communications, and power generation projects. The company offers end-to-end solutions from consultation through design, construction, certification, and ongoing O&M lifecycle maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Lighting Design & Construct Industry-leading design and construct sports lighting solutions for venues ranging from international broadcast level (FIFA, WBBL) to council recreation level. Includes consultation, design, engineering, procurement, installation, certification, and ongoing O&M maintenance. Serves stadiums, sporting clubs, cricket associations, and tennis venues.
• Sustainable Energy Solutions Commercial and large-scale solar PV installations ranging from 10kW to 20MW, including rooftop and ground-mounted systems, battery storage solutions (e.g. Tesla Powerwall), and EV charging stations. Serves major retailers, corporations, and commercial property owners pursuing energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
• Major Projects (Electrical & Communications Infrastructure) Design and Construct and Construct Only installation services for electrical, communications, and power generation projects. Capabilities include electrical infrastructure up to 3,200 amps, backup generators, UPS installations, BMS and C-Bus automation control, and communication/security systems for education, health, commercial construction, fit-outs, high-rise apartments, and public/private infrastructure.
• Electrical Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ sports fields illuminated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hansen YunckencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2022Hansen Yuncken selected CME as specialist broadcast sports lighting partner for Coopers Stadium upgrade in preparation for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. CME delivered civil works, electrical infrastructure, sports lighting installation, and ongoing O&M maintenance.
• VentiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSA Country Fire Service and Ventia selected CME as specialist Sustainable Energy Design and Construct partner for Energy Sustainability Rollout program across 33 CFS stations statewide.
• Mott MacDonaldcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMott MacDonald served as specialist engineering consultant on Adelaide Oval LED Light Tower Upgrade project, providing structural and electrical engineering support.
• SignifycoreTechnology or IntegrationSignify (formerly Philips Lighting) provided lighting design and supplied luminaires for Adelaide Oval project. CME has installed over 5,000 Signify luminaires and visited their Madrid factory for technical collaboration.
• Lucid Consulting AustraliaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServed as Specialist Electrical Engineer for Adelaide Oval LED Light Tower Upgrade project.
• WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided structural engineering services for Adelaide Oval LED Light Tower Upgrade project.
• Beaumont SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided independent safety consulting for Adelaide Oval LED Light Tower Upgrade project.
• EnervencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnerven engaged CME for the 10.73MW ground mount solar farm at Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant - one of CME's major sustainable energy projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CPB Contractors: Major Australian infrastructure contractor (CIMIC Group) delivering transport, utilities, and renewable energy projects. Comparable to CME's Major Projects division on large-scale electrical infrastructure builds, though at materially larger scale.
• AusNet Services: Victorian electricity transmission and distribution network operator. Comparable as a major player in Australian electrical infrastructure, though focused on regulated utility networks rather than turnkey contractor services.
• Downer Group: ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services company providing electrical, lighting, and renewable energy solutions across transport, utilities, and facilities. Comparable to CME as a multi-disciplinary electrical contractor with sustainable energy and infrastructure exposure, though significantly larger and nationally diversified.
• Musco Lighting: US-headquartered specialist in sports and large-area lighting systems with global venue credentials. Direct competitor in the broadcast-grade stadium lighting niche where CME competes for international projects.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in lighting products, systems, and services including sports and stadium lighting. Comparable as CME's primary technology partner and lighting supplier for flagship projects; an incumbent that could vertically integrate into CME's installation space.
• Beacon Lighting: ASX-listed Australian lighting retailer and commercial lighting solutions provider. Operates in commercial LED upgrades with adjacent capability to CME's lighting retrofit business, though focused on smaller-scale projects.

Direct peers

• Enerven: Australian sustainable energy and electrical infrastructure contractor delivering solar, battery storage, and high-voltage solutions. Direct peer to CME's Sustainable Energy and Major Projects divisions; CME has even partnered with Enerven on the Bolivar WWTP solar farm project.
• UGL Limited: Australian provider of electrical, instrumentation, communications, and renewable energy solutions for rail, resources, and infrastructure. Comparable to CME's full-lifecycle electrical design-and-construct model and renewable energy installation capabilities.

Others

• NHP Electrical Engineering Products: Australia and New Zealand's largest independent electrical products distributor (switchgear, motor control, automation). CME partner on Adelaide Oval project supplying enclosures; an ecosystem participant adjacent to CME's installation work.
• Hansen Yuncken: Top-tier Australian commercial construction company. Direct customer of CME for broadcast sports lighting at Coopers Stadium; comparable as a delivery partner in large-scale Australian construction projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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