JM Switchboards

What JM Switchboards does

JM Switchboards is a privately held Australian manufacturer of custom low-voltage electrical switchboards, established in 1987 and headquartered in Bungalow (Cairns region), Queensland. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains Type-Tested Main Switchboards, Distribution Boards, and Motor Control Centres rated up to 5000A, 60kA, Form 4, in compliance with AS/NZS 61439. It operates an integrated project lifecycle model covering concept design (via CAD), in-house manufacture, Factory Acceptance Testing, on-site installation and commissioning, and post-installation maintenance including thermal imaging inspections. The business employs 18 staff comprising qualified electrical trades professionals and project management personnel.

The company is vertically segmented across industrial (mining support, sugar mills, manufacturing), commercial (resorts, healthcare, real estate subdivisions), and water/waste water (treatment plants, pump stations, sewage systems) customers. The water/waste water vertical is treated as a primary specialization, supported by remote-area deployment capabilities covering Queensland, Northern Territory, Cape York, Torres Strait, and Papua New Guinea. Revenue derives from a mix of one-time project manufacturing, professional services for installation/retrofit/hazardous area work, recurring maintenance and thermal imaging, and remote-area specialty contracts. Pricing is custom, quote-based, and project-tied, with no standard tiers published.

The competitive positioning rests on ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, Electrical Contractors Licence 8863, Master Electricians Gold Member status, NESMA membership, a 10-Year Reliability Guarantee, and senior staff with 20-40 years of industry tenure. Distribution is direct enterprise sales via phone, email, and website enquiry, with project engagement managed by estimators and project managers throughout the customer relationship.

Name

JM Switchboards

Legal name

JM Switchboards

Website

https://jmswitchboards.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JM Switchboards is an Australian manufacturer and installer of custom low-voltage electrical switchboards (Main, Distribution, Motor Control Centres) serving industrial, commercial, and water/waste water customers across Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1987 and headquartered near Cairns, the firm employs 18 staff and operates an integrated design-manufacture-install-maintain model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Switchboards

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Electrical switchboard manufacturing
• Motor control centres
• Power factor correction
• Switchboard installation services
• Industrial electrical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalow

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Switchboard Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom electrical switchboards including main switchboards, distribution boards, motor control centres, and specialized water/waste water switchboards. One-time purchase model with project-based pricing.
2. Installation Services: On-site installation and commissioning of switchboards including switchboard installation, retro fit works, hazardous areas work, and LV urban reticulation. Professional services revenue.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance services including switchboard inspections, thermal imaging, upgrades and modifications, and generator services. Recurring service revenue.
4. Remote Area Specialist Services: Specialized installation and maintenance services for remote communities and island projects including PNG, Northern Territory, Cape York and Torres Strait regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JM Switchboards designs, manufactures, and installs custom electrical switchboards—including Main Switchboards, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, and specialised Water and Waste Water pump station and treatment plant switchboards—Type Tested to 5000A, 60kA, Form 4 specifications for industrial, commercial, and civil customers. The company also provides Energy Control Systems (Power Factor Correction via SVG, Load Shedding, Co-generation), standby generator systems, installation, retro-fit works, thermoscanning inspections, and remote area specialist services across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Product overview

JM Switchboards is a manufacturer of industrial and commercial electrical switchboards operating since 1987. The core product portfolio consists of Main Switchboards, Distribution Boards, and Motor Control Centres (MCC), all available in Type Tested configurations up to 5000A, 60kA, Form 4 specifications. The company specialises in water and waste water sector switchboards including pump stations and treatment plants with telemetry capabilities. Energy Control Systems including Power Factor Correction (SVG), Energy Management, Load Shedding, and Co-generation modules complement the product range. Services include switchboard installation and commissioning, thermoscanning inspections, and remote area specialist services. The company holds a 10 Year Reliability Guarantee on eligible switchboard purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Switchboards Custom-built main switchboards designed to customer specifications, featuring powder coated aluminium enclosures, circuit breakers, generator isolators, automatic transfer switches, and power distribution chassis rated up to 1000-amp. Type Tested to 5000A, 60kA, Form 4 for industrial and commercial applications.
• Distribution Boards Design and manufacture of distribution boards for small, large, commercial, and industrial projects built with quality electrical components by trained specialists.
• Motor Control Centres (MCC) Custom manufacture of motor control centres including DOL starters and Form 4 control board extensions for industrial process and motor control applications. Type Tested to 5000A, 60kA, Form 4.
• Water and Waste Water Pump Station Switchboards Specialised switchboards for water treatment plants, pump stations, and sewage systems with telemetry capabilities, designed for both urban and remote regions across Australia and PNG.
• Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant Switchboards Electrical and control switchboards for treatment plants including VSD cubicles, PLC control, SCADA integration, and instrumentation systems for water authorities and regional councils.
• Power Factor Correction Systems Energy control systems using Static Var Generation (SVG) technology to improve power factor to 0.99, reduce electricity costs by 10-30%, and minimise wasted energy. Delivers ROI within 6 months to 2 years.
• Energy Management Systems Tailor-made systems to collect and analyse energy usage, enabling better management and control of overall power consumption for industrial and commercial customers.
• Load Shedding Systems Electrical load management systems for customers on demand tariffs to reduce electricity bills by managing electrical load across industrial and commercial facilities.
• Co-generation and Solar Integration Systems Systems enabling integration of solar, wind, and hydro power sources alongside traditional grid electricity for diversified energy supply at customer sites.
• Standby Generator Systems Manual and automatic controlled standby generator systems including supply, installation, and testing of generator sets for industrial, commercial, and remote area customers.
• Switchboard Installation and Commissioning Services Complete installation and commissioning services including retro-fit works, hazardous areas work, data and fibre installation, and industrial electrical installation performed by qualified tradespeople.
• Thermoscanning and Switchboard Inspection Services Regular switchboard inspections and thermoscanning services using thermographic cameras to detect problems invisible to the naked eye before they progress into electrical equipment failure, fire, or explosion.
• Remote Area Specialist Services Engineering and electrical installation services for remote locations including PNG, Northern Territory, Cape York, and Torres Strait, with mobilisation, installation, and ongoing support after job completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% - 30% electricity cost savings with Power Factor Correction installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• QSERC (Quality and Safety Electrical Certification)supportingOthersQSERC provides third-party certification services for quality, safety, and environmental management systems. JM Switchboards holds certifications from QSERC for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
• Master Electricians AustraliasupportingOthersTrade association providing gold membership to JM Switchboards, representing electrical contractors across Australia with focus on safety, quality, and industry standards.
• NESMA (National Electrical and Communications Association)supportingOthersNorthern Australia electrical and communications association focused on sustainability, self-reliance, and compliance. Featured JM Switchboards in article on sustainability and compliance strengths.
• Local BuyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJM Switchboards is listed in the Local Buy directory for electrical lighting supplies, enabling access to government and council procurement channels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Australia: Global incumbent offering low-voltage switchgear, motor control centres, and integrated power distribution for industrial, commercial, and water/wastewater installations in Australia.
• Schneider Electric Australia: Global switchgear and switchboard major with a large Australian footprint providing LV/MV distribution, motor control, and energy management solutions to industrial, commercial, and utility customers.
• NHP (NHP Electrical Engineering Products): Australia/NZ-focused electrical equipment distributor and solutions provider partnering with local panel builders, effectively setting the supply-chain baseline for LV switchboard manufacturing in the region.
• Legrand Australia: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group with Australian switchboard, distribution board, and energy management offerings in industrial and commercial segments.
• Eaton Australia: Global provider of electrical power distribution and switchboard solutions, including Form 4 assemblies and motor control, competing in industrial and water infrastructure projects across Australia.
• ABB Australia: Global electrical equipment leader supplying switchgear, switchboards, motor control, and power distribution systems across Australian industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• CSE Global Australia: Provider of electrical and process control systems including switchboards and motor control centres for industrial, water, and resource customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Direct peers

• Romheld Group: Australian manufacturer of custom low-voltage switchboards, motor control centres, and power factor correction equipment for industrial and infrastructure customers, directly comparable in scale and product offering.
• Wilco (Switchboard manufacturer): Australian switchboard manufacturer and electrical contractor serving industrial and commercial customers; competes with JM on Type Tested LV switchboards and motor control centres.
• Nilsen Electric Industries: Australian-headquartered electrical engineering and switchboard manufacturer with parallel capabilities in design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers across Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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