BRE Services Company

What BRE Services Company does

BRE Services Company (BRE Services Co Pty Ltd) is a privately-held Australian integrated industrial services contractor founded in 1976 and headquartered in Thomastown, Melbourne, with a second branch in Dandenong. The company delivers a multidisciplinary engineering portfolio spanning industrial automation (PLC/HMI programming, SCADA & MES design and integration, industrial networking across Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, MQTT, and Profinet, drive systems, and NATA-traceable instrumentation and calibration), electrical contracting (maintenance, switchboards, inspections, data cabling), mechanical services (CAD design, fabrication, machining, welding), TÜV-certified machine safety engineering and training, and electric motor repair and condition monitoring. Technical differentiation is concentrated in the combination of TÜV-certified functional safety engineering, NATA-accredited calibration, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and an in-house multidisciplinary model that enables turnkey project delivery under one provider.

The business operates a primarily project-based professional services revenue model, augmented by recurring contracted maintenance and 24/7 emergency support, machine safety training courses, and a smaller hardware and software revenue stream sold through the BRE Industrial Products e-commerce shop. Go-to-market is field-sales-led, targeting enterprise and mid-market industrial clients across Australia in food & beverage, freight & logistics, pharmaceuticals & life sciences, packaging, brickworks and primary processing, data centres, and water/waste treatment; key enterprise customers include Krones Pacific (15+ years), Pact Group (16+ years), KNAPP Australia (Value Chain Tech Partner), Vanderlande (5+ years), Boral, Circular Plastics Australia, Erilyan, Freedom Foods, and Zoos Victoria. Service pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly, while product pricing on the e-commerce channel is listed per unit with GST.

The company is Australian-family-owned, led by CEO Jason Turner (son of founder Ron Turner) since 2006, with a leadership team that includes COO Brendan Buchan (appointed 2019, head of the automation division's development), CFO Matt Baer (appointed 2025 as part of a stated growth-phase commercial build-out), and operating managers across electrical, mechanical, motors, automation, engineering sales, machine safety, HSEQ, and business development functions. Sales and operations are concentrated in Melbourne and Victoria with national support for key accounts; 150+ multidisciplinary specialists are deployed across the business. No external institutional investors, M&A activity, or public listing is recorded; customer concentration is moderate with diversified verticals and long-tenure anchors.

Name

BRE Services Company

Legal name

BRE Services Co Pty Ltd

Website

https://breservices.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BRE Services Company is an Australian industrial services firm, founded in 1976 and based in Thomastown, Melbourne, delivering integrated electrical, automation, mechanical, and machine safety engineering to enterprise industrial clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical & Automation Engineering Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance (IMAIACAE), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical contracting
• Industrial automation services
• Machine safety engineering
• Electric motor repair
• SCADA MES integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Thomastown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Engineering Services (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation): Project-based professional services revenue from design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial electrical, mechanical, and automation systems. Services are delivered by a 150+ specialist workforce across Australia, with engagements ranging from small repairs to large turnkey projects.
2. Industrial Products (E-commerce Sales): Sale of industrial technology products including IXON routers, NOVARIS surge filters, REVOLUTION PI (RevPi) industrial computing devices, antennas, and Teltonika SMS drivers. Products are sold via the company's e-commerce shop with pricing listed publicly.
3. Machine Safety Training Courses: Revenue from delivery of machine safety training courses (2-hour, 4-hour, and 8-hour modules) delivered by TÜV-certified engineers to industrial clients.
4. Contracted Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing 24/7 emergency breakdown support, shift coverage, and scheduled maintenance services for industrial facilities across Melbourne and Victoria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BRE Services Company designs, installs, and supports integrated industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, and machine safety systems for Australian enterprises. The company delivers turnkey engineering services including PLC/HMI programming, SCADA & MES integration, industrial networking, drive systems, NATA-certified instrumentation and calibration, TÜV-certified machine safety, mechanical fabrication, and electric motor rewinding and repairs. It also distributes branded industrial products (IXON routers, NOVARIS surge protection, REVOLUTION PI devices) via its own e-commerce store.

Product overview

BRE Services Company operates as an integrated industrial services provider offering a unified portfolio of automation, electrical, mechanical, and safety services complemented by an industrial products catalog. The core service offering includes: Industrial Automation Services (PLC/HMI programming, SCADA & MES systems, industrial networking, drive systems, and instrumentation); Electrical Services (maintenance, switchboards, testing, inspections, and data cabling); Mechanical Services (CAD design, fabrication, machining, and installations); Machine Safety Services (risk assessments, SRS, validation, and training delivered by TUV-certified engineers); and Electric Motor Services (repairs, sales, laser alignment, and condition monitoring). The company also distributes branded hardware products including IXON connectivity solutions (IXrouter3 routers), NOVARIS surge protection equipment, and REVOLUTION PI industrial IoT gateways, along with software products like the Teltonika SMS Driver for Ignition. These products and services are designed to work together as integrated solutions for industrial operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Automation projects completed across industries including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and recycling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IXONcoreTechnology or IntegrationIXON is a global technology leader supplying industrial networking hardware (IXrouter series 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi industrial routers) that BRE Services integrates into its automation and SCADA solutions. Products are resold through the BRE Industrial Products e-commerce store.
• NOVARIScoreTechnology or IntegrationNOVARIS supplies industrial surge protection and filtering products (Surge Filters, Transient Surge Counters) that BRE Services integrates into electrical installations. Products are stocked and resold through the BRE Industrial Products store.
• REVOLUTION PI (KUNBUS)coreTechnology or IntegrationREVOLUTION PI (brand of KUNBUS) provides industrial computing platforms (RevPi Core SE, RevPi Connect 5) used in BRE's automation and IIoT solutions. Products are resold through the BRE Industrial Products store.
• Krones PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKrones Pacific is a leading beverage and food processing equipment manufacturer. BRE Services has maintained a strong, mutually beneficial working relationship with Krones for 15+ years, delivering automation and electrical installation projects throughout Australia.
• KNAPP AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNAPP is a global logistics automation company. BRE Services is a Value Chain Tech Partner for KNAPP in Australia, providing expert electricians and dedicated management for logistics automation projects across the region.
• VanderlandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVanderlande is a global leader in logistics automation. BRE Services has been a trusted partner for 5+ years delivering quality electrical installation services on various logistics automation projects, upholding high levels of professionalism and quality standards.
• Pact GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPact Group is a major Australian packaging and recycling manufacturer. BRE Services has maintained a 16+ year relationship providing contract electrical/control service, electrical and power design, MES and Batch Control systems, and compliance work across Pact Group's facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nilsen (Nilsen Electric): Long-established Australian electrical contractor offering industrial electrical contracting, communications, and automation services across multiple states. Highly comparable to BRE's electrical + automation services model, with a similar national footprint ambition and overlapping customer base in Australian industry.
• Verbrec: ASX-listed Australian engineering and asset management services firm delivering industrial automation, SCADA, instrumentation, and electrical services. Closely aligned with BRE's automation + instrumentation offering, with comparable mid-market industrial customer profile and competing head-to-head on similar tenders.
• Stowe Australia: Major Australian electrical and instrumentation contractor servicing mining, industrial, and commercial clients nationwide. Directly comparable on electrical contracting, instrumentation/calibration, and industrial project delivery, with a multi-state footprint that benchmarks BRE's Melbourne-centric model.
• AGL Energy Services / Programmed Energy (Programmed): Australian industrial services provider delivering electrical, mechanical, and field maintenance to industrial and utility clients. Comparable turnkey maintenance and project delivery model serving comparable customer segments across Australia.
• CSE Global Australia (formerly Global Power Generation): Australia arm of CSE Global, providing industrial electrical, automation, and instrumentation solutions to process industries. Directly comparable on SCADA, PLC, and electrical integration services for Australian industrial operators.
• NHP Electrical Engineering Products: Australian industrial electrical equipment distributor and service provider with strong automation and motor control presence. Comparable product-and-services blend (electrical equipment, automation components, technical services) to BRE's e-commerce product line and integration practice.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation OEM and solutions provider with significant Australian presence and integrator network. Competes in the same SCADA/PLC/IIoT category that BRE services and integrates; broader product portfolio and recurring software revenue make it an incumbent benchmark for BRE's automation practice.
• Worley (WorleyParsons): Global energy and resources-focused engineering, procurement, and asset services firm with significant Australian operations. Comparable in industrial electrical, automation, and instrumentation capabilities but operates at substantially larger scale across EPC and asset-management contracts.
• Downer Group: Large ASX-listed Australian infrastructure and industrial services conglomerate offering electrical, mechanical, automation, and maintenance across multiple industries. Overlaps BRE's integrated services but at materially greater scale and geographic reach, serving as the dominant benchmark competitor.
• Siemens Australia: Major global industrial automation, electrification, and digital industrial vendor with substantial Australian operations. Provides automation hardware, drives, instrumentation, and digital industrial software that BRE installs and integrates; represents both a supplier relationship and a competitive benchmark for system-integration scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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