Elam Cabling Group

What Elam Cabling Group does

Elam Cabling Group (legal entity: Elam Communications P/L) is an Australian-owned specialist cabling contractor headquartered in North Rocks, New South Wales. Founded in 1993 and operating continuously for 25-30 years, the company provides data, fibre optic, voice, electrical, lighting, and security cabling installation services to enterprise, government, and institutional clients across Sydney and broader NSW, with a claimed footprint of 200+ clients and 1,000+ completed projects. Core sectors include NSW government schools and TAFEs, universities, healthcare facilities, commercial offices, heritage-listed buildings, and hospitality venues such as Taronga Zoo.

The company's technical offering is anchored in physical infrastructure installation rather than software. Core services include Cat6/Cat6A copper structured cabling, singlemode and multimode fibre optic installation (OS1/OS2, OM3/OM4/OM5), fusion splicing using a FITEL S177A core alignment splicer, OTDR testing with Fluke OptiFiber Pro and Noyes equipment, copper testing with the Fluke DSX-5000 Level 3 tester, and electrical switchboard installation using Schneider Electric enclosures. Elam holds manufacturer certifications from Siemon, Molex, Commscope, Panduit, and TE Connectivity/AMP, enabling 15-20 year warranties on its installations. A distinct capability is heritage-building cabling, with project references including Sydney University's 1852 Great Hall (NECA 'Best Lighting Installation in Australia'), the Nicholsen Museum, and the Anderson Stuart Building, where discreet installation techniques preserve architectural integrity. In June 2026, the company added Tesla Powerwall battery storage installation as a new service line.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with revenue earned primarily through one-time installation fees for cabling, electrical, and network infrastructure engagements. The company holds approved supplier status on the NSW Government ICT procurement panels SCM0020 (communications cabling) and SCM0256 (electrical cabling) since 1998, providing a regulatory moat for public sector work. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with no channel partners, dealers, or marketplace listings; lead generation is via SEO, a content-rich website, direct phone contact, and referrals from IT professionals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Elam is privately held and founder/owner-operated (Lyn Evans listed as Manager), with no disclosed external investment, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

Name

Elam Cabling Group

Legal name

Elam Communications P/L

Website

https://elam.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elam Cabling Group is an Australian-owned specialist contractor providing data, fibre optic, electrical, and security cabling installation to education, government, healthcare, commercial, and heritage clients across Sydney and NSW, with 200+ clients and 1,000+ completed projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Cabling Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Structured Cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A/Cat7/Cat8) (HDAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD)

Keywords

• Data cabling installation
• Fibre optic cabling
• Structured cabling services
• Electrical cabling
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Gladesville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data and Fibre Cabling Installation Services: Project-based installation of fibre optic cabling (singlemode, multimode OM3/OM4/OM5), Cat6/Cat6A structured cabling, and network infrastructure for new builds and upgrades. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees based on scope, with 15–20 year warranties on workmanship.
2. Electrical Services: Electrical switchboard installation and upgrades, lighting installation, and power cabling services. Provided alongside data cabling as integrated project engagements for commercial, heritage, and institutional clients.
3. Testing and Fault-Finding Services: Post-installation testing, third-party cable testing, OTDR fibre testing, and fault-finding/repair services for copper and fibre cabling installed by Elam or other contractors.
4. Tesla Powerwall Installation: Certified installation of Tesla Powerwall battery storage systems across residential and commercial segments, generating revenue from hardware supply and professional installation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elam Cabling Group (trading as Elam Communications P/L) installs data, fibre optic, voice, electrical, and security cabling infrastructure for commercial, educational, heritage, medical, and government clients across Sydney and NSW, Australia. Services span fibre optic cabling and termination (OS1/OS2, OM3/OM4/OM5), Cat6/Cat6A structured copper cabling, fusion splicing, OTDR testing, electrical switchboard installations, heritage-compliant cabling, CCTV/security systems, and Tesla Powerwall battery storage installation. Projects are delivered on a quote-based, project-specific basis with 15–20 year warranties on workmanship.

Product overview

Elam Cabling Group is a physical infrastructure services company offering a portfolio of integrated cabling and electrical installation services rather than a software product platform. The core offering spans data cabling (fibre optic and copper), electrical services, and network infrastructure. Fibre Optics – Cabling & Termination is the flagship service, encompassing multimode (OM3/OM4) and single mode (OS1/OS2) fibre installation backed by a 20-year warranty, supported by Fusion Splicing and Fibre Optic OTDR Testing as complementary technical services. Copper data cabling (Cat6/Cat6A) is another pillar, offered alongside turnkey installation projects that bundle fibre, Cat6A, WAP mounting, switch installation, and commissioning. The Govt & NSW School Cabling (SCM0020) service leverages the company's approved contractor status under NSW Government's ICT Contract SCM0020 for public sector work. Heritage Building Cabling and Heritage Data Cabling serve historical sites requiring discreet installation. Additional services include Electrical Services, Electrical Switchboard Installations, Network Design & Hardware, Underground Installations & Cable Locating, Office Fitouts, Digital CCTV and Security, and the recently launched Tesla Powerwall Certified Installation service for battery storage. Testing services (Fluke DSX-5000 copper testing and OTDR fibre testing) are integral to quality assurance across all installations. The company operates as a unified service business, with each offering representing a distinct service line rather than standalone software products or modules of a single platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibre Optics – Cabling & Termination

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-year warranty on Cat6A structured cabling installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TeslacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Elam is a Tesla Powerwall Premium Certified Installer, having completed required training and technical standards to safely install and commission Tesla Powerwall battery storage systems. This certification allows Elam to support residential, commercial, education, and infrastructure clients with advanced battery storage solutions integrated with solar panel systems.
• NSW Government (ICT Panel SCM0020)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Elam is an approved NSW government and public school cabling company under ICT contract SCM0020 (communications cabling) and SCM0256 (electrical cabling). Elam has been approved since 1998, providing fibre optic, Cat6A data, voice and telecommunications services across all NSW government sectors including schools and TAFE colleges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Programmed Maintenance Services: Programmed is a large Australian maintenance, staffing, and infrastructure services provider. Comparable in delivery of electrical and cabling services to commercial and government clients, though at substantially larger scale and broader service mix.
• Service Stream: Service Stream is an ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services provider delivering design, construction, and maintenance across telecommunications, utilities, and energy networks. Overlaps with Elam in communications cabling and government/enterprise infrastructure work, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Lendlease: Lendlease is a global real estate and infrastructure group with Australian construction operations that include electrical and data infrastructure delivery. Overlaps with Elam on large commercial and institutional fitout projects in NSW.
• Downer Group: Downer is a major ASX-listed infrastructure contractor with utility, transport, and communications infrastructure capabilities including fibre and electrical works. Operates at much greater scale than Elam and competes for the same large NSW government and education infrastructure contracts.

Direct peers

• ProActive Cabling Services: ProActive is an Australian data, fibre optic, and electrical cabling contractor serving commercial, government, and education clients. Directly comparable service offering and customer segments to Elam in the Sydney/NSW market.
• Stowe Australia: Stowe Australia is a large national electrical and communications contractor offering structured cabling, electrical fitout, and data infrastructure services. It directly competes with Elam in commercial and government cabling projects across Australia, including NSW.
• Heyday Group: Heyday Group is an Australian electrical and communications infrastructure contractor providing structured cabling, electrical, and network infrastructure services. Comparable service mix and enterprise/government customer base to Elam.
• Datatel Communications: Datatel is an Australian data and communications cabling contractor delivering structured cabling and fibre installations to commercial and enterprise clients. Closely comparable niche positioning to Elam in the Australian data cabling installation market.
• Nilsen Electric: Nilsen is an established Australian electrical contractor providing commercial, industrial, and infrastructure electrical and communications installations. Comparable in delivery model (licensed electrical contractor with structured cabling capability) and target segments including education and government.

Regional players

• Decmil Group: Decmil is an Australian infrastructure and construction services provider with capabilities in non-process infrastructure including electrical and communications works for government and resources clients. Comparable in delivery model though typically larger-scale regional projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elamcablinggroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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