What ECL Group does

ECL Group Limited is a New Zealand-based infrastructure services company founded in 1957 (also reported as 1954 in one source) that installs, maintains, protects, and repairs critical infrastructure for the country's largest fuel, energy, and retail operators. The company operates from a headquarters in Lower Hutt/Wellington with 19 service locations nationwide and a 260-280+ strong workforce providing 24/7 coverage, including a centralized 24-hour help desk that resolves approximately 75% of 200,000+ annual tickets remotely and dispatches field teams to nearly 50,000 physical jobs each year. ECL organizes its offering across three divisions: Energy Solutions (specialist fuel systems installation and maintenance with 50+ years of experience), Technology Solutions (POS system deployment, IT infrastructure, and nationwide technology rollouts), and eMobility Solutions (EV charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, and consulting).

The company's technical stack is infrastructure-grade rather than software-native, anchored by its proprietary FuelTender fuel polishing system that removes water, particulates, and microbial contamination from stored diesel to protect backup generator systems at mission-critical sites. ECL is an authorized service agent for four major EV charging OEMs - Tritium, ABB, Kempower, and Schneider Electric - giving it multi-brand service coverage across the New Zealand EV charging market. The business model is a hybrid of recurring service and maintenance contracts across 3,000+ service stations and commercial sites, supplemented by one-time turnkey project delivery for new installations and EV charging deployments, with a technology integration layer (e.g., Triquestra Infinity POS at Z Energy's 200 sites) that creates long-tail service revenue. Customers include Z Energy, BP New Zealand, Exxon Mobil, Chevron New Zealand (Caltex), Foodstuffs, NZ Post, Woolworths, Mobil Oil, Allied Petroleum, and government / critical infrastructure clients, with 90%+ of Chevron New Zealand work performed by direct ECL employees. The company is privately held, led by CEO Courtney Ireland and CFO Elena Borro, with a board chaired by Ben Iosefa.

Name

ECL Group

Legal name

ECL Group Limited

Website

https://eclgroup.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ECL Group is a New Zealand infrastructure services company, founded in 1957, that installs, maintains, and repairs fuel systems, EV charging infrastructure, and POS technology for the country's largest fuel, energy, and retail enterprises, operating from 19 locations with 260-280+ staff and a 24/7 help desk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Fuel systems installation
• EV charging infrastructure
• POS system deployment
• Infrastructure maintenance services
• Fleet electrification solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lower Hutt

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring service and maintenance contracts for 3,000+ service stations and commercial sites across New Zealand. 24/7 service and maintenance, technical support, and emergency response.
2. Project Installation and Implementation: Turnkey project delivery for new installations including EV charging, POS system rollouts, fuel infrastructure upgrades. End-to-end execution from design through commissioning.
3. Technology Solutions and Integration: IT infrastructure, POS systems, and technology deployment services. Field technical operations and site maintenance support.
4. 24-Hour Help Desk Support: Remote technical support and monitoring services coordinated nationally from Wellington help desk.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECL Group installs, maintains, protects, and repairs critical infrastructure for New Zealand businesses across three service lines: Energy Solutions (specialist fuel systems for service stations and commercial sites), Technology Solutions (on-site IT hardware and software deployment including Point-of-Sale systems), and eMobility Solutions (EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification). Services are delivered through 260+ staff based in 19 nationwide locations with 24/7 help desk support, serving enterprise customers in fuel retail, retail, logistics, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Product overview

ECL Group offers infrastructure-grade services across three core divisions: Energy Solutions (specialist fuel systems installation and maintenance), Technology Solutions (IT hardware/software implementation including POS systems), and eMobility Solutions (EV charging deployment and fleet electrification). The company also provides the FuelTender fuel polishing system, a 24-hour help desk service, and manages projects such as the U-GO self-service fuel station network transformation. These offerings work together to deliver comprehensive lifecycle management for critical infrastructure spanning the fuel, retail, and electric mobility sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Solutions Specialist fuel systems installation, maintenance, protection, and repair services for commercial and retail fuel station operators across New Zealand. Includes 24/7 emergency response, fuel polishing, and compliance services.
• Technology Solutions On-site implementation of hardware and software IT solutions for business control systems, including Point of Sale (POS) systems, peripheral devices, and network infrastructure for retail and logistics enterprises.
• eMobility Solutions EV charging infrastructure deployment and fleet electrification solutions, including turnkey electrical systems from switchboards to DC fast chargers, maintenance, consulting, and authorised service support for Tritium, ABB, Kempower, and Schneider Electric equipment.
• FuelTender System Fuel polishing equipment that removes water, particulates, and destroys bacteria, yeasts, and fungi from stored diesel fuel to prevent microbial contamination ('Diesel Bug') and ensure reliable backup generator operation at mission-critical sites such as data centres.
• 24-Hour Help Desk Remote technical support centre that resolves approximately 75% of 200,000+ help desk tickets annually without dispatching a field technician, providing nationwide site and systems support for ECL Group's enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of 200,000+ help desk tickets resolved remotely without field dispatch
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KempowercoreTechnology or IntegrationECL Group partnered with Kempower to deliver EV charging solutions including the Kempower Satellite Charging Unit deployed at PermaPine for heavy EV charging of electric logging trucks. Also used for Z Energy's new EV charging site in Avondale and BP Papakura installation.
• TriquestracoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for technology install and support, specifically for Triquestra's Infinity retail management system deployment at Z Energy's 200 retail sites across New Zealand. ECL Group as certified installation and support partner for Australia and New Zealand.
• TritiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationECL Group is an authorised service agent for Tritium EV charging equipment, providing expert integration, rapid diagnostics, and certified repairs to keep charging infrastructure performing at peak capacity.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationECL Group is an authorised service agent for ABB EV charging equipment, maintaining operational continuity with expert integration, rapid diagnostics, and certified repairs.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationECL Group is an authorised service agent for Schneider Electric EV charging equipment, providing maintenance and support services.
• PermaPineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECL Group delivered a Kempower heavy EV charging solution for PermaPine's Bay of Plenty site, providing daily charging for electric logging trucks in active forestry operations. Partnership proving infrastructure-grade performance in tough commercial environments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Programmed Maintenance Services: ASX-listed provider of staffing, maintenance, and facility management services across ANZ. Comparable field services model serving enterprise clients with recurring maintenance contracts similar to ECL's service portfolio.
• Service Stream: ASX-listed infrastructure services company providing design, construction, installation, and maintenance services for telecommunications, utilities, and energy networks across ANZ. Directly comparable to ECL's field service operations and recurring maintenance contract model.
• Spotless Group Holdings: ANZ facility management and infrastructure services provider delivering maintenance and operational services to enterprise customers. Comparable recurring-revenue service model and enterprise customer base similar to ECL.
• Fulton Hogan: NZ-headquartered infrastructure services company providing civil construction, utilities, and maintenance services across ANZ. Comparable to ECL in terms of NZ origin, infrastructure services focus, and long-tenured market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Ventia Services Group: ASX-listed infrastructure services provider (formerly Broadspectrum) operating across ANZ with capabilities in energy, utilities, transport, and facilities maintenance. Closest large-scale analog to ECL's nationwide field services model for critical infrastructure.
• ABB E-mobility: Global EV charging equipment manufacturer and one of ECL's authorized service partners. As OEM partner rather than direct competitor, but represents the upstream equipment supplier that could vertically integrate into services.
• Downer EDI: Australian-listed infrastructure services company providing multi-disciplinary services across transport, utilities, and energy infrastructure across ANZ. Comparable to ECL's field services model for fuel/energy infrastructure but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Others

• Infratil: NZX-listed infrastructure investor with significant NZ energy and utilities exposure including EV charging (via ChargeNet). Adjacent player that owns assets ECL services rather than competes directly with.

Regional players

• Skellerup Industries: NZX-listed industrial products and services company with infrastructure-adjacent operations. NZ-based peer serving similar industrial customers, though focused on products rather than field services like ECL.
• Vector Limited: NZX-listed NZ energy infrastructure company operating electricity and gas networks with growing EV charging exposure. NZ-headquartered infrastructure peer with overlapping customer base in energy/fuel sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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