What CSE Uniserve does

CSE Uniserve is a division of CSE Global (Australia) Pty Ltd, a privately held conglomerate providing energy, communications, and security solutions across Australia and New Zealand. The company specialises in integrated energy solutions for mining, utilities, water, transport, and renewable energy sectors, with over 40 years of experience in electrical engineering for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Operations extend from far north Queensland to Port Hedland and Esperance in Western Australia, and across both North and South Islands of New Zealand through its CSE W. Arthur Fisher subsidiary. The company operates through seven physical offices and serves "hundreds of sites" including most major global mining companies.

The core offering spans six solution categories: Power Systems Protection and Control (GE Vernova Multilin protection relays, G&W Electric Current Limiting Protectors); Power System Monitoring (Elspec G4430/G4/G5 power quality analysers with proprietary compression algorithm, Sapphire Enterprise Software); Asset Monitoring and Diagnostics (Brüel & Kjær Vibro vibration sensors, dissolved gas analysis, thermal monitoring); Motor Starting and Control — including the proprietary UniStarter EPMA Series Liquid Resistance Starter, Australian-made in full stainless steel, rated up to 20MW, with an integrated Rotor Current Monitoring System using PID control for slip regulation between 1.5%-5%, plus Fuji/Seoho variable speed drives and Solcon soft starters; Critical Communications and Automation (Siemens Ruggedcom industrial Ethernet, GE MDS Orbit wireless platforms); and Remote Power Systems (proprietary EcoPort solar carport, ECOG3N portable solar generator, EcoHub satellite solar station, EcoHabitat solar cabin, EnviroSkid pipeline monitor).

The business model combines hardware distribution and integration with professional services. Revenue is generated through project-based sales of partner and proprietary technologies, complemented by end-to-end professional services spanning project management, design and engineering, commissioning, repair and maintenance, and training. The go-to-market is exclusively an enterprise field sales model with direct engagement, site visits, and tender participation; large projects (12+ months) receive dedicated project managers. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no published price list. Technology is sourced through long-term certified distribution partnerships with global leaders — GE Vernova, Siemens, Elspec, and G&W Electric as core; Fuji Electric, Solcon-IGEL, Seoho Electric, Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Systems With Intelligence, Laki Power, and Moist-Tech as secondary — enabling multi-vendor integration rather than a single-vendor constrained offering. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015.

Name

CSE Uniserve

Legal name

CSE Global (Australia) Pty Ltd

Website

https://cseuniserve.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSE Uniserve is an Australia and New Zealand energy solutions integrator serving mining, utilities, water, transport, and renewables sectors. It designs, engineers, installs and commissions integrated protection, monitoring, motor control, communications, and remote power systems using proprietary and partner technologies across an enterprise field sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Energy Solutions

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Protection, Control & Relaying (MV) Installation & Testing (EUAEACAL)

Keywords

• Energy solutions integration
• Motor starting control
• Power systems protection
• Industrial communications automation
• Asset monitoring diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

West Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Solutions Integration and Hardware Sales: CSE Uniserve designs, engineers, installs and commissions integrated energy solutions. Revenue is generated through the sale of proprietary and partner technology products (protection relays, variable speed drives, soft starters, liquid resistance starters, power quality analysers, communications equipment, monitoring systems) combined with professional services. Solutions are tailored to each project and can range from a utility base station to a world-class mining operation.
2. Professional Services: End-to-end professional services spanning project management, design and engineering, commissioning, repair and maintenance, and training. Services are available for all stages of a solution's lifecycle, from initial design through to ongoing maintenance. Service delivery is supported by in-house specialist technicians and engineers across Australia and New Zealand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CSE Uniserve is an energy solutions integrator that designs, engineers, installs and commissions integrated power protection, motor control, monitoring, and industrial communications solutions for mining, utilities, water, transport, and renewable energy customers across Australia and New Zealand. The company combines its proprietary products (notably the UniStarter EPMA Liquid Resistance Starters and the Modular Panel Solution) with partner technology from GE Vernova, Siemens, Elspec, G&W Electric, Fuji Electric, Solcon-IGEL, Seoho Electric, Brúel & Kjær Vibro, Systems With Intelligence, Moist-Tech, and Laki Power, and delivers full professional services spanning project management, design, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and training.

Product overview

CSE Uniserve is an energy solutions integrator offering a portfolio of interconnected solution categories for mining, utilities, water, transport, and renewable energy industries across Australia and New Zealand. The core offering comprises Power Systems Protection and Control (protection relays, current limiting protectors), Power System Monitoring (power quality analysers, meters, fault recorders), Asset Monitoring and Diagnostics (dissolved gas analysis, thermal and vibration monitoring), Remote Power Systems (solar, hybrid, off-grid solutions), Motor Starting and Control (variable speed drives, soft starters, liquid resistance starters), and Critical Communications and Automation (industrial Ethernet switches, wireless routers, media converters). These solutions are supported by Professional Services including project management, design and engineering, repair and maintenance, commissioning, and training. CSE Uniserve integrates technology from partners including GE Vernova (Multilin relays, WAMS, MDS Orbit), Siemens (Ruggedcom communications), Elspec (power quality analysers, Equalizer, Sapphire Software), G&W Electric (CLiP), Fuji Electric and Seoho Electric (variable speed drives), Solcon-IGEL (soft starters), Brüel & Kjær Vibro (vibration monitoring), Systems With Intelligence (monitoring), and Laki Power (dynamic line rating).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSE Linked: A CSE Crosscom company specialising in commercial solar energy solutions, renewable energy, power generation, and energy diversification for mining, resources, construction, agricultural and government sectors.
• UniStarter
• EcoPort
• ECOG3N
• EcoHub
• EcoHabitat
• EnviroSkid

Products and services

• Power Systems Protection and Control Integrated protection and control solutions including protection relays, current limiting protectors, and automation and control systems designed to optimise safety and extend the lifespan of electrical assets in mining, utilities, and industrial environments.
• Power System Monitoring Scalable monitoring solutions for real-time tracking of power quality, harmonics, voltage fluctuations, and power factor, including power quality monitoring and analysis, power quality and power factor correction, and management software for grid stability and equipment protection.
• Asset Monitoring and Diagnostics Comprehensive condition monitoring solutions including asset health management software, dissolved gas analysis, thermal monitoring, and vibration monitoring to enable predictive maintenance and prevent equipment failures across power and industrial assets.
• Remote Power Systems Commercial solar energy and hybrid power solutions for remote locations, including the EcoPort solar carport, ECOG3N portable solar generator, EcoHub satellite solar station, EcoHabitat solar-powered portable cabin, and EnviroSkid pipeline monitoring system for off-grid mining and industrial applications.
• Motor Starting and Control Variable speed drives, soft starters, and liquid resistance starters (including the proprietary UniStarter EPMA series) for controlled motor operation across low, medium, and high voltage applications in mining, water, and industrial sectors.
• Critical Communications and Automation Industrial networking solutions including wireless LTE routers, Ethernet switches, media converters, and serial servers for reliable, secure communications in harsh environments such as substations and remote industrial sites.
• Professional Services End-to-end services including project management, design and engineering, repair and maintenance, commissioning, and training to support the full lifecycle of energy solutions, delivered by in-house specialist technicians and engineers across Australia and New Zealand.
• UniStarter EPMA Series Liquid Resistance Starter Australian-made, fully stainless steel liquid resistance starter for large slip ring motors in mining, cement, metal recycling, sugar processing, and water industries, with power ratings up to 20MW, advanced PLC platform, and rotor current monitoring system with PID control for harsh outdoor installations.
• Modular Panel Solution Australian-designed and made enclosure system housing drives, soft starters and ancillary products, minimising floor space and providing IP54 rated protection, designed for customer switchrooms or production areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Slip control between 1.5%–5% (985–950rpm) on 5,200kW shredder motor with significant transient reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• GE VernovacoreTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve is a long-term distribution partner of GE Vernova technology in Australia. The partnership covers GE Vernova's Multilin protection relays (L90, T60, N60), Digital Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS), G500 and Power Gateway automation solutions, and MDS Orbit industrial wireless platforms. CSE Uniserve integrates these technologies into energy solutions across mining, utilities, renewables, water, and transport sectors.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve partners with Siemens for industrial communications technology, including Ruggedcom Ethernet switches, Layer 3 routers, multi-service platforms, and media converters and serial servers. Siemens RUGGEDCOM products meet IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards for mission-critical communications in harsh environments for the power, transportation, and oil and gas industries.
• ElspeccoreTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve partners with Elspec, a leading global provider of advanced power quality solutions. Products include the G4430 and G4/G5 power quality analysers with compression algorithm for continuous high-resolution waveform recording, the Sapphire Enterprise Software (PQSCADA) for real-time power quality monitoring and analysis, and the Elspec Equalizer for dynamic reactive power compensation.
• G&W ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve proudly distributes G&W Electric's Current Limiting Protector (CLiP), which combines the benefits of circuit breakers and overcurrent protective devices to deliver reliable multi-hazard electrical protection including arc flash protection. The CLiP provides high continuous current ratings with current limitation and ultra-high speed operation for switchgear protection.
• Fuji ElectricsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve integrates Fuji Electric technology including FRENIC Mini VSD, FRENIC HVAC VSD, and FRENIC MEGA 2 VSD variable speed drives for applications in mining, utilities, and industrial settings. Fuji Electric products cover drives, pressure transmitters, flowmeters, gas analysers, controllers, inverters, pumps, generators, and power equipment.
• Solcon-IGELsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve is a certified partner of Solcon-IGEL Group, a global industry leader in low voltage and medium voltage soft starter technology, motor protection, and motor controls. Products include the Solcon RVS-DN, iSTART soft starters, and SOLBRAKE DC injection brake, deployed across mining, marine, water, and oil and gas industries in over 75 countries.
• Seoho ElectricsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve supplies Seoho Electric 1000V Variable Speed Drive (VSD) in the Australian market, providing control functionality including vector control, master/slave synchronisation, dual motor and PID algorithms suitable for a wide range of mining applications.
• Systems With IntelligencesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve integrates Systems With Intelligence monitoring technology for real-time visual monitoring of industrial applications in harsh, remote locations. Touchless Monitoring Solutions provide asset health visibility, operational insights, and enhanced safety for underground operations and substations.
• Brüel & Kjær VibrosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCSE Uniserve partners with Brüel & Kjær Vibro for intelligent condition monitoring solutions. Products include vibration protection and control systems, vibration sensors and transmitters (temperature range -50°C to +350°C), and online condition monitoring and diagnostics platforms for wind power, hydropower, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and thermal power industries.
• Wilmar Sugar and RenewablesminorOthersWilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a key customer of CSE Uniserve. CSE Uniserve supplied a UniStarter LRS with Rotor Slip and Rotor Current control for their Pioneer Sugar Mill, processing approximately 1.62 million tonnes of sugarcane annually.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Power management company offering switchgear, motor control, power quality, and industrial components across mining, utilities, and industrial customers globally. Directly overlaps CSE Uniserve's protection, monitoring, and motor-starting solutions.
• ABB: Global power and automation leader offering switchgear, protection relays, drives, motors, and industrial communications that directly overlap CSE Uniserve's product portfolio. Operates broadly across mining, utilities, water, and renewables but as a multi-vertical conglomerate rather than an ANZ-focused integrator.
• GE Vernova: Long-term technology partner of CSE Uniserve (Multilin relays, WAMS, MDS Orbit) and direct competitor in grid protection, automation, and renewables integration. Operates with broader global reach and deeper R&D across power generation and T&D.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation leader with motor control, drives, and industrial communications portfolios that directly compete with CSE Uniserve's motor starting and automation offering in mining and industrial verticals.
• Schneider Electric: Major energy management and automation provider with a deep portfolio of protection relays, power quality, motor control, and industrial communications solutions. Competes with CSE Uniserve in mining, water, and utility segments across ANZ and globally.
• Vertiv: Critical infrastructure provider offering power protection, monitoring, and industrial communications — overlapping with CSE Uniserve's power quality, asset monitoring, and Ruggedcom-style product categories. Operates globally with broader scale.
• Siemens: Siemens is both a technology partner (Ruggedcom) and a direct competitor through its industrial communications, automation, and energy management portfolio. Operates globally across the same mining, utilities, and transport verticals as CSE Uniserve.

Regional players

• Nilsen (Nilsen Electric): Long-established Australian electrical engineering, contracting, and industrial services provider serving mining, utilities, and heavy industry. Most comparable ANZ peer from a services-led, multi-vertical electrical contracting model.
• Worley: Australian-headquartered energy, chemicals, and resources project services company providing engineering, procurement, and construction across mining and renewables. Comparable as ANZ regional integrator in adjacent verticals though broader scope and project-scale focus.

Direct peers

• Ampcontrol: Australian-headquartered specialist in electrical engineering and power solutions for mining, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Most direct ANZ regional peer given shared focus on harsh-environment mining electrification, motor starting, and integrated power systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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