Custom Switchboards March 2026 · 7 min read If you’re looking for a custom switchboard manufacturer in New Zealand with a proven track record, AS/NZS 61439 compliance, and the capability to handle heavy industrial and infrastructure projects — Clive Wilson Switchboards has been doing exactly that since 1971. Based in Invercargill, Southland, we design, build, […]
Switchboards April 2026 · 6 min read Connected switchboards and remote monitoring are no longer niche technology for large industrial sites. Practical IoT-enabled switchboards are being specified on commercial and industrial projects across New Zealand. Here is what that actually means, what the benefits are, and what to ask for when specifying one. The term […]
Switchboards April 2026 · 7 min read The main switchboard is the central point of an electrical installation. Everything downstream of it depends on how well it is designed, built, and maintained. This guide covers what a main switchboard is, what it must contain, how to size one correctly, and what to look for when […]
Power Quality April 2026 · 8 min read Poor power quality is one of the most common causes of unexplained equipment failure on NZ industrial sites. This guide covers what power quality monitoring involves, the issues we see most often at Clive Wilson, and how to set up effective monitoring for your facility. Power quality […]
Powder Coating April 2026 · 5 min read If you are choosing a finish for outdoor metal furniture, powder coating significantly outperforms liquid paint in durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance. Here is what you need to know before specifying it. Outdoor metal furniture takes a beating in New Zealand: high UV, coastal salt air, rain, […]
Your switchboard is the heart of your facility’s electrical system. When it works, nobody notices. When it fails, everything stops. For industrial and commercial facilities across New Zealand, unplanned switchboard failure isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive, potentially dangerous, and in some cases a compliance issue under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 […]
Powder Coating April 2026 · 6 min read Powder coating is one of the most durable and environmentally clean metal finishing processes available. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how the process works, from raw metal to finished product. Powder coating is used widely across New Zealand for switchboard enclosures, agricultural equipment, outdoor furniture, architectural […]
Manufacturers and hobbyists alike are able to create a protective covering or shell on a variety of products and equipment using powder coating.
The role of laser engraving in the industrial space is a vital one that is growing more important all the time.
Every modern switchboard should have six primary components. These are essential for safe and effective operations.
