POWERING A POSITIVE FUTURE
Australian Mining|December 2024
AUSTRALIAN POWER EQUIPMENT IS BECOMING AS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AS IT IS FOR QUALITY HIGHVOLTAGE SOLUTIONS.
POWERING A POSITIVE FUTURE

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020, the world was forced to slow the pace of progress for the first time in living memory.

For many, it was a time for introspection. A time to look inward and consider what's important.

Human connection, a circular economy, conservation and sustainability were major themes in the minds of those who looked out at a world in isolation and strived to make it better.

These concepts were critical to dual directors Abby Crawford and Andrew Cockbain when they launched Australian Power Equipment (APE) in the midst of 2020.

Crawford and Cockbain shared a vision to become a leading provider of sustainable, high-voltage electrical power solutions to the mining, tunnelling and infrastructure sectors.

They aimed to achieve their goal while championing a circular economy framework, making a positive impact on Australian wildlife conservation, and creating employment opportunities for those with blindness, vision loss, or other disabilities.

A circular economy

APE's adherence to its core values have seen the company quickly expand.

"Since our inception, we have achieved rapid growth and made significant strides in environmental, social, and economic (ESG) impacts," Crawford told Australian Mining.

"In fact, Australian Power Equipment is listed in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Fast Growers 2024.

"Our journey reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and innovation, underpinned by a strong adherence to the principles of a circular economy." APE aims to extend the lifecycle of equipment and reduce waste by refurbishing and repurposing stranded assets like electrical switchgear, transformers and relays.

This story is from the December 2024 edition of Australian Mining.

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