POWERING THE FUTURE OF MINING

WITH DEEP TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND A SUSTAINABILITY-DRIVEN APPROACH, AUSTRALIAN POWER EQUIPMENT IS REDEFINING HOW MINES HARNESS ELECTRICITY FOR SAFER, CLEANER, MORE EFFICIENT OPERATIONS.

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As the mining industry accelerates towards a low-emissions future, electrification has become the cornerstone of operational transformation, delivering cleaner, safer and more efficient power to some of the world's toughest environments.

At the forefront of this shift is Australian Power Equipment (APE), a trusted national supplier delivering the electrical backbone that powers open-cut and underground operations.

Founded by co-directors Abby Crawford and Andrew Cockbain, APE has rapidly grown to become one of Australia's most recognised suppliers of high-voltage power equipment and infrastructure solutions. The business has earned national recognition, including being ranked 45th in the 2024 AFR Top 100 Fast Starters, by combining deep technical expertise with a sustainability-led approach to equipment supply and lifecycle management.

From its base in Newcastle, APE provides transformers, switchgear, substations and high-voltage cable systems to clients across mining, tunnelling, renewables, agribusiness and defence sectors throughout Australia and around the world.

What sets APE apart is its dual capability to supply new and refurbished power equipment, enabling rapid response to critical site needs while advancing circular economy goals that reduce waste and extend asset life.

“Our business was built on reliability and responsiveness,” Cockbain said. “In mining, downtime costs are immense. Our job is to keep operations powered safely and continuously, whether that's through fast-tracked substations, re-engineered transformers or complete cable reticulation systems.”