Date: |
01 Jul 2026, 5.00PM – 7.00PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
Excel Switchgear |
Address: |
136 Hutt Road Lower Hutt |
Cost: |
Free event |
Antony will provide a brief overview of the business and then walk us through the process of designing, building, and testing an LV switchboard. If you’ve ever wondered how an LV switchboard is designed and manufactured, then this is very much for you!
Following the session Antony will be available to answer your questions.
The workshop tour will start at 5:30pm sharp, so please aim to arrive from 5:00pm onwards to enjoy some light refreshments and to make sure we’re ready for a prompt 5:30pm start.
Note this a physical in person site visit to Excel Switchgear’s workshop in Lower Hutt Wellington, and not an online event. Spaces are limited to 15 people maximum.
No PPE will be required. A brief safety presentation will be provided before accessing the workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understanding of LV switchboard design process.
2. Understanding of LV switchboard construction process.
3. Understanding of the Schneider Switchboard Solution.
4. Understanding of LV switchboard testing processes.
Presenter Bio - Antony Yates, General Manager of Excel Switchgear
Antony spent the first 20 years of his career in the medium and high voltage electrical industry before meeting Ross and Karen Wilson, the previous owners of Excel Switchgear. Joining Excel switchgear, Antony spent his time on the shop floor constructing switchboards before progressing into switchboard design.
Antony left Excel Switchgear, and after a brief period outside of the switchboard industry he was introduced to Antony and Stefanie Dixon, the new owners of Excel Switchgear. This led to him rejoining Excel Switchgear as General Manager. Since starting six months ago, he has thoroughly enjoyed his time with Excel Switchgear and is looking forward to the opportunities ahead!
Join the Electrical Engineering Group for a workshop tour by Antony Yates, General Manager of Excel Switchboards, of their Lower Hutt LV switchboard manufacturing facility.
Antony will provide a brief overview of the business and then walk us through the process of designing, building, and testing an LV switchboard. If you’ve ever wondered how an LV switchboard is designed and manufactured, then this is very much for you!
Following the session Antony will be available to answer your questions.
The workshop tour will start at 5:30pm sharp, so please aim to arrive from 5:00pm onwards to enjoy some light refreshments and to make sure we’re ready for a prompt 5:30pm start.
Note this a physical in person site visit to Excel Switchgear’s workshop in Lower Hutt Wellington, and not an online event. Spaces are limited to 15 people maximum.
No PPE will be required. A brief safety presentation will be provided before accessing the workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understanding of LV switchboard design process.
2. Understanding of LV switchboard construction process.
3. Understanding of the Schneider Switchboard Solution.
4. Understanding of LV switchboard testing processes.
Presenter Bio - Antony Yates, General Manager of Excel Switchgear
Antony spent the first 20 years of his career in the medium and high voltage electrical industry before meeting Ross and Karen Wilson, the previous owners of Excel Switchgear. Joining Excel switchgear, Antony spent his time on the shop floor constructing switchboards before progressing into switchboard design.
Antony left Excel Switchgear, and after a brief period outside of the switchboard industry he was introduced to Antony and Stefanie Dixon, the new owners of Excel Switchgear. This led to him rejoining Excel Switchgear as General Manager. Since starting six months ago, he has thoroughly enjoyed his time with Excel Switchgear and is looking forward to the opportunities ahead!
