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What sets us apart from other switchboard builders?

Quality Workmanship.

At emf Switchboards, we are electricians building switchboards with the electrician in mind. Safety, reliability and simplicity are the key features of all our designs. Our aim is minimise installation costs while providing safe and reliable switchboard solutions to match the needs of the site.

The past 25 years of building switchboards has allowed us to design and refine our own switchboard systems, so that you, the sparkie, get the best version of our systems in your switchboard. 

Why emf Switchboards?

Our focus is to maximize our customers' efficiency on-site through innovation and longevity of our switchboards, driven by exceptional customer service rather than our own profitability.

25 Years in the Industry

emf was founded in 1999 by two electricians, Allen Whitten and his brother Ben who were both passionate about providing the New Zealand industry with the highest quality switchboards and components.

On-site Experience

Our unofficial motto of “by sparkies, for sparkies”, is an important part of what emf is. Our design team has “been there, done that”, which is reflected in our switchboards. We like to make the installation and termination as straightforward, fast, and as effortless as possible.

Certified Quality Products

Emf is ISO accredited for quality assurance, health and safety and environmentally responsibility.

  • ISO 9001: 2015
  • ISO 14001:2015
  • ISO 45001:2018
  • PAS99:2012

Every product supplied by emf is tested to relevant standards and we can provide SDOCs & testing certificates for your assurance.

Tried, Tested & Future Proof

As an electrician himself, Allen wanted to ensure that every product emf introduced to the Australasian market would stand up to our rigorous market expectations. emf carries out real life testing and ISO9001 quality control procedures to ensure that what goes out of our door will last.

Delivery Commitment

New Zealand is a long way from Europe and logistics are often difficult. emf is committed to combating this by ensuring we have large stock holdings of everything we sell. If you need something especially sourced from our network of contacts, we can organize air freight as required.

Emf is committed to NEVER providing generic lead times and strictly consolidated shipping.

We are Here to Help

Emf’s switchboard design team have wide experience across the electrical and industrial automation industries. They are only a phone call or email away and are more than happy to help you in a solution that works.

Industry Applications: 

 

Agriculture
  • Pump Sheds
  • Effluent Timers
  • Generator Connection
  • Outdoor distribution & plugboards
  • M/O/G switchboards
  • Metering & Distribution 
  • Cowshed switchboards

 

Agritech
  • Primary processing plant distribution
  • Solutions for specialized project requirements
  • Field controls & data recording boxes
  • Custom cut-outs for glanding & connectors

 

 

Forestry & Timber Production

  • 3200A saw mill MSB
  • Switchboards compatible for PFC Units
  • MCCB & MSSB switchboards
  • 63A Outdoor plugboards
  • IP & Form rated switchboards
Utilities & Healthcare
  • Hospital basement distribution boards
  • Council pump switchboards housed in kiosks
  • WWTP & Recycling plants
  • PowerCo Zone Substations
  • Builders temporary power boxes
  • Distribution to E.V charge stations
Urban & Retail
  • Hotel or Apartment MSB & level DBs
  • Retirement complex distribution
  • Retail or industrial complex distribution. 
  • Controls & distribution for aquatic centers.
  • School switchboard upgrades
Heavy Industries
  • Gantry crane controls
  • Concrete & quarry MSB & site DBs
  • Plastic & polymer recycling plants
  • Tasman Tanning 1600A addition completed
  • 34M Monohull MSB project completed

How We Work:

“Our aim is to provide safe and reliable solutions to match the needs of industry”

emf is a family owned business founded in 1999 by Allen Whitten and his brother, Ben. At emf our customers have always come first, we believe in giving the very best service we can, providing quality solutions that meet the customers’ needs, in a timely manner.

Our Mission:

“Our mission is to increase our customer's profitability and reputation by offering quality, value-for-money products in a timely manner. We will focus on maximizing our customers efficiency on site and longevity of all our products and in each transaction, we will be driven by exceptional customer service rather than our own profitability”

Our Vision:

“To be the most reliable supplier of quality components to the electrical industry in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands”

Our Values:

  • Be honest and sincere in all our business dealings.
  • Aim to exceed customer expectations in every transaction.
  • Strive for improvement every day.
  • Work hard, work smart, and work efficiently.
  • Meaningfully contribute to charity projects that align with our values.
  • Show empathy and compassion to staff and the wider community.

With our extensive range of switchboards and components, we aim to:
• Minimise installation costs.
• Provide safe and reliable solutions to match the needs of the site.
• Provide long-term solutions that will safeguard the business well into the future.

With a wealth of experience in the industry, emf's sales and design team includes experienced customer service representatives, and fully trained electricians. Our electricians are knowledgeable and can provide expert advice on the best switchboard for your needs, along with being available to provide advice and guidance to our workshop team. This ensures we are giving our customers the most efficient and effective solution possible.

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Please Note:

All pricing is trade pricing, in New Zealand Dollars and Excluding GST. We do endeavor to advertise a wide range of solutions for all electrical challenges, but if there is something that you are not sure about, please get in contact with us and we will do our best to find you a solution.Please Note: All information contained on this website, or any publication from emf, was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change from time to time. We recommend you get in contact with us for confirmation on pricing and stock availability at time of order.