Perth based Netlink Group, has been working closely with the electrical and lighting control manufacturer since October 2008. The relationship has grown rapidly with Netlink quickly learning the skills to implement and commission Clipsal’s C-Bus lighting control and integration technology.

Netlink Group first commenced in 1994 with a strong IT focus providing installation and managed services. Today it is staffed with some 50 personnel and turning over in excess of $6 million per annum. The company is led by founder and Managing Director, Steve van Blommestein who during May, signed the company to become a Clipsal C-Bus Platinum Partner.

The C-Bus Platinum programme officially recognises integrators who have achieved a high level of competence from successfully training for commercial applications of C-Bus. As partners of the programme, Netlink Group now receives vendor support from Clipsal, extended warranty and ongoing support.

“Clipsal approached us with the offer to join Platinum and we were honoured to be asked. I see C-Bus as an exciting opportunity to create some really intelligent control systems to reduce energy in commercial usage.”

“The great thing about working with C-Bus is that it is an incredibly robust network that is fully seamless with the IP network. This also means significant cost savings for clients.”

So far Netlink Group and Clipsal have worked together on a number of projects in the aged care sector collectively valued at more than a $1 million in commercial work.

“We have done our homework in Perth, said Gavin De Livera, CIS General Manager. The Netlink Group is one of the best technology providers in this region and every project we have worked on together has been a success and the clients are always happy. We are proud to call them C-Bus Platinum Partners.”

“The support we have received from Clipsal has been outstanding, says Steve.
“The relationship we have with Gavin and his team is fantastic. I love the emphasis Clipsal places on relationships and the way they get involved with our projects to ensure our client’s needs are met. This is not always easy as clients can be demanding and require careful explanation of some of the finer points of integration.

“The C-Bus Platinum Partnership adds to our status. It really is a massive milestone for us.”

Steve, who started his career as a manual arts and IT teacher, has an open mind towards business.

“If I see a door of opportunity I barge it right open. We’ve also had some luck in partnering with Clipsal. It’s an opportunity to grow our business to take on a greater spectrum of commercial activity offering a total technology solution for clients beyond installation and commissioning but also to include an ongoing managed service solution for the long term.

“When you consider that the majority of commercial buildings have inefficient lighting control practices, there are tremendous opportunities out there for us and the industry even in these uncertain economic times.”