For end-to-end electrical, communication and building services.
ACDC Electrical and Communications Services (ACDC) is an Aboriginal owned and operated business based in Katherine, in the Northern Territory. Founded by Kathy Glass in 2009, ACDC has many years’ experience working with commercial and residential clients in the Katherine region, including in remote communities. The business provides a high standard of end-to-end electrical, communication and building services, with excellent customer service. ACDC also strives to create Indigenous employment opportunities and improve the social and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the region. “Kathy Glass is a successful Aboriginal woman leading an award-winning company in a male-dominated industry.”
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Services
ACDC is the supplier of choice in the Katherine region for end-to-end electrical, communication and building services. Our full-service offering means our clients benefit from single-source efficiencies for the following services: o o o o o
Electrical Communication Refrigeration Solar installations & maintenance Building maintenance
Electrical Services o o o o o o o
Lighting – design, installation & control systems Emergency alarms, lighting & power Single and three phase systems High voltage maintenance Energy management and monitoring Building management systems Maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
Communication o o o o o o
Cat 5, 6 & 6A cable design and installation Network design and installation PABX telephone systems Telephone and data port installation Wireless communications and smart wiring TV Antennas
Refrigeration o o o o o
A/C split system installation and maintenance Office and domestic design and installation Industrial cold rooms General servicing and maintenance HVAC controls
Solar o o o
Solar hot water Standalone and grid connected solar design and installation Solar system maintenance
Building Maintenance o o
Residential and commercial General maintenance and renovations
ACDC sub-contracts to a local, qualified and experienced Indigenous building team in Joshua Nelson (owner) and his father, Ken Nelson. Together, we have significant experience in delivering work on residential and commercial contracts, including housing maintenance for the Department of Defence. Capability Statement - Page 2
“Integrity and professionalism are the first things that come to mind when dealing with ACDC Electrical, no job is too small or too big with the follow-on support being exceptional at all levels. I found that the staff at ACDC listened intently to our requests and enquires, providing sound advice resulting in works being finished in a timely manner and under budget. I highly recommend ACDC for any electrical/refrigeration requirements whether it be domestic or industrial.� - Area Manager Spotless Services RAAF Base Tindal, Katherine NT
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ACDC – Servicing Australia’s Remote North
KATHY GLASS, DIRECTOR
ACDC’s head office is based in Katherine, however the business overcomes significant logistical challenges to service several thousand square kilometres in the remote north of Australia: all areas north to Darwin, south to Tennant creek, east to the Gulf areas and stretching to the Western Australian border to the west of Katherine.
Kathy Glass has established and grown a multi-award winning, Indigenous family business in an industry where female leadership is rare.
As an Aboriginal owned and operated company, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal communities, including a focus on creating Indigenous employment opportunities. ACDC employs a team of 12 full-time employees, including qualified electricians and builders, communication technicians, refrigeration technicians and licenced solar panel installers. ACDC’s lead electrician is Allan Glass, Kathy’s husband. Allan is a licensed electrical contractor with more than 25 years’ experience. “Our focus is on increasing our local Indigenous workforce, and making a positive difference to Aboriginal communities.”
As an Aboriginal woman who has been successfully leading projects across diverse sectors for more than 20 years, it is usual for Kathy to operate outside gender and cultural stereotypes. With strong communication skills and contagious enthusiasm, she employs a talented team who are equally dedicated to the company vision. Kathy takes a proactive approach to the ongoing success of ACDC, ensuring the business is at the forefront of new technologies. She also focuses on strengthening the knowledge and skills of her team. Kathy is particularly keen to assist Aboriginal people living in town and in remote communities by providing education, training and employment opportunities. An example is educating and training people to perform the ongoing maintainance of the air conditioners installed in the communities by ACDC. Capability Statement - Page 4
The ACDC Advantage
Dedicated to Commercial Clients
Clients of ACDC benefit from more than 25 years’ experience, and a strong track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
At ACDC, we provide exceptional service to commercial clients across many sectors. Our fullservice offering also delivers valuable cost and time efficiencies.
The ACDC difference can be experienced through: o o o
End-to-end services – a comprehensive one-stop shop for electrical, communications and building services. 12 full-time employees – each dedicated to a single job at any one time. Up-to-date technology – satellite tracking enables real-time job scheduling on the road, ensuring highly responsive services that are on time, every time.
We understand the importance of safe, responsive and reliable services, and we go above and beyond to meet our clients’ needs. We abide by our clients’ company policies and requirements when relevant, in addition to upholding our own safety and quality management procedures. ACDC is accredited with Master Electricians and operates in accordance with a comprehensive range of management systems. We currently service successful contracts with: o o o o o o
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Local, State and Federal Government Departments Residential builders Broadspectrum Spotless services Large electrical contractors Local, small to medium-sized businesses
ACDC Electrical & Communication Services Pty Ltd
Capability Statement - Page 6
Office: (08) 8972 2235 Mob: 0447 137 972 Fax: (08) 8125 6516 19 Third Street Katherine NT 0850
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