“APS Industrial is a major move that indicates how serious we are about longterm growth in the region. We’ve listened to customers and want to give them ‘real choice’ that delivers the best products, combined with the best customer experience. We see APS Industrial as an extension of the Siemens family and the credentials of the Board and senior management team speak for themselves,” Peter Halliday, CEO of Siemens Australia.

“Our partnership with APS Industrial is strengthened with their high profile, well respected and experienced leadership team. The synergies that exist between Rittal and APS Industrial’s product ranges are further enhanced with the addition of the Siemens Industrial Automation product portfolio. This new group is sure to become a major force in the Australian electrical landscape,” Michael Mallia, Managing Director of Rittal ANZ.

“Belden has been a global leader in the design and manufacturing of insulated wire, cable and related products for over 100 years. When industry thinks cable, they think Belden and we’re determined to make accessing these products easier than ever before with increased local stockholdings and expertise,” David Hegarty, Managing Director of APS Industrial.

“KATKO is a world leader in innovation committed to designing products and solutions tailored to a range of industry needs, and these are values that very much align with APS Industrial. Using these synergies as the foundation of our partnership, we are very excited by what we will together be able to provide Australian industry through this market leading range”, David Hegarty, Managing Director of APS Industrial.