HV Power Measurements and Protection Ltd (HV Power) has been appointed as Siemens’ first value-added reseller for the Medium Voltage portfolio in New Zealand. Expanding Siemens and HV Power’s relationship comes at a pivotal time to support New Zealand’s energy transition to carbon net zero commitments.
HV Power is a leading medium voltage (MV) switchgear, automation, and protection relay provider in New Zealand and is a long-standing preferred distributor of Siemens’ electrification and automation products. This new agreement extends this proven relationship.
For customers in New Zealand, it will mean a more streamlined approach for project delivery, increased cost effectiveness and wider access to engineering solutions in the medium voltage sector.
The agreement will cover Siemens’ 11/22/33kV gas insulated medium voltage switchgears, 17.5kV air insulated medium voltage switchgear and 11/22/33 kV ring main units.
Speaking at the signing of the agreement, Asad Khan, the country business segment lead for Siemens’ electrification and automation systems in Australia and New Zealand, said, “Siemens and HV Power have been successfully delivering many projects in New Zealand, especially in the utilities sector, for over 20 years. It’s great to formalise our ongoing relationship and have HV Power on board as our value-added reseller. They have the in-house engineering, design, and production expertise to help organisations with their energy transition. We welcome HV Power and look forward to continuing working together on projects that help transform the everyday for communities in New Zealand."
"We’re excited to formalise our relationship as Siemens’ value-added reseller for New Zealand, more so as it means we can help our customers quicker and more cost effectively," said Mike Strong, Managing Director, HV Power.
As a value-added reseller to Siemens, HV Power will purchase the primary parts of medium voltage switchgear and then source and assemble the low voltage equipment required for customer delivery, including offering full Siemens solution with protection, control and automation, combining industry leading technology with local knowledge of standards and operating procedures. HV Power will also have access to other partner benefits such as access to engineering information and the opportunity to train site technicians on Siemens technology.
Mike Strong, the managing director for HV Power welcomed the agreement saying, “The great thing about working with a global technology leader like Siemens is that we have access to best-in-class products and also the local expertise and relationship to help deliver solutions that make a difference to the communities we operate in. We’re excited to formalise our relationship as Siemens’ value-added reseller for New Zealand, more so as it means we can help our customers quicker and more cost effectively.”
