Celebrating Gordon McKay’s history and milestones
Gordon McKay was established in 1953 when Gordon McKay (founder) was contracted to install power supplies to farming communities around Geelong in Victoria’s south-west. Agriculture was the engine room of the regional economy but electricity was driving change.
The post-war industrial boom ensured the steady growth of Gordon’s business. More than six decades on, Gordon McKay is one of the largest privately-owned electrical companies in Australia.
Our highly qualified team of dedicated industrial electricians and specialist technicians have extensive experience across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering project and electrical maintenance services to a global client base.
Contact usOur history, milestones and achievements
Business established by Gordon McKay, trading as Gordon McKay Pty Ltd.
Purchased John Sykes Motor Rewind at 173 West Fyans, Newtown, Vic.
Started Mar Mac Electrical Distributors and became agents for Siemens and Telemecanique Control Gear.
Purchased site 20 Little Fyans St, 24 people employed.
Merged both businesses in one location.
Started Melbourne operation at Macauley St, Williamstown with traffic signal contract for the western suburbs.
Relocated from 20 Little Fyans St to current premises at 10 Crown St, South Geelong.
Awarded Shell E & I services contract.
Gordon McKay reaches peak workforce of 220 employees and is awarded major projects including Westgate Bridge Strengthening and Victorian Desalination Plant.
Gordon McKay awarded Qenos E&I services contract.
Gordon McKay awarded Boral Deer Park Quarry project, design and construct.
Gordon McKay purchases Frontline Electrical Services (TAS).
Gordon McKay awarded Exxon Mobil and VIVA Refining E&I services contracts.
Gordon McKay implements new ERP (Work Bench and MYOB exo).
Gordon McKay awarded Mobil Terminal ULP and Jet fuel Tank Upgrade Project.
Gordon McKay Resource and Instrument Services increased with new clients:
- Air Liquide
- Aspen
- IDT
- TriTech Refrigeration
Gordon McKay completed Mobil shutdown with increased resourcing and support.
Gordon McKay awarded West Gate Tunnel Project minor works and services contract.
Gordon McKay awarded Kawasaki Greenfields Hydrogen plant project.
Citywide Service Solutions purchases Gordon McKay.
Gordon McKay commences Security Upgrade Project for Department of Transport, West Gate Bridge.
Gordon McKay awarded Melbourne Airport JUHI Tankage Upgrade Project.
Gordon McKay awarded Mobil NPIP Project.
Gordon McKay completed a successful Viva RCCU turnaround with increased resources and scope.
Gordon McKay increases its Hazardous Area Inspections services offering with trained inhouse staff.
Gordon McKay renews West Gate Bridge Maintenance contract.
Gordon McKay renews Mobil maintenance contract for the Mobil Terminal after the closure of the Altona refinery.
Gordon McKay commence work with Jolt for EV Charger installations.
Gordon McKay is awarded the Viva Energy Refinery strategic storage diesel tank project.
Increased resource offerings for shutdowns across multiple client’s sites.
Gordon McKay increases its High Voltage maintenance services offering through training of inhouse jointers, service technicians and operators.