Power Equipment, Darwin NT
About Us
Werner Utzinger and Fred Karlsson established Delta Electrics in 1969. Both men originally met in Mt Isa in 1967 whilst working their way around Australia.
When they arrived separately in Darwin they were both strangers in a strange town and naturally when they came face to face again it was pleasant to find a known face and they soon began swapping experiences. Werner and Fred didn't have too much trouble in handling jobs in their respective fields but they kept in touch and as time went on began to plan an idea for a company of their own.
Delta's first home was an unused part of a factory in McMinn St, and they advertised the business as electrical contracting and marine engineering. Over the next 3 ½ decades Delta Electrics expanded into sales, service and installation of industrial pump and power products.
In 1984 the business had expanded so much they purchased the premises that they currently operate from today at 1751 Coonawarra Road, Winnellie with an average of 25 staff.
BP Solar had decided it was time to move into the Northern Territory market place and in 1988 they were looking to purchase a leading, well-established local company that could handle their solar product. BP chose Delta Electrics, and by doing so took over ownership and control from the owners. The management team stayed in place and continued under the BP banner for the next 11 years. In 1999 BP and Amoco merged worldwide and under new direction opted to change strategies of owning retail outlets. The opportunity arose in September 2000 for the management team to purchase the company back from BP. This move has strengthened the already strong local customer focus of Delta Electrics and positions the company into an exciting new era that will continue on for many years to come.
In May 2007 the Directors of Delta Electrics purchased Northern Australia Pumping Services (NAPS) and began trading as Think Water – Winnellie.
Delta's water products such as Davey / Grundfos Pumps and Spitwater Pressure Cleaners were moved to Think Water – Winnellie. Delta Electrics is now a product and power systems company focusing on the sales, support and projects delivery of all its range.