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Powering Australia’s Electrical Infrastructure for Over 50 Years

For more than half a century, Flowline Industries has been at the forefront of Australia’s electrical distribution and infrastructure sector—designing, manufacturing, and delivering reliable products that keep communities, industries, and economies connected.

Established in Melbourne in the early 1970s, Flowline has grown from a local manufacturing operation into a trusted national supplier and international partner; servicing
utilities, contractors, and industrial clients across Australia and its Pacific neighbours.

From its inception, Flowline Industries was built on a simple but powerful vision: to provide robust, cost-effective electrical solutions tailored to the unique demands of Australian networks. Over time, the company has continually evolved, investing in advanced manufacturing, expanding its product portfolio, and building strong relationships with both local customers and global reputable OEM partners.

A Legacy of Engineering and Innovation

Flowline Industries has developed a reputation for engineering excellence and practical innovation. The company operates
modern facilities equipped with plastic injection moulding, automation, robotics, CNC machining, metal fabrication, and assembly capabilities, allowing for complete control over product design, quality, and performance. 

This vertically integrated approach has enabled Flowline to respond quickly to industry needs, develop customised solutions, and maintain strict AS/NZS, IEC and ISO quality standards. In addition, in-house research and development facilities support ongoing product testing and innovation, ensuring that Flowline’s offerings meet the evolving demands of power networks, renewable integration, and modern infrastructure systems.

Over the decades, Flowline has built long-standing relationships with Australia’s major power utilities, ASPs, contractors, and infrastructure providers, becoming a proven supplier to organisations responsible for the nation’s transmission and distribution networks.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

Flowline Industries’ strength lies in the breadth and reliability of its product range, which supports both overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. The company designs, manufactures, and imports a wide variety of electrical equipment essential to the safe and efficient operation of electrical networks.

Key product categories include:

  • Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Equipment – Including pillars, panels, shrouds and accessories for underground network infrastructure.
  • Mains Connection Boxes – Single phase and multi-phase fused overhead line connection boxes.
  • Clamps – Service strain clamps, wedge type and hook end.
  • Network Fused Disconnect Switches – Providing reliable isolation and protection in distribution systems.
  • Lighting Panels – Major and minor road street lighting panels, URD lighting panel, public lighting panels.
  • General Electrical Hardware – Supporting a wide range of applications across transmission and distribution including Pole Junction Boxes, hand operated fuse holders and meter links.

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