Mike Watts National Sales Manager

Specialised in providing customers with solutions around - Industrial Automation, Process Automation, SCADA, AC Motor Control Solutions, IOT, IR4.0, Sensing, Level Control, Functional Machine Safety, Machine Guarding, Lock Out Tag Out, Printing Systems and Labelling Solutions, Industrial Networking, Building Technologies.

mikew@ellis.co.nz
021 929 053

Key projects you worked on

SILO 9 (GBC), SKY CITY Low Harmonic Drives Car Park Pressurization and purge, Flexi Soft and Axelent, Machine Guarding – Fortress roll out CHH LVL, Silvia Park Danfoss HVAC, Maungatapere Water Scheme PDL HPD replacements.

Key brands you sell/work on

Danfoss, SICK, Fortress, Axelent, Brady, Hirschmann, IDEM, B&R Automation, X Tray Cable management, Novaris – Surge Protection, EATON ­ I Light

David Wildbore Business Development Manager Automation

I am known as Womble and I am an Industrial Electrician with a current practicing license and 39 years in the industry. I cover the bottom half of the North Island for the EllisCo Automation team.

My main hobby is driving and restoring Classic cars and currently have in the shed;
- 1979 cf Bedford factory camper
- 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
- 1995 MGF

davidw@ellis.co.nz
027 940 0781

Qualifications/Training

Industrial Electrician with NZCE INT Cert/ Advanced Trade

Key brands you sell/work on

Our entire range.

Anthony Henricksen South Island Automations Sales Engineer

Anthony has worked as a sales engineer for 20 years, after serving 7 years as an Aircraft Avionics Technician. Anthony comes from an electrical sales engineering background of aircraft, marine, mining, power quality and industry.

Anthony is passionate about understanding needs and partnering to achieve the best possible results for the customer. Anthony represents EllisCo in the South Island.

Anthony enjoys music, skiing and watching live sports.

anthony@ellis.co.nz
021 353 531

Qualifications/Training

Avionics Technician, Electrical Service Technician

Key brands you sell/work on

Danfoss, SICK, IDEM, Axelent, Fortress and Brady

Jason Currie Internal Technical Sales Consultant Automation

Specialised in providing first class solutions & service.

jason@ellis.co.nz
09 570 0396

Qualifications/Training

Diploma Aviation Sciences NMIT, Griffiths University, Fabrication Engineer Marine and Internal Sales and Customer Service

Key projects you worked on

Sky City Convention Centre

Key brands you sell/work on

Danfoss, SICK, Axelent and Guarding

Kevin Carmody Business Development Manager

I have worked the last 33 years with the Trades, to supply technical support to Builders and the Electrical Industry with the last 19 years in the Electrical Wholesale industry.

The last 15 years I have specialised in Industrial and Automation technical sales support within the Electrical Industry.

Outside of work I enjoy playing golf and badminton and yes if I can escape work, more than happy to have a round of golf.

kevin@ellis.co.nz
021 531 514

Qualifications/Training

33 years customer sales and support experiences within the Building and Electrical trades

Key projects you worked on

SCL Plant and ship unloader at New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Tiwai Point
Foodstuff Cool Store Dock (automation and design)
Power Net new sub stations in and around Invercargill

Key brands you sell/work on

Danfoss, Sick, Fortress, Axelent, Eaton, Brady, Kyoritsu

Brian Anderson Business Development Manager Automation and Safety

Brian is a veteran of the industrial automation industry with over 30 years experience as an industrial safety expert with specialist skills in safety systems and commissioning machinery.

Brian has a wide range of experience in HVAC systems, dairy and meat processing, power, water/sewerage infrastructure, gold mining, switchgear manufacturing, cargo and fishing electrical systems, bridges, cranes and OEM machinery safety and systems.

brian@ellis.co.nz
021 755 683

Qualifications/Training

Registered electrician, CMSE Certified Machinery Safety Expert, Affiliate of the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) and a Committee Member of the Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand (MESNZ).

Peter Rasmussen Senior Sales Representative

I have been with EllisCo for 25 years representing primarily lighting products and previously with Philips Lighting for 8 years. I look after all aspects of the industry from wholesalers and contractors to OEM and consultants. Over the years our portfolio of lighting companies has increased considerably and we now represent some of the largest lighting manufacturers in world.

I work with a strong team of dedicated individuals and a great team spirit which makes working at EllisCo a pleasure.

peter@ellis.co.nz
021 523 145

Qualifications/Training

35-years experience within the lighting industry

Key projects you worked on

Events Cinema, Pak’n’Save, Briscoes, Hamilton Hospital, Xero Parnell, Sofitel Hotel, Long Bay Village and Warkworth Primary

Key brands you sell/work on

Eaton, Ceag, Fern Howard, Thorlux, Midstream and Stucchi

Peter Millard Director and Natural Ventilation Division Manager

Peter is a qualified electrician with more than 25 years experience in our industry. He has been with EllisCo for 20 of those years.

Now co-owner at EllisCo, Peter manages our Natural Ventilation division which is one of our fastest growing divisions. This is due to an increased focus on energy consumption and sustainability and Peter's expertise in this area. Peter's passion is to do things right the first time.

peterm@ellis.co.nz
021 406 341

Qualifications/Training

Registered Electrician

Key projects you worked on

Wellington Hospital, University of Canterbury, University of Auckland, ARA Building Christchurch

Key brands you sell/work on

WindowMaster, TOPP Movement Controls, Ultraflex Control Systems, Monodraught

Douglas Oliver CEO

Douglas has been in the electrical industry for 30+ years, of which he has been at EllisCo for 20 years.

Douglas is one of 3 owners at EllisCo. He is still a registered electrician and is proud to be involved in a constantly evolving industry. His background is Machine Safety, Emergency lighting and Industrial Automation.

Most weekends Doug can be found on a tennis court with his wife and 3 daughters.

douglas@ellis.co.nz
021 587 293

Qualifications/Training

Electrical Trade Certificate, CSME (Certified Machine Safety Expert (TUV Nord)

Key projects you worked on

Christchurch Airport Emergency lighting, Auckland water - Vass busbar, Pak n Save - Emergency lighting, Red Stag Timber - Axelent Safety Fencing.. and Support for all staff.

Key brands you sell/work on

I have a liking for emergency lighting (CEAG and Eaton Menvier) and Axelent, but I am across all products, ie Danfoss, Novaris, Brady, Sick Sensors, etc.

Mark Pooley Commercial Director

Since 1993 I have been with EllisCo moving from assembling bulkheads to accountant now to part of the ownership of EllisCo. We are an open planned office where we have a lot of fun but still get the work done .

I have a dice which has all the lunch time delights require on a weekly basis – KFC, McD’s, pizza

mark@ellis.co.nz
021 701 688

Qualifications/Training

BCom University of Auckland

Key projects you worked on

Behind the scenes, procurement and financial tasks.

Key brands you sell/work on

Lighting Australia, Cooper and Brady

Peter Millard Director and Natural Ventilation Division Manager

Peter is a qualified electrician with more than 25 years experience in our industry. He has been with EllisCo for 20 of those years.

Now co-owner at EllisCo, Peter manages our Natural Ventilation division which is one of our fastest growing divisions. This is due to an increased focus on energy consumption and sustainability and Peter's expertise in this area. Peter's passion is to do things right the first time.

peterm@ellis.co.nz
021 406 341

Qualifications/Training

Registered Electrician

Key projects you worked on

Wellington Hospital, University of Canterbury, University of Auckland, ARA Building Christchurch

Key brands you sell/work on

WindowMaster, TOPP Movement Controls, Ultraflex Control Systems, Monodraught

Mark Pooley Commercial Director

Since 1993 I have been with EllisCo moving from assembling bulkheads to accountant now to part of the ownership of EllisCo. We are an open planned office where we have a lot of fun but still get the work done .

I have a dice which has all the lunch time delights require on a weekly basis – KFC, McD’s, pizza

mark@ellis.co.nz
021 701 688

Qualifications/Training

BCom University of Auckland

Key projects you worked on

Behind the scenes, procurement and financial tasks.

Key brands you sell/work on

Lighting Australia, Cooper and Brady

Tracy Heslop Internal Sales Consultant

Joined the company in 2007, and have been learning and laughing ever since. Have a good basic knowledge of lots of products, and happy to help if I can.
 
Weekends can see me enjoying the beach where I live – socialising and fishing.

tracy@ellis.co.nz
09 570 0395

Qualifications/Training

20 plus years experience in the industry and basic training in SICK, Brady and Danfoss products

Key projects you worked on

Juken NZ Ltd - Safety lockouts for all sites

Key brands you sell/work on

Brady

Halena Yukich Customer Service Support

Helpful and friendly first point of contact for our customers, managing all customer enquiries, problem-solving and providing all necessary support for the EllisCo team.

halena@ellis.co.nz
09 570 5267

Qualifications/Training

Selwyn College and customer service, admin and sales support at EllisCo since 2006

Key brands you sell/work on

JB Battery, Menvier, Lighting Australia and Brady

Catherine Matthews Office Manager

I have been with EllisCo in my position as Office Manager since 2002. Looking after the accounts department, office administration and trying to keeping the staff in order.

catherine@ellis.co.nz
09 570 0390

Qualifications/Training

Business Administration

Key projects you worked on

Finance and administration