Crestchic Loadbanks, leading manufacturer and global supplier of load testing equipment, has announced the opening of new premises in Australia. The news comes just one month after the opening of a Swedish depot, marking yet another step in the company’s global expansion.
Crestchic’s Australian depot will be based in Melbourne. As the second largest data centre market in Australia and eighth in Asia-Pacific, the city is increasingly the preferred location for AI-focused hyperscale development, with strong government backing through the Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan. The business will be ideally positioned to serve a dense and rapidly growing cluster of major operators and global hyperscalers.
The expansion is underpinned by significant investment at Crestchic’s UK headquarters. The company is set to double manufacturing footprint and increase production output by a further 75% in the coming years, in a direct response to growing demand from global markets.
Speaking about the expansion, Chris Caldwell, Managing Director, commented:
“Melbourne is rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse for AI-driven hyperscale development, and, as facilities grow, the appetite for high-capacity, reliable load testing in that market is proving to be enormous. Having a local presence means we can support operators with the speed and responsiveness they need. It is a hugely exciting market to be entering.”
Iain Hannaway, newly appointed General Manager of Crestchic Australia, is no stranger to Crestchic equipment. An experienced electrical engineer, Iain has a wealth of experience in the power generation industry, holding senior roles at leading businesses in the energy and data centre sectors. Iain will be supported by Senior Engineer, Wayne Larkham and Field Engineer, Anthony Carlin-Smith, ensuring customers in the region have access to local, hands-on expertise.
Iain adds, “What sets Crestchic apart is the combination of world-class manufacturing, a vast rental fleet and deep sector expertise. The operators we will be working with here are running some of the most complex, high-value infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, and they need a load testing partner they can trust completely. We have the people, the products, and the local knowledge to deliver that, and I am looking forward to getting started.”
Crestchic operates in the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, supporting critical applications in standby power generation, marine engineering, utilities, and the military sector. The company has a unique dual capability as both a leading equipment manufacturer and an established rental operator; ensuring it can supply equipment to meet exacting specifications, or flexible rental solutions to support commissioning and ongoing maintenance programmes. Crestchic is part of the Aggreko group, a collection of specialist companies covering temporary power, temperature control, decarbonisation, renewables and rooftop solar, giving the team access to global knowledge-sharing and continued investment in new technologies.
As part of the expansion, Crestchic’s Australian depot will offer a comprehensive range of load banks, with capacities from 10kW to 100MW and voltages from 110V to 36,000V, ensuring a solution for every project scale and specification.
For more information, www.crestchicloadbanks.com.au
– ENDS –
Notes to Editors
Crestchic Loadbanks is the UK’s leading manufacturer of load banks and a global supplier of load testing equipment and services. With over 40 years of experience and operations spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Crestchic supports critical applications in data centres, power generation, marine engineering, utilities, and defence. The company is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, UK, with international depots providing local hire, sales, and service capabilities. As a member of the Aggreko group, Crestchic and our customers have access to global best practice, investment in new technologies and big thinking on the big issues like the energy transition.
Media Contact
Laura Wilks, T: 07828 953 758, E: l.wilks@crestchic.com
