Announcement posted by AE Gibson & Sons 31 May 2022
31st May 2022
Media Release

(pictured above from left to right Christian Gibson, Jason Hickson and Curtis Gibson)
We are pleased to announce that AE Gibson & Sons Pty Ltd (AE Gibson) acquired the business and IP of Int-elect Systems Pty Ltd (Int-elect) effective from 9th May 2022.
Int-elect is an established and successful automation engineering company with products, services and markets that are complementary to AE Gibson. This is a key development and contributes significantly to AE Gibson’s strategic expansion plans through a stronger presence in the Australian marketplace, and a strategy to expand up the value chain by providing smarter, interconnected sensing, robotics and automation solutions.
Customers and Suppliers of Int-elect Systems will also receive further advice and contact regarding the changes throughout the coming weeks.
About AE Gibson & Sons
AE Gibson & Sons Pty Ltd is an Australian based, privately owned engineering company founded in 1896. They focus on the design and manufacture of specialised machinery, automation systems and after sales services. The company's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Kendall NSW Australia, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and now in Coffs Harbour with customers throughout Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, and South East Asia.
AE Gibson provides specialised and custom Engineered Machinery, Automation Solutions & Robotics, and services to industries including Timber processing, Waste & Biomass processing, Manufacturing, and Materials Handling.
About Int-elect Systems
Int-elect designs and manufactures industrial automation systems for large and small scale production-critical companies seeking the competitive edge that high-tech automation provides. The business was established in 1992 and has been owned and operated for the past 15 years by Jason Hickson, who is the company’s Engineering Manager, and Managing Director.
Int-elect’s principal place of business is in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia where engineering and manufacturing is undertaken, along with sales and service. Int-elect provides automation solutions and systems to a variety of industries including Timber processing, Food production packaging, Manufacturing, Water and Wastewater and Industrial Automation. Similar to AE Gibson, Int-elect offers a complete service from design, manufacture and project management through to implementation and on-going 24 hour support. Int-elect’s strengths in electrical engineering, programming and controls, complements AE Gibson’s strengths in the same fields, and the AE Gibson extensive mechanical engineering, design, and machinery building expertise.
Where can I find out more information about AE Gibson & Int-elect?
You can visit our company websites at:
Contact Jason Hickson, Troy Krogh or Christian Gibson if you have questions regarding the acquisition or how the business will operate in the future. Contact AE Gibson & Sons 02 6559 4001
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