Cablex, Australia’s leading manufacturer of custom cables and complex wiring harnesses, is pleased to announce the opening of its office in Warsaw, Poland.

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Poland has embarked upon an ambitious armed forces modernisation program and the government is planning to spend A$45 billion over the next decade.

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The decision to establish a presence in Poland was largely due to growing market opportunities and increasing demand from Cablex customers across Europe. Poland has a large aerospace sector and major global players have already established manufacturing sites in Aviation Valley located in Southern Poland – Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, Airbus, Safran, Pratt and Whitney, to name a few.

Michael Zimmer, Cablex CEO, said “the office will focus on providing mechanical and electrical systems solutions for the aerospace and defence industrial sectors while also servicing local and international customers”.

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“We see enormous benefits for our international customers with the new site being in close proximity to their supply chains in Europe”, said Mr Zimmer. Cablex is a highly accredited ‘one stop shop’ for both complex and standard cable solutions, with the flexibility, agility and world class expertise that ensures the production of cost competitive quality products and solutions.

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The company has significant experience in developing and manufacturing electrical systems for harsh environments and developing solutions where electrical noise is a critical factor.  Cablex also offers bespoke end-to-end world-class engineering support and C4I systems engineering and integration capabilities.

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In June 2017 Cablex received Airbus Helicopters’ Best Global Supplier Award for industrial performance, further demonstrating its standing in the international community.

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This week, Cablex was privileged to host Head of Land Systems (HLS), MAJGEN David Coghlan to its site in East Bentleigh Victoria.
 HLS kindly presently a framed Letter of Appreciation for the significant contribution Cablex made to ensure the L121-3A Command Post Mobile project achieved its challenging production and Introduction Into Service milestones. This directly acknowledged Cablex significant contribution to the Commendation HLS awarded to CASG’s Command Post Module Team.
 CEO Cablex, Michael Zimmer said, “The project reflected a true partnering approach where the Commonwealth, Cablex and key subcontractors worked long and hard together to overcome every obstacle.”
Recognition of the project challenges provided the opportunity for continued discussion around how SMEs can support government’s policy to increase Australian sovereign capability in defence.

Australia’s leading Electrical Systems and C4I solutions provider Cablex has partnered with Polish company WB Electronics to develop local Australian equipment with export potential.

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Cablex CEO, Michael Zimmer and WB Electronics CEO Piotr Wojciechowski were joined by Australian Minister for Defence Industries, Hon. Christopher Pyne MP and Australian Ambassador to Poland, H.E. Paul Wojciechowski to celebrate the occasion.

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“Supporting Australian Sovereign Capabilities is a top priority for Cablex in Australia,” Mr Zimmer said.

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“Our partnership is the first time a Polish company has engaged with an Australian company for technology transfer and development of local capability in Australia,” he said.   

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“WB Electronics and Cablex will collaborate to work with local research and development organisations and innovation hubs to develop products that do not yet exist.” 

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“The focus will be on niche capabilities in the areas of communication and control systems, and UAVs to benefit the Australian defence force.”

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“This is a great opportunity for Australian universities and industry to learn from the leading engineering solutions of WB Electronics,” Mr Zimmer said.  

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WB Electronics is the parent company of Poland’s biggest private defence group, WB Group, which comprises five companies located throughout the country. WB Group specialises in Communication and Command Systems, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

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This partnership follows hot on the heels of Cablex opening an office in Poland, which focuses on providing mechanical and electrical systems solutions for the aerospace and defence industrial sectors while also servicing local and international customers.