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Exciting News: Comtex Acquires Controlling Interest in Koolie Communications!

  • March 1, 2024
  • Steve Hardie
  • News

We are thrilled to announce that Comtex has acquired a controlling interest in Koolie Communications, marking a significant milestone in our journey of growth and innovation.

Founded by Lachlan Timmins, Koolie Communications has established itself as a leader in delivering exceptional communication solutions. With this acquisition, we are excited to welcome Koolie Communications into the Comtex family, leveraging their expertise and capabilities to enhance our service offerings.

At Comtex, we firmly believe that Integrated Communication and Networking (ICN) is a pivotal and essential element of the future landscape. We recognize the immense growth potential in this market and firmly believe that this service complements and strengthens our existing offerings. This strategic move perfectly aligns with our vision of expanding and excelling across the Comtex service areas.

Under Lachlan’s continued leadership, we are committed to further strengthening our capabilities, particularly in the realm of ICN delivery.

Together, we look forward to driving innovation, delivering excellence, and creating value for our customers and stakeholders.

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Comtex Granted DISP Membership

  • November 5, 2021
  • Jason Fitzmaurice
  • News

Comtex is pleased to announce that our Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) application has been granted, effective 31st October 2021.

The DISP which is managed by the Defence Industry Security Office (DISO), aims to support Australian businesses to understand and meet their security obligations when engaging in Defence projects, contracts and tenders. DISP approved companies include many Australian and multinational industry leaders. As a member of DISP, Comtex has access to best practice information and advice, as well as the opportunity to continually enhance our security plans and policies. This provides our clients with further assurance that our systems and business practices exceed not just our ISO 9001:2015 obligations, but we also have the stamp of approval to do business directly with Defence.

The Australian Government is investing $270 billion over the next decade in Defence capability and are building a world class Defence industry. The DISP offers substantial benefits to Defence and industry in terms of streamlining security services and protecting Defence information and assets.

We greatly appreciate this recognition that we operate at the highest standards set by Government, and Comtex is looking forward to continued growth in this sector and building on our long history of delivering unrivalled solutions and services to Defence and its Prime Contractors.

Comtex Acquires PON Projects

  • April 1, 2020
  • Steve Hardie
  • News

Comtex welcomes PON Projects to the family.

PON Projects was founded in 2012 and is a leader in the the design, construction and maintenance of GPON infrastructure and Communication Services for Aged Care, Hotels, and Residential Estates Australia wide. With an extensive amount of experience, PON Projects has completed numerous integration projects for clients including Lend Lease, NBN Co, Opticom, and Visionstream.

Since 2012, this business has grown by giving customers what they want – reliability and flexibility. Originally starting in Sydney, the company delivered GPON solutions in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Townsville and have connected more than 270,000 dwellings.

The array of services and specialties offered by PON Projects compliments the existing portfolio offered by Comtex Group and expands our capacity to build and deliver fiber and GPON projects in NSW, QLD and the rest of Australia.

We are excited to welcome PON Projects and existing staff into the Comtex Group of companies and we are committed to the growth and development of this business.

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Adco Begins Work on $142M Sydney Shopping Centre Project

  • June 16, 2019
  • Steve Hardie
  • News

ADCO has commenced work on AMP Capital’s $142 million Marrickville Metro redevelopment.

ADCO will carry out the construction works, which involves extending the existing Metro centre located in Sydney’s inner west. When finished in mid-2020, the new centre will see a 30% increase in floor space, offering two levels of retail and three levels of parking. An extra 44 retailers, including Coles, will take up tenancy and other spaces will include leisure outlets and an al fresco dining area.

Marrickville’s new shopping centre will be a welcome addition to the area’s rapidly changing community. The precinct will maintain a distinctly ‘inner west’ style, making use of existing warehouses and offering a broad choice of restaurants and showcasing local artists within the design, led by Hames Sharley.

Comtex has been selected to deliver the Electrical, Lighting, Communications, ICN and Fire for this project.

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