Electrical contractor finds a flexible solution

Martin Cordina’s business, Powered Innovations, has more than 20 years’ experience focused on the installation, modification, relocation, maintenance and project management of machinery both mechanically and electrically.

When his company won a project that involved professionally crimping a large number of cables, Cordina knew it would be cost-prohibitive to purchase a crimping tool for a one-off job.

After looking for a flexible, affordable and convenient solution without the hassle of long-term commitments or large upfront costs, the electrical contractor discovered LAPP Australia’s recently introduced rental program.

LAPP is a global company specialising in cables, connectivity, automation and industrial communication solutions. More than six years ago, it established a permanent subsidiary in Australia to meet growing market demands locally.

LAPP Australia introduced its rental program in 2024 to provide electrical contractors with flexible, short-term tooling solutions and meet a growing demand for project-based usage of tools.

“LAPP’s rental program was an ideal choice for me,” Cordina said. “They have a huge range of tools, and they were flexible — allowing me to rent the tool just for the exact duration of the project.

“Purchasing a professional crimping tool would have cost me thousands, but I only needed it for this specific job. Renting one for a fraction of the cost was a smart move,” he added.

The benefit of flexibility

Cordina opted for a flexible weekend rental, which included two batteries and various dies. The tool was also tested and tagged for safety.

“The pickup process was hassle-free, too. Once I had booked in the tool, LAPP had it ready for me within a few hours, and they communicated with my son Jaiden about pick-up times,” he said.

“The tool meant I could do an outstanding professional job, save time and save cost, and focus on the project at hand without any additional stresses.”

LAPP’s rental program encompasses a wide variety of tools, including test and measurement technologies, cable handling, cable marking, site power, communications equipment and site tools.

Complementing these selections of industrial tools are selections from LAPP Australia’s own local stock, which includes more than 5000 cables and associated cable accessory parts and automation technology ready for immediate dispatch across Australia, in addition to 25,000 product lines delivered from Germany within two weeks.

LAPP Australia’s Managing Director, Simon Pullinger, said the positive feedback from Cordina had reinforced LAPP’s decision to expand the rental program nationally.

“This rental program — backed by LAPP Australia’s national service and supply network — delivers … meticulously maintained top-tier equipment at no capital cost to the renter,” he said.

“Martin used the program exactly as we intended — he finished the job faster, with top-quality standards, and saved costs.”

For more information, visit https://projects.lappaustralia.com.au/rentals.

Image caption: Martin Cordina’s son Jaiden Cordina (L) with Matthew Morosin (R), an employee who has been with Powered Innovations for over a decade.