<< Cetnaj Lighting ~ Electrical ~ Data

For years, the founder of Cetnaj, Mr Martyn Richardson traded from the back of his truck, travelling from his home base in Kempsey servicing electrical contractors throughout the Mid

North Coast of New South Wales.

The electrical wholesaler soon became so well known, that the demand to provide electrical equipment became too much for the one man band. To combat the problem, Martyn with his wife Roslyn and the husband-and-wife team of John and Catherine Connors opened the first branch of Cetnaj Pty Ltd in Kempsey in 'a little blue shed in Forth Street', in 1976.

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Two years down the track the business blossomed and another Cetnaj branch opened in Grafton. By early 1990 seven Cetnaj branches had sprung up throughout the Mid North Coast and the table lands.

With more than 50 staff and 18 company cars, what started as a two man show expanded with outlets in Tamworth, Taree, Armidale, Grafton, Kempsey, Forster and Coffs Harbour.

By early 1992, Cetnaj had branched out into Maitland and then into Hornsby, offering customers a wide range of industrial, trade products and services. The Lighting side of the business had also taken off, and Cetnaj became not just a place for tradesman to purchase their gear, but for the public to purchase lights and fixtures for their homes.

In keeping with the momentum of establishing a presence in regional markets, the decision was made to set up in Erina. By mid-1994, the companie's strategic plans to bridge the gap in the electrical and lighting markets were achieved with branches operating in the northern New South Wales region (Ballina, Lismore, Grafton). Heading into 1998, Cetnaj Lighting ~ Electrical ~ Data was making its mark in Newcastle, Charmhaven, Camden and Wetherill Park.

In the Year 2000, this was the beginning of launching the company into Queensland. Progression, knowledge, and customer focus continue to be key values for the organisation and are reflected in the various branches throughout Queensland. The companies head office is based in Virginia, with operational branches located strategically in and around Brisbane. For example, Newstead - services inner-city Brisbane clients, Enoggera - oversees the Northside; Underwood caters for Southside residents and tradespeople, while Capalaba services clients living on the Bayside. Along Queensland's coast, Cetnaj has established outlets at Beenleigh, Southport, and Tweed Heads, while further North, there are branches located at Redcliffe and the Sunshine Coast, to ensure customers experience the "Cetnaj difference".

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The years from 2000 until now, have seen the company capitalise upon opportunities in city locations, such as, in and around Sydney. For instance, in 2003, Cetnaj opened its doors in Warners Bay, and this was quickly followed by Minto, Sylvania, and most recently, in the mining town of Singleton. The mining and heavy-duty, industrial sector is a new market that Cetnaj Lighting ~ Electrical ~ Data is gradually becoming involved in over the last few months.

The next phase in lighting the way was to tap into the Fibre & Data communications industry. An extensive range of fibre and data products and auxiliary equipment is offered throughout all Cetnaj branches, likewise, home automation products and services. There is a dedicated team of fibre and data representatives servicing the metropolitan and regional markets.

Overall, Cetnaj Lighting ~ Electrical ~ Data has more than 35 branches across New South Wales and Queensland. There are future plans for expansion and this will see the start of another, exciting journey......