About Us
FOUNDATION
Founded in 1986 in Adelaide, NPA began on Waymouth Street and quickly became recognised as a trusted Australasian supplier of cable and wiring accessories.
Over the years, NPA has built strong, long-standing partnerships with customers and suppliers, earning a reputation for reliability, product quality, and service across the electrical and electronic manufacturing industries.
NPA TODAY
Based in modern, purpose-built facilities in Kilkenny, South Australia, NPA continues to supply quality cabling and wiring accessories, nylon fasteners, and electronic interconnect hardware across the Asia-Pacific region.
In 2025, NPA Adelaide became part of Dore Electrics, joining a national network that enhances NPA’s resources and service capability while maintaining its established brand and trusted local team.
Together, NPA and Dore Electrics share a commitment to quality, reliability, and customer service - ensuring NPA customers continue to receive the dedicated support and dependable solutions they’ve relied on for decades.
NPA EXCELLENCE
With a focus on building partnerships with customers and suppliers, NPA continues to deliver excellence across the supply chain. Being focused on refining their process and systems has meant NPA continues to be a faultless partner for a long list of loyal clients.
This focus on robust operating systems runs through the company and is part of the culture. For staff members, it makes NPA a rewarding place to work and grow their career.
NPA invests in training, culture, and wellbeing programmes for all their employees. This leads to remarkably high staff retention rates, which means their customers can expect responsive, consistent service and attention year after year.
The team at NPA take tremendous pride in what they do and believe NPA’s longevity and success is intrinsically linked to the continued success of suppliers and customers across the globe.
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION
NPA focuses on quality and process culture. This has allowed the business to keep ahead of changes in domestic Australian manufacturing and embrace globalisation with new manufacturing partners in the USA, Europe and across Asia.
NPA’s own manufactured products are second to none when it comes to value and quality.
This focus on international partnerships has meant that NPA now services manufacturing industry clients at home in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and beyond!
ADVANCED FACILITIES
Today NPA operates out of a purpose-built premise in the Adelaide suburb of Kilkenny, South Australia, incorporating a modern office with an expansive warehouse and product distribution centre.
PRODUCT RANGE
The strategic decision by NPA to manufacture and sell its own products alongside those of select quality manufacturers has proven to be successful.
Additional investment in logistics and fulfilment has meant NPA is now a high-volume stockist for all those products as well. The stock volumes, IT systems and staff knowledge mean that NPA has a second-to-none fulfilment system with products ready for quick and efficient shipping to anywhere in the world.
MADE TO ORDER
NPA partner with their clients in the design and development of custom Made to Order (M2O) products for unusual or specialised applications.
From a customer concept, NPA leverages their advanced hi-tech prototyping and manufacturing technology facilities to rapidly take customer ideas from prototype stage to final product manufacture and distribution.
Our Executive Team:
Ross Porter
General Manager
With more than 35 years’ experience across electrical power distribution, automation and control, and HVAC, Ross brings extensive industry knowledge and practical leadership to his role as General Manager.
His career includes many years with Schneider Electric, where he developed deep expertise across multiple markets and built lasting relationships across the industry.
At NPA, Ross focuses on fostering genuine partnerships with suppliers and customers alike, supporting teams to deliver reliable products, responsive service, and long-term value for customers and suppliers.
Hayley Tainton
Operations Manager
Rachel Pontifex
National Business Development Manager
Rachel brings a wealth of experience from the electrical industry with over 20 years experience in business development within SA / VIC and NT. With roles in CABAC and ABB, she gained broad experience from industrial to commercial electronics.
Rachel is an effusive and friendly person who spends a great deal of time on the road meeting customers and we encourage you to reach out and say g’day.
Craig Wood
Product Specialist
Craig has over 30 years' experience in the mining, construction and domestic sectors, including considerable experience working with load monitoring, home automation and safety products for prominent SA companies such as Clipsal and Nobles. He began his electronics apprenticeship at aged 17 for DSTO & has an Associate Diploma in Electronics Engineering from UniSA. Craig is a member of the NPA customer sales and support team and can help you with your product and sales enquiries.
