1920

Clipsal brand name was born when Mr Alfred Gerard develops the “clips all” size of adjustable conduit fittings suitable for all sizes of imported metal conduit.

1931

Bakelite flush-plates were moulded to suit English switches followed by the first Clipsal switch.

1932 – 1935

The first Clipsal Surface and Flush switch produced and Australia’s first combination switched socket to fit a standard pattern wall box.

1936

The first Australian single flush power outlet to fit a standard wall box was produced by Clipsal.

1939 – 1945

The Second World War years saw the factory committed to production for the Australian Defence Department including aircraft switches, bomb release buttons, morse keys etc.

1950

Plastic moulding begins to take off, and Clipsal develops the world’s first “silent” switch mechanism.

1956

Clipsal commences injection moulding of thermoplastics and produces the world’s first flexible PVC plug and cord extension socket.

1962

Range of rigid PVC conduit fittings and the first round miniature switch release.

1963

Development of the patented Clipsal switch dolly. Unsatisfied with the hard lines of traditional switch rockers at the time, Clipsal engineers fashioned a more stylish alternative.

1971

Development of 30 and 15 series switch mechs and wall plates.

1976

Development of the unbreakable polycarbonate “E Series” of British Pattern switches and sockets makes Clipsal a serious contender in export markets.

1981

The “56 Series” of industrial switchgear was jointly designed and developed by Clipsal and PDL for sale under each brand name in the respective countries, and later in overseas markets.

1982

Clipsal 4EL Series Switchboard Mounted Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (Residual Current Device) released. Recognised as an international breakthrough in design, RCD’s are now a mandatory installation in all new homes.

1984

Infrascan motion sensor launched and immediately became an innovative landmark in electrical accessories. Consumers welcomed it as an effective deterrent to intruders and welcoming light to home dwellers and visitors.

1995

Clipsal Integrated Systems debuts its C-Bus Energy Control and Management System - answering the need for an intelligent lighting system. The success of C-Bus will see CIS grow exponentially over the coming years, as the public begins to see the energy and money saving benefits of smart building technology.

1997

Clipsal launches its datacomms division, which is now emerging as a leader in education, training and post-installation support for the data industry. With sleek, contemporary looks and exceptional performance, the Clipsal Titanium range has already set a new benchmark for structured cabling products.

1998

StarServe expands on basic home wiring to deliver a dynamic entertainment and communications system that allows networking of TV systems, phones and computer systems throughout the home.

2000

At just 4mm thick, the contemporary finishes and sleek design of the Eclipse and Slimline range have become incredibly popular among new home builders and decorators.

2001

The launch of the innovative Quick Connect range offers contractors a safe, reliable product that can cut installation times by up to 50%

2003

As intelligent as they are stylish, Clipsal C-Bus automation technology allows these units to go beyond your average light switch, to become a fully programmable control unit.

2004

C-Bus range continues to expand with the release of the C-Touch Colour Touch Screen, which gives the user total building control at the touch of a button, and Dynamic Labelling Technology, an innovative new method for labelling automation switches.

2005

Home automation is no longer only for those building or renovating. With the launch of C-Bus Wireless, existing homes can now be automated easily and without messy wall trenching.