Qualified Professionals
Registered electricians, specialist technicians, Electrical & EEHA inspectors; our team have the knowledge, experience and expertise to deliver your project.
The EAS Team
EAS are your Hamilton-based specialist industrial electricians…
Electrical & Automation Solutions (EAS) are Specialist Industrial Electricians providing electrical and automation solutions to dairy and food manufacturing plants, councils, contractors and farms.
Our team has a passion for problem solving and quality workmanship.
We are proud of the reputation we’ve built over the last ten years as solution focused electrical experts for some of the Waikato’s key businesses including Fonterra, Spartan and Specialised Roading Equipment.
At EAS we take ownership for the quality of our work and aim to engineer out problems before they occur. We are ISO9001 registered, giving you the confidence that the EAS team will deliver a quality solution – always.
When a breakdown does occur, we understand the need to not only fix the problem now but take into consideration the long-term reliability of your plant and machinery.
Our team is available 24/7 with rostered technicians on call 365 days of the year.
At EAS we value people and relationships. We believe that by working in partnership with our staff, our suppliers and our customers we can deliver a solution to solve any problem.
EAS is the electrical and automation partner you can trust to deliver long-term reliability and productivity for your plant.
If you want to find out more about what our customers say about the electrical services we provide, check out our testimonials.
Our Story
I’m Carey Penn, owner of Electrical & Automation Solutions (EAS).
Over the last 20 years I have worked in many areas of the electrical industry including industrial, commercial, domestic, security and fire alarms. However, it was my time working at Fonterra, where I really found my passion for developing solutions to electrical and automation problems. Over the more than 10 years I worked with Fonterra I held roles as maintenance shift electrician, cheese field planner, winter shut down team leader and finally mechanical team lead. These roles gave me a real appreciation for what working as part of a manufacturing team means. The importance of preventative maintenance, the need to manage budgets while delivering quality solutions and that sometimes the timeframe is now!
During my time at Fonterra I was fortunate to gain an in-depth knowledge of, and training in Machine Vibration, PLC’s, Analytical Instrumentation, Variable Speed Drives, Instrument Calibration and a wide range of sensors and motors. I also completed my Diploma in Maintenance and Reliability.
In 2014 I decided to start Electrical Automation Solutions (EAS) so that I could use my passion for problem solving and quality workmanship to offer electrical solutions to various Waikato businesses. I am grateful for the support of our fantastic customers which has seen EAS grow to a size where we now employ 7 qualified electricians to keep up with demand.
Work life balance is important to me. At the end of the day I love to blast away any work stress on my mountain bike. In fact getting outdoors and spending time with friends and family is probably my idea of perfection, especially if there is fish to be caught.
Our Purpose
Our Beliefs
Do better, Be better
At EAS, we’re always looking for ways to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient solutions. Continuous improvement drives everything we do – we innovate, adapt, and refine our approach so our customers get the best possible outcome, every time.
Own your sh!t
We take ownership — of our work, our actions, and our outcomes. When challenges arise, we step up, not back. Our clients can count on us to take responsibility, find solutions, and get the job done right the first time.
Mahi Tahi – Work Together as One
Teamwork doesn’t stop at our workshop door. We work side by side with our clients, suppliers, and partners to deliver seamless solutions and keep projects on track. When we work together, everyone succeeds.
People matter
We believe people are at the heart of everything we do. It is our relationships with our staff, customers and suppliers that make us successful – Together we succeed.
Grow together
We’re driven to learn, improve, and share what we know – because when our team grows, our clients benefit. Growth is how we stay ahead, innovate, and deliver results that make a real difference.
6 Reasons To Call EAS First
Experience you can trust
With our proven track record delivering large scale projects across a wide range of industries including dairy, food, infrastructure and manufacturing – you can be confident that EAS has the skills and experience to deliver your project.
From design to installation, commissioning, & maintenance, you can trust EAS to deliver a full end to end service.
Trusted Partnerships
One of our core values is People Matter. We are committed to building long-term relationships built on reliability and integrity with our clients, suppliers and team.
24/7 Breakdown Support
Our customers are our priority. We provide fast response, service ensuring minimal downtime – 24/7.
Health & Safety Compliant
EAS are Prequal & SHE Certified and we ensure our staff are certified to work on your site and all your safety practices are upheld. It’s important to us that we all go home safe at the end of each day.
ISO9001 Certified
As an ISO9001 certified company, you can be assured EAS will deliver quality solutions and always focus on continuous improvement.
What Our Clients Say
We have engaged the EAS team for many of our projects over the years from maintenance to full turn key assignments such as Variable Frequency Controlled Pumps, Radar and Ultrasonic Level Measurement and Site Flow Meter Installation. We have found Carey and the team to have good project management skills across multiple disciplines, and they give a clear scope of work which is then delivered as detailed. EAS’ pricing is always competitive but not necessarily the cheapest as he often uses his maintenance background to engineer out foreseeable issues. EAS meets all company Health and Safety & Training requirements which is a must on our sites.
We have used Electrical & Automation Services many times for various sized capital projects at the Hautapu site. Carey and his team have always shown an excellent level of attention to detail and commitment to completing work required in often trying conditions. Their process and product knowledge is extensive and the ability to provide options and alternate solutions to issues is a strength when it comes to the contractor selection process. I’ve always found their communication and ability to work in with the various changing priorities of a complex manufacturing environment excellent, and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction a positive attribute.
We are a large scale chemical company and with the way our company is structured we were always looking for a contractor that could supply a turn key solution. We worked closely with EAS initially to clarify the scope, but as always I got called away to other projects requiring my time. EAS was able to work unsupervised and safely to achieve a first rate install. From experience this would be not have been possible with other contractors I have used in the past.
With their Electrical and Mechanical capability, they are positioned uniquely in that you don’t have to engage two contractors to get the job done. By using EAS we were able to commit to a deadline which would have been impossible to achieve in the past.
If you need a quality job, requiring both Electrical and Mechanical works don’t hesitate to give EAS a call. I don’t believe you will find a better partner in the greater Waikato for all your standard or overflow works.
EAS was recommended to me from a good friend when I needed Electrical advice on some minor renovations around home. Carey and his team were fantastic to deal with and provided practical and affordable options for my project. I have since used EAS to replace all the lighting around the house, which has significantly improved our living experience at home.
EAS continues to be my first point of contact for any Electrical needs and I regularly recommend them to my family and friends.
