Seeking a lifestyle change, six years ago Craig Conlon relocated his family and electrical contracting business, Gozcon Electrical to Orange in the heart of the Central West of NSW.

The move to the region provided Gozcon Electrical with great opportunities and challenges for growth and expansion into new and exciting industries.

Owner/manager, Craig Conlon said, “I was introduced to a number of managers in the mining industry by ICN NSW, Central West Managers, Jeremy Cubitt and Ken Raymond who were aware of my capabilities and quality of service.

This provided a great opportunity for Gozcon Electrical to move into new areas and to provide services and carved out a reputation based on professionalism, reliability and effective servicing to the mining industry”.

Due to newly established contact in Thiess – Kentz Joint Venture at Wilpinjong Coal Mine located at Mudgee and Barrick Gold in West Wyalong, Gozcon Electrical expanded its operation rapidly throughout the Central West providing specialist and valuable service to both the mining and industrial sectors.

Gozcon commenced providing a service to the mining sector through a project a Lake Cowal, where it is now the preferred electrical installer and maintenance provider.  The company has now gone on to secure contracts in mines located at Orange, Mudgee, West Wyalong, Hunter Valley and Cobar.

This year the company is planning to expand operations it already provides to Ridgeway Deeps and the Cadia East Projects with Newcrest Mining located outside of Orange.  Its work which commenced in July 2007 on the Bundamba Water Project will continue by providing supplementary labour to Thiess Kentz.

Gozcon Electrical has experienced significant growth moving from a one man operation in 2001 to a dynamic small business employing around 30 employees in 2007.  Mr Conlon adds, “to continue providing effective services that meet our clients’ needs we plan to increase investment in developing and sustaining our skill base”.

“The company new employees 4 apprentices, we have purchased our own premises and will continue to provide the best possible equipment for efficient and effective serving, for our clients” said Craig Conlon.

“The tree change to the Central West has proved a great success both on a personal and business level.  I have a passion for flying and now am able to often mix business with pleasure by flying to visit Gozcon staff and customers at remote project locations”.

“Gozcon Electrical values the support and business relationships that we have experienced and developed over the last seven years and particularly with ICN NSW Managers (Jeremy Cubitt and Ken Raymond) for their introductions into the regional mining industry.  We look forward to working together on many new projects in the future as the sky is the limit,” concludes Mr Conlon.