Our History
Control Focus Limited (CFL) was founded as an industrial automation and controls company by James Hardisty of Dunedin, New Zealand, circa 2014. Since its founding, Control Focus has been contracted throughout New Zealand for exactly that and so much more. Its industrial automation backbone has led the company to branch out into solar technology, self-sustained living systems, electric vehicles, smart homes, battery management, and general electrics. The more challenging the project, the more keen we are to give it a go and expand our expertise!
Our Team
James@ControlFocus.co.nz
James the master brains of the business, started his electrical career in 1999 with ETCO in Dunedin. After finishing his apprenticeship he worked for carious electrical companies throughout New Zealand and as far as California and Alaska. With the goal of providing the highest quality services with cutting edge technologies, in 2014 James eagerly established his own company: Control Focus Limited.
Stu@ControlFocus.co.nz
Stu has been in the electrical field since 2003. He began his career as an apprentice at McArthur & Symons Electrical of Dunedin and shortly later advanced to superintendent title for large companies in California. Without hesitation, Stu returned to Dunedin in 2015 by request, looking forward to contributing to the promising company.
Info@ControlFocus.co.nz
Kim Keeps the company in order, from the day to day book keeping to payroll, to scheduling our workload.
Jack Verhoef is a versatile Programmer and Electrical Engineer who has been a key part of our team since 2021. With a degree in electrical engineering, Jack brings a wealth of expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and commissioning. At our small company, Jack wears many hats, from pulling cables to troubleshooting complex systems. He has played a pivotal role in programming and building several building maintenance units, as well as numerous other projects. Jack thrives on the variety of tasks and challenges that each new project presents, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
Brendon is a dedicated industrial electrician whose hard work and commitment shine through in every project. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, Brendon ensures that all electrical systems run smoothly and efficiently, tackling even the most complex challenges with expertise and reliability.
Liam brings five years of dedicated experience as an electrician to Control Focus Ltd, specializing in maintaining and upgrading the Ravensdown plant's systems. His expertise ensures optimal performance and reliability, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
Dave received his initial training as a radio engineer with NZBC. As a result he has extensive experience with high and low power radio frequency and held the old limited electrical registration with no limits as to voltage or current. His time as reginal television studios increased his knowledge and abilities to include analogue and digital electronics to component level and transmission of signals to minimize noise. Dave's time running a workshop at a university increased his abilities in precision measurement and control designing and building circuity for special applications. Temperature meassurement is his specialty. He is also quite competent with microprocessors and opto electronics. He is out fitter and turner and machinist.
Jeffs background is in IT, but now he also does calibrations, and messes around with a laser cutter. Need your computer fixed. a probe calibrated, or something engraved he is your man.