1936

McKay Electrical founded in Dargaville by Tom McKay

1944

Joe Faithfull joins the company; expansion to Whangārei

LATE 40’s

Branches opened in Kaikohe and Kaitaia

EARLY 50’s

Secures first large dairy project

1961

Awarded first contract with Refining NZ

1966

Begins work on Invercargill Aluminium Smelter

1962

Expansion into Auckland market

1970

Company takes on first international project

1977

Lindsay Faithfull joins McKay as an apprentice

1981

Joins Marsden Point Oil Refinery Expansion project

2003

First major marine project secured

2007

Awarded 10-year NZ Defence Force contract

2008

USA Division established

2010-15

Acquires MGE NZ Ltd, Tenix Kawerau, Ward Chandler, Cervina Ltd

2018

Recognised as EY10 Companies to Watch

2020

Renewables Division Launched

2024

Company grows to 600, led by new Executive Leadership team

2025

Acquired M&I Electrics Ltd

2026

McKay celebrates 90 years in business