1936

McKay Electrical founded in Dargaville by Tom McKay

1944

Joe Faithfull joined the company; expansion to Whangārei

LATE 40s

Branches opened in Kaikohe and Kaitaia

EARLY 50s

Secured first large dairy project

1961

Awarded first contract with Refining NZ

1969

Began work on Invercargill Aluminium Smelter

1966

Expansion into Auckland market

1972

Company delivered first international project

1977

Lindsay Faithfull joined McKay as an apprentice

1981

Joined 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

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

2018

Recognised as EY10 Companies to Watch

2020

Renewables Division launched

2024

Company grew to 600, led by new Executive Leadership team

2025

Acquired M&I Electrics Ltd

2026

McKay celebrates 90 years in business