Stowe Australia brings 115+ years of expertise to deliver projects that shape communities and drive Australia’s infrastructure forward.
Since 1910, Stowe Australia has been a family-owned leader in electrical and communications solutions, driven by a commitment to quality and innovation.
Our close-knit team, built on three generations of family values, ensures we consistently deliver exceptional outcomes that power Australia’s future and enhance communities nationwide.
See Stowe’s history below and view our capabilities to see how we can support you.
Our History: 115 years of excellence in electrical and communications solutions
1910
Francis Bell & Co. Limited – September 1910 with George Stowe, Francis Bell and six other shareholders.
1915
Bert Madson Commences – On the 12th of February 1915, young Alfred “Bert” Madson began his electrical apprenticeship at Francis Bell & Co.
1922
George T. Stowe – With the retirement of Francis Bell in 1922, the company was renamed to The George T. Stowe Electrical Co. Ltd.
1937
Stowe Electric Pty Ltd. – In June 1937, the company was sold to George T. Stowe’s leading foremen, Bert Madson and Sam Bogen, with the company being renamed to Stowe Electric Pty Ltd.
1950
Transformer Manufacturing – Stowe began the manufacture of 11,000 distribution transformers
1984
David Madson – In 1984, David Madson – the son of Bert Madson – bought Sam Bogen’s family out of Stowe Electric, placing 100% of the ownership with the Madson family, where it remains today.
1993
Stowe Communications – In 1993, Stowe Voice and Data was created. The division initially traded under Stowe Electric, however this was later established as Stowe Communications.
1999
Stowe Communications – In 1993, Stowe Voice and Data was created. The division initially traded under Stowe Electric, however this was later established as Stowe Communications.
2004
Chris Madson – In September 2004, Chris Madson became the third generation of the Madson family to work full time for the Stowe brand. Initially working in our finance team, Chris took on the Managing Director role in 2007, where he remains today.
2010
100 Years of Stowe Australia – On the 14th of September 2010, we celebrated the centenary of the company’s incorporation. Further research has uncovered records confirming that Francis Bell registered an electrical contracting company under the Registration of Firms Act on 20th of December 1904, as well as correspondence between his company Francis Bell & Co, and the Sydney City Council in 1905.
2025
The Future of Stowe Australia – By continuing to respect our four core values of safety, customer, people and innovation, the Stowe name entrusted to us by George Stowe all those years ago will continue in capable and honourable hands for decades to come.
Today, Stowe Australia is Australia’s leading privately owned electrical and communications Tier One contractor, powering landmark projects that shape our nation.
Driven by innovation and a relentless commitment to excellence and safety, we’re building Australia’s future, one project at a time.
At Stowe Australia, our legacy of trust, expertise, and innovation drives everything we do.
Discover why Stowe should be your trusted partner for design and engineering, construction and service and maintenance.
