Kicking off 2025 with a new name, Agilitus is continuing to provide the energy sector with the quality engineering services driving Australia’s renewable transition.
With more than 450 staff across Australia, Agilitus – previously known as BG&E Resources – provides engineering, design, project delivery and advisory services to the resources, industrial and energy sectors.
New year, new structure
In February, the company officially renamed as Agilitus, signifying its step away from the BG&E Group, an exciting milestone for the company.
Prior to the rebrand, the BG&E Group was a 50 per cent shareholder. Agilitus Co-Founder and Managing Director, Craig Bloxham, said the arrangement proved to be highly successful with both companies benefiting greatly.
“Being privately owned with shares predominately owned by employees enables us to expand into new geolocations and widen our service provision to better assist energy projects and operations,” Mr Bloxham said.
What’s in a name?
When Mr Bloxham and Agilitus Co-Founder, Tony Comerford, started the company in 2017, they felt that the industry lacked a privately owned, highly reputable medium-sized engineering and design firm that could also offer project delivery.
“Large companies have so many shareholders, and they can sometimes become constrained in their decision-making process, losing their agility.”
Mr Bloxham said he and Mr Comerford saw an opportunity to fill this gap and develop a medium-sized company that could remain agile in its decision-making.
“The company was formed on that basis – and it’s been remarkably well received by industry.”
When exploring a new name and brand, Mr Bloxham wanted a word that represented how they worked with clients.
“Clients have always told us we are agile, so this name is ideal for us. Agilitus combines ‘us’ with ‘agility’.
“Our new name emphasises our ability to be receptive and responsive to client and industry needs, as well as our team needs,” Mr Bloxham said.
Empowering employees
Agilitus continues to be privately owned, and importantly, a significant proportion of the business is now employee owned.
“When your key people have equity in your business, they are highly motivated to succeed. It promotes a positive culture and opportunity.”
The success of any business is driven by the culture, Mr Bloxham said, so it’s not just employees that should be pleased.
“Clients will also be happy that we’re now an employee-owned business, because it will amplify our engagement and continue our high-quality work.
“Our team is stronger than ever. As a competing organisation, we know we deliver beyond client expectations. It is what we are known for and will continue to execute for clients across Australia.”
To the future
While BG&E Resources is renowned in Western Australia, the company has already made significant moves on the Eastern Seaboard. Agilitus has offices in Newcastle, Brisbane, and Townsville and will continue to expand.
“This rebrand presents an opportunity for Agilitus to further grow our geographical footprint.
“It gives us a chance to really highlight what Agilitus means to the industry,” Mr Bloxham said.
“Everything we do is customised, so it makes sense that we would want our own name that represents our distinction.”
Reflecting on Agilitus’ journey, Mr Bloxham said you never really know what’s going to happen when you start a new company.
“The adventure for us has been truly remarkable.
“More than anything, the brand is more than just a new name for the business. It signifies a way of being and celebrates a worthy milestone in our journey. While our name changes, our people remain the same,” he said.
“It’s been a wonderful journey, and our dreams are coming to fruition. We can’t wait to see where the future takes us.”
The future really is Agilitus.
For more information, visit agilitus.com
