Time to Make the Switch
It’s time we introduced you to MFL Forge and MFL Axis.
November 23, 2025
Why clients care more about switches and why it matters on the tools
Let’s be honest: switches and powerpoints rarely get the spotlight. They go in at the end of a job, you check they’re straight, test the circuit, sign it off, and that’s usually the last anyone hears about them. Until now.
Because something’s changed. Customers are paying attention. They’re deep-diving Pinterest boards, zooming in on Insta reels, watching reno shows where every tiny detail is dialled in. They know what’s out there, and they know when the small things feel cheap, dated, or like an afterthought. The old white plasticky gear doesn’t cut it for everyone anymore.
And the good news? We’ve got the ranges to match that shift - switches built with better materials, better tactility, better finishes, and better design. Gear that elevates the little details without blowing a client’s budget or slowing down your install.
So if you haven’t met them yet, it’s time we introduced you to MFL Forge and MFL Axis, two new switch collections made for tradies who want reliable, good-looking, high-quality hardware that fits real-world jobs.
“We saw a gap in the market.”
A message from Scott, Product Innovation Director
“When we started developing the new switch ranges, we kept hearing the same thing from electricians and designers: people wanted something more premium, but the luxury options were way out of reach, or way too hard to retrofit. We saw a gap for switches that were design-led, material-led, and genuinely well-engineered, but still affordable enough for clients to update the whole house. No compromises, no fragile materials, no complicated installs. Just solid, refined switches that fit standard Australian electrical plans. I’m really proud of where we landed.”
MFL Forge
Stainless steel. Customisable.
Forge is for tradies who want switches that feel as good as they look. The first thing you notice is the material - real stainless steel with clean profiles, crisp edges, and finishes that belong in the kind of homes your clients save moodboards for.
Toggle the switch and you’ll hear it: not a plasticky tap, but a controlled, confident action. It feels deliberate. It feels quality.
Materials
Forge comes in painted matte and electroplated brushed finishes - brass, nickel, white, black, antique tones - the sort of palette clients get excited about because it ties into tapware, handles, lighting, the whole visual story.
Heritage vs Modern
Modern
Slim profile, clean lines, a sharp contemporary edge. A great match for newer builds, minimalist interiors, or jobs where clients want everything sleek.
Heritage
A refined, character-rich take for homes with traditional, transitional, or warmer styling.
Both can be installed vertically or horizontally. Both come in 1–4 gang configurations. Both give you that elevated look clients point out and say, “Nice touch.”
Custom switches made simple
You can mix and match toggles, dimmer details, gridplates, or send clients into Beacon to play with the full display and build their own combo. And if you want quick choices online, complete pre-selected sets make it easy to spec a whole house without overthinking.
Forge is premium without the headache.
MFL Axis
Big, bold, European-inspired
Axis goes in a completely different direction: large-format rockers, matte finishes, and a clean, architectural look you normally only see overseas. It’s modern without being complicated.
Why clients love it
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Bold, simple, modern design
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Large rocker plates that feel great to use
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Matte black or matte white finishes
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Slim profile that sits cleanly on the wall
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10-year warranty
Why tradies love it
Axis isn’t just good-looking - it’s built for real work.
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Larger terminal capacities
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Backed-out screws
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Easy mech interchange
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Standard 84mm mounting centres
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Compatible with common AU brackets
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Reinforced back plate for durability
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Shutter protection on powerpoints
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Screw-cap covers for a neat finish (no fiddly screw caps)
Axis looks architectural, but installs like the gear you already know.
So why suggest upgraded switches, and why now?
Because clients notice more than they used to. They see what their friends are installing. They want details that feel considered. And switches are one of those rare, cost-effective upgrades that genuinely elevate a home without blowing a reno budget.
Forge and Axis give you options to meet that demand Premium gear that installs cleanly, looks sharp, feels quality, and gives clients that “wow” moment they don’t expect from a switch. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference. And now’s the perfect time to make the switch.
Additional Resources
Forge Modern Brochure
Forge Heritage Brochure
Axis Brochure
Switches and Powerpoints Brochure