Meet JB Metropolitan, the winner of Zembl’s $5k Commercial Energy Competition

Who are JB Metropolitan?

JB Metropolitan Distributors is an Australian-owned distribution and wholesale business based in the Sydney suburb of Moorebank. The business services customers across Sydney, the ACT, the South Coast of NSW, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Today, JB Metropolitan Distributors holds contracts with leading brands including Red Bull, Smiths, Nestlé, Mondelez (Cadbury), Mars, Wrigleys, Lipton Ice Tea, and many others. What began as a small family operation has grown into Australia’s largest independent confectionery, snack food, grocery, and beverage wholesale distribution business, supported by dedicated staff, advanced systems, and a focus on reliable, timely delivery.

What winning the $5k Commercial Energy Competition means

JB Metropolitan was the winner of Zembl’s $5k Commercial Energy Competition.

For a distribution and wholesale business operating at scale across multiple regions, additional cost support provides flexibility. The $5,000 contribution can help offset operational expenses, support sites and facilities, or reduce pressure in a cost-intensive operating environment. It is practical support that can be applied where it is most useful.

How we helped JB Metropolitan reduce energy costs

In addition to winning the $5k Commercial Energy Competition, JB Metropolitan worked with Zembl to plan and secure its next commercial energy contract.

By reviewing the existing plan well ahead of renewal, assessing usage patterns, and engaging the market at the right time, Zembl secured more competitive pricing. This reduced exposure to unnecessary cost increases and delivered a saving of approximately $5,700* across the duration of JB Metropolitan’s energy contract.

The outcome was driven by planning rather than disruption. The focus was on ensuring the plan structure suited how the business operates, aligning timing with market conditions, and managing the process end to end so JB Metropolitan could stay focused on its day-to-day operations.

How Zembl can help

Zembl works with businesses to bring clarity to energy decisions and reduce unnecessary cost and risk.

For small businesses, that often means a fast, straightforward review of existing plans to ensure pricing still reflects how the business operates.

For commercial and industrial businesses, like JB Metropolitan, it means managing energy contracts, understanding market conditions, and planning decisions that can affect costs over multiple years.

In both cases, Zembl helps businesses stay in control of their energy position, without complexity or pressure.

_{*Savings are estimates only and are based on comparing the customer’s previous energy rates with the new rates arranged through Zembl, using the customer’s historical usage data. Actual savings may vary depending on changes to energy usage, future rates, and other factors outside of Zembl’s control. Past savings are not a guarantee of future outcomes.}