The CPL2 or cathodic protection logger was created by Hoppers Crossing resident Pablo Varjabedian and his business Borgtech, along with Successful Endeavours Engineering, were praised at last month's EDN Innovation Awards in Sydney, which recognise excellence in electronics engineering.

It was highly commended in two categories - best application of analog design and best application of design software.

The wireless device has been almost four years in the making, with the technology tailor-made to meet the needs of infrastructure asset management companies.

After being attached to underground pipelines, over a period of up to three months it reads their voltages to ascertain any evidence of corrosion.

It is sturdy enough to survive 30 metres under water and to withstand lightning strikes.

Mr Varjabedian said he was delighted his product had been acknowledged by the industry and was now looking beyond our shores.

"We're moving into Queensland and Western Australia, while we've even sold a few to the United States, and are now looking to move into China and Russia," he said.

"The product was only launched in January, and we're already supplying the likes of Gasnet and Tenix.

"One of our objectives from the very start was to consult with potential clients and ask them about their needs and we developed the CPL2 to meet all of their requirements, which has been one of the keys to our success.

"Although our production is outsourced, we're a home-operated business, so we're thrilled with how far we've come."