The ARA Group has a strong presence in New Zealand. Since the ARA Group was established in 2001, we have grown the company both organically and through strategic business acquisitions.
The ARA Group comprises four complementary operating divisions – ARA Electrical, ARA Products, ARA Fire & Security and ARA Property Services. In New Zealand, the underlying products and services of each division and the companies that are a part of each division are:
ARA Electrical – provides industrial low voltage and high voltage installation and service
ARA Products – manufactures a range of high security products and commercial doors; and distributes electronic security products. This division includes well-known New Zealand company Metalbilt as well as ARA Shelters and ARA Hardware.
ARA Fire & Security – provides installation and service of electronic security systems and fire protection systems and has a strong presence in New Zealand.
ARA Property Services – provides building maintenance and repair services, cleaning services and installation and service of air conditioning and building automation systems. This division includes ARA Building Services.
Executive Chair and Managing Director of the ARA Group
Integration of & solutions for electronic security and fire protection.
Access Control
CCTV
ATM Security & Guarding
Electronic Security Solutions
Safes, Vaults & Teller Units
Locksmith Services
Inspection & Testing
Sprinkler Systems
Detection & EWIS Systems
Passive & Fire Doors
Portable Systems
Special Hazards
Oxygen Reduction
Pipe Fabrication
Commercial cleaning & building services.
Commercial Cleaning
Healthcare Cleaning Food
Processing Cleaning Grounds
Maintenance Waste Management & Recycling
Remedial Building Repairs
Insurance Building Repairs
24/7 Emergency Service
Exterior & Interior Design
Fit Outs of Interior Spaces
Refurbishments Multi Trade
Services Thermal Imaging
Maintenance
HVAC Design
Mechanical Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Chiller Plants
Building Automation
Energy Management
Metering
Electrical, high voltage, data & engineering.
High Voltage Services
Low Voltage Services
Engineering Solutions
Installation Services
Switchboards Mobile
Switch Rooms
Data Centres
Structured Cabling
Distribution & manufacturing.
Access Control
CCTV
Photo ID Systems
Identity Security
Architectural Hardware
Commercial Doors
Industrial Doors
High Security Doors
Physical Security Systems
Ballistic Glass
Bollards, Gates and Commercial Bicycle Racks
Joinery and Lockers
2001 2003 – 2006 2007 2016 2017ARA acquires CMC Property Services.
2019ARA purchases Metalbilt and Danks.
2019 2020The ARA Group acknowledges the connection of people, land and communities within the areas that we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We seek to maintain meaningful partnerships by undertaking the appropriate engagement practices within our business and for our communities. We know the importance of respecting, understanding and sharing the oldest living cultures in the world.