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Video: Renlita Overhead Doors – An Australian History

Posted on 17/10/2025

Renlita Overhead Doors has led Australia’s specialty door manufacturing industry for decades—and still does. Its story began in the early 1950s, when Mr. Jesse Richards crafted the first Renlita door in his backyard shed in Adelaide. From humble beginnings—designing firewood boxes and trailer chassis—Jesse’s ingenuity led to the creation of a counterweight-balanced overhead door that […]

The ARA Endowment Fund Gala 2025

Posted on 15/10/2025 (15/10/2025)

Here for good. In past years, we looked to the stars for inspiration – celebrating vision, possibility, and the expansive future ahead. This year, we turn our gaze downward, to the ground beneath us – the source of strength, growth, and connection. At ARA, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond business operations, encompassing the […]

ARA Annual Report 2025

Posted on 19/08/2025 (25/08/2025)

What we have done. When we started the ARA Group 24 years ago, I had some thoughts on the kind of company and culture I wanted to help create. The growth of the company was paramount in my thoughts. Organic growth and growth through acquisitions were the means to expanding the products and services and […]

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In-house design and manufacturing

Posted on 19/08/2025 (27/08/2025)

ARA Manufacture through ARA subsidiary, BM Doors, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of security doors. In-house design and manufacturing Rigorous testing ensures our products offer buildability, reliability, adaptability and inspectability. Understanding the ever-changing requirement for security, ARA has developed a diverse range of products fit for application. Our experienced in-house design […]

ARA Insurance Building

Posted on 19/08/2025 (27/08/2025)

In 2013, ARA first entered the insurance building business. We had mixed success during the next ten years. It has always been a business that ARA has wanted to grow. Beginning in 2023, ARA began a focused approach to the acquisition of high performing insurance building companies. In the last two years, ARA has grown […]

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ARA Fire – Emergency Messaging Solution

Posted on 19/08/2025 (27/08/2025)

Introducing the ARA Fire Emergency Messaging Solution, an advanced communication system developed by ARA Fire, to enhance safety in emergency situations. This messaging solution was designed specifically for retail spaces, commercial buildings, and public venues. It ensures that critical alerts reach the appropriate individuals promptly and effectively. In case of an emergency, the emergency message […]

ARA Expands Cotton Industry Footprint

Posted on 08/08/2025 (25/08/2025)

J.A. Martin, a business of ARA Electrical, is an established electrical company that have been providing switchboard, engineering and projects for over 50 years. Recently, the team completed two groundbreaking projects, bringing a new era to the cotton gin industry throughout Australia. Within the outer region of Katherine in the Northern Territory, the first ever […]

The ARA Wiimali Awards 2025

Posted on 15/07/2025 (30/07/2025)

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Wiimali Awards, we are thrilled to continue to recognise and celebrate Indigenous excellence across the ARA Group. The ARA Wiimali Awards highlight the hard work and commitment of the Wiimali Program employees, those who have completed their apprenticeship (graduates) and mentors. The awards are a commitment of the […]

New Principal Partners for the Auckland Writers Festival 2025

Posted on 19/06/2025 (27/08/2025)

Auckland Writers Festival Every year we stage over 200 public events, gathering over 220 of the world’s best writers and thinkers to celebrate the world of books and ideas. For the past 24 years the Festival has enriched the culture of the city and established itself as a major Australasian festival. This year, the ARA […]

The ARA Group was founded in 2001 with the purpose of growing a significant building services company in Australia and New Zealand.

The ARA Group provides essential services across Australia and New Zealand and is comprised of four complimentary operating divisions.

ARA Group is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on building a supportive, team environment for our people.

The ARA Group was founded in 2001 with the purpose of growing a significant building services company in Australia and New Zealand.

The ARA Group provides essential services across Australia and New Zealand and is comprised of four complimentary operating divisions.

ARA Group is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on building a supportive, team environment for our people.

Author: Dimitri Vais

Posts by Dimitri Vais

Video: Renlita Overhead Doors – An Australian History

The ARA Endowment Fund Gala 2025

ARA Annual Report 2025

In-house design and manufacturing

ARA Insurance Building

ARA Fire – Emergency Messaging Solution

ARA Expands Cotton Industry Footprint

The ARA Wiimali Awards 2025

New Principal Partners for the Auckland Writers Festival 2025

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