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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Effective as of 1st December 2024, ARA Building Services acquired Viacon Projects. Viacon specialises in construction and fit out works, with a strong track record across commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, education, and aged care asset classes. Their experience includes projects for major clients such as Uniting, Abacus, Storage King, Mercure Hotels, Salter Brothers, ABC, Novotel, ALDI, […]
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The ARA Group is excited to become the principal partners of the Auckland Writers Festival. We believe that our responsibility extends beyond business operations, encompassing the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We also believe that celebrating writing, sharing ideas and telling stories is more important than ever. The Auckland Writers Festival, also […]
The 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.
