Arabac - Aerial Abseil Access (NZ ) - New Plymouth Central

Aerial Abseil Access (NZ) Limited. Trading as Arabac.

The amber and black overalls worn by Arabac's personnel say it all. Arabac (Aerial Abseil Access (NZ) Limited) is proudly parochial and uses every opportunity to promote the resources and technical capabilities available in Taranaki.

Although undertaking contracts nation wide & internationally, the industrial Abseiling Company operates predominantly in the region. "We have been operating in Taranaki for twenty two years and have built up a solid clientele network in that time," says owner David S. McLay. Key clients include: Shell Todd Oil Services, Transfield Worley, Fletchers, Origin Pacific, BW Offshore, OMV, Fonterra, and Vector to name a few.

Accessing The Future Together

Arabac's advanced abseiling techniques are used in situations where other forms of access are impracticable. "Rope access is also an unobtrusive form of access with no negative impact on the environment," adds David. While the majority of their contracts involve industry blasting and painting, NDT inspections and fitter/welding, to name a few. Arabac also offers an array of other trade skills access, and utilises an alliance with other local specialists outside of Arabac's capabilities.

Arabac is a founding member of the Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand (IRAANZ) and carries OSH compliance. The award-winning company is also a leader in Height Safety Solutions committed to delivering professional training and consultancy through practical solutions enabling industry to manage their own safety and skills to work at height.

Company Milestone Achievements

Arabac has expanded rapidly since it's foray into the Australasian Market in 1995. Through the company's proactive management and the vision of David S. McLay Founder and sole owner, it is now recognized as the leading supplier of Industrial Rope Access services to the New Zealand Market.

The company over this period has met various milestones and achieved prestigious business awards as highlighted;

• First Company in October 1995 to Introduce and Provide Industrial Rope Access Services to Shell Todd Oil Offshore Oil and Gas Installations:‑ Maui A, Maui B and Whaakaropai (Offshore Floating Storage Installation)
• Arabac was the first Industrial Rope Access company to work on the then tallest structure in New Zealand. The 220 Meter Titahi Bay Radio Mast.
• David S. McLay was one of the founding members of IRAANZ (Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand) in 1996. He served as chairman for two years from 1997 ‑1999 and was on the IRAANZ training advisory committee, which is tasked with the on‑going development and implementation of the NZQA qualification for Industrial Rope Access
• Arabac was part of the Tradenz Delegation in 1997 to go to Australia to market services for the various construction projects envisaged for the Sydney 2000 Olympics
• Finalist 1999 WestpacTrust Taranaki Business Awards
  Runner Up Employment Creation and Upskilling Award
• 2000 Launched Access Consultancy Division
• Finalist Millennium Year (2000)
  WestpacTrust Taranaki Business Awards
  Winner Training & Development Award
• Finalist 2002 WestpacTrust Taranaki
  Business Awards
  Medium Business Award
• Award Winner 2005 Westpac Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
  Shell Todd Oil Services Health & Safety Award