Our Story
Argon Industries founded
January 1, 1989
Frank and Lloyd Johnson founded Argon Industries.
In The Mix
January 2, 1989
Setting up at 17 Alfred Street Onehunga, they started manufacturing Able Concrete
Mixers which is a well-known brand today.
Relocated
November 2, 1991
The business was expanding, and Frank and Lloyd needed additional space. They relocated to 59 Galway Street, Onehunga.
Begley Industries Acquisition
May 3, 1992
Begley Industries is purchased, marking the beginning of Able Begley electric motors (formally Email Motors)
The Great Parched Period
January 11, 1994
The Auckland Water crisis hit and Argon Industries started selling water pumps to meet market demand.
Fasco Motors Distribution
October 6, 1999
Sealand Pumps Agency
August 4, 2002
The agency for Sealand Pumps purchased from Levingston Bro's (Letaba) and added to the ever-growing range of premium brands.
Wellmate Tanks Agency
August 6, 2002
The agency for the well-known brand of Wellmate Tanks is acquired.
Passing The Batton
January 6, 2003
Frank Johnson steps down after many years in the industry, and Gilbert Johnson steps up in the new partnership.
Hindin Marquip's Pump Acquisition
March 5, 2006
Argon Industries purchase Hindin Marquip's Pump division and adds this to their swelling portfolio of products.
One The Move
May 12, 2008
Business growth demands additional warehousing and office space results in being relocated to 41 Church Street, Onehunga.
Onga Pumps Distribution
March 4, 2010
Another string to their bow with the distribution agreement for Onga Pumps Acquired.
Mosswyn Air Is Born
July 5, 2012
The brand Mosswyn Air is born and rapidly develops into the well-known brand it is today.Â
EBM Papst Agency
September 3, 2014
The EBM Papst Agency is secured, giving additional depth of range to the fans and blowers product line.Â
Davies Pumps Acquisition
January 6, 2015
The keystone brand, Davies Pumps is purchased from Onga, along with the affiliated product lines.Â
Argon Distributors Ltd Arrives
January 2, 2016
Argon Distributors Ltd formed with Lloyd & Gilbert Johnson as Directors.
More Space Required!
March 3, 2018
Strong business growth demands even more space! Once again they relocate, this time to the current premises in 7 Monier Place, Mt Wellington.Â
Trade Showroom Opens
August 1, 2018
Trade showroom building and fit-out is completed and opens to the trade.Â
Today
January 1, 2024Â
Argon Distributors continue to jump from strength to strength, focusing on becoming the trusted advisor to their ever-growing customer base. With over 75 years of industry experience in our team of 18, we are focused not on the quick sale, but in providing the right solution for you. We look forward to you joining in our continual journey of customer satisfaction.Â
Our Story
Argon Industries founded
January 1, 1989
Frank and Lloyd Johnson founded Argon Industries.
In The Mix
January 2, 1989
Setting up at 17 Alfred Street Onehunga, they started manufacturing Able Concrete
Mixers which is a well-known brand today.
Relocated
November 2, 1991
The business was expanding, and Frank and Lloyd needed additional space. They relocated to 59 Galway Street, Onehunga.
Begley Industries Acquisition
May 3, 1992
Begley Industries is purchased, marking the beginning of Able Begley electric motors (formally Email Motors)
The Great Parched Period
January 11, 1994
The Auckland Water crisis hit and Argon Industries started selling water pumps to meet market demand.
Fasco Motors Distribution
October 6, 1999
Sealand Pumps Agency
August 4, 2002
The agency for Sealand Pumps purchased from Levingston Bro's (Letaba) and added to the ever-growing range of premium brands.
Wellmate Tanks Agency
August 6, 2002
The agency for the well-known brand of Wellmate Tanks is acquired.
Passing The Batton
January 6, 2003
Frank Johnson steps down after many years in the industry, and Gilbert Johnson steps up in the new partnership.
Hindin Marquip's Pump Acquisition
March 5, 2006
Argon Industries purchase Hindin Marquip's Pump division and adds this to their swelling portfolio of products.
One The Move
May 12, 2008
Business growth demands additional warehousing and office space results in being relocated to 41 Church Street, Onehunga.
Onga Pumps Distribution
March 4, 2010
Another string to their bow with the distribution agreement for Onga Pumps Acquired.
Mosswyn Air Is Born
July 5, 2012
The brand Mosswyn Air is born and rapidly develops into the well-known brand it is today.Â
EBM Papst Agency
September 3, 2014
The EBM Papst Agency is secured, giving additional depth of range to the fans and blowers product line.Â
Davies Pumps Acquisition
January 6, 2015
The keystone brand, Davies Pumps is purchased from Onga, along with the affiliated product lines.Â
Argon Distributors Ltd Arrives
January 2, 2016
Argon Distributors Ltd formed with Lloyd & Gilbert Johnson as Directors.
More Space Required!
March 3, 2018
Strong business growth demands even more space! Once again they relocate, this time to the current premises in 7 Monier Place, Mt Wellington.Â
Trade Showroom Opens
August 1, 2018
Trade showroom building and fit-out is completed and opens to the trade.Â
Today
January 1, 2024Â
Argon Distributors continue to jump from strength to strength, focusing on becoming the trusted advisor to their ever-growing customer base. With over 75 years of industry experience in our team of 18, we are focused not on the quick sale, but in providing the right solution for you. We look forward to you joining in our continual journey of customer satisfaction.Â