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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

The distribution agency for Facso Motors acquired (Formally Brook Crompton Betts Motors)

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. 

EBM Papst Agency

September 3, 2014

The EBM Papst Agency is secured, giving additional depth of range to the fans and blowers product line. 

Davies Pumps Acquisition

January 6, 2015

The keystone brand, Davies Pumps is purchased from Onga, along with the affiliated product lines. 

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. 

Trade Showroom Opens

August 1, 2018

Trade showroom building and fit-out is completed and opens to the trade. 

Today

January 1, 2024 

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. 

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

The distribution agency for Facso Motors acquired (Formally Brook Crompton Betts Motors)

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. 

EBM Papst Agency

September 3, 2014

The EBM Papst Agency is secured, giving additional depth of range to the fans and blowers product line. 

Davies Pumps Acquisition

January 6, 2015

The keystone brand, Davies Pumps is purchased from Onga, along with the affiliated product lines. 

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. 

Trade Showroom Opens

August 1, 2018

Trade showroom building and fit-out is completed and opens to the trade. 

Today

January 1, 2024 

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