About Australian Ramp & Access Solutions

ARAS is today recognised across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia/Pacific region as the leader in the innovative design, engineering, fabrication, delivery and installation of practical ramp and access solutions aligned to clients needs.

Being our core business activity, we are specialists in access solutions, having devoted the past 25 years to understanding the specific needs of the disabled and applying this under the principles of ‘Equity of Access’ applied to domestic, commercial and industrial access applications.

Our innovative approach to design, engineering, quality manufacture and client consultation is unique. We are not selling just products but solutions that creatively address our client’s specific needs, we mitigate the risk associated with compliance and we deliver exceptional value, which keeps our clients coming back for more.

The rigour of mature end-to-end processes, a ‘can-do’ culture and a dedication to continuous improvement, our sensitive client-centric market engagement, quality workmanship and enviable industry leading DIFOT ensures total satisfaction and enhances AR&AS reputation and equity in our brand.

AR&AS Values

We promise to never compromise our company values and will always:

  • Act with integrity and honesty in everything we do
  • Be accountable and take ownership of all manageable circumstances
  • Work as one team aligned with shared and common purpose aligned to customer outcomes
  • Encourage innovative thinking, as innovation is embedded in our people, practice and processes and we lead the globe in pragmatic and innovative design of Ramp & Access Systems
  • Develop our customer relations to be value driven and enduring
  • Always strive for excellence and maintain our commitment to the Lean Business Lifestyle and Continuous Improvement
  • Treat our suppliers, customers and contractors as partners
  • Maintain respect for the community and environment

AR&AS Culture

We ensure that we are easy to do business with and that the standards of workmanship provided are as promised to the client, in accordance with the applicable industry practice and complaint; and in a manner which shall enhance the reputation of AR&AS.

AR&AS is an equal opportunity employer, seeks to develop staff careers for development and fulfilment and is committed to the community, an active participant in the Apprentice Program.

AR&AS Vision

“Global brand recognised for practical innovation, fully compliant, best value ramp and access solutions specific to client requirements”

Our Mantra is:

‘Equity of Access’

AR&AS Mission

The Australian Ramp and Access Solutions mission aligns to the achievement of our Vision by:

  • Providing outstanding client service
  • Anticipating market demands and continuing with our unique innovation
  • Creating a preferred place for people to work
  • Maintaining the highest commitment to SHE
  • Attracting, developing and retaining a core team of professionals
  • Ensuring that we continue to complete projects to the highest standards in safety, environment, quality and on-time

Continuing to establish relationships with the sector partners, occupational therapists, architects, structural engineers, compliance advisors, insurance, health, government, major infrastructure facility providers and specialist disability groups.

AR&AS Business Philosophy

Begins with the fact that we are a privately owned business managed by first and second generation family members all experienced industry professionals. Whatever the project, sustainable relationships are key, so whether dealing with clients, partners, consultants, sub-contractors or employees our approach is honest, professional, personable and responsive.

In achieving these goals AR&AS will uphold the following business philosophies:

  • Provide a SAFE working environment for all workers always being aware of the surrounding environment
  • Ensure that all projects and solutions, products and services provided are delivered as agreed
  • Ensure that standards of workmanship are provided as promised to the customer, in accordance with the applicable industry practice and fully compliant; and in a manner which shall enhance the reputation AR&AS
  • Think twice about all major decisions reflecting on the impact on the company, others and the environment to ensure that all decisions are made with a high level of integrity
  • Maintain our strong commitment to a Lean business lifestyle, being totally customer centric and delivering value
  • Our quest for Continuous Improvement will be driven daily across our business and our supply-chain.

Company History

Australian Ramp Sytems Pty Limited (ARS) incorporated in 2004, after 20 years of providing specialist contract building services to the Australian Government for special needs and disability, bathrooms and renovations. Long-standing relationships have endured with The Department of Education & The Department of Public Works.

With business headquarters in regional Australia close to main markets of QLD, NSW and Victoria, we are a national company with offices in each state with valid builders licenses across all.

Chronology on back of contracting heritage:

  • Liaised with Department’s of Human Services, Veteran Affairs & Housing to define the need for compliant timber, concrete and steel ramps specifically designed for disabled and special needs access
  • 2003 developed innovation in Nexus Modular Systems,2004 saw the lodgement of our first Patent
  • Invested heavily over the past decade in infrastructure, processes, systems and people  to gear for market growth
  • Innovation is core to AR&AS engagement model and now committed to a global strategy

A change in to business name in 2013 to reflect business diversification and market leadership of fully compliant ramp and access solutions. Our solutions today fully consider the special needs of the disabled and compliance regimes of DDA, AS 1428 and BCA.

AR&AS is recognised today in our active sectors as the leader in design, manufacture and delivery of innovative Ramp & Access solutions that solves building access issues in a timely and cost-effective manner, to the highest possible quality and standards.

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