About Us

Tank Test Laboratories Ltd commenced operation as a Testing Laboratory in 1986 and became an incorporated company in March 1987.

In 2009 Tank Test sold its operations to Aber Holdings Ltd, a Hamilton-based, family-owned company. Formed in 1979, Aber is an energy-related product and appliance distribution company with over 20 years experience in the LPG equipment supply industry and the broader energy utilisation industry.

In 2010 Tank Test Laboratories Ltd acquired Christchurch-based Canterbury Cylinder Testing to further reinforce commitment to growing the NZ gas and cylinder testing industries.

Canterbury Cylinder Testing was formed in 2006 and has built strong customer relationships as a highly respected cylinder testing business, offering great service at competitive prices.

Our North Island site provides services for the Auckland Region and assistance for the South Island site and New Zealand as a whole.

Tank Test supports local economies and employs local people where possible. All employees undergo internal training to ensure safe, courteous and productive handling of all testing requirements.

The testing and refurbishment of cylinders reduces the need for imports and the reclaiming and reusing of gasses reduces environmental waste.

Tank Test Laboratories has the capability to carry out specified tests. At our North Island site, this includes: water jacketed hydraulic test, burst test, and pulsation test as well as proof and hydrostatic stretch test. Other special tests are also undertaken, such as refrigerant coils, valves, custom-built equipment, ISO tank valves and pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.

Both our sites re-furbish cylinders for various companies and this service consists of repairing, testing, shot blasting and painting.

Our head office is located at 30 Glasgow Avenue in Manukau, which is the first road on the left, after Plunket Avenue down the Cavendish Drive extention (formerly Liverpool Avenue).