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Understanding Producer Statements in Building Projects

August 21, 2024

In the construction industry, ensuring that every stage of a building project meets the necessary standards is crucial. One of the ways this is achieved is through the use of Producer Statements (PS). These documents, issued by professionals involved in […]

Storm Water Detention Tanks Now Required In Auckland

November 14, 2019

Ever wondered why Auckland has such massive flooding problems and what you can do as a home owner to prevent this happening to you? Introducing New Zealand made Storm water Detention Tanks. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel […]

Trend To Watch: Rainwater Harvesting In 2017

November 14, 2019

Hi Guys. Well in 2017 rainwater harvesting is even more of a hot topic than when this article first came out. APD are now very heavily involved in rainwater re-harvesting and have products to suit. We are seeing large companies […]

What You Should Know About Storm Water Detention Tanks

November 14, 2019

Ever wondered why Auckland has such massive flooding problems and what you can do as a home owner to prevent this happening to you? Introducing New Zealand made Storm water Detention Tanks, designed particularly for Aucklanders’ and our beautiful Auckland […]

Chemical Storage Tanks

November 14, 2019

At APD we are specialists in manufacturing and supplying Chemical Storage Tanks made out of tough plastic, designed to meet the strict requirements of ERMA and the Australian authorities. The tanks are tested by HSNO and will handle most products […]

Chemical Storage Tanks – Fabricated Or Rotomoulded, Which Is Better? Read On

November 14, 2019

The bulk storage of Hazardous Chemicals is a risky affair and is one of the reasons New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has such strict rules in place. These rules are covered by the HSNO Act 1996 which provides for […]

Plastics Explained

November 14, 2019

Plastics are divided into two broad groups – Thermopolymers and Thermosets. Thermopolymers can be heated, softened and formed, again and again. They include PE, PVC, CPVC, PP, ABS, PVDF and numerous others. On the other hand, Thermoset plastics react chemically […]

Problems Connecting To The Sewage Due To Engineering Height Restrictions?

November 14, 2019

Problems with connections to council storm water or sewage pipes? Never fear APD is here to help. New article shows some of our well thought out, proven solutions. Sewage connections can be a common issue faced during construction of new […]

The Plastic Welding Process

November 14, 2019

Plastic Welding is a commercially important, but not widely understood process. It has some similarities with Metal Welding, but plastics and metals are fundamentally different. Metals melt and freeze over a narrow temperature range as they change from liquid to […]

Concrete Vs Plastic For Underground Detention / Retention Tanks

November 14, 2019

What is better? Concrete or Plastic. Read this interesting article which reveals the facts Storm water Detention Tanks can be made from many materials, such as plastic, concrete, fibreglass and steel. Many residential homeowners are choosing to install underground storm […]

Why Domestic Rainwater Harvesting In New Zealand?

August 9, 2019

Harvesting of rainwater is an efficient and eco friendly technique of reducing water usage in your home, which will lead to lower water bills and better use of the resources supplied by nature. Moving to an eco friendly rainwater harvesting […]