New Zealand’s leading alcohol and drug testing provider Sober Check announces Trans-Tasman expansion plans

Perth, Western Australia – Sober Check, New Zealand’s largest supplier of alcohol and drug testing solutions, announced that Louis Foster will lead its Australian operations as CEO, following its acquisition of Perth-based CMM Technology.  

This announcement marks a strategic milestone as part of the first phase of a plan to establish Sober Check Australia as a leading provider of workplace health & wellness technology across Australasia.  

For over 20 years, Sober Check has specialised in key workplace safety industries, building a dominant market share in New Zealand through high-touch, relationship-based service.  

The acquisition of CMM Technology provides an immediate operational foothold in Western Australia, particularly within the critical mining sector where CMM Technology has long-standing ties.  

“We have spent two decades refining our model in New Zealand, where we are proud to be one of the leaders in this space,” said Louis Foster, Director of Sober Check.  

“We identified CMM Technology as the perfect foundation for our expansion. While they have a strong history in the West, we see immense potential to revitalize the business and use it as a launchpad to bring our expertise to the Eastern Seaboard – Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne – where the demand for workplace safety solutions is growing.”  

The acquisition unites Sober Check’s proactive, customer-first approach with CMM’s established client base.  

Founded over two decades ago, Sober Check is New Zealand’s largest supplier of certified drug and alcohol testing solutions and is seen as one of the market leaders in this space.  

Sober Check plans to modernise the Australian operations by introducing the proactive account management and customer success focus that has built them into becoming the market leader in New Zealand.  

“We know that old-fashioned service works, but we also recognise the need to scale,” added Mr Foster.  

“Our goal is to combine our technical expertise with a renewed focus on digital and direct engagement to serve the Australian market better than it has ever been served before.”