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Since 1956, quality and innovation have been key to the success of Arden Equipment, which has today become a world leader in its market.

History

1956

The Samos

Creation of the SAMOS (Ardennes Company of Tooling and Welding Mechanics)

1956

1976

Ardennes Equipement

The SAMOS becomes ARDENNES EQUIPEMENT. The manufacture of buckets becomes the main activity of the company. ARDENNES EQUIPEMENT extends the range of its products to earthmoving and rehandling grabs as well as grapples.

1976

1993

Purchase of AMECA

Purchase of AMECA, manufacturer of demolition tools. ARDENNES EQUIPEMENT updates the range, improves the quality of the products and quickly becomes the French leader on the marketfor demolition tools.

1993

1997

International markets

ARDENNES EQUIPEMENT changes its name to ARDEN EQUIPMENT in order to facilitate its penetration on international markets.

1997

1998

Full range of tools

Through the successive acquisitions of POMPEY EQUIPMENT in France, COTACH in Holland and GTS in Germany ARDEN EQUIPMENT becomes the only French "Full Liner" to offer a full range of tools.

1998

2000

Invention of the CU

Invention of the quick and secure jaw change system on a demolition shear, the famous CU.

2000

2006

Establishment in Slovakia

Creation of ARDEN EQUIPMENT Slovakia. In order to remain a leader in the manufacture of mini-excavator buckets, Arden Equipment buys land in Slovakia and builds a factory dedicated to buckets there.

2006

2016

Invention of the Arden'Jet

Invention of the ArdenJet. First factory integrated water spraying system on a demolition grapple. Awarded many times for its innovation across Europe.

2016

2022

Acquisition of the manufacture IEV

Arden Equipment is accelerating its external growth strategy and announces the acquisition of IEV, a specialist in the manufacture of buckets and accessories for loaders and excavators.

2022

Nowadays

Current situation

Arden Equipment remains the only French manufacturer to offer a complete range of tools. The company has 7 international subsidiaries in Belgium, Great Britain, Spain, Germany, Russia, Slovakia and the United States.

Nowadays

Arden Equipment has developed a wide range of attachements for public works and now opens its product offering to many sectors including demolition, recycling, recovery, earthworks, rehandling, forestry and rail.

Our production subsidiary

SUM-TECH

Sum Tech is the production subsidiary of the Arden Equipment Group, which it has been supporting for more than 40 years in the manufacture of its products. Its experience and historical industrial expertise allow us to offer premium products adapted to our customers.

ARDEN EQUIPMENT'S VALUES

Innovation

Innovation is constantly at the heart of our reflections when developing products, which are always more efficient and safe in the face of the challenges and changes in our sector.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

The customer is at the heart of our concerns, from product design to after-sales service. Emphasizing the quality of our services and our commitments to our customers is part of our DNA. Our goal: to offer adapted and tailor-made solutions.

Écologie, respect de l'environnement - Arden Equipment

ECOLOGY

Arden Equipment is committed to the circular economy by strengthening its positioning in the recycling sector. Today, more than ever, sustainable development is at the heart of our concerns and we are doing everything possible to help preserve the environment. Arden Equipment collaborators are dedicated to launch innovations to reduce pollution and environmental footprint.

ETHICS

Arden Equipment aims to establish and perpetuate relationships based on respect, trust and the value of commitment. Our ethics is also simple and reliable communication between all our employees but also with our external partners.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Arden Equipment has always actively worked towards valuing its talents accross the board by providing women and men all the necessary leverage to thrive professionaly. Talents and skills are at the heart of our growth strategy.

A French manufacturer with real know-how

Arden Equipment is a French manufacturer that guarantees the quality of all its equipment. It offers a complete range of innovative accessories for the most demanding jobs and applications. All of its employees aim to best meet the requirements of its customers by offering tailor-made services to ensure the perfect adaptation of its equipment. She chooses her components with care and ensures that they respect the quality standards that she imposes on the manufacture of her accessories. Most of its equipment is made from Hardox-type metal, favoring a short path to meet environmental constraints.

Safety and the environment at the heart of Arden Equipment’s concerns

Arden Equipment focuses on safety all of its employees aim to respect this value to provide its customers with reliable equipment at all levels. In March 2018 Arden Equipment was awarded for its new generation couplers with a triple safety that prevents any unlocking of the equipments on construction sites in order to guarantee an optimal security.

By making environmental responsibility one of its top priorities with innovative, high-performance patented concepts such as Arden Jet, the first integrated water spray system to capture dust on construction sites, Arden Equipment has retained its position as a major player in the market.

Customers are Arden Equipment’s priority

The company counts more than 200 employees in France and worlwide and continues to conquer markets by constantly developing its commercial relations with its distributors and customers around the world. With subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Russia, Germany and Spain Arden Equipment has conquered Europe and its next goal is to position itself as a strong key player in North America where it has already begun to demonstrate its expertise.

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