Developments
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OE Attachments continues to thrive with the acceptance of OEA Kaup attachments from the North American market
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Continued investing in plant assets and IT infrastructure for optimized productivity
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Continue to survey customers quarterly with more than 97% likely to continue doing business with Arrow
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Automation of select data entry grows sales team efficiency
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Project management software implemented to track projects, create dashboards and leverage current business processes
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Surpassed ISO 9001 annual audit and began blueprint for ISO 45000 Occupational Health and Safety Systems certification
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Continued focus on supply chain adds breadth and depth to product offerings
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Tammy Ledlow onboarded as Director, Business Processes
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Factory automation and robotic welding fixtures used to improve productivity.
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Expanded production facility in Lenexa, Kan. by 20% to reach 215,000 sq. ft.
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Closed and delivered on the largest purchase order in company history.
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Opened more than 700 new accounts across all business lines with the induction of Salesforce.
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Continued focus on employee safety with implementation of the Dupont STOP Safety program.
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Significant investments made for additional servers, infrastructure support and Solidworks upgrade.
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Established partnership with Kaup GmbH & Co. KG of Aschaffenburg, Germany to manufacture and supply a full line of hydraulic attachments throughout North America under the OEA Kaup brand.
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Launched Forklift Safety Device™ (FLSD) to provide forklift operators with real-time residual capacity based on changing load conditions. Was an MHI Innovation award finalist at Promat in April 2019.
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New distribution center opens in Houston, TX.
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Company celebrates its’ 50th Anniversary as Budget Attachments & Parts sold to Netforks LLC .
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Investments continue with upgrades and additions to robotics and plant equipment.
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Sales and Operations team expansion continues to meet growing business needs for OE Attachments and Arrow Material Handling Products.
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Launched innovative new design of OEM Fork Positioning Frames.
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Sales Team continues adding business development managers for Key Account and OEM penetration.
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Sindey Attachments introduces Manual-Tilt Tree Saw and Tractor Tree Saw.
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OE Attachments introduces Fork Wear Indicator ™ and Forklift Safety Device ™ concepts.
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Marketing Team grows with development of new initiatives, processes and trade show presence.
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Sales Teams adds Sales, Key Account and Business Development Reps.
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Brian Pokorny steps in as Chief Operations Officer.
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Patents filed for innovative Forklift and Moving Vehicle Safety Device.
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Launched OE Attachment as new Business Unit as attachments grow at 2x the base rate.
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Continued organic growth with New Products, Components and Service Parts.
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Management System for all Arrow Acquisition companies certified to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
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Experienced sales professional, Scott Clevenger, joins as Vice President of Sales.
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Line of product displays are developed for increased dealer support.
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Increase in OEM interest leads to development of original equipment products and attachments.
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Tim Kane joins as Chief Financial Officer to support growing company.
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USPTO approves seven patents designed to improve product lifespan and safety.
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Growing market interest leads to development and implementation of Key Accounts Program.
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Arrow Material Handling Products catalog expands with addition of several new products.
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Arrow Material Handling Products celebrates 45-year anniversary.
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Arrow Acquisition profile expands with purchase of long-time industry leader, CTI Attachments.
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New line of sideshifters enhances a growing product catalog.
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Large fork offerings expand greatly, allowing for growth into under-served industries.
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Two new CNC machines are installed increasing production and improving efficiency.
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Industry veteran, Larry Hayes, joins as Chief Operating Officer.
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Lean manufacturing process is implemented for improved efficiency.
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Production capabilities expand with the addition of a new powder coating facility.
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Modern OXY table, gantry cranes and additional mill are installed to improve manufacturing.
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Group of private equity firms acquires Arrow Material Handling Products from Chicago based Gaslight Equity Group LLC.
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Successful entrepreneur, Terry Melvin, is appointed as Chief Executive Officer
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Long time engineer, Ross Gault, is promoted to lead engineering and development.
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New 178,000 square foot facility and headquarters opens in Lenexa, Kan.
