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AriensCo Celebrates 4 Million Sno-Thros, Company Rebranding & Facility Expansion

By Sierra Wolff posted on November 1, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

AriensCo celebrates 4 million Sno-Thro sales and previews the launch of its Rapid Care service training facility.

AriensCo Completes Purchase of Brillion Iron Works Property

The company looks forward to long-term redevelopment for Brillion

October 15, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

AriensCo has completed the purchase of the former Brillion Iron Works property through the formation of a new company, Brillion Works. AriensCo is currently renovating one of the buildings on the site in Brillion, Wis., establishing a third facility located in the city that is dedicated to manufacturing and order fulfillment.

Ariens Announces Exit from Direct Marketing Business

June 20, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Ariens has signed agreements for the sale of the Ben Meadows and AW Direct brands and is exploring options to divest the Gempler's brand.

OPEI Opens New Headquarters Building

May 10, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

(UPDATE: View the image gallery.) Thirty years ago, the OPEI board of directors moved the association from Washington, D.C., to Alexandria, Va., to build and own its headquarters building. In 2017, OPEI’s board voted to sell its existing building and acquire 1605 King St., representing a multi-million-dollar investment.

Final Inspections Performed at OPEI’s New Headquarters

January 24, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Board Chair Dan Ariens and CEO Kris Kiser inspect the new building in Old Town Alexandria, Va. The facility is expected to open in February.

Ariens Donates $10,000 to Equipment Dealers Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News

Donations to the relief fund will go directly to equipment dealerships and their employees in Hurricane Harvey’s affected areas surrounding Houston, Texas.

Ariens to Open Concept Store in Brillion, Wis.

February 17, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Ariens has partnered with local dealer Mike Buboltz to manage the store as a power equipment dealership. Buboltz is the owner of Hardware Plus, which has sold Ariens equipment since 2011.

From The Field: Leading During Crisis

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Two rural equipment manufacturers, Ariens and Excel Industries, recently faced crises that put the companies — and their leaders — in the national spotlight. Ariens faced scrutiny for an employer/employee rights issue and Excel faced the tragedy of a mass shooting at its facility by an employee.

A Leader in the Power Equipment Industry Passes: Michael S. Ariens, 1931-2015

March 2, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Ariens Company today reflects on the life of 83-year-old Chairman Emeritus, Michael S. Ariens, who died at home on February 28.

Ariens Shares Thoughts on Economy, State of OPE Industry

November 7, 2011 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Dan Ariens talks about the outdoor power equipment industry, the economy, manufacturing and employment.

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