The Samos

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

1956

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

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

International markets

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

1997

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

Invention of the CU

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

2000

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

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

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

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.

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