ARO
Innovation is in our DNA
Château-du-Loir, France, November 29, 2024.
ARO Welding Technologies, the global technology leader in resistance welding solutions, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this month.
Since the company was founded by Albert Roland in 1949, ARO has been at the very forefront of welding innovation, delivering the highest quality welding equipment and services to the global automotive and other industries worldwide.
A key player in the global automotive sector, ARO supplies cutting-edge resistance welding solutions to many of the world’s most renowned manufacturers, including: Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Ford, Stellantis, General Motors, Geely, Volvo, BMW, NIO, JLR and others.
Today, ARO’s reputation as a trusted partner for the advancement of automotive welding processes is without equal.
From modest beginnings back in 1949, ARO expanded rapidly, establishing its first subsidiary in Germany in 1955, and in 1958 re-located to a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Château-du-Loir – where the company is headquartered today.
ARO headquarters in Chateau du Loir, France
In 1999 the company acquired the U.S. company Savair and rapidly expanded manufacturing in the USA and in 2005 began production in China with its own subsidiary. Today, ARO is present with own subsidiaries and partners across the globe.
In 2006 ARO became part of the current shareholder group, the British family-owned engineering and industrial conglomerate, Langley Holdings.
ARO Regional Managing Directors gathered in Château-du-Loir this week joined by the Langley Board.
Commenting on the 75-year milestone, ARO Group President, Jean-Yves David said:
“This is a proud moment for everyone at ARO. For 75 years our company has consistently delivered cutting-edge welding solutions, building strong relationships with our customers. This anniversary reflects not only our history of technological excellence but also the dedication of our teams worldwide. As we look to the future, we are committed to driving the next generation of welding technology innovation and sustainability.”
About ARO
ARO is a widely recognized world leader in resistance welding, notably to the automotive industry. The ARO group is headquartered near Le Mans in France, with subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, the UK, USA, Mexico, Brazil and China. The company was founded in 1949 and today employs around 500 persons. Since 2006 ARO is a member of the British engineering and industrial group Langley Holdings plc.
