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Company History
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The origins
of ARB can be traced back to Australia's remote Top End,
circa 1975. A region of vast distances
and rugged terrain, it was fast becoming a Mecca for the
nation's burgeoning 4WD community. However, the very environment
that attracted 4 wheelers also wreaked
havoc on their equipment - when driving in extreme conditions,
only the best 4x4 accessories will do.
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Australian Outback... the inspiration behind ARB.
This was the conclusion drawn by Tony Brown during his travels
at the time. While exploring the treasures of the Top End,
the skills Tony gained from working on his Land Rover were
regularly called on to mend damaged bull bars and broken
roof racks. Bar work back then was crude, not at all suited
to overland touring, and through this experience an idea
was born - high quality equipment that met the vigorous
demands of 4WD owners.
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Upon returning to Melbourne, Tony put theory into
practice via the family garage, where he sought to
address the product deficiencies he'd encountered. His
vision called for a combination of sound design
principles and reliable raw materials... a
simple solution to an endemic problem. The concept was embraced
when it hit the fledgling 4x4 market, and ARB - the initials
of Anthony Ronald Brown - was founded.
Today, ARB is Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor
of 4x4 accessories. We also have an international presence,
with an office in the US and an export network that extends
through more than 80 countries around the globe. Our philosophy,
however, has never wavered from its original course - quality,
reliability and practicality above all else.
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