Arvin Industries, Inc. - ARV- Profile

Arvin Industries, Inc. manufactures and supplies automotive parts, products and services. The Company's primary manufacturing locations are in the South Africa, United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Brazil. The company's products are marketed in North America, Europe and other parts of the world. The company's two major customers are Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation. The Company acquired Camloc Gas Springs, Purolator Products and Worldsource Coil Coating, inc., in 1999. The Company's International sales accounted for 39% of 1999 revenues. Automotive original equipment accounted for 64% of 1999 revenues; automotive replacement, 30% and coil coating, 6%.