ARC Automotive, Inc.

ARC Automotive Inc

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About ARC Automotive, Inc.

ARC Automotive's Mission & Vision

MISSION: ARC is committed to providing our customers innovative, high quality, competitive products and services.

VISION: To be the promier independent inflator company in the world committed to exceeding expectations.

Independent Inflator Company With Strong Automotive Expertise and a Long History in Both Propellant & Inflator Technology

Continuous Improvement is Part of Our Culture with a Successful Track Record of Bringing New Technology to the Market.
Launching 5th Generation Frontal Inflators in MY 2006

Utilize a Combination of Manufacturing Techniques From Small Cells to Highly Automated Lines

Active Certifications: TS 16949, A2LA-ISO/IEC 1725 & ISO 14001

Demonstrated Excellent Quality and Delivery Performance

Most Importantly: ARC is committed to providing our customers innovation, high quality, competitive products and services.

ARC Automotive History

1949 – Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC) was formed to develop propellants for the Department of Defense.
1970 – ARC supplied propellant to Allied Chemical for automotive passenger-side airbag business.
1989 – BAICO was established as a joint venture between ARC (propellant) & AlliedSignal (module).
1993 – BAICO produces it’s first hybrid passenger inflators; BAGSpA, a joint venture between Atlantic Research, Allied Signal, and Gilardini is formed in Italy, with BAICO being the technology licenser.
1998 – ARC acquires 100% share of BAICO interests & opens Marketing offices in Tokyo, Japan, Frankfurt, Germany, and Seoul, Korea.

2001 – ARC acquired 100% of BAG SpA (now called ARC Italia).

2002 – ARC Offered Inflator License Technology To The Automotive Industry
2003 – SEQUA divested ARC Defense from Automotive and Sold Defense to Aerojet
2005 – ARC started manufacturing operations in Reynosa, Mexico & Xi'an, China

Core Values

People
Commitment
Integrity
Communication
Safety