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2022
Opening of a new production site in Bühl.
The increase in area of assembly and storage hall amounts to 3,000 m2. With this plant ARKU increases the production area by 50%. -
2022
Launch of the coil laser lines in
cooperation with TRUMPF. -
2021
ARKU introduces the EdgeBreaker® 6000 deburring machine for punched and laser cut parts.
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2020
ARKU Inc. moves into a new, larger facility on East Kemper road inCincinnati, OH (USA). Outfitted with the latest in leveling and deburring technology.
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2018
ARKU celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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2016
The launch of FlatJack® - User-independent parts flatness testing.
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2015
The ARKU EdgeBreaker® 4000 - One of the new deburring machines from ARKU.
In 2015, ARKU introduced its new deburring machines product line. The various models deeper and round a diverse range of parts and materials and reflect ARKU’s reaction to its customers’ needs. -
2014
11th place for ARKU in the ranking of Germany’s 50 most innovative mid-sized companies:
ARKU was voted one of Germany’s 50 most innovative mid-sized companies. The survey is carried out annually and analyzed by Wirtschaftswoche. ARKU ranked 11th. -
2013
Inauguration of the new assembly hall in Baden-Baden.
At 4 4 million euros, this is the largest single investment in ARKU's history. The premises are expanded by 1,600 m². Relocation of the apprentice workshop and expansion to 400 m². 85th anniversary celebrations. -
2012
Founding of ARKU Leveling Systems in Kunshan, China.
ARKU has more than 130 employees worldwide. The corporate design and logo were completely revised. -
2008
Development of the HiCap® PLUS high-performance leveler with cassette changing system.
ARKU also turns 80 this year. -
2005
Development of the FlatMaster® hydraulic leveler:
The leveling gap control and the integrated overload protection make the machine unique. The FlatMaster® is the result of more than 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering. -
2004
Founding of the subsidiary in the USA.
ARKU Coil Systems Inc. is established in Cincinnati. -
2000
The patented EcoPlan® drive concept is presented at the EuroBLECH expo.
Levelers now achieve up to 30% more performance. -
1986
Albert Reiss, the son of Artur Reiss, becomes the Managing Director of ARKU after completing his degree.
The company has expanded and focuses exclusively on mechanical engineering. -
1970
Metalworking companies begin to use coils.
ARKU expands its product range to include winders and feeders. Small-series production of precision levelers transforms into customer-specific systems manufacturing. -
1967
ARKU build the first precision leveler.
The beginning of machine construction. The first customers with a clock industry in Switzerland (Jura) and the typewriter industry (largest customer: Olympia). -
1956
Artur Reiss transforms the craftsman’s establishment into a metalworking factory.
After relocating to Kuppenheim, the company is renamed ARKU (Artur Reiss KUppenheim). -
1928
The founding of ARKU:
Albert Reiss completes his journeyman years, becoming a master craftsman and returns to Haueneberstein. He founds a sheet metal workshop which later becomes ARKU.
