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Arden was founded in 1964 in Detroit, Michigan. Its mission was to provide quality products
and services to the retail community. The first products were cleaning pads and laundry
bags, made in a factory in Ionia, Michigan. From its earliest days Arden was built on
integrity, commitment to employees and consumer value.
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In 1983 Arden moved its manufacturing facility from Michigan to Kendallville, Indiana.
In 1985 the company acquired Paradise Manufacturing of California, a major regional
supplier of outdoor replacement cushions, umbrellas and related accessories. In 1990
Arden acquired Benhar-Angus Mills, a manufacturer of kitchen textiles for the retail
and institutional markets. Arden also produces garden accessory products and many branded items
under a variety of both proprietary and customer-developed labels.
Today, Arden’s headquarters are in Southfield, Michigan; and there are six manufacturing
facilities, in North Carolina, Indiana, Texas and California with over 1000 employees and
factory alliances in Europe and Asia. The company is the nation’s largest supplier of
outdoor replacement cushions and umbrellas. Its scouring products and textiles are sold
by virtually every major retailer in the United States and used in homes and restaurants
throughout North America.
Arden’s top leadership includes executives who have been with our company for many years
and others drawn from Fortune 100 companies. Bob Sachs, its founder, remains active as
CEO. The company’s stated corporate goal remains that “Arden be a source
of pride for its employees.” After more than 40 years, Arden continues to provide
innovation, outstanding execution and “doing whatever it takes” to support our
customers.
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