History Back to Company

From its earliest days Arden was built on integrity, commitment to employees and consumer value. This is something that has never changed, regardless of which products we are manufacturing. We have highlighted a few of the key milestones in Arden’s journey, which have led us to where we are today: an industry leader in the outdoor product category.

	1964	-	Founded in Detroit by Bob and Martie Sachs as a broker/distributor of household cleaning products
	1966	-	Opened our first manufacturing facility in Ionia, MI which was relocated to Kendallville, IN in 1983
	1985	-	Entered into the cushion and umbrella market and opened two new plants
	1990	-	Expanded into the home and restaurant textile market with the acquisition of Benhar Mills
	1994	-	Expanded our Sanford, NC operations to include a second factory
	1995	-	Commenced operations at our sixth plant in Amarillo, TX
	1997	-	Installed our first polyester fiberfill line in Amarillo, TX
	1999	-	Built a new facility in Sanford, NC
	2000	-	Relocated our Sanford operations to the newly built complex and installed a third fiberfill line
	2003	-	Moved our California operations to a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
	2004	-	Expanded our manufacturing operations in Asia
	2005	-	Developed our exclusive everLUXE™ airlay poly fill
	2006	-	Achieved C-TPAT Certification
	2008	-	Exited the household products industry to enhance focus on the outdoor business
	2010	-	Built a new High-Loft Fiber Line that increases quality and has improved energy efficiency
	2011	-	Exited the institutional textile market to further heighten our focus on the outdoor business and opened an office in Taiwan to be better engaged across the entire supply chain