Charles Arens, the founder of Arens Controls, was among the early pioneers in aviation technology who made his first flight in 1911. His fascination with machinery, and the control of various mechanical devices, led Mr. Arens to found Arens Controls in 1939. Born from his pioneering spirit and drive to develop innovative new products, Arens Controls quickly grew as a respected supplier of push / pull control cables for airplanes, tanks, submarines, automobiles, commercial trucks and agricultural equipment.
As vehicle design and function became more sophisticated, Arens continued to lead in the development of innovative new products and control system solutions for the burgeoning commercial vehicle market. With the evolution of these technologies, has come an increased demand for more sophisticated control systems, and once again, Arens was at the forefront developing innovative "by-wire" vehicle control technology. Today, Arens is a world leader in the design and manufacture of by-wire control products and systems, supplying the world's leading OEMs with a wide array of products designed to control complex vehicle functions.
And, as the era of hybrid vehicles unfolds, Arens continues to play a major role with the development of integrated vehicle control and power management systems. Today, Arens is a leader in the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art power electronic drivetrain components and systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.
As we move forward into the 21st century, Arens will continue to work with OEM engineers through the advancement of current and new technologies. As we develop next generation solutions to meet the requirements for tomorrow's vehicles, our efforts will remain focused on providing innovative operator interface control systems and power management capabilities aimed at improved performance and safety for hybrid and conventional commercial vehicles.