ARO is an Ingersoll Rand brand providing reliable fluid handling solutions worldwide. Its industrial pumps and pneumatic technologies help keep essential processes moving.
Proven engineering, serviceable designs, and nearby distributor support create lasting customer value. This practical approach helps improve uptime and strengthen total cost of ownership.
ARO Fluid Management - Our Legacy
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Discover The ARO Story
Follow ARO’s journey from its 1930 beginnings to global fluid handling expertise.
From ARO’s 1930 Beginnings To Fluid Intelligence
1930: ARO Begins With A Dream
John Clifton Markey founded ARO during the Great Depression with a clear industrial vision. The company was incorporated on January 23, 1930, and soon adopted the ARO name.
1932: A National And International Network Emerges
ARO held its first national sales conference in Bryan, Ohio, during 1932. Its expanding representative network established foundations for domestic and international growth.
1936: Early Products Drive Commercial Growth
ARO supplied grease guns, air couplers, and automotive lubrication equipment. Growing automotive service demand helped annual net sales exceed one million dollars.
1939: Precision Manufacturing Prepares ARO For Growth
ARO invested in precision machinery, expanded facilities, and strengthened quality standards. These decisions prepared manufacturing operations for the rapid growth ahead.
1940s: Engineering Supports Critical Applications
ARO produced oxygen regulators, vacuum pumps, industrial tools, and aircraft components. Demanding wartime applications strengthened the company’s reputation for quality and performance.
1950s: New Technologies Expand ARO’s Reach
ARO introduced air tools, air hoists, lubrication systems, and aeronautical technologies. New international facilities and service centers brought expertise closer to customers.
1960s: Innovation Reaches Space And Global Markets
ARO technologies supported Mercury, Apollo, Lunar Orbiter, and other space programs. ARO tools also helped scientists analyze the first lunar rock specimens.
1970s: Training And Technology Strengthen Customer Support
ARO opened its Marketing and Educational Center in Bryan during 1970. Expanded training, digital systems, and customer centers improved technical support worldwide.
Today: Fluid Intelligence Keeps Success Flowing
ARO continues designing reliable, serviceable products for demanding fluid handling applications. Fluid Intelligence combines expertise, accountability, and strong total cost of ownership.
ARO Air Management, Lubrication And Parts
ARO Filters, Regulators, and Lubricators (FRLs)
The ARO-Flo Series FRLs raise the bar in the industry for safety, flow performance and modularity.
Lubrication Equipment
ARO lubrication pumps deliver unmatched industrial-strength performance and are sized to fit any container from buckets to barrels. They pump motor and gear oils, transmission fluid, and standard and industrial greases.
Pneumatic Valves & Cylinders
Whether it's high flow or compact design, count on ARO Valves for your application. ARO Cylinders are available in composite, round line repairable and disposable, and NFPA square interchangeable.
Parts & Accessories
Exactly built and designed by ARO, Authentic ARO Parts are the only replacement parts you can count on to restore your ARO equipment to its original performance and quality, while backing up your warranty.
Why Industrial Customers Choose ARO
ARO combines reliable fluid handling products with focused expertise and accountable customer support. Straightforward designs help protect productivity, simplify servicing, and improve long-term operating value.
Reliable Performance
ARO products deliver dependable performance across demanding industrial fluid handling applications.
Lower Total Cost Of Ownership
Reliable, serviceable designs help reduce downtime and long-term equipment costs.
Focused Fluid Handling Expertise
ARO expertise simplifies product selection for complex fluid handling requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About ARO
ARO manufactures industrial pumps, lubrication equipment, pneumatic products, and authentic replacement parts. Its portfolio includes diaphragm, piston, centrifugal, gear, and drum pump technologies.
ARO also offers filters, regulators, lubricators, pneumatic valves, and industrial cylinders. Available products and configurations may vary according to local market requirements.