Outdoor power equipment manufacturer scaling automation and lean operations
AriensCo manufactures snow blowers, lawn mowers, and commercial turf equipment across three core brands (Ariens, Gravely, AS-Motor) for dealer networks. The tech stack reflects a traditional manufacturing operation—SolidWorks, PLC, AS/400, Power BI—with active PLC adoption and early data analytics tooling (Python, SQL, R). Hiring is heavily manufacturing-focused (53% of open roles) and accelerating, paired with projects in automation integration, PLC programming, and lean manufacturing, signaling a push toward production efficiency and equipment control modernization.
AriensCo is a privately held manufacturer of outdoor power equipment founded in 1933 and based in Brillion, Wisconsin. The company operates three equipment brands (Ariens, Gravely, AS-Motor) serving consumer and commercial markets through dealer channels, plus RapidCare for field service and parts, Henry's Parts & Equipment for aftermarket components, and hospitality venues. The organization spans 1,001–5,000 employees across manufacturing, operations, and logistics, with active hiring in the United States and India. Core challenges include production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and takt time reduction.
AriensCo manufactures outdoor power equipment across three brands (Ariens, Gravely, AS-Motor) from its headquarters in Brillion, Wisconsin. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people and operates RapidCare for field service and parts distribution.
AriensCo uses SolidWorks for design, PLC systems for equipment control (actively adopting new PLC capability), AS/400 for enterprise systems, and Power BI for analytics. Python, SQL, and R are in use for data work.
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