In 1975, Tony Brown, an experienced off-roader, set out for Cape York in his Land Rover Series I. However, he quickly discovered that the majority of his time was spent assisting other off-roaders who were experiencing difficulties along the way. When he wasn't fixing fragile roof racks that had been destroyed by the large loads that are characteristic of travel in the Outback, he was restoring bumpers and different handcrafted things that had gone apart in the harsh terrain. As Tony became more aware with the shortcomings of these items, the concept for his company to manufacture high-quality, long-lasting equipment that was designed exclusively for the harsh circumstances of the outback emerged. Tony immediately went to work at the family garage once he arrived back in Melbourne. His goods were supposed to be based on a mix of trustworthy raw materials and strong design ideas; they were supposed to be a simple solution to a common issue.
Tony's first attempt at creating custom-fabricated goods was a bumper for his personal Series I Land Rover. His wares were enthusiastically received as soon as they were introduced to the nascent 4x4 market. When bumpers were rudimentary home-made constructions at the time, Tony's goods demonstrated a level of durability and dependability that was unmatched on the road. Later that year, due to the overwhelming demand from his fellow off-roaders, he was able to relocate to a manufacturing facility that was one thousand square feet in size. It was at this time that ARB, an acronym for Anthony Ronald Brown, was established.
Today, ARB is the most successful business in Australia dedicated to the production and distribution of 4x4 components. What started out as the fabrication of bespoke roof racks and bumpers has now expanded to include side rails, rear bumpers, Old Man Emu Suspension, recovery gear, canopies, Air Locker® locking differentials, and a whole host of other minor things, ranging from air compressors to tire attachments.
The firm is well prepared to meet the requirements of all 4WD enthusiasts as it maintains offices in the majority of Australia's major towns and maintains over one hundred retailers throughout the country. A sizeable international presence has also been established as a direct result of the company's achievements. This presence includes offices in the United States of America, Thailand, and the Czech Republic, in addition to an export network that spans more than one hundred countries, including South Africa, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
ARB has never forgotten its modest roots. ARB continues to place a premium on quality, dependability, and practicality despite the fact that its products are used in some of the most extreme environments on the planet, including the Australian Outback. It doesn't matter whether you're going to play in Moab, traverse the Rubicon Trail, or simply go out to a favorite local area; you can count on ARB 4x4 Accessories to be your partner in adventure ever since the company was founded in 1975.