美国Warn公司60周年回顾
Warn Industries, the leading manufacturer of off-road accessories, industrial hoists and winches, utility products, and driveline disconnects is excited to announce its 60th anniversary!
-->What started in 1948 as a small, family operated business in the Pacific Northwest has turned into a multi-million dollar corporation with multiple factories, world-wide sales, and one of the most recognizable brands in the automotive aftermarket.
Warn Industries began in Seattle, WA when Arthur Warn developed a revolutionary locking hub system allowing surplus World War II Jeeps to operate in two-wheel drive for civilian use. This invention created the hub industry and not only made the vehicles more drivable on the street but also improved fuel economy. This development paved the way for other fuel-saving ideas that are still in use today, such as center disconnects and automatic locking hubs. WARN Powertrain products are used by some of the world's best-known automobile manufactures including Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, and others.
-->In 1959, WARN developed another revolutionary product; one that would transform the face of offroading as we know it: the electric winch. Since its invention, WARN has become best known for its winches, and WARN now makes winch applications for trucks and SUVs, powersports vehicles, industrial applications, and utility purposes. WARN winches and hoists are now sold throughout the world for both recreational and industrial applications.
Although WARN is well known for its hubs and winches, the company makes a wide variety of products for trucks, SUVs, powersports vehicles, industrial applications, and more. These products include skid plates, bumpers, fender flares, lights, ATV/UTV plows, power tools, and more.
WARN has changed tremendously in 60 years, yet the company remains true to its core: delivering exciting, innovative products to all its customers. That focus is demonstrated in the most recent product offerings, including the WARN® Air-Power line of 12V air compressors; the WARN Works® PullzAll" electric pulling and lifting tool; and the WARN PowerPlant® Dual Force vehicle-mounted multi tool. These award-winning products showcase the outstanding design, engineering, and innovation that WARN has had since 1948.
Warn Industries' CEO, John McCalla, says, "We are extremely proud of WARN's outstanding achievements throughout the last 60 years. Warn Industries' employees remain dedicated to delivering outstanding, innovative products to our customers around the world."
Join us in celebrating 60 years of off-road accessories, product innovation, and going prepared!
WARN History
Founded in 1948 by Arthur Warn, Warn Industries began producing locking hubs for surplus World War II Jeeps, converting thousands into useful, on-road vehicles. Originally based in Seattle, Washington, Warn Industries' innovation revolutionized the hub industry. The WARN® winch, developed in 1959, was the first recreational winch. With pioneering features such as a rugged drive train, the WARN winch quickly became the leading brand for off-road racers, avid four wheelers, weekend adventurers and hard working ranchers.
Warn Industries added to its product family throughout the 1970s with manual and automatic hubs for all 4WD vehicles, new electric and hydraulic winches, severe duty winches and new winch mounting systems. By the end of the decade, the company began its long-standing relationship with Ford Motor Company, established worldwide product distribution capabilities and opened manufacturing operations near Portland, Oregon. The WARN severe duty winches have since become the "winch of choice" for manufacturers such as AM General, manufacturer of the Hummer.
Warn Industries introduced more new products to the winch market in the 1980s, including the industry's first 3-stage planetary gear train and free-spooling clutch, a new utility model, and the industry's first all terrain vehicle (ATV) winch. Continuing to diversify its product line the company also added fender flares and off-road accessory products.
Also in the late 80's the ATV market was emerging, and WARN introduced the industry's first ATV winch and was issued at patent in 1988. By 1986, the company had moved its headquarters to Portland, Oregon and Michael Warn, Arthur Warn's grandson, became Warn Industries' new Chairman of the Board and CEO.
1991 to 1999 were pivotal years for Warn Industries. The company moved to just-in-time manufacturing, implemented Total Quality Control practices and received ISO 9001/QS-9000 certification. The company also created an industrial division, building winches and accessories for the towing and recovery market. In the mid-90's, WARN's ATV division grew as fast as the Powersports industry, and WARN established relationships with OEM's such as Polaris, Yamaha, and Bombardier. In 1997, Warn Industries opened its state-of-the-art world headquarters, a 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and distribution facility. This helped it to become the dominant winch manufacturer in the ATV market segment and the number one supplier of wheel-end disconnect technology to OEM customers.
Mike Warn decided to step away from the business in 2000, selling 100% of the company in a management buyout led by Jon Kreitz, Endeavour Capital (Portland, Oregon) and Norwest Equity Partners (Minneapolis, Minnesota). This transaction brought a new infusion of capital into Warn Industries, allowing the company to pursue commercialization of its proprietary wheel-end technology with automotive OEMs, continued rapid expansion of its strong ATV business and support for marketing its leading core products.
In 2002, Warn Industries introduced WARN Works®, a new product line designed for the professional workers and do-it-yourselfers who need a powerful tool to assist them. The WARN Works® line is developing new distribution channels for WARN, and expanding its product offering to include utility winches, hoists and accessories.
During 2001 - 2004, WARN's Senior Management Team implemented numerous process improvements that have resulted in improved productivity, cost reductions and improved safety for workers. WARN also successfully implemented a full suite of JD Edwards software, which replaced all the legacy information systems. WARN has also extended its manufacturing certificates to include the ISO 14001 environmental management system certificate for both Oregon facilities and WARN's Human Resources team implemented a performance based compensation system that includes formal performance reviews and career development discussions for team members.
WARN implemented a Red Letter" dealer program, comprising of over 200 elite members of WARN authorized retail outlets that help provide consumers with the highest level of WARN brand product information, availability and service.
The WARN Team Members have a long tradition of sponsoring food drives and charitable events and volunteering to help the local community. In 2002 that generosity evolved into a formalized giving program called the WARN Employee Community Impact Project which assists our neighbors in the Milwaukie and Clackamas areas.
In October 2003, WARN extended its manufacturing certificates to include the upgrade of the QS9000 to ISO/TS16949:2002 and the 2000 revision of the ISO9001. Also in October 2003, Warn Industries joined Dover Corporation, a multi-billion dollar, global manufacturer of diversified products. Dover is (DOV) on the New York Stock Exchange. (www.dovercorporation.com)
To comply with the latest automotive industry standard ISO/TS 16949:2002 Warn Industries obtained certification in 2004.
In 2005, WARN opened a sales office in the Netherlands, added a Distribution Center in Clackamas, Oregon, a distribution facility in Gahanna, Ohio and expanded its manufacturing capability by opening a new production plant in Saltillo, Mexico. Also in 2005, Jon Kreitz retired from WARN, and Thomas Giacomini was selected and promoted as WARN's CEO and President
In 2005 and 2006, WARN brought several innovative new products to the market, including the PowerPlant compressor winch and the PullzAll tool, a hand-held electric pulling tool.
In 2007, WARN developed the 18,000 lb. winch to be used in the tow/recovery and trailer/equipment markets. As the market leader, the Powersports team launched a new line of ATV and UTV winches - the XT (Extreme Terrain) and RT (Rugged Terrain) line. Also in late 2007, the Air-Power air compressor line was launched, giving customers a WARN® branded on-board air compressor option. In late 2007, Thomas Giacomini was promoted to President of the Dover Industrial Products Material Handling Platform, and John McCalla was selected and promoted as WARN's CEO and President.
COMPANY MILESTONES
1948
Arthur Warn invents the Locking Hub in Seattle, Washington
1954
WARN locking hubs are offered as optional factory equipment by major domestic automotive manufacturers
1956
WARN invents locking hub with both free and lock selections
1959
WARN diversifies product with the introduction of the first WARN electric winch, as well as an automatic hublock.
1960
WARN sells first OEM products to International Harvester, Willys, and Kaiser-Jeep
1961
Jeep & IH Overdrive Transmission Produced
1961
The M4 locking hub is sold to Ford
1969
First WARN winch sold to International Harvester
1973
WARN introduces Positrac Differential
1978
WARN begins major relationship with Ford on F150 and Bronco
1981
Ford announces that its Ranger truck series 4x4 models will be equipped with WARN M250 manual locking hubs
1985
WARN Industries introduces Statistical Process Control (SPC) into its production process
1985
WARN begins delivery of M291 locking hubs to Chrysler
1988
WARN introduces the industry's first ATV winch
1989
WARN introduces Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles and practices
1990
WARN achieves Q1 Status (96E 4/94)
1991
Transfer Case Shift Control production begins for Ford
1992
WARN begins production for KIA and SsangYong of South Korea
1994
WARN begins shipment to Nissan
1994
WARN becomes ISO 9001 registered
1994
WARN Pulse Vacuum When End Disconnect technology is selected for Ranger and SuperDuty
1995
WARN begins production of Visteon axle disconnect components
1996
QS9000 registered
1997
WARN receives prestigious Full Service Supplier Status from Ford
1997
Tier 1 PVH shipments to Ford's Edison and Twin Cities Plants for Ranger program
1997
WARN IWE technology selected for 2002 Expedition and 2004 F150
1998
SuperDuty PVH launch for Kentucky truck plant
1998
Production of Off-Highway Axle systems
2000
WARN purchased by private investment group; Jon Kreitz named CEO
2000
WARN begins production of Bi-Directional Over-running clutch for DaimlerChrysler AWD minivan
2001
WARN's Integrated Wheel End Disconnect selected for Ford's 2003 Expedition/Navigator
2002
WARN's Integrated Wheel End Disconnect selected for Ford's 2004 F150
2002
WARN's PVH & MLH selected for Ford's 2005 Super Duty truck
2002
WARN's MLH selected for GM's 2005 Kodiak & TopKick
2002
WARN begins production of IWE for Ford's 2003 Expedition/Navigator
2002
WARN selected as the official winch supplier to GM for the new Hummer H2
2002
WARN launches the WARN Works® brand of utility winches and hoists
2003
WARN begins production for Bi-Directional Over-running clutch for DaimlerChrysler AWD Pacifica
2003
WARN begins production of IWE for Ford's 2004 F150
2003
WARN joins Dover Corporation
2004
WARN begins production of the factory installed winch for DaimlerChrysler's Power Wagon
2004
WARN begins production of PVH & MLH for Ford's 2005 SuperDuty truck
2004
WARN begins production of MLH for GM's 2005 Kodiak and TopKick
2005
WARN begins production of IWE for Ssangyong's 2005 Kyron & Rodius
2005
WARN promotes Tom Giacomini as CEO/President
2006
WARN begins production of IWE for Ssangyong's 2006 Rexton
2006
WARN receives Ford Motor Company's Recognition of Achievement Award for 2005
2006
WARN's Electric Center Disconnect System selected for Chrysler's AWD 300 and Magnum
2007
WARN begins production of its Vacuum Locking Hub for TagAZ
2007
WARN promotes John McCalla to CEO/President
2008
WARN begins production of IWE for Ford's 2009 F150
2008
WARN begins production of its Electric Center Disconnect System for the AWD Chrysler 300
2008
WARN's Electric Center Disconnect Actuator selected for Dodge's 2010 Ram 1500
2008
WARN receives Ford Motor Company's Gold Supplier Award for 2007
