ARP Manufacturing Overview
ARP was the first company to design and engineer fasteners specifically for racing. We developed many patented processes for manufacturing high strength fasteners from very strong materials.
We have continued to improve our processes and quality control and we are currently ISO 9001 and AS9100 registered for aerospace manufacturing. There's not another company in the world that is as focused on building superior quality fasteners for all forms of racing and non-racing applications as ARP.
A Brief History
They say that to be successful you must identify a need and satisfy it. Back in 1968 racing enthusiast Gary Holzapfel saw that many of his friends' broken engines were caused by fastener failure. At the time, there were no commercially available studs and bolts up to the challenge.
So Holzapfel called upon his many years of fastener making experience for a leading aerospace subcontractor and founded ARP® (Automotive Racing Products).
From the garage to 275,000 square feet →Manufacturing Process
In order to ensure optimum quality control, ARP has grown to be exceptionally self-reliant and now controls all aspects of the manufacturing process. All fastener manufacturing operations are performed in-house and closely monitored.
In-house makes the difference →The "Aerospace Quality" Myth
In areas from hose ends to engine fasteners the terms "Aerospace Material" and "Aerospace Quality" have become buzz words implying the very best in design, materials and quality control. In racing, "aerospace" is not even close to good enough.
Learn why aerospace standards are just the starting point →