The story of ARDCO is a rugged 70-year American journey, a tale that began in 1955 with a simple, pragmatic philosophy: it isn't really about the company; it's about you getting to the jobsite, getting the work done, and getting out again. Born in Addicks, Texas, as the Applied Research and Development Company, the business started by building 4x4 buggies that proved so capable, they became the go-to solution for the demanding oil and gas industry.

    This is a story of strategic evolution. After expanding operations to Louisiana, a pivotal chapter was written in 1989 when ARDCO was acquired by the Pettibone Corporation, a heavy equipment leader. This union combined ARDCO's deep off-road DNA with Pettibone's manufacturing might, moving production to a specialized facility in Baraga, Michigan, while keeping their roots alive in Louisiana.

    At the very heart of their identity is a mastery of the extreme terrain. This is a story of a company that engineers machines for the places where standard vehicles fear to tread. Their expertise has evolved into a versatile lineup of wheeled, tracked, amphibious, and water boat carriers, all highly customizable with platforms designed for hauling, drilling, and specialized work in the most remote corners of the earth.

    Today, seven decades later, the story of ARDCO is one of a company whose products have only gotten tougher. It is a promise of a vehicle that pushes forward when the pavement ends, a commitment to being your best choice "when the only road, is no road."

 

Year Founded: 1955

Main Products: Tractor, Skid Drills, Airboats, Marsh Buggies

Brand: ARDCO, Barko, Pettibone

Country of Origin: USA

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/ardcooffroad/

Website: http://www.ardcoequipment.com/

Address: 6100 Hwy 90 E, New Iberia, LA 70560, United States

Contact No.: +13373219400

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