Arnold Motor Supply acquires Barron Motor Supply

Arnold Motor Supply and Barron Motor Supply recently announced their merger, both companies marking nearly a century in the industry.

Published: Sep 11, 2023

Arnold Motor Supply and Barron Motor Supply recently announced a merger, with both companies marking nearly a century serving customers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Established in 1930 by William J. Barron Sr., Barron Motor Supply is a multi-generational company with a network of 12 Eastern Iowa locations. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and it is currently under the management of third-generation leader John Barron.

Arnold Motor Supply, founded in 1927 by E.P. Arnold, grew from one location in Spencer, Iowa to nearly 70 across five states in the Midwest, according to the company.

New 17-ton Rotary pit lift released in Europe, Middle East, Africa

The lift can adjust to fit different pit sizes, while maintaining the ability to pick up, lift and support heavy-duty vehicles.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 8, 2024

Vehicle Service Group (VSG), part of Dover, announced the launch of the Portal Lift 17 Vario, a new suspended pit lift under the Rotary brand in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region. The Portal Lift 17 Vario joins Rotary's Blitz Series and has been engineered for heavy-duty use, with a capacity of 17 tons, according to the company.