________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As a division of the German automotive and arms manufacturer , Rheinmetall , American Rheinmetall Vehicles ( ARV ) was established in 2019 to advance the company ’ s US presence by focusing on the ground vehicle market . Headquartered in Sterling Heights , Michigan , ARV has grown into a trusted leader in the design , development , and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles and components – now even more so thanks to its strategic acquisition and integration in late 2024 of the diverse , exceptional company Loc Performance Products ( Loc ). Together , the two companies are now operating as American Rheinmetall ( AR ).
Delivering cutting-edge vehicle systems , mechanical systems , fabricated structures , armored products , rubber solutions , and track systems for both defense and commercial markets , the combined company plays a key role in supporting the US military ’ s modernization efforts . The company is a full-service vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ) and Tier 1 supplier . It has an extra advantage , because it can leverage Rheinmetall ’ s extensive global portfolio to adapt and integrate proven , combat-tested platforms to meet specific American requirements .
Rheinmetall ’ s acquisition of Loc has substantially strengthened American Rheinmetall ’ s market position across North America . As an established supplier to the US Government and an OEM for most military ground vehicle track systems in the US , Loc expands American Rheinmetall ’ s portfolio and substantially boosts its manufacturing capabilities thanks to its more than 1.7M sq ft of advanced manufacturing space across four facilities .
90