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32 Tuesday, November 5, 2013 ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION PRODUCTS HELP INSTALLERS WIN BUSINESS Arnott Inc. designs and manufactures affordable aftermarket replacement air suspension components for luxury cars, trucks and SUVs. Arnott's product line includes replacement air springs, new and re-manufactured air struts, new compressors, and coil spring conversion kits. Arnott products sell for a fraction of the O.E. version, enabling installers to save money for their customers. A History of Excellence Arnott Inc. started in 1989, when at the age of twelve, Adam Arnott rebuilt an air spring for his father's car. The part not only worked well, but the father-son team soon found it also filled a growing need for affordable replacement air suspension products. Before too long, Adam and his father Don were traveling the state of Florida, providing air suspension repairs for others. Word of Arnott's expertise traveled fast, and in 1994 the company moved to its first production facility in Orlando. The Arnott name and reputation continued to grow among suspension professionals, and now the company is a global leader in replacement air suspension products. Focused On Today, Ready for Tomorrow Arnott has continued to expand, and recently moved into a new 200,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Merritt Island, Fla. The new facility is on a 14-acre campus and includes a brand new research and development center, significantly expanded machining capabilities, a state-of-the-art shipping and distribution center, and a newly expanded customer care and call center. To provide customers outside of Florida with faster and less expensive shipping options, Arnott recently opened remote distribution centers in Ontario, Canada, southern California, Texas, and in the northeast. 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