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Arrow
4.4
based on 55 Reviews
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Company Summary
Arrow Gear is a precision gear manufacturer, specializing in custom gearing and producing a wide variety of spiral bevel, straight bevel gears, spur and helical gears as well as complete gearboxes.
Overall Rating
4.4/5
based on 55 reviews

16% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Company culture, Skill development, Work satisfaction

Critically rated for
Salary, Promotions
Work Policy

Monday to Saturday
44% employees reported

Flexible timing
63% employees reported

Within city
48% employees reported

Day shift
100% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
4 employees reported
Health insurance
2 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
1 employee reported
Office cab/shuttle
1 employee reported
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About Arrow
Founded in1947 (78 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count--
HeadquartersDowners Grove, United States
Office Locations
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Websitearrowgear.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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In 1947, Arrow was founded by James J. Cervinka and Frank E. Pielsticker. The company began operation in a small industrial building in Worth, Illinois. After a move to Lyons, Illinois in the 1950s, the company was moved in 1961 to its current location in Downers Grove, Illinois - a western suburb of Chicago. Mr. Pielsticker passed away in 1987, and Mr. Cervinka passed away in July of 2012.
Through the years, Mr. Cervinka was directly responsible for the many innovations and new technologies introduced at Arrow Gear. Most recently, in 2010, he spearheaded the move to expand Arrow’s size capability for the manufacture of spur gears. The significant investment for this upgrade has resulted in Arrow’s ability to pursue a wider range of work – particularly in the helicopter field.
Early in Arrow's history, it embraced a commitment to building the company into a leading force in the gear industry. When asked about this philosophy, Mr. Cervinka explained, “In this industry, it’s simply not possible to stand still. If you’re not moving ahead, you’re falling behind.”
Arrow’s long standing tradition of growth remains today, and has resulted in the expansion of the original Downers Grove facility seven times to accommodate new equipment and technologies for gear manufacturing and production. Today, nearly all manufacturing operations performed on Arrow's products are performed in-house.
A key distinction of Arrow Gear is the company's extensive expertise in the production of spiral bevel gears. In fact, producing spiral bevel gears – which are inherently complex to manufacture – was an original goal of the company founders. "We wanted to get paid for our brains, not for how many chips we could make." In view of this, it is interesting to note that Arrow’s advanced design and development assistance capabilities for gear tooth contact pattern are sought after by some of the world’s top producers of aerospace systems.
Arrow's ability to manufacture gearing products which are capable of meeting the most demanding customer requirements has created an extensive and diverse list of customers - supplying both aerospace and commercial applications. Mr. Cervinka credited this as a key variable in Arrow’s longevity, citing that having a broad range of customers prevents reliance on any particular industry.
As the company grew, the production of spur and helical gearing was added, and is now a significant portion of the company's product line. In addition, the capability for producing complete gearboxes for the aerospace industry was introduced in the late 1980s as Arrow was involved in prototype work for the Joint Strike Fighter and F22 programs.
Looking forward, Arrow’s Mission Statement documents Mr. Cervinka’s vision for the company’s future. “We are dedicating all of our resources to achieving on-time delivery, unparalleled quality, and competitive pricing to ensure customer satisfaction. We are committed to a safe and financially secure work environment for all of our employees. Arrow Gear has the most modern machine tools, the best in computerized work-in-progress and business controls, and the personnel to effectively manage all these resources. We are well on our way, in the 21st century, to achieve the highest standards in the worldwide gear manufacturing community.”
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Arrow Ratings
based on 55 reviews
Overall Rating
4.4/5
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Company culture
4.2
Skill development
4.1
Work satisfaction
3.9
Job security
3.6
Work-life balance
3.3
Promotions
3.2
Salary
Arrow is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 55 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Overall Rating | 4.4/5 based on 55 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.8k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 3.8k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 3.9k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Company culture Work satisfaction | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Work-life balance Company culture Job security |
Critically Rated for | Salary Promotions | No critically rated category | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | - | Hybrid 79% employees reported | Hybrid 56% employees reported | Hybrid 81% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 2.8 Poor rated by 6 women | 4.2 Good rated by 350 women | 4.0 Good rated by 1.1k women | 4.3 Good rated by 1.3k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.5 Good rated by 44 men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 2.4k men | 4.2 Good rated by 2.4k men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.5 Good | 3.6 Good | 4.0 Good |
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Arrow Salaries
Arrow salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 55 employees.
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Arrow FAQs
When was Arrow founded?
Arrow was founded in 1947. The company has been operating for 78 years primarily in the Auto Components sector.
Where is the Arrow headquarters located?
Arrow is headquartered in Downers Grove.
How many employees does Arrow have in India?
Arrow currently has approximately 900+ employees in India.
Does Arrow have good work-life balance?
Arrow has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 50+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 87% employees rated Arrow 4 or above, while 13% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Arrow reviews for more details
Is Arrow good for career growth?
Career growth at Arrow is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 13% employees rated Arrow 3 or below, while 87% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Arrow reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Arrow?
Working at Arrow comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, skill development and work satisfaction. However, it is poorly rated for salary & benefits and promotions / appraisal, based on 50+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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