Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Since 1966
Ariel Corporation manufactures separable reciprocating gas compressors, primarily for the energy industry, and serves upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors as well as renewable energy firms and industrial gas distributors. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, the privately held company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. In a recent development, Germany selected Hoerbiger and Ariel for a hydrogen compressor package, as reported by Gas Compression Magazine in October 2025.
Ariel Corporation at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1966
Headquarters
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
27
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
27
Named foreign suppliers
15
Top origins
Germany · New Zealand · China · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ariel Corporation.
What this tells a buyer
Ariel Corporation's most recent reported development was in November 2026, when CompressorTECH² reported on comments from its CEO about LNG exports driving long-term compression demand.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists seals, gears, machining, assembly, and sub-assembly among its products and capabilities, with facilities in Mount Vernon, Ohio and Alberta, Canada.
Ariel Corporation has an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to $500 million, which is an estimate rather than a reported figure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
60 years in operation (founded 1966).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ariel Corporation manufactures separable reciprocating gas compressors, primarily for the energy industry, and serves upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors as well as renewable energy firms and industrial gas distributors. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, the privately held company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. In a recent development, Germany selected Hoerbiger and Ariel for a hydrogen compressor package, as reported by Gas Compression Magazine in October 2025.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1966 |
Headquarters | Mount Vernon, Ohio |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Ariel Corporation makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists seals, gears, machining, assembly, and sub-assembly among its products and capabilities, with facilities in Mount Vernon, Ohio and Alberta, Canada.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Seal, LED, Gear, Machining, Assembly, Sub-Assembly (source: arielcorp.com).
Certifications
Ariel Corporation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — arielcorp.com
Trade and customs footprint
Ariel Corporation's most recent reported development was in November 2026, when CompressorTECH² reported on comments from its CEO about LNG exports driving long-term compression demand. US customs bill-of-lading records list 27 inbound shipments across 15 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · New Zealand · China · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Ariel CEO sees LNG exports driving long-term compression demand - CompressorTECH² (compressortech2.com)
2026-09-29 — Ariel Corp | Gas Compression Magazine (gascompressionmagazine.com)
2026-09-08 — Gas Machinery Conference 2026 (arielcorp.com)
2026-01-22 — Ariel details advancements in smart compressor platform - CompressorTECH² (compressortech2.com)
2025-10-24 — Germany Taps Hoerbiger, Ariel For Hydrogen Compressor Package | Gas Compression Magazine (gascompressionmagazine.com)
2025-10-15 — Ariel Smart Compressor (arielcorp.com)
Facilities
Ariel Corporation is headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Public sources also reference these locations:
Alberta, Canada — arielcorp.com
Mount Vernon, Ohio — arielcorp.com
Company details
Ariel Corporation has an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to $500 million, which is an estimate rather than a reported figure. Ariel Corporation was founded in 1966, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 60 years in operation (founded 1966). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ariel Corporation make?
Ariel Corporation manufactures separable reciprocating gas compressors, primarily for the energy industry, and serves upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors as well as renewable energy firms and industrial gas distributors. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, the privately held company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. In a recent development, Germany selected Hoerbiger and Ariel for a hydrogen compressor package, as reported by Gas Compression Magazine in October 2025.
Where is Ariel Corporation headquartered?
Ariel Corporation is headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio (35 Blackjack Rd Ext, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050).
When was Ariel Corporation founded?
Ariel Corporation was founded in 1966.
How big is Ariel Corporation?
Ariel Corporation has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Ariel Corporation hold?
Ariel Corporation lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ariel Corporation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 27 inbound shipments for Ariel Corporation, with top origins including Germany · New Zealand · China · Singapore.
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