WARN is the most recognized and respected brand of vehicle self-recovery winches, electric and hydraulic powered light industrial winches, and the market leader in OEM powertrain disconnect systems. Founded in 1948, the company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs and utility vehicles. The company's Industrial Division markets electric and hydraulic winches and hoists to commercial, industrial and severe duty customers. Warn also has a line of utility winches and hoists that are designed for professional trade workers and do-it-yourself consumers who need powerful tools to assist them in pulling, hauling, dragging or lifting. Warn focuses on three specific markets - Consumer Aftermarket, Industrial/Commercial, and Original Equipment. With customers in more than 65 countries on six continents, Warn is one of the worldÕs most recognized brand names in winch and disconnect products. The companyÕs ability to engineer and manufacture complete systems, coupled with a strong customer connection, has driven many years of organic growth into new markets and channels. Warn Industries operates two Oregon production facilities that encompass more than 400,000 square feet of space. Customer sales, engineering and purchasing are supported by personnel in Portland, Oregon; Detroit, Michigan; Amsterdam; and Shanghai. Warn Industries currently employs approximately 500 people.