After running a successful tent rental business, we discovered a problem: Tents needed to be washed, but there wasn’t an easy way to do it. So, we developed a solution—the first tent washing machine on the market. We sold our tent rental company, and launched Teeco, forever changing the industry options for washing tents.

FOR OVER 26 YEARS, OUR MISSION HAS BEEN SIMPLE: WE WANT TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR PEOPLE WHO OWN AND ASSEMBLE TENTS.

SCOTT ARENDT

CEO

As the visionary behind Custom Machine Works, I’ve spent over 30 years turning dreams into reality alongside my incredible wife, Michelle. What began in a humble barn has blossomed into a family of five companies, with Teeco being our newest addition. My passion lies in precision and excellence—ensuring every customer feels valued and every employee feels at home. When I’m not at the helm of CMW, you might find me mentoring our talented team, exploring innovative technologies, or enjoying quality time with Michelle and our family. I believe that success comes from creating environments where both people and businesses can thrive, and I’m proud of the respected industry leader we’ve built together.

STEVE ARENDT

AKA TEECO STEVE THE TENT CLEANER GURU

Known throughout the industry as ‘Teeco Steve’ (a nickname given to me by my good friend, Ramsey Duqum), I’ve discovered my true calling after all these years of cleaning tents: helping clients transform both their businesses and lives. I’m blessed to work in the tent rental industry alongside Becky, my wonderful wife of 33 years. Outside of Teeco, you’ll find me traveling to new destinations, absorbed in a good book, pushing my limits in adventure racing, or hitting the golf course when time allows. But these days, nothing compares to snuggle time with the newest joy in our lives—my granddaughter, Vivi.

REBECCA ARENDT

MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

For 33 years, I’ve been the proud wife of ‘Teeco Steve,’ with 26+ of those years spent building our tent rental business into what Teeco has become today. While Steve might be the face of the company, I’m the digital force behind the scenes—managing our marketing strategies and keeping our social media presence vibrant and engaging. When I’m not boosting Teeco’s online presence, you’ll find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, at the piano playing my favorite tunes, or tending to my beehives. I love traveling to new destinations, but nothing beats family time—especially those precious moments with our granddaughter, which I’m constantly trying to steal away from ‘Papa’!

JAY ARENDT

CHAIRMAN

If the coffee is hot, you can expect a visit from DAD. We love our dad and he is the chief dispenser of any advice on any subject you can imagine. So we gave him the fancy title of “CHAIRMAN”!

Teeco is based in St. Louis, Missouri. We enjoy working in the heart of the Midwest – the people are friendly, the gooey butter cake is plentiful, and the baseball is (for the most part) never disappointing.

Every machine we sell is built at our headquarters. From the humble beginnings in a 1,500 square foot center to a facility that now exceeds 45,000, Teeco has the in-house expertise to service any size customer throughout the world. What makes Teeco manufacturing special is that everything from building UL approved electrical panels, fabricating the steel to maintaining an online library for future service is done in one place. The Teeco team is always ready to serve in any capacity a client may need.