What the heck has happened to Ariens ??? Isn't it an American company ??

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...ew/cub-cadet-3x-30hd-31ah57sz710-99055604.htm


Was going through my Consumer Reports online...Is Cub Chinese ? I believe some John Deere is. Looks much better than the throwers at Sears or Lowes.