History

From family company to market leader – nothing impresses more than success. Since its foundation as a humble forge of ball bearing turntables in 1952, JOST has established itself as a global market leader in the production of systems, modules and components for commercial vehicles.
17, February

2023

Transformation in JOST Werke SE 

Acquisition of Crenlo do
Brasil and LH Lift

17, February

2022

Incorporation of JOST Middle East

17, February

2021

Edbro divested to Endless LLP

17, February

2020

Acquisition of Ålö Holding AB
with its brand Quicke

17, February

2019

Generational change: Lars Brorsen hands over his function as CEO to Joachim Dürr

17, February

2018

Incorporation of JOST Otomotiv
Sanayi Ticaret A. Ş., Turkey

Incorporation of JOST Thailand Co. Ltd

Incorporation of JOST New Zealand Ltd

17, February

2017

IPO of JOST Werke AG

17, February

2016

Globalization product group axles

17, February

2015

Name changed to
JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH

17, February

2014

Acquisition of DCA-Family,
Mercedes Benz TrailerAxleSystems

17, February

2012

Opening of a third plant in China

Incorporation of JOST Japan

Acquisition of Edbro

17, February

2009

Production commences JOST Polska

17, February

2008

Acquisition of TRIDEC

Production commences JOST India

17, February

2007

Incorporation of JOST Polska

17, February

2006

Expansion of JOST Hungary plant

17, February

2005

Extension of South Africa activities by overtaking the sales distribution company

17, February

2004

Acquisition of REGENSBURGER
Incorporation of JOST RUS

17, February

2003

Start of production landing gear factory,
Shanghai

17, February

2001

JOST Holding GmbH purchased Rockinger Spezialfabrik für Anhängekupplungen GmbH & Co in Munich and Rockinger Anhängekupplungen GmbH in Wechma

17, February

2000er

Start-up of fifth wheel production in Tennessee, USA

Start-up of new landing gear "Module" production in Wolframs-Eschenbach
 

17, February

1990er

Incorporation of JOST Far East Pte. Ltd.

Product range extended to swap body components

Incorporation of JOST China

Incorporation of JOST Brasil

Incorporation of JOST Hungaria BT

Completion of "Factory 2000" for
fifth wheels and king pins in Neu-Isenburg

New majority share holder: Alpha Group

17, February

1980er

Transfer of landing gear production
to newly built factory
in Wolframs-Eschenbach, Bavaria

Incorporation of JOST International Corp. Grand Haven, Michigan

Incorporation of JOST Iberica, Spain

Incorporation of JOST Australia Pty. Ltd.

Landing gear factory extended and capacity doubled

17, February

1970

Incorporation of JOST Italia s.r.l.

Incorporation of JOST South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.

Incorporation of JOST France

Incorporation of JOST Belgium N.V.

17, February

1960er

Name changed to JOST-Werke GmbH (company with limited liability)

Production commences in South Africa

Incorporation of JOST Great Britain Ltd.

17, February

1956

JOST starts to produce fifth wheels

17, February

1952

Founded as a factory for ball-bearing turntables
in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt

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