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.
2023
Transformation in JOST Werke SE
Acquisition of Crenlo do
Brasil and LH Lift
2022
Incorporation of JOST Middle East
2021
Edbro divested to Endless LLP
2020
Acquisition of Ålö Holding AB
with its brand Quicke
2019
Generational change: Lars Brorsen hands over his function as CEO to Joachim Dürr
2018
Incorporation of JOST Otomotiv
Sanayi Ticaret A. Ş., Turkey
Incorporation of JOST Thailand Co. Ltd
Incorporation of JOST New Zealand Ltd
2017
IPO of JOST Werke AG
2016
Globalization product group axles
2015
Name changed to
JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH
2014
Acquisition of DCA-Family,
Mercedes Benz TrailerAxleSystems
2012
Opening of a third plant in China
Incorporation of JOST Japan
Acquisition of Edbro
2009
Production commences JOST Polska
2008
Acquisition of TRIDEC
Production commences JOST India
2007
Incorporation of JOST Polska
2006
Expansion of JOST Hungary plant
2005
Extension of South Africa activities by overtaking the sales distribution company
2004
Acquisition of REGENSBURGER
Incorporation of JOST RUS
2003
Start of production landing gear factory,
Shanghai
2001
JOST Holding GmbH purchased Rockinger Spezialfabrik für Anhängekupplungen GmbH & Co in Munich and Rockinger Anhängekupplungen GmbH in Wechma
2000er
Start-up of fifth wheel production in Tennessee, USA
Start-up of new landing gear "Module" production in Wolframs-Eschenbach
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
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
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.
1960er
Name changed to JOST-Werke GmbH (company with limited liability)
Production commences in South Africa
Incorporation of JOST Great Britain Ltd.
1956
JOST starts to produce fifth wheels
1952
Founded as a factory for ball-bearing turntables
in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt