JOST
The JOST Group is an enterprise which since its establishment in 1952 has achieved a leading position worldwide in the manufacturing of components for commercial vehicles. It has a tradition of success based on flexibility, technical know-how, entrepreneurial action and a close relationship with its employees.
As the leading supplier of fifth wheel couplings and landing gears worldwide, JOST heads the market in the vehicle interface systems sector. JOST’s position as an international market leader is strengthened by its strong brands, its long-term customer relationships supported by a global sales network, and by the efficient and non-capital-intensive business model.
The five JOST brands – JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Edbro, Quicke – are highly valued in the industry thanks to the quality of their products and continuous innovations.
The strong core brand
JOST submitted the patent application for the first cast steel fifth wheel coupling over 60 years ago. Since then, JOST’s fifth wheel couplings have been a success story around the world. JOST has enjoyed continuous growth in the container equipment and interchangeable systems sector since 1990. JOST portfolio of container equipment products comprises a wide range of supports, corner castings and accessories.
The the long-established brand
Since its foundation in the year 1875, ROCKINGER has significantly shaped the technical development of towing hitches. ROCKINGER’s product range for road traffic comprises all products which are installed on tractors. Towing hitches connect a trailer and a tractor using a drawbar. In 1973, ROCKINGER expanded its product range by adding towing hitches for agriculture and forestry to its production programme.
Solutions for individualists
TRIDEC developed the world’s first manufacturer-independent steering system worldwide and has been part of the JOST Group since 2008. TRIDEC offers custom solutions for every application. Modular systems allow implementation on all types of trailer. The specialists at TRIDEC not only develop mechanically controlled steering systems, but also those controlled by hydraulic and electronic means. The systems can be installed regardless of the axle or vehicle manufacturer.
Alongside steering systems, TRIDEC also manufactures independent axle suspensions for double-deck and glass-transport trailers as well as for hydraulic suspensions and swinging axles.
Solutions for individualists
Edbro is the market leader in the field of vehicle-mounted hydraulics systems, including front-end, underbody and ejector cylinders, waste handling equipment and customised hydraulic kit solutions. Edbro has led the market in terms of product developments since 1916. Back then, company founder Maurice Edwards developed the world’s first lifting device powered by a truck engine.
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