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From fifth wheel couplings to trailer axles: The complete range of components for trucks and trailers

The JOST Group expanded its product range for systems and components in early 2015. For the first time, the world's leading manufacturer of vehicle connection systems, modules and components for trucks & trailers will be presenting Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems, which has been part of JOST since January.

Mercedes-Benz starts new office

Mercedes-Benz started its distribution activities in the new site in Kassel-Calden (Germany).

Daimler Trucks North America, JOST sign pact

JOST and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) have signed a framework agreement for the use of JSK 36 fifth wheel couplings as standard equipment for Freightliner trucks. DTNA will also introduce the more lightweight JSK 36 fifth wheel coupling to the Western Star models 4700 and 4900 as an option.

JOST acquires Edbro

JOST has acquired Edbro plc from Caravelle. JOST is the worldwide leading producer of vehicle connection components for systems, modules and components for trucks & trailers.With the acquisition of the British company, the JOST group expands its extensive product portfolio.

Modul CA aluminium landing gear

JOST has developed a new, particularly lightweight aluminium landing gear for use on particularly weight-sensitive vehicles such as tank and silo vehicles. With an intrinsic weight starting at just 57.5 kg, Modul CA is the lightest two-gear telescopic landing gear on the market. As well as the tried-and-tested qualities of a JOST Modul landing gear, such as robust quality and a maintenance-free internal drive, the Modul CA offers universal attachment options thanks to the continuous back plate a

JOST India expands capacity

JOST India is expanding its plant to cope with the increasing demand for its fifth wheel couplings, telescopic landing gears and axle systems. The company recently put its new production hall and warehouse into operation with a covered area of around 6,500 sq m. Opened in 2008, the JOST plant is very close to India?s largest truck manufacturer in Jamshedpur. In a joint venture with the German trailer axle specialist Gigant, trailer axles developed especially for the Indian market have only been