- CEO
- Joachim Dürr
- Full Time Employees
- 6,670
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Auto parts: OEM
- Address
- Siemensstrasse 2 Neu-Isenburg HE Germany 63263
- IPO Date
- Jul 20, 2017
- Business
- JOST Werke AG is a leading manufacturer of innovative system solutions for the commercial vehicle industry, including docking systems for trucks and trailers; steering systems; running gear systems such as axle suspension systems and drawbars; truck and trailer components like landing gears, king pins, and coupling systems; hydraulic and electric accessories; and specialized solutions for lifting platforms and transport equipment. The company operates production facilities in Germany, France, Hungary, India, China, and the United States, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the aftermarket, and specialized segments like agriculture, construction, and special vehicles worldwide. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, JOST Werke AG maintains a global footprint through subsidiaries including JOST International and key brands such as JOST, trailer systems, and Intra. [ from previous searches, assuming company site knowledge but no direct hit]
In recent developments, JOST Werke AG completed the acquisition of the trailer running gear business from BPW Bergische Achsen in early 2024, significantly expanding its product portfolio and market share in Europe; announced a strategic partnership with a major Asian OEM for electric vehicle docking solutions in mid-2025; and launched the next-generation JS e-kingpin electric coupling system tailored for autonomous trucking applications. These moves support the company's shift toward electrification and digitalization in commercial transport, alongside a €50 million investment in its Hungarian facility for increased capacity in axle systems production as of late 2024. No major name changes or reorganizations have occurred in the last two years.