European parts manufacturers

Несмотря на то, что лидирующее положение среди производителей запчастей занимают немецкие предприятия, европейское автомобилестроение, размещенное в других странах, демонстрирует высокие показатели роста. Среди лидеров британская GKN, ряд голландских, чешских, испанских и польских производителей, продукция которых пользуется устойчивым спросом.

Британский производитель GKN

GKN has a truly global production, the manufacturer is represented in 30 countries around the world, its enterprises employ about 40 thousand people. The main specialization is related to the automotive engineering of GKN PLC, as well as the production of high-tech products for the aerospace industry. The company is one of the best manufacturers of cardan shafts. The main feature of these products in a special design, including the universal type of hinges, the use of flange connections, seals, as well as steering knuckles.

Cardar shafts GKN have their own design features:

• large bending angle;
• increased resistance to dynamic loads due to the implemented axial displacement and, as a result, a uniform load on the entire shaft structure;
• various flange connections;
• small rotation diameter.

These features form the ideal basis for implementing various transmission concepts.

Dutch ABS brake systems

The Dutch ABS rightfully belongs to the largest European enterprises in the automotive industry. The brake systems of this brand are installed on almost all cars of European, Asian and American production, including vehicles of various carrying capacities. To date, the product range is 20 thousand items, more than 1200 products are available for brake systems. Products are certified according to ATEST, PIMOT, ECE R90, and also comply with KBA, TUV, ISO.

Spanish brake systems BREMBO for Formula 1

The Spanish brand BREMBO offers best-in-class braking systems. This supplier supplies the conveyors of the largest automotive concerns, supplies products to PORSCHE and FERRARI and other premium car manufacturers in need of exclusive braking systems.

It should be noted that in Formula 1 races, brake pads are subjected to extreme loads, discs heat up to 500 ° C, in such conditions only some brands provide guaranteed performance. Among them are BREMBO. These brake pads were installed on Michael Schumacher's car and are used in BMW motorcycles.

Elite British brake pads FERODO

FERODO is considered by automotive experts to be another premium brand for specially designed brake pads. The company began its history in 1897 with the production of brakes for horse-drawn vehicles. Now FERODO has 103 production sites, products are presented in 34 countries, several thousand patented developments are on account. The main feature of brake systems is the use of specialized anti-friction alloys and synthetic materials, a special design that provides minimal wear to parts.

Polish filters FILTRON

The Polish manufacturer FILTRON is part of the Affnia Group automotive concern. The company was founded in 1982, from the very beginning it specialized in high quality filters, now the products are in demand in 16 European countries, the range is 2300 high quality filters. FILTRON is a regular supplier of products to the conveyors of Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, SAAB, Jaguar.

star line

The Czech manufacturer Starline demonstrates the most rapid production growth not only among the enterprises of Eastern Europe. Offering high quality parts combined with affordable prices. Now the products are supplied to a number of countries in Europe, North and South America. All offered products have a prolonged service life. Many services in Eastern Europe successfully work with Starline spare parts, satisfying the requirements of drivers for technical excellence and low price of the product.

Наиболее известной продукцией Starline стали превосходные тормозные системы. Их ключевое преимущество в идеальной геометрии, во многом пересекающейся с принципами бионического дизайна. Приобретенные комплектующие не уступают большинству дорогостоящих тормозных дисков, что способствует росту популярности всей линейки продукции данной чешской фирмы.

Nipparts B.V., The Netherlands

This company is a leading European supplier to most Asian automotive industries. The company began with the supply of spare parts to the Asia-Pacific region, guaranteeing the originality of origin. Nowadays, it continues to be the largest packer and has already become a manufacturer of a number of parts and accessories.

The proposed list of manufacturers is far from complete; there are a number of enterprises in the EU that supply products of medium quality, which, nevertheless, have satisfactory performance properties. Some major German manufacturers are also not reflected. Taken together, it can be argued that the European region is not only a leading automaker, but also a hub for advanced automotive parts.

This area of production has a strategic impact on the entire industry, and achievements in the scientific and technical field allow us to talk about long-term development prospects.

Among the leading German manufacturers of spare parts are also AE, ATE, AVA, BERU AG, DELLO, FEBEST, MANN, MEYLE, MOOG, VAG (Volkswagen Group), Victor Reinz, WAHLER and others.