JOST World

What JOST World does

JOST World (legally JOST Werke SE) is a German-headquartered, SDAX-listed (ISIN DE000JST4000) manufacturer of mission-critical systems for commercial vehicles, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. The company operates through five integrated brands — JOST (fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles, and king pins — the world market leader), Hyva (hydraulic tipping cylinders and container-handling solutions), ROCKINGER (towing and coupling systems since 1875), TRIDEC (steering systems and axle suspensions), and Quicke (agricultural front loaders since 1949) — collectively serving transport, agriculture, hydraulics, construction, and mining end-markets.

The company's technology stack spans safety-critical mechanical systems (couplings, landing gears, steering, hydraulics, axles), the proprietary KKS automatic coupling system with sensor-based monitoring, IoT-enabled smart systems for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, and KTL cathodic electrocoating for corrosion protection. Products are subject to type approval under German StVZO §22a and ECE R55-01, with ongoing quality oversight by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt. The five-brand portfolio is the result of a deliberate M&A program, the most significant transaction being the October 2024 acquisition of Netherlands-based Hyva III B.V. for approximately US$398 million.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of mission-critical components to OEM truck and trailer manufacturers, supplemented by aftermarket spare-parts distribution, contract KTL electrocoating services, and JOST Truck Stop training and certification programs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. JOST employs 5,001–10,000 people and distributes through a global dealer and service-center network spanning 50+ countries, with 24/7 aftermarket support and dedicated regional management including a CEO Region APAC.

Name

JOST World

Legal name

JOST Werke SE

Website

https://jost-world.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

JOST World (JOST Werke SE) is a German SDAX-listed manufacturer of mission-critical systems for commercial vehicles, operating five brands — JOST, Hyva, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, and Quicke — delivering couplings, hydraulics, steering, and agricultural implements to OEM and aftermarket customers in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Components

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dispatch, Workflow & Mobile Field Apps for Fleets (TLAEAFAI), Asset Tracking (Non-Powered: Trailers, Containers, Chassis) (TLABAJAC)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle components
• Fifth wheel couplings
• Hydraulic tipping systems
• Trailer landing gears
• Agricultural front loaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu Isenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mission-Critical Systems Sales: Sale of core commercial vehicle components including fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles, king pins, steering systems, and suspension systems under five brands (JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, Hyva)
2. Aftermarket and Spare Parts: Worldwide spare parts availability and service excellence through established global network in over 50 countries. JOST original spare parts with full manufacturer warranty and guaranteed compliance
3. Hydraulic Solutions: Hydraulic tipping systems, container handling and waste management solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles following acquisition of Hyva
4. Training and Services: JOST Truck Stop training programs including workshops on product operation, maintenance, assembly and commissioning for commercial vehicle industry professionals
5. Electrocoating Services: Contract coating and corrosion protection services (KTL/cathodic electrocoating) for automotive, commercial vehicles, agricultural, forestry and construction vehicle manufacturers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JOST World manufactures and sells mission-critical components and systems for commercial vehicles, trailers, agricultural machinery, and hydraulic applications. Its integrated portfolio spans five brands (JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, Hyva) covering fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles, king pins, steering and suspension systems, hydraulic tipping cylinders, container handling systems, waste management solutions, and agricultural front loaders and implements. The company also offers IoT-enabled smart systems for fleet monitoring, contract electrocoating services, and aftermarket spare parts with global distribution.

Product overview

JOST World is a unified portfolio of five industry-leading brands—JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, and Hyva—offering mission-critical systems for commercial vehicles. The core JOST brand leads globally in fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles and king pins. Hyva provides hydraulic tipping cylinders and container handling solutions as a global market leader. ROCKINGER delivers towing and coupling systems with German engineering precision since 1875. TRIDEC specializes in steering and suspension systems for trailers. Quicke offers agricultural front loaders and implements. Together, the portfolio spans transport safety systems, hydraulic solutions, agricultural equipment, and smart IoT-enabled monitoring technology including the KKS automatic coupling system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOST: Flagship brand - Fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles and king pins. World market leader in fifth wheels and landing gears with over 70 years of excellence in coupling technology.
• Hyva
• Quicke
• ROCKINGER
• TRIDEC

Products and services

• JOST Fifth Wheel Couplings and Landing Gears
• Hyva Hydraulic Tipping and Container Handling Systems
• ROCKINGER Towing and Coupling Systems
• TRIDEC Steering Systems and Axle Suspensions

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FERNRIDEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Development partnership between JOST and Munich-based FERNRIDE focused on advancing automation, decarbonisation, and solutions for driver shortages in logistics. The collaboration aims to develop scalable truck automation technologies to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability within the logistics sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SAF-Holland: SAF-Holland is the most direct competitor to JOST, manufacturing fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, axles and king pins for trailers and trucks in Europe and North America. It competes head-to-head with the core JOST brand across the same OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Fuwa K Hitch Group: Fuwa is one of the largest Chinese producers of fifth wheel couplings and trailer axles, competing with JOST globally on price-sensitive commercial vehicle applications, especially in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.
• BPW Bergische Achsen: BPW is a leading European manufacturer of trailer axles, suspension systems and related running gear components, directly overlapping with JOST's TRIDEC steering/suspension portfolio and competing for the same trailer OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen (Commercial Vehicle Solutions): ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions division (incorporating WABCO) supplies braking, steering, driveline and chassis systems to truck and trailer OEMs. As a large Tier-1, it competes with JOST across multiple mission-critical component categories.
• Aalberts Industries: Aalberts is a diversified industrial technology group with a transport and industrial hydraulics business. It competes with JOST in commercial vehicle hydraulic and mechanical components as part of a broader portfolio.
• Knorr-Bremse: Knorr-Bremse is the global leader in commercial vehicle braking systems and a broad Tier-1 supplier to truck and rail OEMs. It is a larger incumbent that competes for OEM specification slots and increasingly bundles safety-critical systems that overlap with JOST's mission-critical portfolio.
• Haldex (now part of SAF-Holland): Haldex is a specialist in air management, braking and suspension components for commercial vehicles. It overlaps with JOST/ROCKINGER/TRIDEC product lines and is now part of SAF-Holland, making it an even closer competitive analogue.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a large global motion-and-control supplier with significant mobile hydraulics exposure. It competes broadly with the Hyva product line in hydraulic cylinders and front-end tipping systems for commercial vehicles.

Emerging players

• Bucher Industries: Bucher's hydraulics division manufactures hydraulic cylinders, pumps and valves used in agricultural and commercial vehicles. It is a partial overlap to JOST's Hyva-acquired hydraulic cylinder business, particularly in mobile and off-highway applications.
• Alois Pöttinger (Agricultural Equipment): Pöttinger is a European manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including front loaders and implement systems that overlap with the Quicke brand. It represents a relevant agricultural equipment peer in JOST's non-transport vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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