With pioneering spirit towards the future
Groundbreaking innovations, global customer orientation, and strategic corporate decisions have always shaped Schaeffler as a company.
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![In a technological breakthrough that pioneers modern bearing manufacturing, Schweinfurt, Germany-based Friedrich Fischer invents a steel ball grinding mill that allowed steel balls to be ground to an absolutely round state in large volumes.]()
1883
In a technological breakthrough that pioneers modern bearing manufacturing, Schweinfurt, Germany-based Friedrich Fischer invents a steel ball grinding mill that allowed steel balls to be ground to an absolutely round state in large volumes.
![The FAG brand - an acronym for Fischers Aktiengesellschaft (Fischer's Stock Corporation) - is registered in Germany.]()
1905
The FAG brand - an acronym for Fischers Aktiengesellschaft (Fischer's Stock Corporation) - is registered in Germany.
![The Barden Corporation is founded by Theodore Barth and Carl Norden.]()
1942
The Barden Corporation is founded by Theodore Barth and Carl Norden.
![INA is founded by Dr. Wilhelm Schaeffler and his brother, Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler, in Herzogenaurach, Germany.]()
1946
INA is founded by Dr. Wilhelm Schaeffler and his brother, Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler, in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
![FAG's first manufacturing plant in North America is established in Stratford, Canada.]()
1953
FAG's first manufacturing plant in North America is established in Stratford, Canada.
![Barden moves to its current location in Danbury, Connecticut.]()
1957
Barden moves to its current location in Danbury, Connecticut.
![INA begins its U.S. operations - a joint venture with Fafnir Bearing Co. - in Cheraw, South Carolina.]()
1964
INA begins its U.S. operations - a joint venture with Fafnir Bearing Co. - in Cheraw, South Carolina.
![Partially owned by INA, LuK (Lamellen und Kupplungsbau) GmbH is founded in Buehl, Germany.]()
1965
Partially owned by INA, LuK (Lamellen und Kupplungsbau) GmbH is founded in Buehl, Germany.
![Featuring a 240,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant, Joplin, Missouri, becomes the home of FAG's first production site in the U.S.]()
1969
Featuring a 240,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant, Joplin, Missouri, becomes the home of FAG's first production site in the U.S.
![After INA assumes 100% control of its joint venture from Fafnir parent Textron, INA Bearing Company is incorporated in Cheraw, South Carolina.]()
1969
After INA assumes 100% control of its joint venture from Fafnir parent Textron, INA Bearing Company is incorporated in Cheraw, South Carolina.
![A joint venture between LuK GmbH and Modern Tool & Die Co. results in the incorporation of LuK, Inc. in Wooster, Ohio.]()
1977
A joint venture between LuK GmbH and Modern Tool & Die Co. results in the incorporation of LuK, Inc. in Wooster, Ohio.
![LuK starts shipping an 11-inch clutch - the first clutch to be designed, developed and manufactured in Wooster - for the Ford F-Series pickup.]()
1978
LuK starts shipping an 11-inch clutch - the first clutch to be designed, developed and manufactured in Wooster - for the Ford F-Series pickup.
![LuK's Wooster plant undergoes its first expansion with the construction of heat treat and stamping facilities, expanding the factory by over 50%.]()
1979
LuK's Wooster plant undergoes its first expansion with the construction of heat treat and stamping facilities, expanding the factory by over 50%.
![LuK launches its Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program in Wooster where employees are trained to develop and maintain tools for manufacturing.]()
1980
LuK launches its Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program in Wooster where employees are trained to develop and maintain tools for manufacturing.
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![INA Plant 2 opens in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to manufacture tripod rollers to GM-Saginaw specifications for its FWD cars.]()
1982
INA Plant 2 opens in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to manufacture tripod rollers to GM-Saginaw specifications for its FWD cars.
Automotive Aftermarket business is established in the region.
![The Wooster facility is the first location within the global LuK organization to produce torque converter dampers.]()
1984
The Wooster facility is the first location within the global LuK organization to produce torque converter dampers.
![INA opens its third South Carolina manufacturing plant, now known as FM1, in Fort Mill, SC.]()
1984
INA opens its third South Carolina manufacturing plant, now known as FM1, in Fort Mill, SC.
![INA opens its North American Corporate Headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina.]()
1985
INA opens its North American Corporate Headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
![LuK, Inc. expands its press room in Wooster to accommodate a 2400-ton transfer press to produce heavy stampings and improve quality control.]()
1985
LuK, Inc. expands its press room in Wooster to accommodate a 2400-ton transfer press to produce heavy stampings and improve quality control.
![INA acquires Spartanburg, S.C.-based Andrews Bearing Co.]()
1987
INA acquires Spartanburg, S.C.-based Andrews Bearing Co.
![LuK, Inc. develops the first lock-up clutch.]()
1987
LuK, Inc. develops the first lock-up clutch.
![INA opens a new waste-treatment facility and 40,000-sq.-ft. expansion at its Plant 1 in Cheraw, South Carolina.]()
1988
INA opens a new waste-treatment facility and 40,000-sq.-ft. expansion at its Plant 1 in Cheraw, South Carolina.
![INA's Plant 1 in Cheraw expands by 90,000 sq. ft. to augment its manufacturing and shipping capabilities.]()
1989
INA's Plant 1 in Cheraw expands by 90,000 sq. ft. to augment its manufacturing and shipping capabilities.
INA's manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, S.C., doubles its manufacturing space to begin production of standard high-volume rolling bearings.
![FAG Bearings of Schweinfurt, Germany, acquires The Barden Corporation.]()
1990
FAG Bearings of Schweinfurt, Germany, acquires The Barden Corporation.
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![INA Linear Technik, Inc. is incorporated in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.]()
1991
INA Linear Technik, Inc. is incorporated in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
![Barden becomes part of FAG's Aircraft and Super Precision (ACSP) Division.]()
1991
Barden becomes part of FAG's Aircraft and Super Precision (ACSP) Division.
![INA opens a Technology Center on the Fort Mill, SC, campus.]()
1993
INA opens a Technology Center on the Fort Mill, SC, campus.
![LuK, Inc. receives a patent for the Self Adjusting Clutch (SAC). Designed for vehicles with manual transmissions, the innovative clutch can exceed the service life of the vehicle in which it is installed.]()
1993
LuK, Inc. receives a patent for the Self Adjusting Clutch (SAC). Designed for vehicles with manual transmissions, the innovative clutch can exceed the service life of the vehicle in which it is installed.
![LuK, Inc. is named the 1994 Wooster Area]()
1994
LuK, Inc. is named the 1994 Wooster Area "Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.” LuK, Inc. supplies over 50% of all automatic and manual transmission clutches to the Big 3 automakers.
![LuK, Inc. expands its engineering facilities in Wooster by 60,000 sq. ft.]()
1995
LuK, Inc. expands its engineering facilities in Wooster by 60,000 sq. ft.
![INA's Plant 2 in Cheraw, South Carolina, adds 19,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space - the facility's 5th expansion - for grinding mechanical bucket lifters.]()
1997
INA's Plant 2 in Cheraw, South Carolina, adds 19,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space - the facility's 5th expansion - for grinding mechanical bucket lifters.
![LuK Wooster builds a 100,000-sq.-ft. facility to house the new torque converter business for Allison.]()
1997
LuK Wooster builds a 100,000-sq.-ft. facility to house the new torque converter business for Allison.
![INA Bearing Company Inc. changes its name to INA USA Corporation.]()
1998
INA Bearing Company Inc. changes its name to INA USA Corporation.
![INA's Linear product line relocates to Spartanburg, South Carolina.]()
1999
INA's Linear product line relocates to Spartanburg, South Carolina.
![LuK Wooster is the first member of the LuK Group to produce a dry dual-mass flywheel.]()
2000
LuK Wooster is the first member of the LuK Group to produce a dry dual-mass flywheel.
![LuK, Inc is integrated into the global Schaeffler Group.]()
2000
LuK, Inc is integrated into the global Schaeffler Group.
![FAG opens a 143,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Stratford, Ontario. Located on 14 acres, the facility produces world-class aerospace bearings.]()
2000
FAG opens a 143,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Stratford, Ontario. Located on 14 acres, the facility produces world-class aerospace bearings.
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![INA's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, expands by 30,000 sq. ft. to house the new Linear Quick Center.]()
2001
INA's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, expands by 30,000 sq. ft. to house the new Linear Quick Center.
![INA USA is recognized as Supplier of the Year as well as Corporation of the Year by General Motors.]()
2001
INA USA is recognized as Supplier of the Year as well as Corporation of the Year by General Motors.
![INA's Plant 6 (now known as FM2) in Fort Mill, South Carolina, begins production of VCT systems]()
2001
INA's Plant 6 (now known as FM2) in Fort Mill, South Carolina, begins production of VCT systems.
![Schaeffler acquires FAG Bearing Co.; the merged company becomes the world's second-largest rolling bearing manufacturer. In the U.S., the Danbury, Conn.-based Barden manufacturing plant and the Winsted, Conn.-based Winsted factory are now under the Schaeffler umbrella.]()
2001
Schaeffler acquires FAG Bearing Co.; the merged company becomes the world's second-largest rolling bearing manufacturer. In the U.S., the Danbury, Conn.-based Barden manufacturing plant and the Winsted, Conn.-based Winsted factory are now under the Schaeffler umbrella.
![The Schaeffler Group - consisting of LuK, INA and FAG - is officially launched.]()
2003
The Schaeffler Group - consisting of LuK, INA and FAG - is officially launched.
![The North American Automotive Center opens in Troy, Michigan. The facility houses engineering offices and a state-of-the-art test lab that is equipped with multiple test cells capable of performing extensive test simulations for automotive components.]()
2003
The North American Automotive Center opens in Troy, Michigan. The facility houses engineering offices and a state-of-the-art test lab that is equipped with multiple test cells capable of performing extensive test simulations for automotive components.
![INA USA Corporation changes its name to Schaeffler Group USA Inc.]()
2004
INA USA Corporation changes its name to Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
![LuK, Inc. changes its name to LuK USA LLC.]()
2004
LuK, Inc. changes its name to LuK USA LLC.
![LuK USA LLC produces its one-millionth torque converter.]()
2004
LuK USA LLC produces its one-millionth torque converter.
![Plant 2 in Cheraw, South Carolina, expands to accommodate new product lines.]()
2005
Plant 2 in Cheraw, South Carolina, expands to accommodate new product lines.
![Plant 1 in Cheraw, South Carolina, adds a 39,000-sq.-ft. Special Equipment building.]()
2006
Plant 1 in Cheraw, South Carolina, adds a 39,000-sq.-ft. Special Equipment building.
![LuK USA LLC celebrates its 30th anniversary.]()
2007
LuK USA LLC celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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2008
Wooster's training academy is renamed the Schaeffler Academy as the facility becomes the official central training location for Schaeffler in North America.
![Schaeffler's Wooster facility expands into new markets by offering dampers featuring Schaeffler technology for hybrids and off-road applications.]()
2009
Schaeffler's Wooster facility expands into new markets by offering dampers featuring Schaeffler technology for hybrids and off-road applications.
![On October 9, Schaeffler successfully completes its initial public offering under the motto]()
2015
On October 9, Schaeffler successfully completes its initial public offering under the motto "We share our success."
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2016
The Wooster campus officially breaks ground on its 20th major expansion.
![Schaeffler's regional headquarters for the Americas in Fort Mill celebrates the Grand Opening of the Corporate 2 administrative building and the expansion of the site's FM1 manufacturing plant.]()
2017
Schaeffler's regional headquarters for the Americas in Fort Mill celebrates the Grand Opening of the Corporate 2 administrative building and the expansion of the site's FM1 manufacturing plant.
![Schaeffler celebrates 40 years in Wooster and the completion of the campus' latest expansion project.]()
2017
Schaeffler celebrates 40 years in Wooster and the completion of the campus' latest expansion project.
![Schaeffler opens an office in Silicon Valley to foster new relationships with local disruptors, start-up companies and potential technology partners.]()
2018
Schaeffler opens an office in Silicon Valley to foster new relationships with local disruptors, start-up companies and potential technology partners.
![LuK USA LLC is named the 2018 Wooster Area]()
2018
LuK USA LLC is named the 2018 Wooster Area "Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year,” the only company to receive this honor twice.
![Schaeffler celebrates 75 years in Danbury.]()
2018
Schaeffler celebrates 75 years in Danbury.
![Schaeffler celebrates 60 years in Brazil.]()
2018
Schaeffler celebrates 60 years in Brazil.
