BERU

BERU is a German manufacturer of ignition and cold-start components, founded in 1912. Since 2012, the brand has been owned by the American corporation BorgWarner. The specialization covers spark plugs, glow plugs, ignition coils, and engine sensors. Products are supplied both to vehicle manufacturers' assembly lines and the aftermarket. The brand's technical solutions are focused on optimizing the combustion process in internal combustion engines.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1912: Julius Behr and Albert Ruprecht found the company in Ludwigsburg. 2. 1929: Development and patenting of the first glow plug for diesel engines. 3. 1975: Launch of the first spark plug with a resistor for radio interference suppression. 4. 2012: Acquisition of the company by BorgWarner corporation. 5. 2020s: Focus on developing components for high-efficiency engine management systems.

Key OEM Customers

Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, Opel

Type

Manufacturer, Supplier (OEM)

Ecology

The company implements technologies to reduce harmful emissions by optimizing the fuel combustion cycle. Materials used comply with modern recycling standards.

Brand Authentication

Pay attention to the quality of laser marking: on original plugs, it is sharp with no blurred edges. Check the integrity of the thread and the presence of the sealing ring, which should not be removable without effort. Avoid products with uneven gaps between the center and side electrodes.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001