INA

INA is a brand established in 1946, currently part of the Schaeffler Group. It specializes in engine components, timing drive systems, and suspension elements. The manufacturer focuses on pulleys, tensioners, hydraulic tappets, and overrunning alternator pulleys. Products are supplied to the assembly lines of most global automotive manufacturers. The brand's technical solutions are aimed at reducing friction and optimizing the operation of timing drive assemblies.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1946: Company founded by brothers Wilhelm and Georg Schaeffler. 1952: Development and mass production of needle roller bearings with a cage. 1965: Start of hydraulic valve tappet production. 2003: Integration of INA, FAG, and LuK into the unified Schaeffler Group structure.

Key OEM Customers

Volkswagen Group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, PSA Group, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia.

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements the 'Roadmap 2025' strategy aimed at minimizing CO2 emissions in production processes. Components are being developed to reduce mechanical losses in internal combustion engines.

Brand Authentication

The 'Schaeffler Verify' system is used via a QR code on the packaging, allowing authenticity verification through the official portal. On metal pulley housings, markings are applied via laser engraving. The batch code on the packaging consists of 14 characters.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001