Verified Sep 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Lemont, Illinois
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Since 1913
Hendrickson manufactures suspension systems, axles, brakes, and related components for commercial vehicles. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, the company employs 1,000-5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment industries.
Hendrickson at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Global · directory band
Founded
1913
Magnus Hendrickson · walking beam 1926
Headquarters
Lemont, Illinois
Corporate office · 840 S Frontage Rd
Ownership
Private
The Boler Company · since 1978
Certifications
IATF 16949:2016
Claimed · multi-site
Import activity
3057
US import shipments on record
Known customers
Kenworth · Peterbilt · International · Blue Bird
Company press and catalogs
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records · Jan 2015 - Sep 19, 2026
US sea imports
3057
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
Spain · China · South Korea · Brazil
Most recent shipment
Sep 19, 2026
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Hendrickson.
What this tells a buyer
The company imported 3,057 shipments between January 2015 and September 2026, with the largest share from Spain (1,656 shipments), followed by China (578 shipments) and South Korea (572 shipments).
Hendrickson produces suspension systems, lift axles, axle and brake systems, springs, stabilizers, tire pressure control systems, and components tailored for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, and recreational vehicles.
The company is privately held with estimated revenue between $500 million and $1 billion and operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Japan, and Latin America.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Sep 29, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
113 years in operation (founded 1913).
3,057 US import shipments on record.
States IATF 16949:2016 quality certification across multiple plants, with documented factory programs at Kenworth, Peterbilt, and International.
Overview
Hendrickson manufactures suspension systems, axles, brakes, and related components for commercial vehicles. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, the company employs 1,000-5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment industries.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1913 |
Headquarters | Lemont, Illinois |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
What Hendrickson makes
Hendrickson produces suspension systems, lift axles, axle and brake systems, springs, stabilizers, tire pressure control systems, and components tailored for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, and recreational vehicles.
Trade and customs footprint
The company imported 3,057 shipments between January 2015 and September 2026, with the largest share from Spain (1,656 shipments), followed by China (578 shipments) and South Korea (572 shipments). US customs bill-of-lading records list 3057 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · China · South Korea · Brazil.
Company details
The company is privately held with estimated revenue between $500 million and $1 billion and operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Japan, and Latin America. Hendrickson was founded in 1913, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 113 years in operation (founded 1913). 3,057 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hendrickson make?
Hendrickson manufactures suspension systems, axles, brakes, and related components for commercial vehicles. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, the company employs 1,000-5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment industries.
Where is Hendrickson headquartered?
Hendrickson is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois (840 S Frontage Rd, Lemont, Illinois, 60439).
When was Hendrickson founded?
Hendrickson was founded in 1913.
How big is Hendrickson?
Hendrickson has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
Does Hendrickson import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3057 inbound shipments for Hendrickson, with top origins including Spain · China · South Korea · Brazil.
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Latest news
Sep 2026
Hendrickson introduced the SOFTEK front steer axle and suspension system for Peterbilt, adding a warranty package aimed at front-end component longevity (Hendrickson press release).
Jun 2026
Hendrickson Trailer committed $13 million to expand its Somerset, Kentucky plant by 15,000 square feet and add up to 30 jobs over three years (The Lane Report).
Mar 2026
Hendrickson featured its new WATCHMAN advanced trailer wheel-end sensor technology at the TMC 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville (Hendrickson press release).
Refreshed weekly · updated Sep 29, 2026
Leadership
Location & contact
Phone
+1 630-910-2844
Certification
IATF 16949:2016
Manufacturing of commercial-vehicle suspension and axle systems
India cert revised June 2025
Inside the facility
On-highway tractor X-ray highlighting Hendrickson front and rear suspension components (in red) - company product graphic
Vocational dump-truck X-ray showing Hendrickson HAULMAAX-class rear suspension and steerable lift axle - company product graphic
The original Hendrickson walking-beam tandem suspension, the 1926 design that made the company - company history archive
Photos and video: hendrickson-intl.com
Hendrickson Corporate Overview
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