Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Rotterdam, South Holland
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Since 1952
Jost World, officially JOST Werke SE, is a Rotterdam-based company founded in 1952 and listed in the record as having 5,000-10,000 employees. It produces vehicle interface, handling, and maneuvering systems for commercial vehicles, including coupling systems, landing gears, and towing hitches. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, agriculture, and industrial equipment sectors. Public records show the company acquired Hyva, a hydraulics manufacturer, in February 2025.
Jost World at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1952
Headquarters
Rotterdam, South Holland
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
74 years in operation (founded 1952).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Jost World, officially JOST Werke SE, is a Rotterdam-based company founded in 1952 and listed in the record as having 5,000-10,000 employees. It produces vehicle interface, handling, and maneuvering systems for commercial vehicles, including coupling systems, landing gears, and towing hitches. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, agriculture, and industrial equipment sectors. Public records show the company acquired Hyva, a hydraulics manufacturer, in February 2025.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1952 |
Headquarters | Rotterdam, South Holland |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Jost World makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists axles, sensors, and steering systems among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Axle, Sensor, Steering (source: jost-world.com).
Certifications
Jost World is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — jost-world.com
ISO 14001 — jost-world.com
ISO 45001 — jost-world.com
ISO 9001 — jost-world.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — JOST Werke SE | (lesechos.fr)
2026-09-03 — JOST World at IAA Transportation 2026: Connecting Worlds – Enabling Solutions Ah (jost-world.com)
2026-08-05 — JOST Financial News | IR Announcements (jost-world.com)
2025-09-03 — Quicke Expands with Easymass Weights & Bumpers (jost-world.com)
2025-02-02 — JOST Acquires Hyva | Global Hydraulics Leader (jost-world.com)
Facilities
Jost World is headquartered in Rotterdam, South Holland. Public sources also reference these locations:
Brazil, China — jost-world.com
Company details
Its public listing is recorded as false in the record, while its business spans multiple industries including automotive, renewable energy, and electronics. Jost World was founded in 1952, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Rotterdam, South Holland. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 74 years in operation (founded 1952). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jost World make?
Jost World, officially JOST Werke SE, is a Rotterdam-based company founded in 1952 and listed in the record as having 5,000-10,000 employees. It produces vehicle interface, handling, and maneuvering systems for commercial vehicles, including coupling systems, landing gears, and towing hitches. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, agriculture, and industrial equipment sectors. Public records show the company acquired Hyva, a hydraulics manufacturer, in February 2025.
Where is Jost World headquartered?
Jost World is headquartered in Rotterdam, South Holland.
When was Jost World founded?
Jost World was founded in 1952.
How big is Jost World?
Jost World has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
What certifications does Jost World hold?
Jost World lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 6102 2950
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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