LuK GmbH & Co. oHG · Germany
 
Company History 

Company history



 
 
 
 

1965

Founding of LuK in Bühl. Incidentally: LuK stands for disc and clutch makers.

 
 
 
 

LuK, the first clutch manufacturer in Europe, introduces the diaphragm spring clutch.

 
 
 
 

1974

Founding of LuK do Brazil (Fig.) and LuK Mexico.

As the worlds first clutch manufacturer LuK supplies diaphragm spring clutches for tractors.

 
 
 
 

1976

The founding of LuK AS (Autoteile-Service GmbH) marks the start of customer orientated service and marketing activities.

LuK optimises vibration damping with torsion-damped clutch discs.

 
 
 
 

1977

LuK Inc. USA founded in Wooster/Ohio.