Edelmann Power Steering Parts

Edelmann is a global designer and manufacturer of a vast array of automotive parts and tools. It is named after its founder Eric Edelmann, who established the company in 1909 in Chicago. Initially, its product line was quite narrow and included only a battery tester and push-pull control cables. Step by step, E. Edelmann & Co. gained a wealth of manufacturing experience and grew to one of the leading suppliers of car parts.

In the early 20th century, the company began manufacturing anti-freeze testers, automotive brass fittings, and general products. Several decades later, it focused on distributing power steering hoses, and in 1960 took over production of the Edelmann power steering hose, manufacturing hoses for 25 vehicles. During the 1970’s, the Edelmann family added the Plews division, which originally was focused on servicing the needs of the railroad industry by producing oil cans.

When the industry evolved from trains to passenger cars and trucks, the two corporations joined efforts to respond to the challenges of the industry and service this new mode of transportation. They added more new products to their line, such as measures, funnels, grease guns, etc. In 1995, E. Edelmann & Co. was officially renamed Plews/Edelmann. Later on, the company acquired LubriMatic, the brand that provides quality lubrication products to the industrial, marine, automotive, and other markets.