Leading the way in safety systems, worldwide

TRW Automotive is one of the world's foremost automotive suppliers, with a leading position in active and passive safety technologies for the world's vehicle manufacturers.

• With over $10 billion in annual sales, TRW is the world's eighth largest independent automotive supplier
• TRW Automotive employs 67,500 people at 190 locations in 24 countries in five continents
• More than 4,000 engineers are directly involved in product development

TRW in the Aftermarket

TRW Automotive Aftermarket is a leading provider of high quality replacement parts, service and technical support to both the independent aftermarket (IAM) and the vehicle manufacturer service (VMS) channels.
Combining the original equipment (OE) strengths of our market leading braking programme and our TRW branded steering and suspension range, the business leads Europe in chassis systems for the aftermarket.
TRW also offers specialist programmes in certain markets - including a market leading electrical programme in the UK.


Capabilities

TRW Automotive is one of the world's foremost automotive suppliers, with a leading position in active and passive safety technologies for the world's vehicle manufacturers.


Manufacturing and programme making

TRW manufactures Europe's most comprehensive range of chassis systems products for the aftermarket. Its products are sourced from within twenty-three of TRW's European original equipment steering, braking and suspension plants and from nine manufacturing sites dedicated to TRW's aftermarket programmes. The TRW Automotive Aftermarket's specialist skill is in putting together the most comprehensive programmes, with the widest parc coverage in the market.


Added value support

The company takes its original equipment technology know-how into the aftermarket in training programmes and through comprehensive technical support, which includes dedicated hotlines and a comprehensive library of materials. The company is committed to supporting its customers by providing a complete package of marketing support.


Making it easy to do business

Through its cutting edge e-business solution EOS (Electronic Online Services), customers can order online, track orders, process invoices and access the latest product offers and technical database. The business is also a major shareholder of the industry portal, TecCom. And as our business is all about people, our trained, specialist customer service teams are on call across Europe for our customer requirements.


Europe's Number 1 braking programme

TRW brand is one of the most celebrated names in braking with a leading European market position. More than 85% of the programme is manufactured in-house. Demonstrating a commitment to the environment, the company delivered the first ever range of heavy metal-free friction products manufactured for the European independent aftermarket.
The total braking product range covers more than 95% of the vehicle parc coverage and includes:

• Friction: Brake pads, brake shoes, discs, drums, new and remanufactured calipers.
• Hydraulics: Super kits, brake kits, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, brake fluids, brake cleaners and tooling.

An enhanced steering & suspension programme for Europe

As part of a continuous cycle of product improvement, TRW, the world's leading provider of OE steering and suspension systems, has created an enhanced product programme for the independent aftermarket. This unrivalled range of premium quality products is TRW branded and manufactured to exacting TRW safety standards.
Now with more than 1,700 part numbers, the enhanced range includes:

• The highest quality remanufactured steering racks in the aftermarket.
• Linkage parts including track control arms, tie rod ends and assemblies, ball joints, stabiliser links, bushes and bellows.

Why TRW?

TRW is the obvious aftermarket partner; with its original equipment heritage, leading product ranges and added value services, the business is committed to ensuring that its customers stay out in front.