History
Since the master smith Johann Rockinger founded the company in 1875, ROCKINGER has played a decisive role in shaping the technical development of trailer couplings, and the brand name has come to stand for the highest product quality in this field
15, January
2023
JOST acquires LH Lift, a well-established Supplier and Manufacturer of Three-Point Linkages and Hitches for Agricultural Tractors. The product range of the Finnish company complements the ROCKINGER Agriculture portfolio.
15, January
2013
Relocation to new build factory in Waltershausen
15, January
2001
Acquisition of ROCKINGER by JOST
15, January
1991
Acquisition of ROCKINGER Anhängerkupplungen GmbH Wechmar, then the leading trailer coupling company in Eastern Europe.
15, January
1985
Relocation to new premises in North Munich.
15, January
1973
Trailer couplings for use in agriculture and forestry are incorporated into the range.
15, January
1927
The "safety coupling for HGVs", the first fully automatic ROCKINGER trailer coupling, is developed.
15, January
1875
Founded by Johann Rockinger.