SAF-Holland is a commercial vehicle equipment manufacturer supplying axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, coupling equipment, landing gear, and braking technologies. Its products serve commercial trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and specialized transportation equipment.

The group brings together brands including SAF, HOLLAND, NEWAY, and Haldex. This page covers its history, equipment categories, company information, and product profiles published on Truck Equipment Atlas.

History and Background

SAF’s origins date to 1881 in Germany, beginning with agricultural equipment and later expanding into steel axles. The business developed as Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik, becoming a supplier of trailer axles and suspension systems.

HOLLAND’s history began in 1910 with the Safety Release Clevis Company in South Dakota. Its early coupling equipment provided the foundation for a business that expanded into commercial vehicle connections and related components.

In 2006, Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik and Holland Group merged to form SAF-HOLLAND. The combination brought European trailer axle expertise together with North American commercial vehicle equipment capabilities.

Subsequent acquisitions broadened the group’s product range. SAF-HOLLAND completed full ownership of Haldex in March 2023, adding further braking and air-control expertise.

What SAF-Holland Manufactures and Supplies

  • Trailer axles and suspensions: Integrated systems, air suspensions, mechanical suspensions, and related equipment.
  • Truck and bus suspensions: Equipment including NEWAY suspension families.
  • Fifth wheels: HOLLAND coupling equipment for standard, moderate, heavy, and severe-duty applications.
  • Coupling components: Kingpins, pintle hooks, drawbar equipment, and related connections.
  • Landing gear: Trailer support equipment for compatible installations.
  • Braking systems: Trailer brake packages and Haldex braking technologies within the group.

SAF-Holland Products on Truck Equipment Atlas

Explore the profiles below for operating principles, configurations, applications, and ownership considerations. Additional product profiles will be linked here as they are published.

These profiles may cover earlier equipment generations and updated product families. Confirm availability and compatibility using the complete model, serial number, and manufacturer documentation.

NEWAY Truck Suspensions

Trailer Suspension and Axle Systems

Trailer Disc Brakes

Haldex Equipment Within the SAF-HOLLAND Group

Haldex has its own brand profile on Truck Equipment Atlas. The following links connect to equipment from this related group brand.

Technology and Product Development

SAF-Holland’s equipment portfolio addresses the connection between chassis loading, suspension movement, braking, and tractor-trailer coupling. Its product families serve different roles within complete commercial vehicle combinations.

Integrated trailer systems coordinate suspension structure, axles, brake equipment, and wheel ends. NEWAY products address truck and bus suspension requirements, while HOLLAND fifth wheels and coupling components provide mechanical connections between vehicles.

Features and service procedures vary by model. Equipment selection should account for load ratings, mounting geometry, ride height, coupling requirements, brake configuration, and the intended operating environment.

Company and Brand Information

  • Brand and group: SAF-HOLLAND.
  • Parent company: SAF-HOLLAND SE.
  • Combined business formed: 2006.
  • SAF origins: 1881, Germany.
  • HOLLAND origins: 1910, United States.
  • Group headquarters: Bessenbach, Germany.
  • Brands include: SAF, HOLLAND, NEWAY, Haldex, KLL, YORK, V.ORLANDI, and TRAILERMASTER.
  • Official U.S. product website: SAF-HOLLAND U.S..

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