Lucas Industries
| Industry | Automotive Aftermarket |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Founder | Joseph Lucas |
| Fate | Acquired by TRW Inc. in 1999. TRW Inc acquired by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015. Lucas Industries Ltd name changed to ZF International UK Limited in 2019. |
| Successor | ZF Friedrichshafen AG - ZF |
| Headquarters | Friedrichshafen, Germany |
Lucas Industries plc, now known as Lucas Automotive, is one of the world’s oldest continuously trading automotive brands, tracing its origins to 1875 and the first patent issued to its founder, Joseph Lucas.
Based originally in Birmingham, the company grew over the years into a manufacturer and supplier of automotive industry and aerospace industry components to vehicle and aerospace manufacturers around the world.
Lucas continues to operate as a recognised brand in the automotive aftermarket, with products manufactured and distributed under exclusive agreements with international partners. Lucas products are distributed internationally, with manufacturing plants located in Europe, South America, Tunisia, China, and other areas.