INA is a global brand specializing in high-quality engine and transmission technology, offering a wide range of bearings, belt tensioners, and engine components. The brand is part of the Schaeffler Group, alongside other well-known names such as FAG and LuK. INA supplies essential components such as timing and V-belt tensioners, valve train parts, camshaft adjusters, belt and chain systems, as well as various bearings and needle bearings. These parts are crucial for the optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of combustion engines and transmissions in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
The company was founded in 1946 by Georg Schaeffler in Herzogenaurach, Germany. INA quickly gained a strong foothold in the automotive industry thanks to innovations such as the development of the needle bearing in 1949. From the 1960s to the 1990s, the brand expanded rapidly, both in Europe and internationally, with extensive production and research facilities. Since the turn of the millennium, INA has been part of the Schaeffler Group together with FAG and LuK, one of the largest suppliers in the automotive and industrial sectors.
Today, INA is strongly focused on technologies that align with the future of mobility. This includes components for hybrid and electric drive systems, sustainable production processes that reduce CO₂ emissions, and the use of recycled materials. The brand also develops smart technologies such as active valve control systems and thermal management modules, thus responding to the changing demands of modern engines and vehicles.
INA is recognized worldwide for its German engineering, precision, and innovation, and remains a key player in the automotive industry.
