IN 1979...
is when it all began for ST in southern California. While NASA was monitoring the Voyager spacecraft and its outstanding images of Jupiter and its rings, and Phillips was demonstrating the Compact Disc for the first time, the team at ST was developing ways of getting the most out of your vehicles suspension.
In the years to follow, ST developed many innovative products and solutions in response to market demands. The success of the company and its core technologies attracted the attention of many tuners resulting in countless private label projects of what became many of the largest names in vehicle tuning in the USA over past 30 years.
The Sporttech & Speedtech lowering springs along with the ST Sway Bar kits became a household name in the tuning scene in the 80's and 90's, being referred to in many circles simply as ST. In 1995 this attention attracted a new owner, Belltech Sport Trucks, who brought a whole new dimension to the ST lineup, the wildly hot Sport Trucks. As part of the deal, ST was relocated from southern California to Fresno CA.
In 2005, the German suspension powerhouse KW automotive GmbH, well known worldwide for its reference standard KW Coilover height adjustable suspension systems, purchased both Belltech Sport Trucks and Suspension Techniques, and launched KW automotive North America Inc. now based just outside of Fresno in Sanger, CA. The infusion of technology from ST new parent company took ST's game to a whole new level, increasing not only its application range coverage, but also adding (among other things) the innovative ST Speedtech Coilover program, modeled after the wildly successful galvanized KW Variant 1 coilover program.
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With this influx of worldwide technology, staff, and engineering base ST boasts one of the largest application ranges and largest distribution chains of any suspension manufacturer in North America. From our 115,000 sq/ft facility located in sunny Sanger, CA our 30 staff is here to serve you. When it comes to automotive suspension applications, if ST doesn't have it, you can be sure that one of the KW automotive brands worldwide has got you covered.
More from KW automotive North America:
KW suspensions North America | Belltech Sport Trucks
Belltech Muscle Cars | LSD-Doors Lambo Style Doors
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CONTACT
ST Suspensions is a brand of
KW automotive North America Inc.
ST Suspensions, 1075 North Avenue
Sanger, CA 93657
USA
Phone: 1-800-445-3767
Fax: 1-559-876-2259
E-mail: info@stsuspensions.com
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ABOUT OUR PARENT COMPANY - KW automotive GmbH
What started out as a small team of three employees working on a plant area of 1600 square feet is today an internationally operative group of companies for innovative suspension systems. KW today employs more than 200 employees at several subsidiaries and has a main plant area exceeding 170,000 square feet.
In 2009, the KW coilover program alone covers more than 3.000 applications. Many construction steps made KW into one of the most modern production centers for innovative suspension solutions in Europe. R&D, production, sales and logistics are centered at the headquarters in Fichtenberg setup with optimized processes and innovative structures that guarantee flexibility and reliability.
One of the main focuses in the headquarters in Fichtenberg, Germany is research and development. More than 18 employees are working full time on new suspension and damping solutions as well as continuous improvement and development on existing products. All components pass a series of comprehensive testing procedures to meet the highest quality standards.
In 2006 an ultra-modern hydraulic 7-post-dyno test facility was installed that is utilized to design and test KW's product lines in a controlled environment. Once designed, the utilizing the latest in CNC manufacturing equipment, our in-house manufacturing facilities offer our customers fast and flexible service that guarantee results. Product assembly is coordinated across individual specialty stations where our experienced team members ensure the highest industry standards are followed.
From prototypes to line production, our team reacts quickly and efficiently to meet our customers needs. All departments are working hand-in-hand guaranteeing maximum efficiency. KW automotive GmbH as a worldwide company has subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Switzerland and Canada, as well as exclusive distributors in most every major market worldwide.
For more information log on to www.kwautomotive.com
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