Hermann Peters GmbH & Co. KG was founded 1947 by Hermann Peters in Ennepetal, Germany and is globally known under the registered trademark Original PE since 1979.

Hermann Peters
Company typeGmbH & Co. KG
IndustryAuto parts suppliers
Founded1947
HeadquartersEnnepetal
Key people
Juergen Freitag, Proprietor Markus Seitz, Managing Director
ProductsSpare parts for trucks and trailers
Websitewww.original-pe.com

The Family business is a leading[citation needed] spare parts and wear parts manufacturer for trucks and trailers of vehicle manufacturers such as DAF, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, MAN or BPW. The company deals also in the so-called Independent After Market with a wide product range.

History

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  • 1947: Foundation of the Hermann Peters KG
  • 1967: Management take over by Juergen Freitag (nephew of the founder) and specializing in original equipment and spare parts for trucks and trailers
  • 1976: Transfer of the ownership to the inheritor Juergen Freitag
  • 1979: Worldwide registration of the trademark Original PE
  • 1995: Foundation of the subsidiary company Hermann-PETERS-data GmbH
  • 1998: Foundation of a new technology centre for research and development, product management and quality management
  • 2004: Nomination of Markus Seitz as Managing Director
  • 2007: Installation of an own logistic center for brake drums and brake discs[citation needed]

Products

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The company is globally known[citation needed] for brake drums and brake disk for all current trucks and trailers. Furthermore, the company supplies spare and wear parts for the following product areas:

  • Axle
  • Brake
  • engine fuel system
  • exhaust system
  • mirror heads / replacement mirrors
  • motor cooling
  • Stabilizer
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Wheel mounting