Ulrich Otto Sauer, the longtime owner and managing director of the SAF-HOLLAND Group and great-grandson of the company’s founder, Paul Zill, passed away on 30 September 2026 at the age of 83, surrounded by his family.

At IAA Transportation 2026, SAF-HOLLAND is presenting SAF FUSION, a new range of axles for vehicles up to 11 tonnes. It complements SAF INTRA and SAF MODUL with a solution specifically designed for the medium load range. Compared with the SAF solution previously used for such applications, SAF FUSION reduces the weight by more than 40 kg per axle; for a three-axle unit, the reduction is at least 120 kg. Series production for the first applications is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2028.

The Group’s roots date back to 1881. However, as we mark this anniversary, our focus is primarily on the future: following the expansion of the product portfolio in recent years, the emphasis is now on greater integration of our existing areas of expertise. With its ‘drive2030’ corporate strategy, SAF-HOLLAND is further strengthening its position as a systems supplier.

Modern transport solutions require more than high-performance individual components. They require systems that interact seamlessly, reduce maintenance requirements and operate efficiently throughout their lifecycle. This is precisely the approach at the heart of SAF-HOLLAND’s presence at IAA Transportation 2026.

SAF-HOLLAND at Automechanika 2026

Muskegon, Michigan, June 4, 2026 – SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle components, SAF-HOLLAND is pleased to announce the expansion of its CBXA AeroBeam™ Series of Fixed Frame Suspensions with the introduction of the new CBXAS25 and CBXAS30 models. The new suspensions complete the CBXA fixed frame lineup, joining the CBXAN23 and CBXAS23 models introduced in 2022.