| 1900: |
Gabriel is founded born in Cleveland, Ohio, by Claude Foster. Company is named after its first product ‘Gabriel horns’ for horse-driven carriages |
| 1907: |
Foster is granted the first U.S patent for a direct acting shock absorber; the ‘snubber’ |
| Gabriel continues to dominate the shock absorber industry: |
| 1918: |
Introduces the first hydraulic shock absorber |
| 1956: |
Develops the adjustable shock absorber |
| 1959: |
Gabriel markets the first air adjustable shock absorber |
| 1983: |
Develops the twin tube gas shock absorber |
| 1993: |
Gabriel designs and patents the unique P.T.F.E piston in collaboration with Plastic Omnium |
| 1996: |
Gabriel introduces velocity sensitive technology |
| 2003: |
MMP and ‘Valve all discs’ technologies complete Gabriel’s +3 offer |
| 2007: |
Gabriel celebrates its centenary and enters into a joint venture with TRW Automotive Aftermarket, a global company focused on providing active and passive safety products, and services to the automotive industry. |
| 2011: |
TRW completes the acquisition of Gabriel’s shock absorber business, including the manufacturing facility in Bonneval, France. TRW becomes the new owner of the Gabriel brand name across Europe. |