85 years' experience that makes a difference
1928:
creation of the company La Société Financière et Industrielle de Chemins de Fer by the director of Chemins de Fer Paris-Orléans to ensure the production and supply of railway couplers on the American market.
1937:
La Société Financière et Industrielle de Chemins de Fer changed name and became Les Appareils Ferroviaires (LAF).
Between 1930 and 1967:
LAF sales developed rapidly in France and the French colonies.
1987:
LAF buys its Belgium competitor, Ets Henricot.
1993:
LAF joins CIM thus completing the product range of the group in the provision of high-quality railway components for the rail industry.
1996:
LAF buys its English competitor Lloyd ABC Couplers, making the company the leading European manufacturer in choc and traction automatic couplers.
Today:
LAF is known for its expertise and know-how around the world in the design and manufacture of high-quality, tailor-made railway components such as East-West "Unilink" couplers and the "Modhalor" drawbar.
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