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.