Jacobs Vehicle Systems celebrates 60 years
By Jim Gibbins - 1st May 2021
USA - Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc (JVS) of Bloomfield, CT, USA, a global manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, is celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary in 2021.
In 1961, Jacobs introduced the first engine brake for commercial vehicles, which was invented by Clessie Cummins, the founding father of what is now Cummins Inc. More than nine million Jacobs Engine Brakes have been produced today for commercial vehicles throughout the world. During the last 60 years, Jacobs Vehicle Systems has evolved from a manufacturer of its trademark Jake Brake to a provider of integrated engineering solutions for the global commercial vehicle industry.
