1940s
1943
Lucas purchases the New Hudson Company and combines it with the Bendix Brake and Luvax shock absorber to form Girling Ltd. At Tyseley, UK, A 100% subsidiary of Lucas Industries.
1947
Production established in Cwmbran, UK producing car brakes, master cylinders, actuators, shock absorbers, lorry brakes, off highway and tractor brakes.
1949
First hydraulic drum brakes for Ford and Austin.