1980s
1982
Lucas Girling Cincinnati founded in the USA.
1984
Simplex air cam brakes introduced at Volvo Trucks.
1985
Introduction of low cost anti-lock system (SCS) on Ford escort.
Hydraulic truck disc brake introduced for Mercedes Benz and Volvo.
1987
100 million Colette callipers produced worldwide.
Lucas Girling electronic ABS system first launched by Sumitomo for Mazda 626.
1988
First air disc brakes introduced on Heavy trucks outside USA at Renault V.I.
1989
Opening of Lsbi plant, a Lucas-Sumitomo joint venture in Lebenon, Ohio, USA.