David Atherton's Contact Details

David Atherton's Company Details

ZEDER Corporation

Coopers Plains, QLD, AU • 250 - 499 Employees
Automotive

ZEDER Corporation is the merged entity of Fulcrum Suspensions &Redranger (completed 29 Nov 2019).Together Fulcrum & Redranger bring together decades of local and global leadership in the Automotive Aftermarket.Combined ZEDER is the world's largest and leading manufacturer of automotive polyurethane bushings and related accessories with operations in Australia, US, UK, and Vietnam.In Australia, the merged entity is the largest automotive steering and suspension business in the country with Wholesale and Retail Workshop operations nationally.The post-merger plan includes expediting global expansion through both consolidation (M&A) and investment in innovation, IT, manufacturing, logistics, people, sales and marketing to ultimately strengthen ZEDER Corporation's global leadership roleBEHIND THE NAMEDerived from the inspirational Frederick Zeder who was a pioneer of the automotive industry in the early 20th century. Fred Zeder was a renowned engineer and in partnership with Carl Breer and Owen Skelton designed what would become the 1924 "Chrysler Six". The Chrysler Six was the first modern automobile with shock absorbers and bushings to isolate the engine/suspension components plus many other innovations. This vehicle was fundamental to Chrysler becoming a success and the "Three Musketeers" as they were later known went on to lead the industry for decades due to their engineering prowess. These three men represented innovation, technical leadership, and a pioneering spirit which aligns with the ZEDER Corporation's core values.