The beginning of our company goes hand in hand with that of the automotive industry and guided by the vision and perseverance of Claude H Foster, who in 1904 developed the GABRIEL HORN -a Klaxon fixed to the body and powered by exhaust gases- which years later would be replaced by one activated with a push button; upon seeing his company at risk and not wanting to move away from this thriving industry, he patented the SNUBBER.
1904
The company keeps the name of its first product, the Gabriel Horn, as a tribute to St. Gabriel Archangel, who is always portrayed with a trumpet.
1907
Gabriel introduces the first shock absorber in America, the Gabriel Snubber.
1918
Gabriel unveils the first hydraulic shock absorber.
1930
Gabriel introduces the first telescopic shock absorber.
1956
Gabriel invents the first air-adjustable shock absorber - The Gabriel Strider/Ajustomatic.
1967
Our engineers developed the market leading Gabriel HiJacker shock absorber.
1979
Gabriel pioneers Position Sensitive (Groove Tube) Technology.
1983
Gabriel produces the first twin-tube gas charged shock absorber - Gabriel Gas Ryder-, giving rise to the driving control systems that were then chosen for development destined to the leading vehicle manufacturers.
1995
Gabriel introduces the first 5-direction automatic adjustable shock for automobiles and McPherson suspension struts.
1996
Gabriel introduces Velocity Sensitive Technology (VST) for shock absorbers and struts, an innovation and advancement in industry developments to provide maximum drive comfort.
2001
Gabriel launches MaxControl, a line of monotube shock absorbers for light trucks and SUVs.
2003
Gabriel unveils G-Force Technology - the ultimate in control, performance and safety.
2005
Gabriel offers ReadyMount, a pre-assembled strut with bumpers.
2010
Gabriel debuts as a shock absorber supplier for HINO.
2012
New facilities for the rubber production line.
2013
Gabriel de Colombia 30 year anniversary.
2016
Expansion into Mexico.
