The Trusted Brand in
Heavy Commercial Vehicle Spare Parts: VADEN ORIGINAL

VADEN ORIGINAL is a Turkey-based global manufacturer producing a wide range of spare parts for trucks, tractor units, buses and trailers — led by air brake systems — to OEM quality standards. With over 1,500 employees, a 105,000 m² production area and an export network reaching more than 100 countries, we combine over half a century of experience with our own R&D and manufacturing strength.

Who We Are

VADEN ORIGINAL is a brand that manufactures spare parts for heavy commercial vehicles — not just a seller, but an industrial company that designs, tests and produces. We were founded in Konya in 1968 by our late Honorary Chairman İsmail Acar under the name "Yıldız Enjektör ve Rekor Pulları" (YILDIZPUL). What began as the production of washers and gaskets has grown into a broad manufacturing capability covering dozens of commercial vehicle systems today. Managing every process in-house, the company launched its global brand VADEN ORIGINAL in 2007, and from 2018 onward rose to become a manufacturer competing with the world's leading names.

VADEN ORIGINAL by the Numbers

• 1,500+ employees
• 120,000 m² total area, 105,000 m² of closed production space
• 597+ CNC machines and a fleet of over 600 machines in total
• Sustainable manufacturing powered by 6.5 MW of solar energy capacity
• 12,000+ products across 16 product families
• Exports to 100+ countries, presence on 7 continents, 500+ customers
• A manufacturing history that includes producing our 1 millionth air brake compressor
• Service in 9 languages with a global catalog

What We Produce — Our Product Families

At the heart of our expertise is heavy-duty air brake systems: air brake compressors, air disc brake calipers, relay/distributor/EBS/ABS valves, brake cylinders and air processing units. Beyond this, we offer a broad range across 16 product families:

• Brake and Air Systems: Air brake compressors, air disc brake calipers, brake system valves and repair kits
• Engine and Powertrain: Engine parts, clutch and transmission components (including transmission solenoid valves)
• Cooling, Fuel and Exhaust: Cooling system, fuel system and exhaust system parts
• Chassis and Driveline: Suspension, steering, fifth wheel, chassis, axle and cabin parts

Our products are cross-referenced by OEM reference numbers for compatibility with leading heavy commercial vehicle brands including Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Scania, Volvo, DAF, Iveco, Renault and BMC. With our OEM code search tool, you can quickly find the part you need among more than 12,000 products.

Manufacturing and R&D Strength

Across a total area of more than 120,000 m², with 105,000 m² of closed production space, over 597 CNC machines and a high-technology machine fleet, we manufacture to world-class standards. We put sustainable production at the center of what we do, meeting a significant share of our energy needs through our 6.5 MW solar energy capacity. We manage our manufacturing strength through a multi-facility structure:

• Konya — Headquarters and Production Facility: Our main manufacturing base (Yıldız Pul Otomotiv Motor Parçaları Sanayi A.Ş.)
• Bursa — R&D Center: New product and technology development across 2,000 m² with a team of more than 30 specialists
• Bursa — Rubber Production Facility: Dedicated rubber and gasket production across 3,500 m²
• Istanbul — Showroom and Warehouse: Domestic and international sales and distribution (YPS Global Otomotiv)
• Konya — Technical Service: After-sales service and technical support

Quality and Certifications

Our quality management systems are certified to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. By managing every stage in-house, from product design through to manufacturing processes, we produce parts that meet OEM quality standards — durable, long-lasting and consistent in performance even under the toughest conditions. We are members of the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD), TAYSAD and OSS.

Global Reach and Achievements

We export to more than 100 countries and serve over 500 customers across 7 continents. We have been accepted into the Turquality® program, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade. We take part in the world's leading trade fairs, including Automechanika (Frankfurt, Istanbul, Dubai, Shanghai, Riyadh), AAPEX Las Vegas, Automec Brazil, Expotransporte Mexico and MIMMS Moscow, and we bring our global business partners together through our "Now Vaden Time" events. Some of our notable achievements include:

• Ranked among Turkey's largest industrial enterprises (İSO 500 and İSO Second 500 lists)
• Ranked among Turkey's top 1,000 exporters (TİM 1000)
• A leading position on the Ar-Ge 500 list and a pioneer in R&D in Konya
• Featured on the "Anatolia's Top 500 Companies" list
• Expanded our global network with the completion of our South Africa operation

Milestones

• 1968 — Founded in Konya as YILDIZPUL (washer and gasket production)
• 2007 — Launch of the VADEN ORIGINAL global brand
• 2018 — Ranked among Turkey's first 1,000 exporters and manufacturers
• 2021 — Istanbul warehouse and showroom; steps toward institutionalization
• 2022 — New production facility, Bursa R&D Center and rubber factory
• 2025 — Production of the 1 millionth compressor and renaming to Vaden Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Our Values

• Customer focus: We build our solutions around our customers' success.
• Quality and trust: OEM standards and certified processes.
• Innovation and R&D: We combine traditional engineering with continuous improvement.
• Sustainability: A commitment to solar energy and environmentally friendly manufacturing.
• Business ethics and corporate responsibility: A transparent way of doing business that adds value to society.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VADEN ORIGINAL a manufacturer or a distributor?
VADEN ORIGINAL is a manufacturer. Since 1968, we have designed and produced heavy commercial vehicle spare parts in our own facilities and supplied them under the VADEN ORIGINAL brand to more than 100 countries.

What products does VADEN manufacture?
We manufacture more than 12,000 parts across 16 product families, led by air brake systems (compressors, calipers, valves), along with engine, cooling, exhaust, clutch, transmission, fuel, suspension, steering and cabin parts.

Are VADEN products OEM quality?
Yes. Manufacturing is carried out under quality management systems certified to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, in line with OEM quality standards.

Where does VADEN manufacture its products?
In Turkey. Our company, with its main production base in Konya, operates across a total area of 120,000 m² that includes more than 105,000 m² of closed production space, together with a Bursa R&D Center and a Bursa rubber production facility.

Which vehicle brands is VADEN compatible with?
Our products are cross-referenced by OEM reference numbers for compatibility with heavy commercial vehicle brands such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Scania, Volvo, DAF, Iveco, Renault and BMC.

Which countries does VADEN export to?
We export to more than 100 countries across 7 continents and serve over 500 customers.

As Vaden Otomotiv, we continue to produce a little better every day, guided by our vision of being a heavy commercial vehicle spare parts manufacturer that supports our customers' success, leads change in the industry, and is trusted around the world.