1963

Entering a new market, North America: INA’s company in Cheraw, South Carolina, is the first bridgehead in the United States.

1965

LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbH is founded in Bühl (with INA as one of the investors).

1967

INA’s drawn cup roller clutches for high indexing frequencies and temperatures.

1969

An innovation for machine tools: Linear recirculating roller bearings allow plain bearing guides to be replaced by roller guides.
INA has over 10,000 employees.

1971

INA is one of the first manufacturers in Europe to supply volume-produced hydraulic valve lash adjustment elements.

1977

INA participates in the European Machine Tool Trade Show from the start.

1979

New expertise: High-precision fineblanking technology is secured after investing in HYDREL AG, Switzerland.