A Complete Range for a Dynamic Market: Ruville’s Expanding Portfolio

Ruville, a globally recognized brand with over a century of automotive expertise, continues to strengthen its position in the Independent Aftermarket by offering one of the most comprehensive product ranges in the sector. Following its acquisition by the Saleri Group in 2021, Ruville has accelerated its growth, expanding its portfolio to over 8,000 part numbers across multiple product families. This strategic expansion reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering complete, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern vehicles and aftermarket professionals.

Founded in Germany in 1922 by Mr. Egon von Ruville, the Ruville brand has built a long-standing reputation in the automotive industry, specializing in engine components and complete repair kits. Since 1969, Ruville has focused on delivering comprehensive solutions, with timing belt kits remaining a flagship product – now available in over 700 references.

Driven by a deep understanding of market dynamics and vehicle evolution, Ruville has introduced more than 500 new references in just 18 months, across multiple product families:

• Wheel bearing kits: +63 references, covering 948,864 vehicles
• Tensioners: +104 references, covering 26,559,348 vehicles
• Crankshaft pulleys: +34 references, covering 12,742,152 vehicles
• Timing chain kits: +35 references, covering 15,570,154 vehicles
• Timing belt kits with tensioners: +23 references, covering 14,901,017 vehicles
• Water pump kits: +61 references, covering 40,524,005 vehicles
• Water pumps: +170 references, covering 87,822,294 vehicles.

This expansion reflects Ruville’s commitment to reducing time-to-market and anticipating aftermarket needs with solutions tailored to the latest vehicle technologies across Europe.

Ruville’s timing belt kits, with or without water pumps, remain a cornerstone of its offering, covering over 93% of the European car parc. Each kit includes OE-manufacturer belts, tensioners, and all necessary mounting accessories – minimizing identification errors and saving time and costs for mechanics.

The water pump range, available both as part of kits and standalone products, includes over 1,250 covering more than 94% of European demand. These OE-equivalent pumps ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Ruville also leads in tensioners and overrunning alternator pulleys, with over 3,000 codes and more than 100 new additions in the past 18 months, covering 92% of market demand. These components are essential for maintaining belt tension and protecting the integrity of the auxiliary drive system.

The crankshaft pulley range includes over 350 references, covering 81% of the European market, and is engineered to absorb engine vibrations and ensure smooth operation of secondary systems.

Ruville’s wheel bearing kits, available in over 2,000 references, meet OE specifications and include all necessary accessories for safe and efficient installation – even for the latest ABS-equipped vehicles.

Finally, timing chain kits and auxiliary drive kits complete the Ruville offering. With over 170 timing chain references (40+ added since 2023) and a growing range of auxiliary kits, Ruville ensures full coverage of modern engine systems. These kits include OE-quality chains, guides, gears, and accessories for long-lasting performance.

With over 80 years of engineering expertise and a dynamic, customer-focused approach, Ruville is more than a parts supplier: it’s a trusted ally for aftermarket professionals.

Ruville: your best parts, your best partner.