Headquartered with a dedicated team of 25 employees, AF Baeder currently serves 14 countries, including Austria, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, among others. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes: fast-available spare parts, advanced original equipment solutions, vehicle lighting systems, brake & clutch hydraulics, trailer fittings, air tanks, tail lifts, and others.

Through this collaboration, SIRIT aims to strengthen its position in multiple European markets by offering tailored and reliable solutions to meet the diverse needs of commercial vehicle operators.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver innovative and efficient solutions across Europe. With AF Baeder’s established network and expertise, we can better serve our customers and expand our reach,” says Fabrizio Cottura, CEO of SIRIT Poland.

The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to efficiency, quality, and customer-focused service, ensuring faster access to parts and solutions for fleets and businesses across the continent.

We are pleased to announce the introduction of Gas-thread fittings to our portfolio of brake system components.

Why gas-thread fittings?

While metric threads such as M16x1.5 and M22x1.5 remain the most widely used across Europe, we have seen growing demand for Gas-threaded solutions. To meet this need, we have launched a dedicated production line, designed to offer flexibility and efficiency — even for smaller order volumes.

This means you can now source your entire braking kit from a single trusted supplier, reducing complexity and ensuring consistent quality.

Available now

Although these new fittings will be officially included in our upcoming catalog update, they are already available for order.

Our commitment

At SIRIT, our goal is to build lasting partnerships by:

• anticipating evolving industry needs,
• delivering proactive and flexible support,
• and ensuring a complete and competitive product range.

For technical specifications, quotations, or additional details, our team is ready to assist you.

However, the market for pneumatic brake system fittings is not uniform. It is fragmented across diverse geographic regions, each presenting distinct challenges and opportunities. Understanding these differences is essential for any company aiming to establish or expand its presence in this space.

United States

The U.S. market for pneumatic couplers is valued at USD 450 million in 2024, and is projected to rise to USD 740 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.1%. Growth is spurred by fleet modernization programs, stricter safety standards, and a push for regulatory compliance in the transportation sector.

Latin America

Latin America, including Brazil, holds an estimated market value of USD 310 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow to approximately USD 435 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.7%. Despite economic volatility, countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia are experiencing steady growth driven by gradual improvements in manufacturing and infrastructure.

Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is a major growth engine, with a 2024 market value of USD 5.70 billion, expected to reach USD 8.05 billion by 2030. The region is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2025 and 2030. This rapid growth is largely driven by increasing demand in China and India, where the expansion of commercial vehicle fleets and infrastructure development are key contributing factors.

Australia

Australia’s pneumatic equipment market—of which brake fittings are a significant part—was valued at USD 642.4 million in 2024. It is expected to reach USD 1.18 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.97%. Factors such as automation in manufacturing and high demand from the mining sector are fueling this robust growth.

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe, including countries such as Poland, Romania, Hungary, and Ukraine, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2–3%. With an estimated market size of USD 310 million in 2024, the region’s development is considered moderate due to geopolitical uncertainties, the impact of the armed conflict in Ukraine, and the slower adoption of new technologies.

Africa

The air brake systems market in Africa accounts for approximately 3% of the global market share, which translates to an estimated value of around USD 186 million in 2024. While growth in the region is moderate, there is increasing interest in the modernization of commercial vehicle fleets and infrastructure investments in countries such as Nigeria and South Africa. Key challenges include limited access to certified spare parts and underdeveloped service infrastructure. Nonetheless, improving economic conditions and international support could contribute to further market development.

Strategic insight: turning complexity into opportunity

As Fabrizio Cottura, CEO of SIRIT Poland notes:

“The market for brake system fittings is highly fragmented across different geographic regions, each with its own unique commercial dynamics. These include local manufacturers benefiting from favorable tax regimes and labor laws that differ greatly from European standards, as well as the presence of tariffs, sanctions, transport costs, and region-specific certifications designed to protect domestic markets. An additional, often underestimated factor is local culture—an emotional rather than technical aspect—which influences product expectations and standards shaped by historical preferences.

Such complexity makes it essential to develop a long-term commercial strategy, which must include: product innovation, widespread and diversified local partnerships, streamlined internal processes, and market credibility, ensured through ongoing investment in product quality and reliable service.

Turning what might appear to be a commercial barrier into a growth opportunity is the challenge—and the goal—for the years ahead.”

This highlights the importance of tailoring market strategies to regional realities. Companies that invest in local understanding, long-term partnerships, and adaptive product development are better positioned to transform complexity into competitive advantage.

As the global market for pneumatic brake fittings continues to expand, so too does the need for intelligent, regionally sensitive strategies that go beyond basic market entry to achieve sustainable growth.

Sources:

Global Air Brake System Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/air-brake-systems-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In agriculture, equipment reliability is essential. Agricultural trailers transport heavy loads, often on uneven roads and in challenging terrain conditions. That’s why a properly functioning braking system and high-quality pneumatic couplings play a crucial role. How do they impact safety and work efficiency? Let’s find out!

Safety first

The braking system is a key component of every agricultural trailer. It ensures effective and quick vehicle stopping, which is particularly important under heavy loads. Properly functioning brakes:

• Provide control over the vehicle in difficult terrain and on slopes.
• Minimize the risk of accidents and equipment damage.
• Work in sync with the tractor, enabling smooth and stable braking.

Efficiency and user comfort

Modern pneumatic braking systems allow for more precise braking, improving work comfort. Pneumatic fittings also play a crucial role – their tightness and quality prevent pressure drops and brake failures. Reliable quick couplings ensure fast and secure connections between the tractor and the trailer.

Compliance with regulations

Many countries have regulations requiring pneumatic brakes for agricultural trailers and wagons exceeding a certain weight (e.g., 3.5 tons). Reliable couplings and a properly functioning braking system are essential for passing technical inspections and ensuring roadworthiness.

Which fittings should you choose?

There are various types of brake fittings available on the market. It’s important to choose models made from durable materials, resistant to weather conditions and heavy use. Our product range includes a wide selection of pneumatic fittings that guarantee the reliability and safety of your equipment.

Ensure safety and work comfort – check out our range of pneumatic fittings today.

In the fast-evolving world of road transport, safety is not just a priority—it is an absolute necessity. At SIRIT Poland, we understand that even the smallest mistake on the road can have catastrophic consequences, not only for truck drivers but also for other road users. That’s why, as a leader in the production of high-quality pneumatic brake fittings, we continuously promote and educate the industry about transport safety. In this article, we will discuss the role of the latest technologies and innovative engineering solutions.

The key role of pneumatic brake fittings in ensuring safety

For large vehicles such as trucks, the braking system is one of the most critical components for ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers, and other road users. Pneumatic brakes, which use compressed air to apply pressure to brake components, are widely used in heavy-duty vehicles due to their reliability and high braking power.

SIRIT stands for modern pneumatic brake fittings known for their durability and reliability, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the braking system in every truck on the road. Our products are precisely designed to prevent leaks and maintain optimal air pressure throughout the braking system, making it responsive and dependable under all conditions.

As the transport industry evolves, so do the technologies that enhance vehicle safety. The growing importance of advanced sensors, AI-driven diagnostics, and automatic braking systems has made pneumatic brake fittings even more crucial in maintaining the reliability of braking mechanisms. A well-maintained braking system, enhanced with cutting-edge technologies, plays a key role in reducing human errors and preventing accidents.

How AI and smart technologies improve truck safety

Modern advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies are revolutionizing road transport safety. AI helps monitor vehicle systems in real-time, from brake performance to tire pressure, alerting drivers and fleet managers to potential issues before they become safety hazards.

For instance, AI-powered collision detection systems can identify obstacles or other vehicles in a truck’s path and automatically engage the brakes if the driver fails to react in time. Additionally, features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and driver fatigue monitoring contribute to safer road conditions.

Our commitment to continuous development and safety innovation

As a company deeply committed to safety, SIRIT continuously improves the quality and reliability of its pneumatic brake fittings. Our components undergo rigorous quality testing to meet industry standards, ensuring that every truck using our products benefits from enhanced safety.

We are also dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By optimizing brake system efficiency, we help reduce fuel consumption and lower CO₂ emissions, contributing to a greener and safer future for the transport industry.

Industry collaboration for a safer future

The road to improved safety in transport is a path of collaboration. SIRIT works closely with partners and manufacturers of complementary products, such as air brake tubing, critical safety devices and markings and other brake system components. Together, we can make progress in reducing accidents, improving driver well-being, and ensuring safer roads for everyone.Safety is not just about regulatory compliance—it’s about setting new standards of excellence. As part of this ongoing commitment, we continue to develop new solutions, test innovations, and refine our products, ensuring that every truck equipped with our fittings is ready to operate safely, even in the most demanding road conditions.

Careful and punctual checks along the entire supply chain, as well as in-depth auditing processes towards our suppliers who we prefer to call partners ensure that our product can enjoy the highest reliability once placed on the market.

The management software we use for product traceability and process control allows us on the one hand to be able to understand when an event has occurred, but on the other to be able to intervene before process drifts lead us to non-compliance.

During the assembly phases, various checks and 100% tests are performed on our product so that we can “sleep peacefully”.

Last but not least – what happens in our test laboratory? We carry out about 80% of the tests of our fittings in our internal laboratory, managed by qualified personnel, which allows us to validate new products but also to carry out the annual requalification of our fittings. Important partnerships with external laboratories, all ISO17025 accredited, allow us to conclude the part of the test that we cannot perform internally.

The tests that are performed on the parts in our catalog are approved according to the SIRIT STANDARD. Starting from the reference standards and the Customer specifications, we have created our own internal standards, which allow us to integrate all the most stringent characteristics of the various Customer or regulatory requirements into the test plan.
In this way we can be sure that the final quality is guaranteed through this approach and allows us to achieve customer satisfaction.

Always attentive to issues related to the environment Tosi F.lli, owner of SIRIT brand has decided in 2021 to undertake the path for the ISO 14001 environmental certification. Careful analysis of the context and of the interested parties and stringent assessments of the business risks related to the environment led them to obtain the certification in 2022.

The stimulating work was not only aimed at getting the certification but also gave us important ideas for improvement in order to reduce the environmental impact of the production and allowed us to strategically plan all the activities that will lead us to the reduction of potential negative impact. – says Marco Zarillo, Quality and Environment Manager.

Important and not to be forgotten that SIRIT air brake fittings are also to be considered important in terms of circularity. In fact, the fittings for braking systems are made up of about 98% brass which and the processing waste are 100% reused.