FRAM (brand)

FRAM is an American brand of automotive replacement parts offering oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, and similar products.

FRAM
TypeDivision of FRAM Group
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1932
Headquarters
Lake Forest, Illinois
,
U.S.
ParentFRAM Group IP LLC
Websitehttps://www.fram.com/

As of 1936, FRAM produces original equipment for automotive manufacturers.[1]

History

FRAM was founded by T. Edward Aldham and Frederick Franklin in 1932, to develop a replaceable oil filtering element. FRAM incorporated in 1934, averaging a production of 10 filters per day. In 1945, FRAM received the Army-Navy "E" Award becoming the exclusive manufacturer for filter development. In 1972, FRAM opened the industry’s largest filtration engineering and research facility.[1]

Advertising

FRAM introduced its first slogan, “The Dipstick Tells the Story” in 1942. FRAM introduced its iconic slogan, “You can pay me now, or pay me later” in 1970.[1]

References
  1. "Company History | FRAM". www.fram.com.
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