ZF Friedrichshafen

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Company typePrivate Aktiengesellschaft
IndustryEngineering & manufacturing:
Automotive industry (car and CV),
rail transport,
marine engineering,
aviation
PredecessorZepernicker Zahnradfabrik
Founded20 August 1915 (1915-08-20)
Headquarters
Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg
,
Germany
Number of locations
162 production locations in 31 countries
Area served
Worldwide[1]
Key people
ProductsTransmission systems,[1]
steering, axle components, Electronic Systems, Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), Inflatable Restraint Systems/Airbag, Seat Belt Systems, Brake Systems
ServicesDesign, Research and development
RevenueIncrease 46.6 billion (2023)[3]
Increase €763 million (2023)[3]
Decrease €126 million (2023)[3]
Total assetsIncrease €39.170 billion (2023)[3]
Total equityIncrease €7.512 billion (2023)[3]
Number of employees
Increase 167,738 (2023)[3]
DivisionsActive Safety Systems,[4] Car Chassis Technology, [4]
Electrified Powertrain Technology, [4]
Electronics & ADAS, [4]
Passive Safety Systems, [4]
Commercial Vehicle Solutions, [4]
Industrial Technology, [4]
Aftermarket [4]
Websitewww.zf.com

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, originally Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen, and commonly abbreviated to ZF (ZF = "Cogwheel Factory" = "Friedrichshafen"), is a global technology company that supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. It is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German state of Baden-Württemberg. Specializing in engineering, it is primarily known for its design, research and development, and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry and is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. Its products include driveline and chassis technology for cars and commercial vehicles, along with specialist plant equipment such as construction equipment. It is also involved in the rail, marine, defense and aviation industries, as well as general industrial applications. ZF has 162 production locations in 31 countries with approximately 168,700 (2023) employees.

ZF Friedrichshafen is more than 90% owned by the Zeppelin Foundation, which is largely controlled by the town of Friedrichshafen.[5]

  1. ^ a b "ZF divisions and business units – Organization". ZF Friedrichshafen AG. ZF.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. ^ "ZF ZF Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Holger Klein Chairman and CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen AG". ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
  3. ^ a b c d e f ZF Friedrichshafen AG. "Annual Report 2022" (PDF). ZF.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h ZF Friedrichshafen AG. "Corporate Structure". ZF.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  5. ^ "ZF Friedrichshafen AG Company Profile – D&B Hoovers". hoovers.com.

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