ZF Friedrichshafen

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
FormerlyZahnradfabrik GmbH (1915—1921)
Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen AG (1921—1991)
Company typePrivate (Aktiengesellschaft)
IndustryEngineering & manufacturing:
Automotive industry (car and CV),
rail transport,
marine engineering,
aviation
PredecessorZF Sachs Edit this on Wikidata
Founded20 August 1915; 109 years ago (1915-08-20)
FounderFerdinand von Zeppelin
Alfred von Soden-Fraunhofen
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]
OwnersZeppelin Foundation (93.8%)
Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Foundation (6.2%)[4][5]
Number of employees
Increase 167,738 (2023)[3]
DivisionsActive Safety Systems,[6] Car Chassis Technology, [6]
Electrified Powertrain Technology, [6]
Electronics & ADAS, [6]
Passive Safety Systems, [6]
Commercial Vehicle Solutions, [6]
Industrial Technology, [6]
Aftermarket [6]
Websitewww.zf.com

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, originally Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (lit.'Cogwheel Factory of Friedrichshafen'), and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German technology manufacturing 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 specialized 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.

  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 Annual Report 2022 (PDF) (Report). ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. ^ "FAQs on Company". ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
  5. ^ "ZF Friedrichshafen AG Company Profile". D&B Hoovers.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Corporate Structure". ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Retrieved 21 March 2023.