Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung

Carl Zeiss Foundation
Formation1889; 135 years ago (1889)
FounderErnst Abbe
PurposePromotion of science
HeadquartersStuttgart, Germany
Managing Director
Felix Streiter
Websitewww.carl-zeiss-stiftung.de´

The Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation), legally located in Heidenheim an der Brenz and Jena, Germany, and with its administrative headquarters in Stuttgart, is the sole shareholder of the two companies Carl Zeiss AG and Schott AG.[1] It was founded by Ernst Abbe in 1889[2] and named after his long-term partner Carl Zeiss. The products of these companies include the classic areas of optics and precision mechanisms, as well as glass (including optical glass), optoelectronics, and glass ceramics.[2] The statutes of the foundation emphasize the social responsibility of the companies and the importance of a fair treatment of the employees.[1]

In fiscal year 2007/2008 more than 30,000 people were employed by the foundation's companies and their subsidiaries, with total sales of over 4.9 billion Euros.

  1. ^ a b "Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung - Company Profile, Information, Business Description, History, Background Information on Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung". Reference For Business. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Carl Zeiss Stiftung AG: Private Company Information". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 30 November 2017.