ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF (ZF = “Zahnradfabrik” = “Gear Factory”), is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. ZF is an innovation-driven company that develops volume production-ready products based on its own research and development efforts and thus invests in the future in a targeted way. As a company that develops OE parts, manufacturers expect innovative products from ZF to distinguish their companies and vehicles from the competition. The focus is increasingly on functions for improved driving dynamics, comfort and safety, with fewer individual components or systems.
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. The ZF family of brands includes LEMFÖRDER, TRW, Sachs, ZF, Wabco, BOGE and Stabilus. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive OE solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. There are many ZF parts that contribute to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.
ZF includes Sachs, BOGE and LEMFÖRDER:
ZF is amongst the top 10 automotive suppliers worldwide with over 120 production companies in 26 countries under brand names including Sachs, BOGE, LEMFÖRDER and ZF Parts with each brand serving a specific functional area. (For example, Sachs focuses exclusively on Clutches and Shock Absorbers.) All parts meet or exceed OEM spec.
ZF is an OEM to Audi, BMW, Volvo and more.
ZF started in 1915 with the development of transmissions and has grown to employ over 75,000 employees worldwide. ZF is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) brands like Audi, Porsche, BMW and Volvo, plus ZF supplies replacement parts under the same 4 brand names (Sachs, BOGE, LEMFÖRDER and ZF). ZF consistently reinvests into their research and development having topped out at EUR 861 million for 2012.
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