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Lemförder was founded in 1947 and is part of the ZF Group. It specializes in suspension and steering components, including control arms, ball joints, and bushings. Products are supplied to the assembly lines of most European vehicle manufacturers. Manufacturing facilities focus on ensuring high precision of component geometric parameters. The brand serves as a benchmark for the aftermarket due to the identity of parts with original equipment.

Country

China

Brand History

1. 1947: Jürgen Ulderup founds Lemförder Metallwaren AG. 2. 1984: Full integration into the ZF Friedrichshafen AG group. 3. 2000: Consolidation of divisions under the Lemförder International brand. 4. 2026: Maintaining the status of a key supplier of suspension systems for premium automotive segments.

Key OEM Customers

Not an OEM supplier to automotive manufacturers

Type

Packager

Ecology

The company implements technologies to reduce CO2 emissions at production sites and utilizes recycling methods for casting waste. As of 2026, ZF is actively transitioning to renewable energy sources in forging and machining processes.

Brand Authentication

The 'ZF Part Finder' system is used with MAPP code verification on the packaging. Parts feature laser marking of the 'owl' logo and a unique 10-digit batch number. Ball joint dust boots often display the material marking CR (chloroprene rubber).

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001