VW

Lemförder was founded in 1947 and is part of the ZF Friedrichshafen AG group. It specializes in suspension, steering, and transmission components. Products are supplied to the assembly lines of many vehicle manufacturers, including VW. The brand's technical solutions are aimed at ensuring the stability of suspension assemblies. Parts are developed taking into account the specific load requirements of individual vehicle models.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1947: Jürgen Ulderup founds Lemförder Metallwaren AG. 2. 1984: ZF Friedrichshafen AG becomes the majority shareholder of the company. 3. 2000: Full integration into the ZF structure, allowing for the consolidation of chassis development. 4. 2026: Lemförder remains a key ZF brand for the suspension and steering aftermarket.

Key OEM Customers

Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements the ZF 'Next Generation Mobility' strategy, focusing on reducing carbon emissions during component production. Energy-efficient casting methods and metal waste recycling are utilized.

Brand Authentication

A verification system is used via the ZF Aftermarket Part Finder portal with the option to scan the MAPP code on the packaging. Suspension parts feature laser marking with the owl logo and a batch number. The batch code consists of 10 characters starting with a letter.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.