ZF

ZF Friedrichshafen AG was founded in 1915 and specializes in transmission, chassis, steering, and braking system components. The group owns the Lemförder, Sachs, and TRW brands. Production focuses on supplying original equipment to global automotive manufacturers. The company develops intelligent systems for autonomous driving and vehicle electrification. The product range covers passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial machinery.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1915: Foundation of the company by Ferdinand von Zeppelin to produce gears for airships. 1984: Acquisition of Lemförder, strengthening the position in suspension component manufacturing. 2001: Takeover of Sachs, expanding the portfolio in clutches and shock absorbers. 2015: Acquisition of TRW Automotive, making ZF one of the world's largest suppliers of safety systems.

Key OEM Customers

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Ford, Stellantis, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia.

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

ZF implements the Next Generation Mobility strategy aimed at minimizing CO2 emissions through drivetrain electrification. The company optimizes production processes to reduce energy consumption and utilizes recycled materials in aluminum components.

Brand Authentication

The 'ZF Part Finder' system and 'MAPP code' protection are used, allowing verification via QR code scanning on the packaging. Lemförder parts feature laser-engraved owl logos. Batch codes on suspension components follow a 'letter + 6 digits' format.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001