Business Profile

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology with 113 production companies in 26 countries. In 2014, the Group achieved a sales figure of presumably EUR 18.4 billion with 71,402 employees. ZF is among the top 10 companies on the ranking list of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide.

The company was founded in 1915 for the development and production of transmissions for airships and vehicles. Today, the group's product range comprises transmissions and steering systems as well as chassis components and complete axle systems and modules. As stockholders, the Zeppelin Foundation - which is administered by the City of Friedrichshafen - holds 93.8 percent and the Dr. Jürgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation Lemförde holds 6.2 percent of shares.

The ZF Group invests 5 percent (2014: EUR 891 million) of total revenue in research and development every year.