Divisions

Divisions, Business Units, and Regional Areas

Car Driveline Technology

This division is responsible for the Automatic Transmissions, as well as Manual and Dual Clutch Transmissions for Passenger Cars business units. In 2007, the Car Driveline Technology division generated sales of Euro 2,070 million with 6,328 employees. ...more

 

Car Chassis Technology

This division is responsible for the Axle Systems and Chassis Modules/Components for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles as well as Gearshift Systems business units. In 2007, the division generated sales of Euro 2,285 million with 7,225 employees. ...more

 

Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology

This division encompasses the Truck Driveline Technology, Pickup/Van Driveline Technology, and Special Driveline Technology business units. In 2007, the division generated sales of Euro 2,085 million with 7,158 employees. ...more

 

Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems

This division is subdivided into the Construction Machinery Systems, Agricultural Machinery Systems, CV Axle Systems, CV Chassis Modules, Passenger Car Axle Drives, Lift Truck Systems, and Test System business units. In 2007, the division generated sales of Euro 1,876 million with 6,985 employees. ...more

 

Powertrain and Suspension Components

This division includes the Powertrain and Suspension Components business units. In 2007, the division generated sales of Euro 2,386 million with 16,891 employees ...more

 

Rubber-Metal Technology

The business unit is in charge of suspension and unit mountings in all types of vehicles, functional plastic parts, as well as active and passive pedestrian safety systems. In 2007, the Rubber-Metal Technology business unit generated sales of Euro 521 million with 2,936 employees. ..more

 

Marine Propulsion Systems

The business unit is responsible for marine transmissions, control systems, propellers and complete shaft-line systems. In 2007, the Marine Propulsion Systems business unit generated sales of Euro 264 million with 1,179 employees. ...more

 

Aviation Technology

The business unit is responsible for the development, production, maintenance, and sales of helicopter transmissions and other industrial products which are suitable for aircraft operation. In 2007, the Aviation Technology business unit generated sales of Euro 60 million with 281 employees. ...more

 

Aftermarket Trading

ZF Trading GmbH is responsible for the worldwide aftermarket business for the product brands Sachs, Lemförder, Boge and ZF Parts. In 2007, the Aftermarket Trading business unit generated sales of Euro 624 million with 1,146 employees. ...more

 

Sales and Service Organization

The Sales and Service Organization is represented worldwide in 27 countries. In 2007, the Sales and Service Organization business unit generated sales of Euro 348 Mio. with 1,053 employees. ...more

 

Steering Technology

ZF Lenksysteme GmbH is a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Each partner holds a 50 % capital share. In 2007, ZF Lenksysteme generated sales of Euro 2,626 million with 9,830 employees. ...more

 

North American regional area

In 2007, ZF achieved 10 % of its total sales in the North American region. ZF Group North American Operations Inc. based in Northville, Michigan/USA, is the holding company. ...more

 

South American regional area

In 2007, ZF generated in the South American region 4 % of its total sales with its companies, ZF do Brasil Ltda., ZF Lemförder do Brasil Ltda., ZF Sachs Automotive Argentina S.A., and ZF Sistemas de Direção Ltda.

 

Asian Pacific regional area

The Asian-Pacific region is growing in importance for ZF. In 2007, the Asian-Pacific region with a 13 % share of sales, increased its contribution to ZF Group's total sales. ZF (China) Investment Co. Ltd., Shanghai, is the holding company for the Asian region and ZF Holdings Australia Pty. Ltd., Dingley Village, is the holding company for the Pacific region.

 

Last Update: 17.04.2008 Responsible: VVK