Corporate division
Car Chassis Technology
Company
ZF Lemförder, the ZF Car Chassis Technology Division, develops and produces chassis components, axle systems and shifting systems for vehicles produced by all major automobile manufactures. In 2010 the ZF Rubber-Metal Technology business unit will be gradually incorporated into the ZF Car Chassis Technology division as a fourth Strategic Business Unit.
Key figures ZF Lemförder GmbH 2008
| Sales | in EUR million | 1,951 | - 15 % |
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| Sales (consolidated) | in EUR million | 1,848 | - 15 % |
| Investments | in EUR million | 71 | |
| Employees | 7,227 | ± 0 % |
Key figures ZF Boge Elastmetall GmbH 2008
| Sales | in EUR million | 489 | - 6 % |
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| Sales (consolidated) | in EUR million | 358 | - 6 % |
| Investments | in EUR million | 18 | |
| Employees | 2,851 | - 3 % |
Business units
| Business units | Product lines | |
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| Chassis components |
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Driving without compromises When it comes to safety and driving dynamics, nothing should be left to chance. ZF Lemörder engineering and manufacturing consistently focuses on customer needs to ensure that the products can be perfectly integrated into the complete vehicle. |
| Rubber-Metal Technology and Plastics engineering |
Rubber-metal technology:
Components for vibration damping in the chassis and powertrain Plastics technology: Chassis components, gearshift components, oil reservoirs, and components for airbags and operating systems (pedal modules) Vehicle safety: Crash absorption elements |
Safe and dynamic With their elastokinematic properties, the products of ZF Boge Elastmetall contribute to improved safety, stability, driving dynamics and ride comfort. Weight optimization, corrosion resistance and enhanced design flexibility can be achieved through the use of plastics. In the area of vehicle safety, solutions are created for the efficient protection of vehicles, occupants and other road users. |
| Axle systems | ZF axles move the industry ZF Lemörder has been manufacturing axle systems for major automotive industry manufacturers worldwide for more than 10 years. As a system supplier, the company ensures optimum handling, dynamics and safety for car buyers. |
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| Shifting systems |
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ZF Lemörder shifts into high gear The Shifting Systems business unit produces more than 3 million systems each year for automatic and manual transmissions in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In the shift-by-wire product line, the business unit has been the European market leader for many years. |
TopLocations
| Locations | |
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| Locations in Europe | |
| Locations in Africa |
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| Locations in North- and South-America | |
| Locations in Asia, Pacific & Australia | |
Further information
Address
Postal address
ZF Lemförder GmbH
P.O Box 12 20
49441 Lemförde, Germany
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Literature:
The following book was published in close technical collaboration with ZF Lemförder:
Fecht, Nikolaus (Hg.): Chassis and Steering Components . From the component to the system. Die Bibliothek der Technik. Landsberg am Lech: Verlag moderne Industrie, 1998. Printed in Germany 930533
