Welcome to ZF in Czech Republic

• We manufacture brakes and steering (new and refurbished) for major global car manufacturers. We currently supply both spare parts to a wholesale dealer network and parts directly to car manufacturers. Refurbished products include, for example, brake calipers, hydraulically powered and manual steering for passenger cars, and brake calipers and fully integrated power steering for trucks.
• Production of brake discs, brake systems and steering systems.
• 650 employees currently work at ZF Frýdlant.

By refurbishing, we significantly reduce our carbon footprint and thereby save our environment. We see the future in refurbishing – come and create it with us!

Employer of the year 2022 – 3rd place in the Liberec region

We manufacture disc brakes, mechanical hand brakes, electric parking brakes, front disc brakes, and electric and mechanical actuators. Our plant includes machining centres, assembly lines, a laboratory, a measuring centre and other specialist departments.

The majority of production takes place in Jablonec nad Nisou. During 2018, part of the machining was moved to our new branch in Rychnov near Jablonec nad Nisou. In addition, a new unique technology within ZF was introduced here – brake painting.

We are proud to manufacture brakes for the world's leading car manufacturers. Cars of such brands as VW, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Hyundai, Škoda, etc. drive with brakes from Jablonec.

Most Desirable Employer of 2023 - 2nd place and Employer of the year 2022 – 3rd place in the Liberec region

Come and produce brakes of the future with us!

What does our development involve?

We deal with the development and construction of brake system components and the testing of prototypes on test stands and directly in cars on test circuits.

We also test the software of the EPB control unit and individual components.

We develop, design and test the vacuum booster and brake master cylinder with brake fluid reservoir, front and rear disc brakes, including electric parking brake.

Jablonec development work also includes testing ABS and ESP brake assistants in various stages of development and production.

Our calculation department performs calculations using the FEM method on virtual models. The calculations also include strength analyses, topological optimisation and dynamic noise analyses.

We are proud to manufacture brakes for the world's leading car manufacturers. Cars of such brands as VW, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Hyundai, Škoda, etc. drive with brakes from Jablonec.

The development centre has grown in recent years thanks to the drawing of funds from the EU.

Realisation of a project "Expansion of the Technology Centre" (PDF: 355 kB)

Inventory of property acquired from the subsidy project (PDF: 199 kB)

From a 3,000 m2 to a 9,000 m2 production area. Our production is surgically precise and laboratory clean. We are looking for other smart people to join our team who, together with us – from the Czech Republic – will change the history of the automotive industry.

• Over 600 employees currently work at ZF Klášterec
• The branch focuses on the production of power electronics for electric cars
• Our products are equipped with cars of prestigious brands such

The Zero Emission Factory project was completed at ZF Electronics Klášterec nad Ohří. The aim of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the amount of electricity purchased. In two stages, the installation of a photovoltaic power plant for ZF Electronics Klášterec's own consumption is being implemented.

• Phase 1 involved the construction of a photovoltaic power plant on the roofs of the production halls with an output of 998.00 kWp. This project is co-financed by the National Recovery Plan (PDF: 549 kB) on the basis of a decision of the Minister of Industry and Trade.
• Phase 2 involved the construction of a greenfield photovoltaic power plant with an output of 412 kWp. This project is co-financed by the Modernisation Fund (PDF: 2 MB) on the basis of a decision of the Minister of the Environment.

• The branch in Liberec is part of ZF Automotive Czech.
• It was founded in 2023 and currently has 50 employees.
• The main areas of development include design and testing of brake system components, testing and verification of brake system components on test benches and directly in cars on test circuits.
• The branch also develops and tests brake master cylinders with brake fluid reservoirs, EBC units and IBC units (a more modern and sophisticated replacement for the brake booster, master cylinder and ABS and ESP units), necessary for regenerative braking, front and rear disc brakes, including electric parking brakes.

Designed as a modern, future‑ready work environment, Ostrov focuses on advanced logistic Solutions, sustainability, state‑of‑the‑art processes, and excellent working conditions. At the heart of the location is an experienced team of about 300 logistics experts whose passion and reliability ensure consistently high performance every day.

Our teams cover a wide range of technological fields, from electronics and software development, design, and calculations to hardware and mechatronics development, at both the functional and system levels. We develop connectivity solutions for telematics, vehicle diagnostics, and the digitalization of industrial manufacturing. At the same time, our developers are involved in the development of software tools for automation and artificial intelligence.

In 2007, approximately 50 engineers worked at ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o.; today, more than 850 talented professionals develop systems here. The company’s growth is not limited to the number of employees but also extends to the technologies used in development. Examples include specialized laboratories for power electronics testing and environmental testing.

In recent years, the development center has undergone a significant transformation in the scope of its activities, with the nature of the work shifting from the completion of individual tasks to project-oriented activities with full responsibility for the assigned area.

We are also a long-term partner of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of our corporate culture—we regularly participate in volunteer and other CSR activities that support local communities.

Both locations, Pilsen and Zlín, have received support from EU funds:

Subsidy project III (PDF: 211 kB) - programme POTENTIAL - V. challenge

Subsidy project IV (PDF: 418 kB) - programme POTENTIAL - VI. challenge

Subsidy project V (PDF: 227 kB) - programme POTENTIAL - VII. challenge

• Our core business is the production of seat belts, locks, latches and top settings, as well as prototyping and product testing. Currently, 132 production lines produce 80,000 parts per day, which are delivered to 160 locations worldwide.

• Our prototype production works together to develop and manufacture new generations of seat belts.
• We currently employ around 1,500 people.

• production area 13,000 m²,
• we currently employ approximately 200 employees,
• we supply products to more than 100 customers worldwide.