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ZF in the Czech Republic

ZF is represented in ten cities in the Czech Republic, namely in Brno, Frýdlant, Jablonec nad Nisou, Klášterec nad Ohří, Pilsen, Prague, Staňkov, Stará Boleslav and Žatec. A spin-off branch of the Pilsen development center is located in Zlín. The company's new facility is being built in Ostrov. The company employs more than 3,500 people in the country.

  • we have development centres in Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec in Pilsen and Zlín,
  • production plants are located in Frýdlant, Jablonec nad Nisou, Klášterec nad Ohří, Staňkov, Stará Boleslav and Žatec,
  • ZF Aftermarket is based in Frýdlant,
  • there are branches of the CVS division in Prague and Brno.

Production in the Czech Republic

We see the future in what we make! Do you want to become a part of it?

In the Czech Republic we produce:
  • brakes and their components;
  • power electronics for electric cars;
  • axles for construction and agricultural machinery;
  • gearboxes for electric forklift trucks;
  • seat belts, latch locks and top adjustment;
  • chassis.
Production in Czech Republic

Development in the Czech Republic

We see the future in what we develop! Do you want to become a part of it?

In the Czech Republic we develop:
  • software and hardware,
  • mechatronic elements,
  • mechanical components.

For systems such as electric drives, automatic transmissions and adaptive dampers. Not only for passenger cars, but also for commercial vehicles and industrial machinery.

  • All brake system components for passenger cars.
  • A complete solution for telematics, goods tracking and vehicle diagnostics.
Development in the Czech Republic

Locations

ZF Aftermarket in Frýdlant

ZF Frýdlant, formerly known as TRW Automotive Czech s.r.o., was established in 1999 by moving the then spare parts warehouse from the parent plant in Jablonec nad Nisou. The distribution of spare parts was discontinued in 2007, but the production activity specialising in the production of brake discs and reconditioning of brake calipers and steering continues successfully to this day.

  • 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

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ZF location in Frydlant
 
production machine of ZF
 
ZF products manufactured in Frydlant
 
Exterior view of the ZF plant in Frydlant
 
ZF Plant Frydlant
 
ZF products manufactured in Frydlant
 
Exterior view of the ZF plant in Frydlant
 
Exterior view of the ZF plant in Frydlant with flags of the Czech Republic and ZF in front
 
ZF employees assembling a product

ZF in Jablonec nad Nisou

The history of brake development and production began in Jablonec in 1953, with the establishment of the national company Autobrzdy. At the turn of the century, the plant was bought by the American multinational TRW Automotive, which merged with ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015. ZF is part of the ZF Chassis Solutions division from 2024.

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)

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Exterior view of the ZF plant in Jablonci nad Nisou
 
Aerial view of the ZF plant in Jablonci nad Nisou
 
Aerial view of the ZF plant in Jablonci nad Nisou
 
ZF employees in production at the plant
 
ZF employees from Jablonci nad Nisou
 
ZF employees and their families cycling together
 
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ZF in Klášterci nad Ohří

ZF Group is a leading supplier for the automotive industry. ZF Electronics Klášterec, as a member of the E-mobility division, is a prominent leader in the introduction of technologies for electromobility in the automotive industry.

Production of environmentally friendly vehicles is the future. That's why we are growing!

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.
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Exterior view of the ZF plant in Klasterci nad Ohri
 
Exterior view of the ZF plant in Klasterci nad Ohri
 
Interior view of the ZF plant in Klasterci nad Ohri
 
production line in the factory
 
production line in the factory
 
production line in the factory
 
Aerial view of the plant in Klasterec nad Ohri
 
Aerial view of the plant in Klasterec nad Ohri
 
Aerial view of the plant in Klasterec nad Ohri

ZF in Pilsen

ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o. as a development centre participates in the creation of products across the entire ZF portfolio. This includes the drive train of passenger cars, trucks and commercial vehicles (construction or agricultural machinery), buses, ships and airplanes. We are specialists in connectivity in the field of advanced telematics and fleet digitalization. Projects in the field of eMobility are also important to us.

The Pilsen branch deals with electronics and software, construction, calculations, hardware development and mechatronics, both at the functional and system level. We develop connectivity solutions for telematics, asset tracking, vehicle diagnostics and digitalisation of industrial production. At the same time, our developers are involved in the development of various software tools for automation and artificial intelligence. In 2007, approximately 50 engineers worked at ZF Engineering; today more than 850 talents develop systems here. The company's growth lies not only in the number of employees, but also in the technology that is used during development – for example we can mention special laboratories for testing power electronics or environmental testing.

The development centre underwent the biggest change in its range of activities. Recently, the nature of work has changed from carrying out only partial tasks to project-oriented activities with full responsibility for the assigned area.

Together with the development centre in Zlin, the branches have been receiving 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

  • we are a partner of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and Tomas Bata University in Zlín,
  • strategic partner of the Faculty of Applied Sciences,
  • strategic partner of RICE - Research and Innovation Centre in Pilsen.
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ZF employee working on a computer editing a rendering
 
ZF employee working on a computer editing a rendering
 
machine in the production of the plant
 
Interior view of the plant in Pilsen
 
Exterior view of the plant in Pilsen
 
Interior view of the plant in Pilsen
 
Exterior view of the plant in Pilsen
 
ZF employees from Pilsen in front of a MAN bus
 
 

ZF in Hlavenec near Stará Boleslav

In 1995, the seat belts division was established in the Czech Republic, which was also initially active in Řepov. In October 1998, it moved its production to Hlavenko near Stará Boleslav. In 2015, ZF and TRW merged, and since then the company bears the new name ZF Passive Safety Czech s.r.o.

  • 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.

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Exterior view of the ZF plant in Stare Boleslavi

ZF Staňkov

ZF Staňkov manufactures axles for construction and agricultural machinery and gearboxes for electric forklift trucks. Construction of the plant began in October 2008 on a ‘greenfield site’ in Ohučov, and serial production began in September 2009. Currently, seven production lines produce more than 35,000 axles and 120,000 drive units. The most important customers include John Deere, Volvo, Caterpillar, Fendt, Toyota, Jungheinrich and Hyster-Yale.

  • production area 13,000 m2,
  • we currently employ approximately 250 employees,
  • we supply products to more than 100 customers worldwide.
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Exterior view of the ZF plant in Stare Boleslavi
 
Aerial view of the ZF plant in Stare Boleslavi
 
production line at the ZF plant in Stare Boleslavi
 
ZF employee working on an e-bike
 
ZF products manufactured
 
Employees while working on a machine

ZF Aftermarket in Liberec

The new ZF Liberec development centre was established due to insufficient capacity to accommodate the test beds in Jablonec nad Nisou. Part of the Jablonec development was moved to Liberec. In the renovated premises, facilities were created for several development departments, namely the driving test department, the noise measurement department and also the HiL laboratory for virtual driving test simulations. At the end of 2023, the Fatigue Department moved to Liberec, where fatigue tests on resonators are being carried out. There is also a large garage for preparing test cars for driving tests and an E-lab for preparing the installation of measuring technology in the cars.

  • 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.

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Interior view of the ZF plant in Liberec
 
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Interior view of the ZF plant in Liberec
 
Interior view of the ZF plant in Liberec
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ZF Chassis Systems Žatec

ZF Chassis Systems Žatec is the youngest member of the growing group of production plants under the ZF brand in the Czech Republic. Its construction began in September 2017 on the ‘greenfield site’ in the Triangle industrial zone near Žatec.

ZF Chassis Systems Žatec

ZF Chassis Systems Žatec is the youngest member of the growing group of production plants under the ZF brand in the Czech Republic. Its construction began in September 2017 on the ‘greenfield site’ in the Triangle industrial zone near Žatec.
Interior view of the ZF plant in Prague v Brno Interior view of the ZF plant in Prague v Brno

ZF in Prague and in Brno

The Prague team is a member of the CVS division and takes care of suppliers of commercial vehicles, from purchase to quality. In Brno, ZF has smaller commercial and technical offices of the CVS division. Here, they provide comprehensive customer service, support vehicle manufacturers and, from the Aftermarket area, manage and constantly build a network of independent distributors for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

ZF in Prague and in Brno

The Prague team is a member of the CVS division and takes care of suppliers of commercial vehicles, from purchase to quality. In Brno, ZF has smaller commercial and technical offices of the CVS division. Here, they provide comprehensive customer service, support vehicle manufacturers and, from the Aftermarket area, manage and constantly build a network of independent distributors for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Exterior view of the ZF plant in Zlin Exterior view of the ZF plant in Zlin

ZF in Zlin

The development centre in Zlín started running in 2018. It found its premises right in the heart of the academic environment, in the building of the Faculty of Applied Informatics, Tomáš Baťa University. We have part of our offices directly in the Science and Technology Park ICT.

ZF in Zlin

The development centre in Zlín started running in 2018. It found its premises right in the heart of the academic environment, in the building of the Faculty of Applied Informatics, Tomáš Baťa University. We have part of our offices directly in the Science and Technology Park ICT.
Locations in the Czech Republic
Liberec
Žatec
Hlavenec
Prague
Staňkov
Brno
Zlín
Jablonec
Klášterec
Pilsen
Frýdlant
Ostrov
Liberec

ZF Aftermarket in Liberec

The new ZF Liberec development centre was established due to insufficient capacity to accommodate the test beds in Jablonec nad Nisou. Part of the Jablonec development was moved to Liberec. In the renovated premises, facilities were created for several development departments, namely the driving test department, the noise measurement department and also the HiL laboratory for virtual driving test simulations. By the end of 2023, the Fatigue department will also move in to conduct fatigue tests on resonators. There is also a large garage for preparing test cars for driving tests and an E-lab for preparing the installation of measuring technology in the cars.

  • 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.
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ZF Aftermarket in Liberec
Žatec

ZF Chassis Systems Žatec

ZF Chassis Systems Žatec is the youngest member of the growing group of production plants under the ZF brand in the Czech Republic. Its construction began in September 2017 on the ‘greenfield site’ in the Triangle industrial zone near Žatec.

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ZF Chassis Systems Žatec
Hlavenec

ZF in Hlavenec near Stará Boleslav

In 1995, the seat belts division was established in the Czech Republic, which was also initially active in Řepov. In October 1998, it moved its production to Hlavenko near Stará Boleslav. In 2015, ZF and TRW merged, and since then the company bears the new name ZF Passive Safety Czech s.r.o.

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ZF in Hlavenec near Stará Boleslav
Prague

ZF in Prague

The Prague team is a member of the CVS division and takes care of suppliers of commercial vehicles, from purchase to quality. The office in Prague was established in 2016 in the modern office building Aviatica Office in the southeast of the capital. The Prague team is constantly growing, which is why you can also meet here, for example, sales representatives responsible for various brands.

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ZF in Prague
Staňkov

ZF Staňkov

ZF Staňkov manufactures axles for construction and agricultural machinery and gearboxes for electric forklift trucks. Construction of the plant began in October 2008 on a ‘greenfield site’ in Ohučov, and serial production began in September 2009. Currently, eight production lines produce more than 35,000 axles and 160,000 drive units. The most important customers include John Deere, Volvo, Caterpillar, Fendt, Toyota, Jungheinrich and Hyster-Yale.

  • production area 13,000 m2
  • we currently employ approximately 230 employees
  • we supply products to more than 100 customers worldwide
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Brno

ZF in Brno

In Brno, ZF has smaller commercial and technical offices of the CVS division, located in the highest building in the Czech Republic, on the 21st floor. Here, they provide comprehensive customer service, support vehicle manufacturers and, from the Aftermarket area, manage and constantly build a network of independent distributors for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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ZF in Brno
Zlín

ZF in Zlín

The new development centre in Zlín officially started running on the 1st of July, 2018. It found its premises right in the heart of the academic environment, namely in the building of the Faculty of Applied Informatics, Tomáš Bata University. We have part of our offices directly in the Science and Technology Park ICT.

The Zlín team focuses on the development and testing of software for the field of eMobility.

We work here with modern tools for the development of embedded software, such as communication bus converters, signal analysers and oscilloscopes, systems for tuning on the target hardware, measuring technology, etc. You can also come across HIL (Hardware in Loop) stations, which the developed products can be tested on in a simulated environment corresponding to reality. The ZF company in Zlín continues to expand its teams with additional experts, as well as recent graduates.

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Jablonec

ZF in Jablonec nad Nisou

The history of brake development and production began in Jablonec in 1953, with the establishment of the national company Autobrzdy. At the turn of the century, the plant was bought by the American multinational TRW Automotive, which merged with ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015. TRW thus becomes the fifth division of the ZF concern called Active & Passive Safety Technology.

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ZF Jablonec
Klášterec

Klášterec nad Ohří

ZF Group is a leading supplier for the automotive industry. ZF Electronics Klášterec, as a member of the E-mobility division, is a prominent leader in the introduction of technologies for electromobility in the automotive industry.

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ZF Klášterec
Pilsen

ZF Pilsen

ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o. as a development centre participates in the creation of products across the entire ZF portfolio. This includes the drive train of passenger cars, trucks and commercial vehicles (construction or agricultural machinery), buses, ships and airplanes. We are specialists in connectivity in the field of advanced telematics and fleet digitalization. Projects in the field of eMobility are also important to us.

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ZF Pilsen
Frýdlant

ZF Aftermarket Frýdlant

ZF Frýdlant, formerly known as TRW Automotive Czech s.r.o., was established in 1999 by moving the then spare parts warehouse from the parent plant in Jablonec nad Nisou. The distribution of spare parts was discontinued in 2007, but the production activity specialising in the production of brake discs and reconditioning of brake calipers and steering continues successfully to this day.

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ZF Aftermarket Frýdlant
Ostrov

Ostrov

The company's new facility is being built in Ostrov.

Brno
ZF CV Distribution Czech Republic s.r.o.
ZF CV Distribution Austria Representation Office Czechia
Pražákova 1008/69
Štýřice
639 00 Brno
Czechia
Phone: +420 453 428 822
Frydlant
ZF Automotive Czech s.r.o
Frydlant Plant
Žitavská 1421
464 01 Frydlant
Czechia
Hlavenec
ZF Passive Safety Czech s.r.o.
Stara Boleslav Plant
Hlavenec 161
294 76 Hlavenec
Czechia
Jablonec nad Nisou
ZF Automotive Czech s.r.o
Jablonec Plant
Na Roli 2405/26
466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou
Czechia
Phone: +420 483 354 112
Klásterec nad Ohrí
ZF Electronics Klášterec s.r.o.
Klasterec Plant
Osvobozená 780
431 51 Klásterec nad Ohrí
Czechia
Phone: +420 474 359 111
Liberec
ZF Automotive Czech s.r.o
Liberec Plant
V Horkách 67/6
460 07 Liberec
Czechia
Phone: +420 483 354 111
Ostrov
ZF Aftermarket Ostrov s.r.o.
Ostrov Distribution Center
Dolni Zdar 106
363 01 Ostrov
Czechia
Plzen
ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o.
Univerzitní HQ Plant
Univerzitní 1159/53
301 00 Plzen
Czechia
Phone: +420 373 736 311
ZF Performance Engineering s. r. o
Univerzitní HQ Plant
Univerzitní 1159/53
301 00 Plzen
Czechia
Phone: +420 373 736 311
Prague
ZF CV Distribution Czech Republic s.r.o.
CVS Praha Purchasing Office
U Trezorky 921/2
158 00 Prague
Czechia
Phone: +420 543 428 888
Stankov
ZF Staňkov s.r.o.
Stankov Plant
Ohučov 25
345 61 Stankov
Czechia
Phone: +420 379 410 811
Fax: +420 379 410 812
Zatec
ZF Chassis Systems Žatec s. r. o.
Zatec Plant
Jizní 401
Prumyslová zóna Triangle, Stankovice
438 01 Zatec
Czechia
Phone: +420 725 505 878
Zlin
ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o.
Zlin Office
Nad Stráněmi 4511
760 05 Zlin
Czechia
Phone: +420 373 736 311
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