ZF Friedrichshafen
| Formerly | Zahnradfabrik GmbH (1915—1921) Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen AG (1921—1991) |
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| Company type | Private (Aktiengesellschaft) |
| Industry | Engineering & manufacturing: Automotive industry (car and CV), rail transport, marine engineering, aviation |
| Predecessor | ZF Sachs |
| Founded | 20 August 1915 |
| Founder | Ferdinand von Zeppelin Alfred von Soden-Fraunhofen |
| Headquarters | Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg , Germany |
Number of locations | 161 production locations in 30 countries |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products | Transmission systems, steering, axle components, Electronic Systems, Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), Inflatable Restraint Systems/Airbag, Seat Belt Systems, Brake Systems |
| Services | Design, Research and development |
| Revenue | €41.4 billion (2024) |
| Owners | Zeppelin Foundation (93.8%) Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Foundation (6.2%) |
Number of employees | 161,631 (2022) |
| Divisions | Active Safety Systems, Car Chassis Technology, Electrified Powertrain Technology, Electronics & ADAS, Passive Safety Systems, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology, Aftermarket |
| Website | zf.com |
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, originally Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (lit. 'Cogwheel Factory of Friedrichshafen'), and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German technology manufacturing company that supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. It is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German state of Baden-Württemberg. Specializing in engineering, it is primarily known for its design, research and development, and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry and is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. Its products include driveline and chassis technology for cars and commercial vehicles, along with specialized plant equipment such as construction equipment. It is also involved in the rail, marine, defense and aviation industries, as well as general industrial applications. ZF has 162 production locations in 31 countries with approximately 168,700 (2023) employees.