ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDAUT34363SA Publication Date: JAN 2013
Graf-von-Soden-Platz 1 Phone +49 7541 770 Revenue 15,509 (million EUR)
Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wurttemberg Fax +49 7541 77908000 Net Profit NA
88038 Website www.zf.com Employees 71,488
Germany Exchange Industry Automotive
Company Overview
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is a supplier of driveline and chassis technology to the automotive industry. The company operates
through various divisions and business units to provide automatic and manual transmission systems for aircraft, commercial
vehicles, cars and marine vessels. Its products include transmission components, steering systems, and chassis components
along with complete axle systems and modules. ZF has 121 production companies and eight main development centers in 27
countries. The company recently ventured into the manufacture of wind turbine gearboxes.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title ZF Friedrichshafen AG, SWOT Analysis
Reinhard Buhl Director, Chassis Strengths Weaknesses
Technology
Focus on Research and Increasing Trade Receivables
Rolf Lutz Director, Commercial
Development
Vehicle Technology,
South America Geographical Diversification
Dr. Peter Ottenbruch Director, Technology,
Asia-Pacific
Opportunities Threats
Gerhard Wagner Director, Powertrain
Technology Business Expansions Initiatives Intense Competition
Dr. Konstantin Sauer Director, Finance,
Growth Prospects in Changing Technological Trends
Controlling, Information
Automotive Markets
Technology and North
America Region
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Key Competitors
Moventas GmbH
Winergy AG
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Delphi Automotive Plc
Continental Aktiengesellschaft
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Key Facts .................................................................................................................................................... 4
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Key Employees ........................................................................................................................................... 5
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Key Employee Biographies ......................................................................................................................... 6
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Major Products and Services ...................................................................................................................... 7
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - History ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Company Statement ................................................................................................................................. 12
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Locations And Subsidiaries ....................................................................................................................... 14
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Business Description................................................................................................................................. 16
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Corporate Strategy .................................................................................................................................... 18
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - SWOT Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 19
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Strengths ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Strength - Focus on Research and Development ..................................................................................................................... 19
Strength - Geographical Diversification ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Strength - Awards and Recognitions ......................................................................................................................................... 19
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Weaknesses .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Weakness - Increasing Trade Receivables ............................................................................................................................... 20
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Opportunity - Business Expansions Initiatives........................................................................................................................... 20
Opportunity - Growth Prospects in Automotive Markets ............................................................................................................ 20
Opportunity - Growing Demand for Fuel Efficient/Electric Vehicle ............................................................................................ 20
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Threats .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Threat - Intense Competition ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Threat - Changing Technological Trends .................................................................................................................................. 21
Threat - Growing Counterfeit Goods Market ............................................................................................................................. 21
Threat - Challenging Business and Economic Scenario............................................................................................................ 21
ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Key Competitors........................................................................................................................................ 22
Section 3 – Company’s Power Financial Deals and Alliances .......................................................................................................... 23
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Power, Deals By Year, 2007 to YTD 2013.............................................................................................. 23
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Power, Deals By Type, 2007 to YTD 2013 ............................................................................................. 24
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Recent Deals Summary ............................................................................................................................. 25
Section 4 – Appendix ......................................................................................................................