Schaeffler has a worldwide network of more than 180 locations. The company is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Jörg Walz
Head of Communication
Schaeffler Automotive
Schaeffler AG
Industriestraße 1-3
91074 Herzogenaurach
Germany
Tel. +49 913282-7557
Fax +49 913282-3584
Richard Neilson
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Marketing Manager
North American Automotive Center
1750 E. Big Beaver Road
Troy, Mi. 48083
USA
2012-01-09 | 000-003-289 DE-EN
SCHAEFFLER AG, HERZOGENAURACH/DETROIT
Schaeffler is a renowned supplier to the automotive industry worldwide. Sales in this sector from Schaeffler’s Automotive division account for around 60 percent of the company’s sales. Schaeffler’s reputation in the Automotive division is based on a wide range of innovative products and components. The product range includes wheel bearings, chassis, steering and transmission components and developments and engine components and valve control systems. Schaeffler innovations are helping to prepare the automobiles of today and tomorrow for the challenges of the future. Schaeffler is making a substantial contribution to the successes of modern automotive manufacturing; especially in terms of energy efficiency and therefore in minimizing fuel consumption and emissions.
As well as reducing fuel consumption and emissions, Schaeffler’s innovations make an important contribution to increasing safety and driving pleasure. Above all, this involves chassis, steering and transmission components. Innovative spirit and manufacturing expertise ensure that Schaeffler is one of the most important companies in the automobile industry.
As a reliable engineering partner, Schaeffler makes a convincing case for its customers with its outstanding innovative ability, customer proximity and availability worldwide. The permanent focus on the highest-possible quality and the ability to react quickly to individual requirements are the acknowledged advantages Schaeffler offers.
Close cooperation with renowned automobile manufactures has a long tradition at Schaeffler. It continuously leads to innovations that numerous manufacturers translate into competitive advantages.
UniAir, camshaft phasing systems, belt drive systems and overrunning alternator pulleys, lightweight differentials with face spline, dual mass flywheels and lightweight balancer shafts, fundamental components for CVT, dual clutch transmissions and direct-shift transmissions, twin tandem bearings or wheel bearings with face spline – Schaeffler’s product range based on its extensive know-how is immense.
Elements and systems from Schaeffler’s various brands (LuK, INA, FAG) can be found in the vehicles of almost all manufacturers, whether in Europe, Asia, South or North America. On average, every car worldwide contains around 60 components from Schaeffler.