Alois Josef Ludwig

Kiekert AG develops and manufactures automotive closure system technology. It also develops, produces and sells tailor-made solutions for its customers. Its products include side-door latches, latch modules, liftgate latches and actuators (mini actuators, power closing, sliding-door actuators) for the automotive industry. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Heiligenhaus, Germany.

Saurer AG manufactures textile machinery and components. It offers pre-spinning, roving frame, ring spinning, compact spinning, rotor spinning, winding, twisting and embroidery machines. The firm’s brands include Allma, Jintan, Saurer Embroidery, Schlafhorst, Volkmann and Zinser. IIt offers machinery components under the brand names that include Accotex, Daytex, Fibrevision, Heberlein, Temco and Texparts. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Wattwil, Switzerland.

CAG Holding GmbH operates a holding company with interest in aluminum die casting. It also provides plastic, chemical, industrial, office, wood, glass, adhesive, transport packaging materials, and packaging equipment. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Saurer GmbH & Co. KG manufactures spinning and textile machines used to produce man-made fibers. The core competences include spinning and texturing systems as well as the production of the corresponding components such as take-up heads, pumps and godets. Its primary markets are Asia, in particular China as well as Taiwan and Europe. The company is headquartered in Monchengladbach, Germany.

ZF North America, Inc. manufactures transmission and driveline components for passenger cars, light trucks, buses, and heavy-duty trucks. Its products include clutches, actuators, steering systems, suspensions, and differentials. The firm also makes clutches and machine drives for industrial machinery such as printing machines and industrial robots. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northville, MI.

Flughafen Friedrichshafen GmbH operates as a domestic airport. It offers parking, airport travel shops, duty-free shops, cafe and restaurants. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau eV, also known as VDMA, is an association that represents around 3,600 German and European companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industry. The non-profit company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Portugal. The VDMA offers a wide range of services and benefits to its members, including access to expert knowledge and a unique network of machine builders. The association helps its members to stay informed about industry trends and to use them as a competitive advantage. The CEO of the German company is Thilo Brodtmann.

PFISTERER Holding AG operates as holding company through its subsidiaries manufactures energy infrastructure systems. Its products include cable systems, contact systems, overhead lines, railway catenary systems, safety equipment and energy supply system. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Winterbach, Germany.

ZF Lemforder UK Ltd. engages in development, production, assembly, and supply of automotive driveline and chassis technologies. Its products include transmissions, steering systems, axles, and chassis components, as well as complete systems for passenger cars, trucks, buses and coaches, LCVs, off-road equipment, commercial and rail vehicles, helicopters, motorcycles, lift trucks, construction machines and systems, test systems, civil mobile cranes and marine special vehicles, military vehicles, and agricultural machines. The company also offers replacement parts, such as shock absorbers, clutches, steering and suspension parts, rubber-to-metal components, and transmission parts. In addition, ZF Lemforder provides maintenance, repair, and refurbishing services for its products and wind energy plants. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Solihull, GB.

Part of Lemfoerder International AG & Co. KG, ZF Lemfoerder GmbH is a technology company based in Lemfoerde, Germany. The German company supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology.

Part of Zeppelin-Stiftung, Midwest Lemforder Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Darlaston, UK and was founded in 1989.

BROSA AG manufactures high quality and customized force sensors. The private company is based in Tettnang, Germany. The German company was founded by Erich Brosa.

Verband der Automobilindustrie eV (VDA) operates as an association for the German automotive industry. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Unterfränkische Überlandzentrale eG is a company based in Lülsfeld, Germany, with subsidiaries in Germany. The private company engages in the supply of electricity. The CEO of the company is Elmar Henke.