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One standout advantage ZF's OE business lends to the Aftermarket is that it gives us foresight into future automotive trends. Close collaboration with our OE engineers not only facilitates the launch of new products, but also ensures robust support for repair, maintenance, and data feedback throughout a vehicle's lifecycle.   Take, for instance, our SACHS Ride Control Continuous Damping Control (CDC) shocks. These innovative components work with vehicle sensors to preemptively assess road conditions and autonomously adjust for them. Whether encountering a curve or uneven terrain, the system anticipates and optimizes damping, enhancing tire-road contact for shorter stopping distances and a safer, more comfortable ride.   Beyond the immediate benefits for drivers and passengers, such advancements signal a broader shift towards interconnected vehicle components. This integration offers a comprehensive view of a vehicle's health to both owners and service providers, fostering a proactive approach to maintenance and diagnostics.   As CDC shocks gain traction in North America, ZF Aftermarket is swiftly expanding our product lineup to meet evolving demands. In recent months we've introduced roughly 60 new part numbers for CDC shocks, reflecting our commitment to staying at the forefront of automotive innovation in the aftermarket.   Looking ahead, expect to see a continued expansion of advanced technologies within the ZF Aftermarket portfolio. By bridging the gap between OE capabilities and aftermarket solutions, ZF Aftermarket transcends its traditional role as a parts supplier to emerge as a leading technology provider in the automotive industry.   #Aftermarket #ZFAftermarket #Automotive

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Indeed a very productive and enriching training on the new TP rules.

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A strategic step to consolidate our current position and work towards our future leadership!

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Schaeffler and Vitesco Entered Into a Merger Agreement Schaeffler and Vitesco entered into a merger agreement following the approval of their respective Supervisory Boards. The agreement sets out the legally binding terms and conditions for the merger of Vitesco Technologies Group AG into Schaeffler AG. The previously published preliminary exchange ratio of 5 to… Read the article here https://lnkd.in/gWCsZJDf . . #border #agreement #economy #finance #trade #market #business #production #economics #statistics #development #millions #manufacturing #manufacturingengineering #industria #industry #industrial #manufacturer #manufacture #industrialdesign #mexico #news #financing #businesslife

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Automotive industry: China is booming, Germany in reverse gear With 13.2 million vehicles in H1 2023 (+ 9.8 % vs. year-on-year), China will further expand its position as the world's largest auto market. Germany 1.4 million cars in comparison. The boom in the New Electric Vehicle (NEV) is reflected in the 3.7 million e-cars sold (+ 44.5% year-on-year) in China, 28.3 % of the total market are NEVs. By comparison. Germany 299,500 (21% of total market). BYD has the goal of selling at least 3 million NEVs including hybrids in 2023, while Tesla has the goal of selling at least 2 million BEVs . With 1.4 million registered passenger cars in the first half of 2023, Germany is -25 % behind compared to 2019. Mercedes down by - 31%, VW by -23%, and BMW by -10% and Audi by -8.4% cars sold in 1-5/2023 vs. pre-Corona 2019. The only industry of world renown, the German automotive industry, is in serious trouble. What was declared a slip earlier this year with German e-cars sold on the Chinese market is solidifying. VW is left behind, and the other German brands do not matter. The great hardship is also reflected in the fact that the VW ID3 is temporarily being hawked for €15,000 in China, while it price in Germany is at least €40,000. With a current internal combustion market share of 19% in China (3.2 million VWs in 2022) compared to the current 1.7% for e-cars, this represents a massive slump. The VW plant in Emden, which is geared to the production of BEVs, is cutting shifts and extending plant vacations. As long as Chinese manufacturers have a booming domestic e-car market, export pressure to Europe and the USA will remain moderate. However, this will change massively soon, when well-equipped, qualitatively comparable E-cars of Chinese production at attractive prices meet overpriced German E-cars. German car makers are currently losing a large part of their profitable volume sales of 33%-39% (Mercedes,BMW, VW) on the Chinese market. Without an economic policy framework with competitive energy prices, slimmed-down bureaucracy, competitive taxes, also through the dismantling of the welfare state, etc., we will become a 'total economic loss'. First shift reductions, then short-time work, bankruptcy, job losses and loss of prosperity for all of us. Fight for competitive business conditions. #ecar #mercedes #vw #bmw #NEV The full article appeared in PLUS Magazine in 8-2023

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🙌 Meet our #AutomotiveForum quest Maxim Zakletski, CEO of FORVIA HELLA, a leader with more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry.   Maxim has gained a lot of knowledge on how to manage the complex challenges of medium and large EMS and automotive companies in Eastern Europe. His passion for promoting Lithuania's economic growth and attracting foreign investment is truly inspiring. As a board member of the BACC, Baltic Automotive Components Cluster, he is actively shaping the future of the industry.  The European automotive industry is challenged by geopolitical disturbances around the world and increased market pressure from Chinese manufacturers. The EU continues to pressure OEMs to deliver significant results in electric vehicles, future mobility, ecosystems, and sustainability. During the Forum, Maxim will share insights on how to overcome these obstacles, stay focused and empower teams to achieve their most important goals. Save the date and don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Maxim Zakletskiy at the Automotive Forum: www.automotiveforum.lt. Let's explore the future of cars together! #AutomotiveIndustry #Leadership #Manufacturing #FutureMobility #AutoTech #staytuned

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🚛Keynote address: 30 years of brake-by-wire systems: from the origins to today’s trends🚗 Jochen Buck, Project Leader of Electronic Brake Management Software at Daimler Truck AG Truck shared insights in the first keynote address of EuroBrake 2024. Jochen highlighted that brake-by-wire has been a game-changer in the trucking industry for nearly 30 years. Introduced in 1996, brake-by-wire has enhanced safety, efficiency, and comfort for truck drivers, fleet owners, and all road users. A tragic event in 1987 spurred the introduction of brake-by-wire in trucking as a critical safety feature, and its success hinges on a robust safety concept. Electrification is key to the development of electronically controlled braking systems, and looking ahead, brake-by-wire will be crucial in enabling automated driving functions. This technology has significantly evolved alongside advancements in materials, pneumatic brake technology, software, and CPUs. Electronic braking systems on tractors and trailers have notably reduced braking distances. Thanks Jochen for your insightful presentation! #EuroBrake2024 #BrakeByWire #BrakingTechnology #Innovation #AutomotiveSafety

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What do young people associate with the term #democracy? On the occasion of the #European elections on Sunday, we in the #AllianceofOpportunities looked into this question and asked the trainees and dual students of our member companies. KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a member of the #AllianceofOpportunities. In short video statements, junior employees from Trumpf, Siemens, Bosch, Deutsche Bahn and Continental talk about their very personal view of democracy and their motivation to vote. This time, voting is even possible from the age of 16. Why is this topic so close to our hearts, even though the Alliance of Opportunities is primarily concerned with changing the world of work? Because our understanding of responsibility goes beyond this specific goal. Because democracy is a valuable asset and unfortunately anything but a matter of course. And because we as employers take a stand to ensure that extremism, exclusion and discrimination have no chance in Germany. Therefore: 📽️Film off! #Responsibility #Diversity #Freedom

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Despite challenges, the German mechanical #engineering industry continues with stable #investment plans and a focus on employee #training and the use of new #technologies and processes: https://bit.ly/4blSZlM #manufacturingDespite challenges, the German mechanical #engineering industry continues with stable #investment plans and a focus on employee #training and the use of new #technologies and processes: https://bit.ly/4blSZlM #manufacturing

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👋 Meet Johannes Diem Do you know Johannes? He's our Head of Business Innovation, Startup Cooperation &VC since 2021. His journey at MAHLE is a little longer. In 2006 he joined MAHLE-Behr Thermomangement as a development engineer and has been a member of our #VentureCapital team since 2014, which has since developed to the current Business Innovation team. Here he is above all responsible for our portfolio startups of MAHLE New Ventures, our venture capital business and #cooperations within our startup ecosystem. We asked him some questions. ❓ Our Business Innovation Team deals with topics related to startups at MAHLE. Are there any areas that particularly excite you about your work? Definitely! I am most enthusiastic about working with our courageous #founders. In our current portfolio startups, we have great founders and team members who are working passionately on their innovative business models and continuously adapting them to customers and the market. Supporting them and pioneering new sustainable business models with a fit to MAHLE is my main motivation. ❓ Where do you see MAHLE New Ventures in 10 years – or what would you like to see? With MAHLE New Ventures, we have created a #framework for trying out and scaling new business models. My hope for the future would be that we consistently utilize the ‘startup’ tool for the holistic development of new business models. I would like us to have 10-15 startup teams to help shape the continuous #transformation of MAHLE. ❓ In addition to venture building, we also cooperate with external startups in pilot projects within our MAHLE #PilotingProgram. What 3 things do you think make a good #collaboration with startups? Firstly, there must be an #openness to learning on both sides and a willingness to invest in each other (time and money). Then personal #trust must be earned through #performance. And finally, there must also be economic success for both sides - #businessimpact! Thank you, Johannes! 😊 Great to have you in our team and @ MAHLE New Ventures – Together we boost future business! 🚀 #MAHLENewVentures #Weboostfuturebusiness #startups #innovation #founders #businessimpact

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transactionnews 📰𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐆𝐦𝐛𝐇 & 𝐂𝐨. 𝐊𝐆 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐦𝐛𝐇 & 𝐂𝐨. 𝐊𝐆. The company will strengthen the Automotive & Mobility segment as a new platform investment. Fischer Automotive develops, produces and sells kinematic components for vehicle interiors and exteriors, such as air vents, storage compartments, cup holders and electrically operated tailgates. The company manufactures and develops the products at its headquarters in Horb am Neckar, Germany, in a state-of-the-art development center and research laboratory, as well as in other plants in the Czech Republic, Serbia, China and the USA, giving the company a global presence at all major production sites in the automotive industry. With around 1,200 employees, the company generated revenues of approx. EUR 166 million in 2023. Thanks to its extensive expertise in plastics processing and its global subsidiaries, fischer Automotive has well-established relationships and direct access to a strong customer base, including well-known OEMs such as Audi, BMW and Tesla as well as Tier 1 suppliers such as Faurecia and Magna. Robin Laik, CEO of Mutares, comments: "With the acquisition of fischer Automotive, we are strengthening our Automotive & Mobility segment in the field of plastics processing and further expanding our global presence in Europe, China and the USA. The international expansion of the Mutares Group is clearly paying off. I am very confident that we will be able to capitalize on the company's growth potential and achieve strategic improvements through our extensive know-how in the automotive sector and close relationships with key players in this field." #mutares #listed #privateequity #acquisition #portfolio #growth

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Insightful Visit: German Journalists at KIRCHHOFF Automotive 's Premier Plant. At the invitation of Arndt Kirchhoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the KIRCHHOFF Group, leading business journalists from Germany visited our Gliwice plant in Poland. With nearly 1000 employees, the Gliwice plant is our largest and integrates all of KIRCHHOFF Automotive 's key technologies. Arndt Kirchhoff aimed to highlight the exceptional setup of our Polish facilities and Poland's favorable business environment. For instance, the tax burden and labor costs in Poland are significantly lower. The metal and electrical industry in Poland in 2023 was 45.5% above the pre-crisis level of 2018, compared to Germany's 5.4% below. Arndt Kirchhoff emphasized the need for improving industrial location factors. Our gratitude goes to managing directors Rafał Lechowski and Paweł Cygan, and plant manager Radoslaw Zelek, for their excellent presentation of our company at this key location. #KIRCHHOFFAutomotive #MakingMobilitySafe

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In recent times, we've witnessed unprecedented economic and geopolitical shifts, such as soaring prices, high inflation, exponential interest rate hikes, and declining consumer purchasing power. Despite these challenges, we're starting to see signs of recovery. But what does it mean for Romania? How can our key industry players adapt? Experts and industry leaders will explore these questions and many more at the ZF Bankers Summit, analyzing the impact of these economic shifts and the opportunities they present for companies and consumers alike. Among the key speakers, we congratulate our partners, SIGNAL IDUNA Romania, Agra Asigurări and Aon Romania, for participating in this initiative. Who should you look forward to: Tiberiu Maier - the president of the SIGNAL IDUNA INSURANCE REINSURANCE directorate and president of the Board of Directors of SIGNAL IDUNA insurance - One to one with Sorin Pîslaru, redactor șef Ziarul Financiar. Daniela Casapu - member of the SIGNAL IDUNA INSURANCE directorate - Panel 1: speaking about the role of the insurance industry in the Romanian economy Horia-Adrian Lupu - general director of Agra Asigurări - Panel 3: What do companies expect from insurers Eugen Anicescu - general director of Aon Romania - Panel 4: The future of health insurance Stay tuned for more updates! #JuneCom #ZFBankersSummit #SIRO #AgraAsigurari #AonRomania

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Resilienz durch strategisches Business Development

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We continue to consolidate our social media communication around #SCALAR. SCALAR @ ZF is the place for you to find interesting updates and information on #OrchestratingRoadTransport. This will soon also include news and updates from DIS (Groupe ZF). Make sure you follow the SCALAR @ ZF showcase page and hit the notification 🔔 on the top righthand corner. #Telematics #Innovation #DigitalSolutions #SCALAR #ZF #FleetManagement #NextGenFMS

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How does leadership influence operational excellence and innovation in a globally competitive environment such as the automotive industry? In my role at KIRCHHOFF Automotive, effective leadership is critical to driving our Polish operations towards international standards of excellence and innovation. This requires a deep understanding of local and global market requirements and leading a team capable of meeting these challenges. My leadership style focuses on fostering an environment of continuous improvement and open communication, where every team member feels valued and motivated to exceed their potential. We prioritize resilience and adaptability, preparing our teams to pivot and innovate in response to industry changes or challenges. This approach has not only improved our operational efficiency, but also cultivated a workplace where innovative ideas are born and realized, furthering our commitment to safety and quality in automotive manufacturing. What strategies do you find most effective in maintaining high standards of operational excellence in your area? Share your insights and let's explore new possibilities together. #KIRCHHOFFAutomotive #MakingMobilitySafe #Leadership

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Calculating costs is the base of any company. In manufacturing, taking logistics costs into consideration should be at one of the highest priority - and to have a software that not only helps you calculate the cost and carbon footprint of manufacturing a product, but also lets you choose which country would be to most ideal for your production? Check out our website, where you can learn how exactly Tset can be your new solution for cost and carbon calculation: https://lnkd.in/dF_B_mbM

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Mondays do not need to be difficult. The key to a successful week is planning ahead, this is the way we do it in our organization at ADC Eastern Europe. What are your plans for this week? Have you already set your weekly goals? #ADCEasternEurope #Mondaymotivation #planning #ADCEEAmbassador

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✨ Driving Bulgaria's Automotive Industry Forward! In his opening speech of the Automotive Forum Bulgaria 2024 on June 11, the Chairman of the Bord of Automotive Cluster Bulgaria, Mr. Emmanouil Fountoukis touched upon key facts and figures regarding the Cluster: "The Automotive Cluster Bulgaria (ACB) now represents 380 member-companies with a combined turnover of over €10B and 80,000 employees. Our members account for 11% of Bulgaria's GDP and about 10% of the country’s exports, demonstrating our significant impact on the national economy." ✅ He also stressed critical international megatrends shaping our industry, including: - The evolution and challenges of electromobility and battery technology. - The increasing pressure for low carbon emissions. - The rapid advancements of the Chinese EV market. - The transformative potential of autonomous driving and AI. Additionally, he addressed the local realities, emphasizing the need for political stability, supportive legislation, and the importance of fostering innovation and R&D. Bulgaria is home to 38 R&D centers belonging to some of the most innovative automotive companies. 🚀 "Our ambition is to support the growth of the Bulgarian automotive supply ecosystem through collaboration, leveraging our members' expertise, and connecting businesses with authorities to ensure our industry remains competitive and agile". The forum featured an exciting lineup of sessions and distinguished speakers who provided valuable insights into electromobility, supply chain impacts of geopolitical shifts, and strategies for reducing emissions. 

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