Press releases

FEI is a wire-to-air, design-point metric emphasizing compliant fan selections based on operating points
Ziehl-Abegg is the first company worldwide to certify a product range (ZAbluefin) for the new fan energy index (FEI). In 2018, Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International introduced FEI to save energy, reduce operating costs, and accelerate decarbonization.

Electric motor manufacturer in Southern Germany expands its automotive business
Dr. Sascha Klett is Technical Managing Director of Ziehl-Abegg Automotive GmbH & Co KG. The 46-year-old brings a number of years’ experience with automotive suppliers and manufacturers to the post. „This appointment enables us to forge ahead with the further expansion of our automotive business, "says CEO Peter Fenkl. Together with Managing Director Ralf...

The motor and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg has reported another year of higher than average growth:
the company increased sales by 8.1 percent to EUR 583 million; compared with EUR 540 million in the previous year. The sales figures are being driven mainly by the strong growth of the fan business in the ventilation technology sector. The company, based in Southern Germany has once again succeeded in growing sales organically, without...

Künzelsau-based company honoured with the international Plus X Award
Ziehl-Abegg is now permitted to use the title "Trademark of German Tradition." This honour is bestowed by the Plus X Award to German brands that have shown commitment to traditional values for decades or even, in some cases, for over a century. The Plus X Award is the world’s biggest prize for innovation in technology, sports and lifestyle. "The name of Ziehl-Abegg...

Innovative cooling of EC motors in extractor systems used in catering and industry

Simplified installation, no edges acting as dirt traps and a range of applications up to 80 degrees are the three main advantages of the new ZAventero centrifugal fan from Ziehl-Abegg for the catering sector and industry. The reason: using the innovative ZAventero means only one pipe connection is needed between the motor enclosure and wall of the unit...

Bionic fans from Ziehl-Abegg also keep noise levels to a minimum

Biogas plants are an essential component in achieving the targets set for climate protection. For technology to be a sustainable success, operators have to take a business management approach, that’s why the focus is on reliability and efficiency. This must also be taken into account when selecting the components required for this. Fans are used in combined heat and power...

Ziehl-Abegg, leading global company in the field of ventilation and drive technology, opens its new subsidiary in Nieuwkuijk (NL) to facilitate the major growth. “The customers value the expertise of Ziehl-Abegg employees”, justifies Peter Fenkl, CEO of Ziehl-Abegg, the growth in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg.

E-mobility in open-top, double-decker buses using electric motors from Ziehl-Abegg in Germany

In the light of the first electric, open-top double-decker sightseeing bus in London, according to Ralf Arnold, Managing Director of Ziehl-Abegg Automotive, “electromobility is making quiet but inexorable progress”. The bus operator “The Original Tour”, a subsidiary of the international RATP Group. The double-decker was built at Unvi in Spain,...

Ziehl-Abegg develops independent suspension for / retrofitting of diesel-powered double-decker buses

Ziehl-Abegg, the electric motor manufacturer, is revolutionising the architecture of commercial vehicles: with independent suspension in-wheel hub drives (ZAwheel) and a modular construction kit for the spring system – conventional pneumatic or hydro-pneumatic. Opening up a totally new range of options for interior design, low-floor use...

New ZAplus plastic fan system with fire safety certificate

The manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg has developed a fan system made of a special plastic for capacitor cooling in roof air conditioning units: it weighs less, is more efficient and yet still meets the fire safety standard DIN EN 45545. Seen over the entire life cycle, the costs are significantly lower compared with conventional fans.

Quiet, bionic fans from Ziehl-Abegg move 99,000 cubic metres of air per hour The Carmen Würth Forum is an outstanding event location in southern Germany. The architect David Chipperfield has designed a building which is used for nationwide corporate and cultural events. In order to avoid affecting visitor’s enjoyment of the acoustics, extremely quiet bionic fans from Ziehl-Abegg operate behind the scenes.

Guilford Apprenticeship Partners: German manufacturer has final testTwelve high school students finished their orientation week at the German fan and motor manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg in Greensboro. They attended a short program at several companies with technical exercises, theoretical explanations and a final test. Managing Director Mirco Herrmann: “I’m pleased that the students are curious, engaged, and committed to the program.”