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Investments in new plants secure long-term global growth
The German industrial company Ziehl-Abegg has published its annual figures for 2022. With sales of EUR 873 million, the company has recorded an increase of around 22 percent compared to the previous year (EUR 716 million). The number of employees globally to 5,100 (previous year 4,700) and in Germany to 2,800 (previous year 2,600). Despite…

German manufacturer of electric drives and fans is boosting its production and sales activities in North America

“We are investing 100 million euros in a completely new production plant in the USA”, says Joachim Ley, Chief Operating Officer of the fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg.  This is the largest single investment at one location in the company's 112-year history and is the result of the strong…

Fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg commences a pioneering construction project in Poland

“Megatrends such as digitalization, climate change and urbanization are leading to a growth in demand and call for a significant increase in our production capacities,” says Joachim Ley, Chief Operating Officer at the global fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg. That’s why around 50 million euros are now being invested in…

Ziehl-Abegg showcasing the new generation of the ZAplus fan unit, with enhanced biomimetics

“Sound emission levels and energy consumption are significantly reduced,” says Dr. Sascha Klett commenting on the further development of ZAplus, the top seller amongst axial fans. The Chief Technical Officer at the German fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg, explains the benefits for building planners and…

German manufacturer of fans and motors, based in Künzelsau/Baden-Wuerttemberg, hires top manager from Bosch Rexroth AG

The Ziehl-Abegg SE Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Marc Wucherer as the new CEO. The 52 years old will take up his new position in December 2022.
 

Künzelsau-based manufacturer of electric motors and fans reports growth of 11.9 percent

“In view of the problems with global supply chains, we took a cautious approach at times and ultimately managed to do pretty well in terms of sales.” That’s how CEO Peter Fenkl describes the year 2021. The electric motor and fan manufacturer in Southern Germany generated sales of EUR 716 million (previous…

Oliver Vahsen appointed Sales Manager Drive Technology at Ziehl-Abegg

Oliver Vahsen is now in charge of sales for the Drive Technology division at Ziehl-Abegg. The graduate engineer brings with him more than ten years’ sales experience with the Künzelsau-based motor manufacturer. “We value Mr. Vahsen’s experience and market knowledge” stresses CEO Peter Fenkl.

Jürgen Albig, Ziehl-Abegg Director, appointed to the Executive Board of AMCA

“We need high quality, comparable standards on a global basis,” says Peter Fenkl, CEO of Ziehl-Abegg. That’s also why a number of experts from the Hohenlohe fan manufacturer are also involved in national and global committees. Jürgen Albig has now been appointed to the Executive Board of AMCA.

Electric wheel hub drive for public service buses now even more powerful and with twin tyres

“We have taken on board the suggestions from local transport companies and bus operators and implemented these in the new version of ZAwheel”, says Peter Fenkl, Chairman of Ziehl-Abegg’s Board of Directors. The company is now presenting the second generation of the electric wheel hub drive for city buses…

Competence Days of Meiller Elevator Doors and Ziehl-Abegg in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg

Technology, trends and legal guidelines shaped the Competence Days 2017, presented by companies Meiller Elevator Doors and Ziehl-Abegg. The interest shown by elevator manufacturers and operators as well as by planners was exceptionally large. In Munich only over 80 participants attended the event in the…