Michael Hankel

ZF Sachs AG manufactures and wholesales automotive and bicycle components. It develops components, modules and systems for passenger vehicles, trucks and high-speed trains. It offers power train components, including clutch systems, power train automation, torque converters, electric propulsion systems, suspension components, shock absorbers, ride-height control systems and semi-active and active suspension systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses, off road vehicles, motor cycles, after market and racing vehicles. The company also provides damping systems for passenger and commercial vehicles, formula one cars and rolling stock. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany.

ZF Lenksysteme GmbH provides steering system technology for cars and vehicles. The firm manufactures products such as steering gear, pumps, columns, and EHPS systems for both passenger and commercial automobiles. ZF Lenksysteme was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.

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.

Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG manufactures and markets components for the automotive industry. The company provides components and engineering services for vehicle safety, comfort and power train performance. It includes two major operations: Continental Temic and Continental Teves. The firm specializes in the electronic brakes, foundation brakes, sensors, hydraulic brakes, stability and chassis control and electronic air suspension systems. Continental Teves AG was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

FAG Kugelfischer AG & Co. KG specializes in precision and rolling bearings. It manufactures bearings for applications in machine building, automotive industry, aviation and aerospace technology. It's portfolio in rolling bearing industry covers applications in production machinery, power transmission and rail technology, heavy industry and consumer products. It also offers customers support and services for the diagnosis, maintenance and mounting of rolling bearings and complete systems. Founded in 1883, the company is headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany.

ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. manufactured and supplied automotive systems, modules and components. The firm operated through the following segments: Chassis Systems, Occupant Safety Systems, Electronics, and Automotive Components. The Chassis Systems segment included active safety systems, foundation brakes, anti lock braking systems control, steering gears and systems, linkage, suspension and modules. The Occupant Safety Systems segment included passive safety systems and components in the areas of airbags, seat belts, crash sensors and steering wheels. The Electronics segment comprised of safety, radio frequency, chassis, power train electronics and driver assistance systems. The Automotive Components segment included engine valves, engineered fasteners, plastic components and body controls. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in East Lansing, MI.