Overview

Zeppelin Group is a Garching, Bavaria-based company founded in 1950 that serves the construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors. It has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion, and it is privately held. Its primary capability is batteries and e-mobility, and it serves automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. In January 2026 the company acquired BEFRA Energietechnik GmbH.

At a glance

What Zeppelin Group makes

The company's listed product lines include LED, rubber, and battery products, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Rubber, Battery (source: zeppelin.com).

Certifications

Zeppelin Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — zeppelin-systems.com

• ISO 45001 — zeppelin-systems.com

• ISO 50001 — zeppelin-systems.com

• ISO 9001 — zeppelin-systems.com

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• Caterpillar — reported by zeppelin.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-03 — Press Releases - News & Updates | Zeppelin Group (zeppelin.com)

• 2026-09-09 — Zeppelin Rental integrates cpc baulogistik GmbH (zeppelin.com)

• 2026-04-15 — Zeppelin Group sets course for sustainable growth (zeppelin.com)

• 2026-03-26 — Zeppelin Rentals makes big site logistics acquisition - International Rental News (internationalrentalnews.com)

• 2026-01-08 — Zeppelin Group acquires BEFRA Energietechnik GmbH (zeppelin.com)

• 2025-11-03 — Zeppelin Group advances integration of its European business: Rebranding of former Pon companies marks milestone (zeppelin.com)

Company details

Caterpillar is a reported customer of Zeppelin Group, and the company is privately held with an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. Zeppelin Group was founded in 1950, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Garching, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 76 years in operation (founded 1950). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Zeppelin Group make?

Zeppelin Group is a Garching, Bavaria-based company founded in 1950 that serves the construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors. It has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion, and it is privately held. Its primary capability is batteries and e-mobility, and it serves automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. In January 2026 the company acquired BEFRA Energietechnik GmbH.

Where is Zeppelin Group headquartered?

Zeppelin Group is headquartered in Garching, Bavaria (1 Graf-Zeppelin-Platz, Garching, Bavaria, 85748).

When was Zeppelin Group founded?

Zeppelin Group was founded in 1950.

How big is Zeppelin Group?

Zeppelin Group has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).

What certifications does Zeppelin Group hold?

Zeppelin Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are Zeppelin Group's customers?

Public sources directly reference Caterpillar as a counterparty of Zeppelin Group. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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