Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1950
Zeppelin Systems GmbH is a plant engineering company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and aerospace customers, and its engineering work covers bulk material handling for plastics, rubber and tire, chemicals, and food. Recent public announcements include an expansion of its Tire Alliance with ORLEN OIL.
Zeppelin Systems GmbH at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
296
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
296
Named foreign suppliers
40
Top origins
Germany · Brazil · Belgium · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Zeppelin Systems GmbH.
What this tells a buyer
Zeppelin Systems has been operating since 1950, and recent public news from June 2026 reports its participation in the Battery Show 2026 and the expansion of its Tire Alliance with ORLEN OIL.
The company supplies in-house engineered plant systems with products listed in its catalog covering battery, coating, rubber, plastic, welding, assembly, and steel applications, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Zeppelin Systems is part of the global Zeppelin Group and operates technology centers in Friedrichshafen, Rödermark, and Kassel, where it runs industrial-scale product and optimization tests.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
76 years in operation (founded 1950).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Zeppelin Systems GmbH is a plant engineering company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and aerospace customers, and its engineering work covers bulk material handling for plastics, rubber and tire, chemicals, and food. Recent public announcements include an expansion of its Tire Alliance with ORLEN OIL.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1950 |
Headquarters | Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Zeppelin Systems GmbH makes
The company supplies in-house engineered plant systems with products listed in its catalog covering battery, coating, rubber, plastic, welding, assembly, and steel applications, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Coating, Rubber, Plastic, Welding, Assembly, Steel (source: zeppelin-systems.com).
Certifications
Zeppelin Systems GmbH 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
Trade and customs footprint
Zeppelin Systems has been operating since 1950, and recent public news from June 2026 reports its participation in the Battery Show 2026 and the expansion of its Tire Alliance with ORLEN OIL. US customs bill-of-lading records list 296 inbound shipments across 40 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Brazil · Belgium · China.
Latest developments
2026-06-11 — Zeppelin Systems is presenting at Battery Show 2026 (zeppelin-systems.com)
2026-06-09 — Zeppelin Systems erweitert die Tire Alliance um ORLEN OIL (zeppelin-systems.com)
2026-06-09 — Press & News – Latest from Zeppelin Systems (zeppelin-systems.com)
2026-02-14 — Tire Technology Expo 2026 - Zeppelin Systems | European Rubber Journal (european-rubber-journal.com)
2026-01-27 — Business partnership with Zeppelin Systems GmbH in Germany. | Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd. - Powered by IPROS GMS (ipros.com)
2025-08-19 — Zeppelin Systems presents innovative and sustainable solutions for the plastics and rubber industry at K 2025 (zeppelin-systems.com)
Facilities
Zeppelin Systems GmbH is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:
Brazil — zeppelin-systems.com
Company details
Zeppelin Systems is part of the global Zeppelin Group and operates technology centers in Friedrichshafen, Rödermark, and Kassel, where it runs industrial-scale product and optimization tests. Zeppelin Systems GmbH was founded in 1950, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. 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 Systems GmbH make?
Zeppelin Systems GmbH is a plant engineering company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and aerospace customers, and its engineering work covers bulk material handling for plastics, rubber and tire, chemicals, and food. Recent public announcements include an expansion of its Tire Alliance with ORLEN OIL.
Where is Zeppelin Systems GmbH headquartered?
Zeppelin Systems GmbH is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (1 Graf-Zeppelin-Platz, Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 88045).
When was Zeppelin Systems GmbH founded?
Zeppelin Systems GmbH was founded in 1950.
How big is Zeppelin Systems GmbH?
Zeppelin Systems GmbH has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Zeppelin Systems GmbH hold?
Zeppelin Systems GmbH lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Zeppelin Systems GmbH import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 296 inbound shipments for Zeppelin Systems GmbH, with top origins including Germany · Brazil · Belgium · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 754 12021972
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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