Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1910
Ziehl-Abegg SE is a German manufacturer of ventilation, control, and drive technology, headquartered in Künzelsau, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1910, the family-owned company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. It develops external rotor motors and fans, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In June 2026 the company announced an additional €90 million investment.
Ziehl-Abegg SE at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1910
Headquarters
Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
2643
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2643
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Belgium · Germany · China · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ziehl-Abegg SE.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for the company, but in January 2026 Ziehl-Abegg reported passing the one-billion-euro revenue mark, according to its own website.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed product areas include tooling, machining, casting, and bearing and seal components.
The company is privately held and family-owned, with an estimated annual revenue band of $1 to 5 billion.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
116 years in operation (founded 1910).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ziehl-Abegg SE is a German manufacturer of ventilation, control, and drive technology, headquartered in Künzelsau, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1910, the family-owned company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. It develops external rotor motors and fans, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In June 2026 the company announced an additional €90 million investment.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1910 |
Headquarters | Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Ziehl-Abegg SE makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed product areas include tooling, machining, casting, and bearing and seal components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Tooling, Pump, Welding, Machining, Casting, Bearing, Seal, Steel (source: ziehl-abegg.com).
Certifications
Ziehl-Abegg SE is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — ziehl-abegg.com
ISO 14001 — ziehl-abegg.com
ISO 50001 — ziehl-abegg.com
ISO 9001 — ziehl-abegg.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for the company, but in January 2026 Ziehl-Abegg reported passing the one-billion-euro revenue mark, according to its own website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2643 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · China · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-06-30 — Ziehl-Abegg invests an additional €90 million (ziehl-abegg.com)
2026-01-28 — Ziehl-Abegg breaks the one-billion-euro barrier (ziehl-abegg.com)
2025-09-19 — Lift motor developed using ferrite magnets (ziehl-abegg.com)
2025-06-23 — Ziehl-Abegg’s North American Headquarters Named NAIOP NC 2024 Industrial Project of the Year (ziehl-abegg.com)
Company details
The company is privately held and family-owned, with an estimated annual revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Ziehl-Abegg SE was founded in 1910, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 116 years in operation (founded 1910). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ziehl-Abegg SE make?
Ziehl-Abegg SE is a German manufacturer of ventilation, control, and drive technology, headquartered in Künzelsau, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1910, the family-owned company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. It develops external rotor motors and fans, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In June 2026 the company announced an additional €90 million investment.
Where is Ziehl-Abegg SE headquartered?
Ziehl-Abegg SE is headquartered in Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg (Heinz-Ziehl-Strasse, Kuenzelsau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 74653).
When was Ziehl-Abegg SE founded?
Ziehl-Abegg SE was founded in 1910.
How big is Ziehl-Abegg SE?
Ziehl-Abegg SE has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Ziehl-Abegg SE hold?
Ziehl-Abegg SE lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ziehl-Abegg SE import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2643 inbound shipments for Ziehl-Abegg SE, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · China · Singapore.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 79 40160
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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