Schaeffler

Schaeffler is a global motion technology company founded in 1946 by brothers Dr. Wilhelm and Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler in Herzogenaurach, Germany, where it remains headquartered. A family-owned business operating on a worldwide scale, it employs approximately 82,800 people and has spent more than 75 years developing precision products and solutions for mobility across the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. In October 2024 the company completed its merger with Vitesco, forming what it describes as a stronger motion technology company.

The business is organised around three product areas. Automotive technologies cover powertrain, chassis, e-mobility and vehicle lifetime solutions supplied to major automobile manufacturers. Industrial bearing solutions comprise precision bearing products for industrial applications, and robotics-related technology forms part of the wider industrial portfolio. Technical domains span motion technology, precision engineering, automotive powertrain, chassis technology, e-mobility, vehicle lifetime solutions, industrial bearing solutions, robotics, and mobility efficiency and sustainability.

Industry verticals served include automotive, aerospace, industrial, robotics and mobility, with operations conducted globally. The company states a mission focus on making mobility more efficient, sustainable and innovative.

Internally, Schaeffler reports investing in people through the Schaeffler Academy, which provides training and development, and offers flexible working arrangements.