Company profile and business model

  • Schaeffler offers innovative product solutions in the , , and sectors
  • Around 87,700 employees work together across divisions and countries at around 170 locations worldwide

Organizational structure and business activities

Part of GNFK StartThe Schaeffler Group (also referred to as “Schaeffler” below) is a global automotive and industrial supplier. Employing a workforce of approximately 87,700, the company develops and manufactures high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. These include innovative and sustainable technologies both for vehicles with only an internal combustion engine and for hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as components and systems for rotary and linear movements, and services, maintenance products, and monitoring systems for a large number of industrial applications. Additionally, the company provides repair solutions in original-equipment quality for the automotive spare parts market worldwide.

The Schaeffler Group is characterized by a three-dimensional organizational and leadership structure which differentiates between divisions, functions, and regions.

Schaeffler Group organizational structure
since January 1, 2020

Schaeffler Group organizational structure since January 1, 2020 (graphic)

Simplified presentation for illustration purposes.
1) Supply Chain Management

The Schaeffler Group’s business is managed globally by the three operational divisions 1) , , and . The Automotive OEM division is headquartered in Bühl, the Automotive Aftermarket division is managed from Langen, and the Industrial division is located in Schweinfurt. The corporate headquarters of the Schaeffler Group is in Herzogenaurach.Part of GNFK End

More information on the organizational and management structure as well as the legal structure of the Group can be found on page 3 et seq. of the current Annual Report.

Locations and production network

170

locations worldwide

Part of GNFK StartWith its approximately 170 locations worldwide, 77 production facilities in 22 countries, 20 research and development centers, and a tight-knit sales and service network, the Schaeffler Group ensures customer proximity. Cooperation across divisions and countries thus leads to a high degree of flexibility in solving new customer requirements and the opportunity of anticipating emerging trends early on.Part of GNFK End

1) Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM

Industrial
Division of the Schaeffler Group that includes the business with customers in the mobility, production machinery, energy and raw materials, and aerospace sectors.
Automotive OEM
In the Automotive OEM (abbreviation of “Original Equipment Manufacturer”) division, the Schaeffler Group offers expertise as a reliable partner to nearly all automotive manufacturers and important suppliers for the complete drive train – for the motor, transmission, chassis, and auxiliary units in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.
Automotive Aftermarket
With its Automotive Aftermarket division, the Schaeffler Group is represented worldwide in the spare parts business, offering both products and services.
Automotive OEM
In the Automotive OEM (abbreviation of “Original Equipment Manufacturer”) division, the Schaeffler Group offers expertise as a reliable partner to nearly all automotive manufacturers and important suppliers for the complete drive train – for the motor, transmission, chassis, and auxiliary units in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.
Automotive Aftermarket
With its Automotive Aftermarket division, the Schaeffler Group is represented worldwide in the spare parts business, offering both products and services.
Industrial
Division of the Schaeffler Group that includes the business with customers in the mobility, production machinery, energy and raw materials, and aerospace sectors.