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APRIL 2016
THE AFTERMARKET MAGAZINE FROM ZF SERVICES
ZF IN MOTORSPORTS
INNOVATION
Faster, higher, farther
Energized transmission
New teams, production-ready product
innovations and commitment far off the
beaten racetrack at ZF Race Engineering
The first ZF plug-in hybrid transmission:
one giant leap for e-mobility and
driving efficiency
NEW GLOBAL STRATEGY
Remanufacturing
without borders
ZF Services rolls out remanufacturing services for
non-ZF components around the world.
EDITORIAL
CONTENT
IN BRIEF ▸ page 4
TITLE STORY ▸ page 6
Remanufacturing reloaded
Entering new markets and customer groups
KNOW-HOW ▸ page 10
Check first, then replace
Wear and tear in dual-mass flywheels
LATEST PREMIERES ▸ page 12
Mobility by ZF
▸ Page 6
▸ Page 14
START OF A NEW ERA
EFFICIENCY AND DRIVING FUN
Thanks to extensive process improvements, global
original equipment suppliers (OES) are now also
benefiting from remanufacturing expertise at ZF.
Components from other manufacturers are being
added to the product line.
The first plug-in hybrid vehicle transmission from ZF
has the potential to reduce normal consumption by up
to 70 percent. The automatic transmission with electric
motor will be used for the first time in the BMW X5.
Mr. Ernst,
what trends
are driving the
future service
business?
Those who want to stay on top in the
aftermarket must look forward at all
times, correctly anticipate the next trends and
strategically plan for the long term. One of ZF
Services’ greatest strengths lies not only in
jumping on the next bandwagon, but also in
ZF technology in the newest models
actively controlling its speed, in other words,
INNOVATION ▸ page 14
controlling constant change on the market. For
Energizing the transmission
example, we are setting new trends in remanufacturing by soon adding non-ZF parts to our
The first plug-in hybrid transmission from ZF
service portfolio. The reason behind this is a
new global remanufacturing strategy – a unique
BEST PRACTICE ▸ page 16
From quality comes quantity
Aftermarket expansion in Tajikistan
SPECIAL ▸ page 18
Faster, higher, farther
ZF in motorsports
▸ Page 10
▸ Page 16
EXPERT ADVICE
FOCUS ON TA JIKISTAN
Excess wear on dual-mass flywheels can have different causes. ZF Services expert Philipp Klöckener
identifies these causes using selected damage
photos.
With double-digit growth rates, the automobile aftermarket in Tajikistan is making an impression. Despite
several challenges, the start-up company Avtomir is
writing a true success story there.
opportunity to efficiently tap into new markets
and customer groups. To find out more about
other trends and ideas happening in ZF
Services – whether it is the first online flagship
store in China, connectivity solutions for
monitoring goods transports or our commitment in motorsports – read the current issue of
Up2DATE. Happy reading!
EVENTS ▸ page 20
Traveling the World
Trade fairs and events
PROSPECTS ▸ page 22
IMPRINT ▸ page 22
NEWCOMERS TO THE
ZF SERVICES RANGE ▸ page 23
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VARIET Y IN ZF TECHNOLOGY
ENDURANCE TEST FOR VICTORY
From coach, motorcycle and super racecars to the
efficient and dynamic plug-in, a market overview of
new vehicles with innovative ZF technology on board.
From new teams and production-ready product
innovations to commitment far off the beaten track,
ZF Race Engineering has set ambitious goals in
motorsports.
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Helmut Ernst
Chairman of the
Board of Directors,
ZF Services
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IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
Acquisition of industrial gears and wind turbine gearbox segment
Foray into the industrial sector
EXPANDED PORTFOLIO: By acquiring the industrial and wind turbine gearbox segment from
Bosch Rexroth, ZF has strengthened its range of
products in the industrial gear sector. This acquisition is part of the technology company’s declared business objective of consistently expanding its non-automotive business activities. It also
marks ZF’s entry into the world of industrial
gears, which are used for oil drilling platforms,
tunnel drilling machines and cable cars, for example. The newly acquired wind turbine gearbox
expertise is a powerful addition to ZF’s already
Connectivity with deTAGtive logistics
Cargo monitoring in real time
TRANSPARENT AND COSTEFFECTIVE: With its “deTAGtive logistics” feature, ZF
Services has once again
enhanced its open telematics
platform openmatics with useful
functions. Its new deTAGtive
logistics feature enables
valuable freight to be monitored without interruption in real time. The heart of this interactive technology are
the tiny sensors in the form of a business card that are installed wirelessly on pallets or transport containers
thanks to Bluetooth Smart technology. Depending on need, planners can use the web application to access
information on the freight location, jarring or jolts and temperature, but also on light and humidity. The
innovative connectivity feature offers many options and functions that will be reported on in more detail in
Up2DATE. ∙
existing activities in wind power technology. ZF
is expecting new business in the coming years,
especially from the world’s leading wind energy
market China. After all, in 2015, almost 50 percent of the additionally installed wind energy capacity worldwide and a good one-third of the en-
IMPRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY:
among its many applications, industrial gears are used in heavyduty tunnel drilling machines
tire global output came from China. ∙
ZF mobility app
Travel smart with uflip
MOBILE SERVICE: City traffic is getting worse and worse. That's why
integrated mobility concepts that logically link different transport
methods, like one´s own car and public transport, are in such demand.
With the mobility app uflip from ZF, users can always find the perfect
means of getting to their destination through carpooling, their own car
and public transport. When looking for a parking space and when
carpooling, the app draws on data from established community
services. Moreover, uflip makes the public transport connections
available for all of Germany. ∙
ZF Services China
Online flagship store opens
ORDERING QUALITY ONLINE: Chinese shop four times more
frequently online than Europeans. So it was perfectly logical for ZF
Services to open its first flagship online store in China. “In selling
spare parts online, we view ourselves as a responsible partner and a
pioneer. I am convinced that online distribution will play a more
important role in the future,” explains Helmut Ernst, chairman of the
Board of Directors, ZF Services. Customers will find a broad range of
high-quality lubricants and oil change kits as well as expert information either via phone or live chat on
the largest Chinese B2C platform
Tmall.com. ZF Services additionally
offers via Tmall.com online product
manuals and video instructions for
professional installation. ∙
TMALL.COM is the largest Chinese
online store and a subsidiary of the
Internet giant Alibaba
For visiting the store, click
on the following link:
▶ https://zfqcyp.tmall.com
▶ uflip can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Play Store and Apple Store.
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MOBILITY SHOULD BE environmentally sustainable worldwide. Beyond emissions and emission
limits, environmental sustainability also means
doing a better job of conserving our resources.
The concept of remanufacturing at ZF Services
has long been a key to this because it guarantees a
perfectly functioning material cycle. Today, at ten
Remanufacturing
without borders
locations on four continents, many components
are being remanufactured, including passenger
car transmissions.
However, for many markets and for non-ZF transmissions, there has not been one global turnkey
solution so far. The only option left for repair
shops is often doing makeshift repairs on defective transmissions or installing expensive new
ones. For end customers, such approaches represent a high risk or are prohibitively expensive.
Remanufacturing is a tradition at ZF.
Since 1962, remanufacturing components with new OEM-quality parts
have provided a fast and sustainable
repair solution. Now, ZF Services is
rolling out groundbreaking pro­
cesses for remanufacturing
non-ZF transmissions around the
world: a milestone, which not only
international car manufacturers and
their aftersales business will benefit
from, but also the local fleet operators
who will soon need only one contact
person for this service.
China as pilot market
As an expert system solutions supplier, ZF Services
has brought its global remanufacturing strategy up
to the next level by creating new processes that
will considerably benefit more market partners
than in the past.
The project was implemented in less than one
year. Dr. Jun Xu, head of sales at ZF Services in
China, explains: “China was a particularly good
choice as a pilot market because the strict trade
laws forbid the import of used or remanufactured
mechanical-electrical parts for sales, so that frequently only new products can be imported,
which is costly.”
AS GOOD AS NEW
Remanufactured transmissions are just as good as
new ones in terms of quality. Remanufactured products
help conserve resources and are quickly available.
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TITLE STORY
This meant that the Chinese market was unable to
OES workshop and also pick up the cores from
benefit from the well-established material cycles
there on behalf of Chrysler. This means the manu-
from the remanufacturing centers in Europe or
facturer no longer has to store automatic passenger
the U.S. At the end of 2014, an interdisciplinary
car transmissions in its warehouse. We could also
team began working intensively on building up a
offer the same system to our major trade partners,”
remanufacturing center in China. To ensure a
adds Peter Corbe, head of Passenger Car OES Sales
supply of “used parts” as well a market for reman-
at ZF Services. The benefits are obvious: in case of
ufactured transmissions, they focused on the pop-
repairs, partners are able to purchase an adequate,
ular 6/8/9 HP transmissions that are installed in
inexpensive alternative for the respective vehicle
the well-established BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover
and get it quickly. It therefore takes no longer than
and Audi models in China.
three days from the time a damage report is re­
ceived until a remanufactured ZF or non-ZF trans-
INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS
The optimized global process implemented by ZF
Services opens up remanufacturing to additional
markets and products.
What was unique about this project was that
mission is delivered. Another advantage is that
right from the start, manufacturing representa-
remanufactured components help to reduce the
tives from companies like Chrysler were invited
local CO2 footprint. “Energy consumption and
to the table in order to define processes for a non-
emissions drop by up to 90 percent thanks to parts
ZF remanufacturing solution as well. To this end,
remanufacturing. Furthermore, remanufactured
developers concentrated on the 948TE nine-
transmissions require 50 to 90 percent fewer mate-
speed transmission built under license by Chrys-
rials than it takes to manufacture a new transmis-
ler. In addition to the close intercontinental col-
sion,” explains Jens Uhl, Head of Domain Reman-
laboration between the car manufacturers, the
ufacturing & Repair at ZF Services. This is a
new global supply chain was a key to success. On
development that is true to the ZF Services strategy
the one hand, the direct supply of the required
of shaping the future “In the region, for the region”.
spare parts across the continents to Shanghai
can be managed successfully. On the other hand,
the supply chain ensures, that the technical
know how for those non ZF components will be
shared with all ZF Services teams.
International roll-out
“The process is currently also being established
in Europe and North America. It will enable ZF
Services to function as a one-stop shop for remanufacturing ZF and non-ZF transmissions anywhere
in the world according to customer-specific needs
and to supply international customers,” reports
Norbert Schmelz, national sales manager OES ZF
Services in the U.S. The goal is to establish a
Remanufacturing at ZF
Today, ZF Services remanufactures industrial
components at ten locations on four continents.
Following the strict standards of volume production, remanufactured products are subject to the
same demanding processes, measurements and
testing as volume production products. These
naturally include compliance with the newest
quality and environmental standards, such as ISO
9001 and ISO 14001, but also customer-specific
requirements, like TS16949.
self-maintaining remanufacturing cycle in all our
important markets. “We have therefore already implemented a dropship system for Chrysler in China. This is an intracompany resale in which we
More information:
▶ www.zf.com/remanufacturing
▶ www.zf.com/magazine
deliver the remanufactured parts directly to the
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KNOW-HOW
KNOW-HOW
The DMF will need to be replaced once you identify the following damage patterns:
elegantly. The mass of the conventional flywheel is
tions in the driveline with their combustion cy-
split in the DMF and connected by means of a
cles. Engineers are now getting to grips with the
spring/damping system. One section is still part of
unpleasant consequences such as gear rattle and
the engine, the other forms part of the transmis-
annoying background noise in the passenger com-
sion. Powerful diesel engines in particular can only
partment using a stylish solution: dual-mass fly-
deliver the expected ride comfort in the low engine
wheels (DMF) now solve this problem much more
speed range with a DMF that works properly.
→
OVERHEATING of the secondary flywheel,
PRIMARY FLYWHEEL worn through, also
clearly visible annealing discoloration and
apparent from outside through occasional
heat cracking
leakage of grease
→→
RECIPROCATING-PISTON ENGINES induce vibra-
→
→
Dual-mass flywheels decouple engine
vibrations, reduce wear and tear on the
transmission and cut noise and fuel
consumption. The appearance of excessive wear may be due to
several reasons. ZF Services expert Philipp Klöckener pinpoints
causes and highlights selected damage patterns.
→
→
Check first,
then replace
Various causes may lead to wear or damage to
the DMF:
▸ frequent stalling of the engine
▸ extremely low engine speeds
▸ overheating, say through
misuse of the clutch
OVERHEATING of the internal flywheel can
be due to mechanical overload, which
accelerates the wear of the axial bearing
between the primary and secondary
BLOCKING of the DMF where primary and
secondary flywheel were heavily deformed
through the usage of excessively long
pressure-plate bolts
flywheel
In addition to the driving style, faults affecting other vehicle components may cause expensive consequential damage to the DMF:
fuel injection systems
The ZF Workshop Hangout
Video in the next Up²DATE
Newsletter will look at the
issue of "Clutches".
▸ different compression pressures
▸ extreme vibrations through worn
▶ Watch the preview.
▸ irregular operation of the ignition and
ZF Services supplies dual-mass flywheels
complete with fixing bolts for virtually all
passenger car and commercial vehicle models
for torques up to 1,000 Nm
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More information:
▶ www.zf.com/sachs
driveline components
▸ insufficient starter rpm
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NEW ADDITIONS
Mobility by ZF
From racing trucks and coaches to racing bikes and
plug-in hybrids as efficient as they are dynamic: these
vehicles with ZF technology are new on the market.
Mercedes-AMG GT
The CDC adaptive damping system adapts the chassis damping continuously and in real time
to the current driving situation – smoothly, precisely, and for each individual wheel. Thus, the
CDC resolves the conflict of aims between comfortable-soft and dynamic-firm chassis tuning.
Honda CR-V
small gear steps and a high level of driving comfort.
MV Agusta Turismo
Veloce Lusso
The 9HP thus guarantees high energy efficiency,
The CDC adaptive damping system ensures better road
Thanks to the high spacing of the 9-speed automatic transmission, the engine always operates in the
ideal speed range. The nine drive positions ensure
cuts fuel consumption, and thereby also CO2 emis-
contact for motorcycles. This increases safety particularly
sions.
when braking, accelerating and banking. The damping
system also adapts to varying weight conditions, for example, when riding pillion.
For more stars, visit:
▶ www.zf.com/stars-by-zf
MAN Lion’s
Intercity
BMW X5 xDrive40e
ZF’s plug-in hybrid transmission is based on the advanced 8-speed
The new MAN Lion’s Intercity is equipped with
automatic transmission (8HP), which replaces the torque converter
the latest drive technology. The fine-staged
in its housing with an electric motor – and virtually without
6-speed EcoLife automatic transmission is thus
taking up any additional installation space.
able to provide its user with better performance
The motor’s 83 kW output and
and high cost effectiveness. The topography-
250 Nm of torque are sufficient
dependent TopoDyn transmission control unit
to achieve electrically powered
ensures clear saving effects particularly on routes
speeds of up to 75 mph.
with varied profiles.
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INNOVATION
INNOVATION
THE FIRST PLUG-IN HYBRID TRANSMISSION from ZF
has the potential to reduce standard consumption by up to
70 percent. The combination of automatic transmission and
electric motor will be used for the first time in the BMW X5.
With higher all-electric range and speed, it is ideally suited
to the daily needs of many commuters.
THE FIRST PRODUCTION MODEL to feature
the plug-in hybrid transmission from ZF is the
BMW X5 xDrive40e
Energizing the
transmission
TWO STRONG HEARTS IN A SINGLE HOUSING
Faster and farther in all-electric mode
Boost function enhances driving pleasure
are combined by the new plug-in hybrid transmis-
The drive unit that has been designed specifically for
Alongside all-electric driving, the ZF plug-in hybrid
sion from ZF. The innovative system is based on the
plug-in requirements will premier in the BMW X5
transmission also supports the boost function, i.e.
8-speed automatic transmission 8HP, which in itself
xDrive40e. Despite its compact dimensions, the elec-
the electric motor assists the internal combustion
is already a shining example of outstanding efficien-
tric motor stands out in this application with an addi-
engine, such as during powerful acceleration. Dur-
cy. The ZF developers have integrated a powerful
tional 83 kW/113 hp of power and delivers 250 Nm
ing deceleration the electric motor acts as a gener-
Today, the market share of hybrid vehicles in Japan
electric motor instead of the torque converter into
of torque from standstill, just as much as a compact
ator and recharges the battery. A separating clutch
ranges at 20 percent with a rising trend. Especially
the state-of-the-art power transmission. To do so
diesel engine. All of which means the vehicle can be
automatically activates or decouples the internal
for plug-in-hybrids, the car makers expect a high
takes just an extra three centimeters of installation
driven purely electrically at a speed of up to 120 km/h
combustion engine. Two damping elements effec-
potential and reckon a sales share up to ten
space – motive for manufacturers to develop new
and within a range of 31 kilometers. Perfect to meet
tively reduce the torsional vibrations of the internal
percent. The Chinese market too is developing
plug-in variants.
the daily mobility requirements of many commuters
combustion engine.
rapidly. During the first nine months of 2015,
about 49,000 plug-in-hybrid vehicles were sold –
comfortably with zero emissions locally.
THE 8-SPEED PLUG-IN HYBRID TRANSMISSION FROM ZF
features a powerful, compact electric motor (in red) instead
of the torque converter
Future market for
hybrid vehicles
Modular hybrid kit
an increase of 260 percent. ZF Hybrid drives are
ZF offers automotive manufacturers the entire plug-in
enjoying great popularity as well: Between 2008
hybrid system including power electronics and control
and 2014, ZF produced around 70,000 electric
software as a one-stop solution. All components in the
motors. Due to the rising demand, as from the end
modular kit are available individually as an option. As
of 2016, 100,000 units are expected to roll off the
such, conventional mild and full-hybrid applications
production line each year.
can be implemented alongside plug-in systems, providing a great deal of scope for exciting further developments that can be tailored perfectly to customer
requirements. ▪
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▶www.zf.com/products
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BEST PRACTICE
Duschanbe
“The name ZF stands for quality.
That is our business card.”
DATA SHEET
Avtomir
Farhod Sharipov Owner of Avtomir
30
Locations
10 (warehouses and points of sales)
ZF service-network
▶ www.zf.com/servicenetwork
Ninety-three percent of Tajikistan’s surface area is made up of mountainous regions, which make traveling long distances accordingly
difficult. Its proximity to China additionally means that many counterfeit parts are sold on the local spare parts market. Not exactly ideal
conditions for a success story in the aftersales business. Yet
Farhod Sharipov from Avtomir has beaten the odds.
IN DUSCHANBE, the capital city of Tajikistan, the
automotive aftermarket is booming. Growth rates
have hit double digits.
NUMBERING ONLY 500,000 VEHICLES, the passen-
technical expertise and providing the best service,
Committed to fighting against product piracy
ger car inventory in Tajikistan is manageable and re-
“With our first brands, such as Sachs and Lemförder,
“The name ZF stands for quality and it is our best
mote from major business hubs. Situated 3,000 kilo-
high level of availability, fast distribution and inten-
business card,” says Sharipov of his company’s posi-
meters from Moscow, 2,000 from Mumbai and almost
sive customer service, we have clearly set ourselves
tive growth. “In training seminars, we teach not only
4,000 from Shanghai, this landlocked central Asian
apart from our competitors.”
value, but also how to operate and work with the
products because, here in Tajikistan, mechanics of-
country borders China, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and
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Farhod Sharipov
Employees
Headquarters Duschanbe, Tajikistan
From quality
comes quantity
Guarantee for quality in Tajikistan: in 2015, Michael Harris,
European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), honored
Farhod Sharipov and his company Avtomir with the
Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality
Owner
Kyrgyzstan. Nevertheless, the dynamic momentum in
Adventurous travels by truck
ten lack qualitative training.” More and more drivers
the automobile aftermarket is impressive. Double-digit
The challenges began with importing the spare parts,
here are relying on brand products to keep their ex-
growth rates offer major opportunities despite the mul-
which had to make a long journey by truck from the
pensive vehicles in good condition over the long
titude of product imitations and the lack of expertise in
central warehouse in the Czech Republic. “Tajikistan is
term. Clearly, Sharipov saw this as an opportunity.
the thinly populated repair shop network.
situated in Central Asia, nevertheless, most of our cars
are European brands,” explains Sharipov. About a
As is the case with the potential of genuine spare
Farhod Sharipov has built up and expanded his
month later, the goods from Europe arrive after time-
parts, the committed entrepreneur knows the im-
young import company in the capital city Duschanbe
consuming customs formalities. Despite the difficult
portance of constant further development when it
in an exemplary manner. Since founding it in 2012,
transport logistics, Sharipov and his team successfully
comes to service, too. For example, together with
he has doubled his workforce from 15 to 30; and
work closely with ZF Services to pull out all the stops
his employees, he visited ZF locations in order to
additionally counts five warehouses and five compa-
to meet strong demand. Last year, sales of shock ab-
learn how to set up a highly modern self-managing
ny service and sales locations as part of his network.
sorbers rose by 140 percent, clutch sales rose by 65
warehouse system. By taking such initiative, chan-
The 42-year-old is convinced that the main keys to
percent and the number of Lemförder steering compo-
ces are good that quality will mean greater quantity
his success is the high-quality product portfolio con-
nents delivered tripled.
in the future. ▪
taining genuine spare parts, combined with teaching
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SPECIAL
From new teams and production-ready product innovations to
commitment far off the beaten track, ZF Race Engineering has
set ambitious goals far beyond the current motorsports season.
HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY FOR THE VICTORY
Teams from the leading international race series
rely on clutches, shock absorbers and suspension
components from ZF, even for the WRC
Faster,
higher, farther
cated motorsports dealers, teams from around the
increase the brand recognition and success of this
world are supplied with components and then prove
coilover suspension in OE small-volume production.
every race weekend their ability to win. Their achievement has already garnered an award in 2016: "The
Treading new paths
’Deutscher Sportfahrerkreis’ (German Race Drivers’
In the future, Odendahl’s team will additionally pro-
RACERS WILL NOT BE CROSSING THE FINISH LINE
Cooperation with the new F1 Team Haas
Association), Europe’s largest association of motor-
mote activities off the beaten track, with Sachs Per-
of the legendary 24 Hour of Le Mans until June 19, 2016
Our commitment is also expanding to cream-of-the-
sports drivers, awarded us the Wolfgang Graf Berghe
formance components already in use in helicopters,
at 03:00 p.m., but one winner is already known for
crop teams. Joining Ferrari, Toro Rosso and Sauber is
von Trips Medal in recognition of our extraordinary
cable cars and snowcats. “Decades of experience
sure, namely ZF. “Whether Audi, Porsche or Toyota
the new American Formula 1 Team Haas, which is also
commitment and achievement in motorsports,” adds
have given us specific expertise on designing compo-
wins – all three teams stand a good chance and are
counting on ZF chassis components – already during
the general manager.
nents that have to withstand extremely high loads.
relying on our clutches to do so,” says Norbert Oden-
its debut race at the end of March in Melbourne. In
dahl, General Manager of ZF Race Engineering (ZFRE)
addition to the high-end series developed for Formula 1
Innovations in volume production
non-motorsports vehicles,” explains Odendahl. Be-
with a particularly relaxed tone as he looks forward to
or WRC, ZF is just as strongly represented in leading
However, awards are no reason for the ZFRE team to
cause what works in motorsports has long since
one of the motorsports highlights of 2016.
national racing series, including its role as an official
rest on its laurels. The developments that almost 90
passed practical tests for other uses. ▪
This will enable us to also set new standards for
supplier of DTM in Europe, as a supplier and series part-
motorsports engineers have come up with are now go-
The WEC world championship is not the only FIA
ner of the Super GT in Japan as well as the IMSA
ing into volume-production vehicles produced by major
championship that the ZF motorsports subsidiary ex-
WeatherTech Sportscar Championship (IWSC) in the U.S.
automotive manufacturers. For example, a special edi-
pects to win. With its Polo R WRC, Volkswagen hopes
tion (4,000 units) of the Toyota Viz, known in Europe as
to pick up its fourth consecutive title. It has already
Honored for its commitment
the “Yaris,” is about to be unveiled. A specially tuned
won the first season races in Monte Carlo and Swe-
For Norbert Odendahl, recreational motorsports “is an
“Sachs Performance” sports suspension was devel-
den – with shock absorbers and clutches from ZF.
important pillar of our success.“ Together with dedi-
oped for the limited motorsports basic vehicle. This will
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An interview with the ZFRE CEO on
the topic of product innovations you
can read under:
▶ www.zf.com/up2date
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SERVICE
DATES
bauma Munich 2016
Platform for
heavyweights
THE BIG SHOW: The 31st edition
of the world’s leading trade fair for
construction machinery will be held in
Munich from April 11 to 17. The international
New training courses, new markets
meeting place for the industry takes up the entire
ZF Services [pro]Tech continues to expand
square meters – equivalent to 150 soccer pitches.
For heavyweight construction machinery too, the
ery, crane and special purpose vehicles. The prod-
STATE-OF-THE-ART VEHICLES with 8HP automat-
signed up over 4,600 partners in the DACH re-
megatrends are higher productivity and lower oper-
uct highlights include the continuously variable
ic transmission, all-wheel drive and electroni­
gion and in the UK within just three years after
ating costs – topics where ZF can deliver signifi-
construction machinery transmission cPower, the
cally controlled CDC suspension can very quick-
the launch, ZF Services [pro]Tech is about to roll
cant momentum with its product portfolio. The
electric single-wheel drive (e-wheel head), the new
ly overwhelm independent workshops that do
out the concept in South America. “In 2016 we
company´s I Division on stand 324 in hall A 4 pro-
electromechanical steering EPS3 and the modular
not have trained personnel on hand to cope with
intend to expand into Poland in the first instance,
vides a glimpse into the future of off-road machin-
transmission system TraXon. ∙
the complex technology. Training courses tai-
while at the same time preparing market entry
lored to these kinds of tasks form a key compo-
into Argentina and Brazil,” explains Markus
nent of the workshop concept from ZF Services
Schmitt, Head of Workshop Concepts at ZF Ser-
pro[Tech]. They enable independent workshops
vices. The portfolio is also continually being ex-
to target a group of customers self-confidently,
tended in the established ZF Services [pro]Tech
which hitherto was the preserve of branded ser-
markets and, for instance, a technical training
vice outlets. Decisive value added, which is not
course for driveline and chassis components for
just in great demand in Europe: having already
the BMW 528i has been offered. ∙
Munich exhibition grounds covering 605,000
For training dates and other information, visit:
▶www.zf.com/protech
International event calendar
Your opportunity to talk with ZF Services!
April 7 to 10, 2016, Turkey
April 13 to 15, 2016, Mexico
April 14 to 17, 2016, Turkey
Automechanika Istanbul
Automechanika PAACE
Mexico City
Busworld Istanbul
▶ HALL 3, A205
Strong support for CV professionals
▶ HALL 9, B08
▶ BOOTH 2407
ALLTRUCKS MAKING INROADS: The full-service
charge is now up and running successfully.
multibrand workshop system Alltrucks Truck
With the start of business operations in Italy,
& Trailer from leading automotive and com-
Alltrucks is laying the foundation for further
mercial vehicle suppliers Bosch, Knorr-Bremse
international network expansion. The multi-
and ZF continues to grow. The new Milan re-
brand workshop system now has over 160
gional office with Gianluca Annunziata in
workshops. ∙
For the very latest information, visit:
▶www.alltrucks.com
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For the very latest information on BAUMA visit:
▶www.bauma.de
April 25 to 29, 2016, Germany
May 8 to 10, 2016, UAE
Hannover Messe
Automechanika Dubai
Automechanika Birmingham
▶ HALL 17, BOOTH A38 AND B42
▶ HALL 7, BOOTH 6-H12
▶ BOOTH 9M11
June 21 to 22, 2016, Germany
September 13 to 17, 2016, Germany
September 21 to 29, 2016, Germany
VDI Transmission
Conference
Friedrichshafen
Automechanika
Frankfurt
IAA Commercial Vehicles
Hanover
▶ HALL 3.0, A91
▶ HALLE 17, BOOTH B17
▶ GRAF ZEPPELIN HAUS
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June 7 to 9, 2016, GB
▶ HALL 2.0, C90
▶ “AGORA” OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREA
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NEWCOMERS TO THE ZF SERVICES
RANGE
OUTLOOK
For more new products in the ZF Services
portfolio and more detailed information, visit:
▶www.zf.com/spareparts/update
SIXTH DIVISION UP AND RUNNING
IN SCHWEINFURT
New E-Mobility Division
Audi
A3 (8V1)
Clutch kit
BMW
3 (E46)
3 Touring (E46)
Vibration damper
Citroën
C3 Picasso
Suspension strut mount
Ford
B-Max
Master cylinder, clutch
Hyundai
i20 (PB, PBT)
Clutch disk
Mercedes-Benz
Citan panel van (415)
Suspension strut mount
Opel
Mokka
Clutch kit
Peugeot
2008
Suspension strut mount
Renault
Kangoo Express (FW0/1_)
Suspension strut mount
Scania
Slave cylinder, clutch
sions, e-mobility may well come faster than ex-
Series 3
Series 4
Seat
Leon (5F1)
Clutch kit
founded Japan Tech Center in Yokohama will
pected,” is how ZF Chief Executive Officer Dr.
Skoda
Octavia (5E3)
Clutch kit
collaborate closely with the new division and
Stefan Sommer explains the company´s com-
Volkswagen
Golf VII (5G1, BE1)
Golf VII Variant (BA5)
Clutch kit
help develop specific solutions for Japan – the
mitment to this segment. Read more about the
world’s largest market for electric vehicles. “In
latest trends and developments in e-mobility in
light of the topical debate surrounding emis-
the future issues of Up²DATE.
Audi
A1 (8X1, 8XF)
Repair kit,
suspension strut mount
BMW
1 (F20)
3 (F30, F35, F80)
Bearing, manual transmission
Bearing, automatic transmission
Ford
Transit Connect van
Engine mounts
Citroën
C4 Grand Picasso II
Repair kit, wheel suspension
Irisbus
Access Bus 127
Control arm, wheel suspension
Iveco
Urbanway
Control arm, wheel suspension
Jaguar
F-Type Coupe
Track rod end
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class (W203)
Vito van (W447)
Repair kit, wheel suspension
rod/strut, stabilizer
Peugeot
308 II
Repair kit, wheel suspension
Seat
Mii (KF1_)
Repair kit,
suspension strut mount
Skoda
Citigo
Repair kit,
suspension strut mount
Volkswagen
up!
Repair kit,
suspension strut mount
Cover, nopporn, shutterstock.com; p. 3 bottom right,
ZF Services, p. 4 top, ZF, p. 5 top, Openmatics,
p. 5 bottom tmall.com, shutterstock.com, p. 6-7, ZF
Services, p. 8, ZF Services, p. 10-11, ZF Services; p.
12-13: Mercedes, Kamaz, MAN, BMW Group, Honda,
MV Agusta; p. 14-15, ZF, p. 16 top, Arunas Gabalis,
shutterstock.com; p. 16 bottom, ESQR; p. 17,
Milosz_M, shutterstock.com; p. 18-19, EKS,
shutterstock.com; p. 19, VW, Rally Mexico 2016,
Roeseler; p. 21, ZF Services , p. 21 top right, ZF; p. 21,
white, Fotolia; p. 22 top, ZF, p. 22, bottom, Frankfurt
Trade Fair
Audi
Q3 (8U)
Suspension strut mount
Repair kit,
suspension strut mount
BMW
3 (E46)
3 Touring (E46)
Vibration damper
Mercedes-Benz
Actros 2024-2055
Vibration damper, cabin
READER SERVICE
Renault
Captur
In January 2016, the new ZF E-Mobility Division
started operating at the Schweinfurt location in
Germany. With the sixth organizational unit, the
Group is leaving no doubt that it aims to shape
actively the transition from conventional driveline technology to e-mobility. The global trend
toward electrified drives calls for tailor-made
system solutions, which will be developed and
produced at the high-tech location. The newly
In the next issue of Up2DATE:
Spotlight on Frankfurt: Automechanika
Automechanika will once
again be opening its doors
in Frankfurt this September.
Up2DATE magazine will be
devoting a large part of its
next edition to this top industry
event, including reports on
news from ZF Services and
the joint presence with TRW
Aftermarket.
THE NEXT UP2DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2016.
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IMPRINT
Published by: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ZF Services
97404 Schweinfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 9721 4756-0
E-mail: [email protected]
www.zf.com/services
Responsible (respons. acc. to German Press Law):
Fabiola Wagner
Coordination: Jessica Knoch
Editing & graphic design:
Oliver Schrott Kommunikation GmbH
Authors: Robert Göring, Stefan Schrahe, Christof Wenig
Production management: Sebastian Orzel, Thomas Georg
Printing: Eberl Print
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Suspension strut mount
Clio III (BR0/1, CR0/1)
Volkswagen
JETTA IV (162)
Vibration damper
Volkswagen
Tiguan (5N_)
Suspension strut mount
Volvo
FH, FM, FMX
Vibration damper
▶ [email protected]
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IN MOTION – WITH TOP QUALITY.
RELIABLE. EFFICIENT.
You value quality? So do we! For this reason, quality is always a permanent feature of ZF Services’
strong product brands: SACHS, LEMFÖRDER and ZF Parts, providing you with first-hand
know-how and OEM quality. And all that in the form of quick service, competent consultancy,
and professional training courses which take you forward. All this can be experienced from
up close – at one of our service centers for passenger cars and commercial vehicles nearby.
Only top quality makes us move forward. www.zf.com/services
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