AutomotiveAug 10, 2026

Schaeffler AG

Company Profile Analysis

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Year Founded & Workforce

1882-12-31

90,000 Employees

Industry

AutomotiveB2BB2C

Services

Schaeffler AG Overview

Company Headquarters: Germany

Founded: 1883

Workforce: ~90,000

Company Working:

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) is a global automotive and industrial supplier. It operates through three business segments, namely, automotive OEM, automotive aftermarket, and industrial. The automotive OEM segment covers engine systems, transmission systems, hybrid and electric drive systems, chassis systems, and e-mobility. The powertrain sub-segment comprises gasoline technologies, diesel technologies, electrification, and digitalization. The e-mobility sub-segment includes hybrid modules, primary components for continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), electric axle drives, hydrostatic clutch actuators, and electric wheel hub motors. The company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, and industries. The automotive OEMs segment offers a range of products for engine systems, transmission systems, e-mobility, and chassis systems.

Schaeffler comprises 151 companies, which also include non-controlled companies. It has 74 manufacturing plants and 18 research & development centres located in 22 countries worldwide, including Spain, China, India, France, Germany, Canada, and the US. Schaeffler Philippines Inc., Schaeffler Skalica, SPOL. SRO, and Schaeffler Bearings Indonesia, PT are some of the key subsidiaries of the company.

Strategy

Schaeffler aims to upgrade its business model to enhance revenue. It is focused on maintaining competitiveness and ensuring the constant availability of its products in key regions, such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Its strategies include the expansion of digital technologies for engine systems, e-Mobility, Industry 4.0, and digitalization. It invests in the research & development of forward-looking products and setting new standards in technology. The company strategizes to increase investments in developing eco-friendly drives, urban mobility, interurban mobility, and energy chains.

Company Snapshot

$13,867.3M

Revenue

90,000

Employees

1882-12-31

Founded

Germany

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Strong presence in Europe
Diversified customer base
Steady revenue growth
Strong mergers & acquisitions
Outstanding Performance in New Markets

Weaknesses

Limited presence in South America
More Investment is Needed in New Technologies
High Competition

Opportunities

Growth opportunities in developing countries
Advanced technologies in th eengine system segment
New Taxation Policy
Open New Markets Through Government Agreements

Threats

Raw material price increase
Fluctuating foreign currency
Fierce Competition
Quantitative Increases in Commodities

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
July 2021	Business Expansion	Schaeffler expands the production of 100,000 2in1 electric axles in China. Schaeffler also provides 3in1 electric axles that integrate power electronics and 4in1 electric axles with a thermal management system. More functional modules can also be integrated into the unit, including braking, disconnecting, and torque vectoring.

Product Offering

Schaeffler AG
- Variable Valve Train
- Camshaft Phasing Systems
- Standard Valve Train
- In-Wheel Motor
- Torque Vectoring

Financial Performance

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Wantstats' research desk profiles Schaeffler AG as part of our ongoing coverage of the Automotive sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Management Consultant, Level 21

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Schaeffler AG

Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1883 Workforce: ~90,000 Company Working: Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) is a global automotive and industrial supplier. It operates through three business segments, namely, automotive OEM, automotive aftermarket, and industrial. The automotive OEM segment covers engine systems, transmission systems, hybrid and electric drive systems, chassis systems, and e-mobility. The powertrain sub-segment comprises gasoline technologies, diesel technologies, electrification, and digitalization. The e-mobility sub-segment includes hybrid modules, primary components for continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), electric axle drives, hydrostatic clutch actuators, and electric wheel hub motors. The company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, and industries. The automotive OEMs segment offers a range of products for engine systems, transmission systems, e-mobility, and chassis systems. Schaeffler comprises 151 companies, which also include non-controlled companies. It has 74 manufacturing plants and 18 research & development centres located in 22 countries worldwide, including Spain, China, India, France, Germany, Canada, and the US. Schaeffler Philippines Inc., Schaeffler Skalica, SPOL. SRO, and Schaeffler Bearings Indonesia, PT are some of the key subsidiaries of the company.

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