ZF celebrates relocation of airbag production base in Wuhan city

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 24, ZF Automotive Safety Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. held a ceremony to commemorate its relocation to a new factory in Wuhan, Hubei Province, according to ZF Group's WeChat account. 

ZF Group's Passive Safety Systems Division recently launched a new brand, "ZF LIFETEC," to develop its business independently, and further enhance sales and profitability in response to major industry trends.

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As a crucial part of ZF LIFETEC, ZF Automotive Safety Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. is located in the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone in Hubei Province, which boasts a strategic geographical location with convenient transportation. The newly built factory spans a total area of 66,000 square meters and will serve as ZF's largest production base for safety airbags in the Asia-Pacific region. It will also act as one of the R&D centers for passive safety products in China, leading automotive passive safety technology innovations and supplying high-quality airbag products to the global market, ensuring every journey is safe and trusted for consumers.

Dr. Martin Fischer, a board member of ZF Group, stated that Wuhan, as one of China’s major "Automobile Cities," has always been a strategic focal region for ZF Group. The new factory's inauguration marks a significant step in ZF LIFETEC's strategy to expand and deepen its commitment in the Asia-Pacific region and is a vital component of ZF LIFETEC's global strategy.

ZF LIFETEC has operated 46 production sites across 20 countries in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, employing approximately 35,000 staff members. Adhering to the highest quality and safety standards, ZF LIFETEC develops and produces intelligent seat belts, steering wheel systems, airbag modules, and gas generators for the mobility sector. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of safety systems, ZF LIFETEC offers a broad range of products to well-known global automotive manufacturers, boasting over 60 years of illustrious history and achieving a sales turnover of 4.7 billion euros in 2023.