FRA:SHA - Schaeffler Stock Price, News, and Analysis
02 Nov,2018
Schaeffler AG manufactures and sells precision components and systems for automotive and industrial industries in Germany and internationally. Its Automotive segment offers components and systems for engines, such as rolling bearing solutions, products for belt and chain drives, valve train components, and systems for variable valve trains; transmissions, including torsion and vibration dampers, clutches and double clutch systems, torque converters, CVT components, bearing solutions, and synchronizing and gearshift components; and chassis components comprising wheel bearings, bearing solutions, steering components, electromechanical actuators for roll stabilizers, and power-assisted steering systems. This segment also provides hybrid and electrical drive systems, such as hybrid modules, electrical axle drives, and electrical wheel hub drives; replacement parts; training courses; and advisory services through its repair hotline or online workshop portal, as well as develops specialized tools. The company's Industrial segment offers rolling and plain bearings, linear technology, maintenance products, monitoring systems, and direct drive technology for production machinery, drive technology, wind power, construction machinery/tractors, consumer goods, heavy industries, rail traffic, and power transmission sectors. This segment also provides replacement parts; and systems for condition monitoring, as well as performs remote monitoring for its customers. The company offers its products under the INA, LuK, FAG, and Ruville, brands. Schaeffler AG has a strategic partnership with Fraunhofer. The company was formerly known as INA Beteiligungsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung and changed its name to Schaeffler AG in October 2014. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Schaeffler AG is a subsidiary of IHO Verwaltungs GmbH.