With its three strong brands - INA, LuK and FAG - the Schaeffler Group stands for a pronounced customer focus, innovative power and the highest possible quality. In 2007, approximately 66,000 employees at over 180 locations worldwide achieved sales totaling of 8.9 billion euros. The group belongs to the leading suppliers of the rolling bearings industry worldwide and is a recognized partner of nearly all automobile manufacturers.
As a forward-looking company, the Schaeffler Group has invested significant amounts in research and development, most recently in new R&D centers in Asia and North America. 5,000 of the 66,000 Schaeffler Group employees worldwide (status 2007) work on the development of new products and technologies. Approximately 900 inventions are registered as patents every year. With its brands INA, FAG and LuK, the Schaeffler Group is present at 180 locations in 50 countries worldwide. Additional success factors are the highest quality, employee orientation, exemplary environmental protection and sustained, long-term and targeted development of the company.
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