Schaeffler Brochure

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Schaeffler Group

Industriestrae 13

91074 Herzogenaurach

Germany

E-mail: [email protected]


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The Schaeffler Group has manufacturing plants,engineering offices and sales companiesat more than 180 locations worldwide.

Schaeffler regions

Europe >

North America >

South America >

Asia/Pacific >

Eastern Europe/

Middle East >

The Schaeffler Group is managed as an integrated

unit, across corporate and national boundaries .

Group-wide functions and standardized processes

ensure consistent, quick decisions. Sales agencies

and companies in all markets guarantee customer

proximity. A closely-linked network of manufacturing

locations ensures customer proximity and high

delivery reliability, for instance for just-in-time

deliveries all over the world.

Automotive Indus trial Aerospace


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As a reliable partner for our customers, we count oninnovation, creativity and consistent customer focus as wellas on top performance in all areas. In the process, westrive for balanced growth between the industrial, distributionand automotive sectors to achieve leading positionsfor all of our products in the important market regionsworldwide. Target orientation, constructive teamworkand the continuous improvement of processes and productscharacterize the operations of the Schaeffler Group.

SCHAEFFLER GROUP


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Together we move the world...so you can move the world.

The Schaeffler Group develops and manufactures precision products

for everything that moves in machines, equipment and vehicles as

well as in aviation and aerospace applications. We provide our

customers with individual solutions to help them move the world.

Schaeffler bearings ensure smooth and safe operation in Londons

famous Ferris wheel, the London Eye.


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Industrial

Automotive


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The Schaeffler Group is a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings and

linear products worldwide as well as a renowned supplier to the auto-

motive industry. The Groups success is based on great innovative force,

proximity to the customer on a global scale, the highest possible qual-

ity in all processes and its ability to react quickly to customers special

requirements. With its three strong brands INA, FAG, and LuK the

Schaeffler Group is active in the automotive, industrial, and aerospace

sectors. The utilization of central group-wide functions has resulted in

a large number of synergies. The groups strong customer focus has been

an essential part of its success. The Schaeffler Group sees itself as a

development and engineering partner for its customers and has developed technologies,

machines and control systems in-house to achieve fast and flexible manufacturing processes.

The Schaeffler Groups largest customer, the automotive industry, generates more than

50 % of all sales. For nearly all manufacturers and major suppliers, the Schaeffler Group

is a reliable, expert partner for the supply of the entire drivetrain: for engines, chassis,

transmissions and accessory drives in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

The Schaeffler Groups industrial division currently supplies more than 40,000 volume-

produced catalog products that cover applications in more than 60 industrial sectors

an exceptionally wide product range. Our manufacturing expertise and our know-how

when it comes to mechatronics, materials and lubricants have made us a sought-after,

reliable partner for industrial customers around the world.

Small but powerful: our aviation and aerospace division. Together with its subsidiary,

the Barden Corporation, FAG is a leading manufacturer of high-precision bearings for the

engines of airplanes, helicopters and for aerospace applications worldwide.

In all three divisions, we provide support to our customers on their way into the future.

Together we move the world.

The Schaeffler Group

Automotive

Engine systems

Transmissions systems

Chassis systems

Automotive aftermarket

Industrial

Heavy industry

Production machinery

Power transmissionand railway

Consumer products

Aerospace

Aerospace

Airplanes, helicopters

Special applications

Aerospace

Industrial

Automotive

Main brands and divisions of the Schaeffler Group


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When it comes to modern manufacturing methods such as cold forming through deep drawing, INA pushes the limits of what

is technically feasible. This particularly efficient method combines very high precision with the profitability of volume production.


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For decades, INA has stood for creative application solutions, great engineering and

manufacturing expertise and a strong customer focus. Thinking outside the box, that is,

taking new paths to develop ideas and think beyond barriers, is just as important now

as it was when the company was first established.

Dr. Georg Schaeffler, who founded the company with his brother Wilhelm in 1946, dem-

onstrated what it means to think outside the box as early as 1949. At this point, his

development of the needle roller and cage assembly a pioneering innovation helpedthe needle roller bearing achieve an industrial breakthrough. Georg Schaefflers inventive

spirit and his will to succeed have become a permanent part of INAs corporate culture

in more than 35 plants worldwide.

All over the world, INA develops and produces rolling bearings, plain bearings and

linear guides for machine building and engine components for the automotive industry.

INA works closely with its customers as an engineering partner, starting with the initial

stages of system development. New customized solutions are developed daily, which means

that 1,000 new products are launched every year. INA has invested heavily in research

and development, most recently in new R&D centers in Germany, Asia and North America.

INA brand products are used in the Schaeffler Groups automotive division for applications

in engines, transmissions and chassis and in its industrial division. INA has unmatched

expertise in forming precision products. This know-how allows efficient, customized solu-

tions at an excellent price/performance ratio. In the industrial division, four business

units for production machinery, power transmission and rail technology, heavy industry,

and consumer products drive INAs and FAGs joint business.

Brand of the Schaeffler Group

The starting point of INAs successful

development was the cage-guided

needle roller bearing. Since then,

the brand has stood for continuous

development expertise.

Important from the very beginning:

close cooperation with customers

to find solutions for their problems.

Creative Technology


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FAG's large bearings such as those used in the Millennium Wheel in London have diameters of more than

four meters. High-performance materials increase the functional reliability and service life of our products.


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The FAG brand also started with an ingenious idea. In 1883, Friedrich Fischer designed

a ball grinding machine in Schweinfurt, Germany that, for the first time, made it possible

to produce absolutely round steel balls by grinding. This invention is regarded as the

foundation for the entire rolling bearing industry. This is one of the reasons why FAG has

long been considered to be a pioneer in rolling bearing technology. Today, FAG is one

of the leading brands for applications in machine building, the automotive industry and

in aviation and aerospace technology. FAG has companies, subsidiaries and sales

agencies in all major industrial countries.

Since 2001, FAG has been part of the Schaeffler Group and has been active in all of the

groups divisions Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial. Together with INAs complementary

product range, FAG has one of the widest product portfolios in the rolling bearing

industry, covering nearly all applications in production machinery, power transmission and

rail technology, heavy industry and consumer products.

FAG ball bearings and roller bearings are manufactured as standard and special bearings

in many designs and sizes with diameters ranging from 3 millimeters to 4.25 meters.

Together with INA, FAG offers customers comprehensive support and services for the

diagnosis, maintenance and mounting of rolling bearings and complete systems.

As a forward-looking company, FAG has invested significant amounts in research and de-

velopment. Modern simulation methods and testing facilities as well as special materials

engineering laboratories ensure the continuous development and improvement of all product

lines and confirm the innovative force of FAG.


Quality testing under clean room

conditions consistency that begins

with the development process and

ends with final inspection.

FIS complements the Schaeffler

Groups range of services by provid-

ing remote data collection and

diagnosis for condition monitoring.

Innovation in Motion


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Innovative LuK products reduce fuel consumption and make driving more comfortable and

dynamic. Examples include continuously variable CVT transmissions and dual-mass flywheels.


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LuK supplies systems and components for vehicle drivetrains to customers around the

world. When Georg and Wilhelm Schaeffler founded LuK in 1965, their objective was to

produce diaphragm spring clutches for the successor to the VW Beetle. LuK clutches

are used in one in four cars worldwide today. With innovative products and lean, cust-

omer-oriented structures, LuK has experienced highly dynamic growth.

Almost all major automobile manufacturers benefit from the excellent system knowledge

of LuK engineers. Dedicated employees, innovation, product development and techno-logical leadership are the main factors of the company's success. Constructive cooperation

with customers is just as important. This is why project teams are available to all LuK

customers to ensure that specific requirements are met.

As a technological leader in many areas, LuK can look back on the development of

pioneering innovations: The dual-mass flywheel, components for the CVT transmission for

high torques, the automation of manual transmissions and high-performance torque

converters represent significant contributions to the vehicle of the future. In addition, LuK

is an important supplier of pumps for steering columns, chassis and brake systems.

Current innovations include the eco-friendly CO2 air conditioning compressor and the twin

clutch, which allows comfortable gearshifting without traction forces.

While LuK is responsible for the OEM business, LuK Aftermarket Service is responsible for

the entire automotive aftermarket business of the Schaeffler Group. In addition to its

own products, the automotive aftermarket also sells brands made by other manufacturers.


LuK develops and manufactures

innovative products for the OEM

business. Here, LuK always relies on

the latest development technologies.

LuK Aftermarket Service supplies

distributors and repair shops with

replacement parts, recycles used

parts, and offers comprehensive

franchise services.

Gearing up for Tomorrow


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Reduced Fuel Consumption, Lower Emissions, More Driving Fun

AutomotivePrecision products for engines, transmissions and chassis

Our products represent a significant contribution to environmentally friendly

mobility. As an engineering partner and supplier for almost all automobile

manufacturers, we develop and manufacture forward-looking products and

system solutions for engines, transmissions, and chassis. We use our advance

development and product innovation process to work on requirements and

solutions for the future. With INA, FAG, and LuK products as original replacement

parts, reliable logistics and comprehensive services, the LuK aftermarket service

is a high-performance partner for repair shops, distributors and end customers.

Safety for high-volume production

For the development of precision products, the Schaeffler Group has integrated

processes in all phases of product development from development to manu-

facturing. Methods such as virtual simulation, rapid prototyping for functional

models and high-performance manufacturing technologies reduce development

times and ensure the highest possible quality in volume production.

> Engine systems

> Transmissions systems

> Chassis systems

> Automotive aftermarket


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Engine Solutions

In addition to classic valvetrain components, the engine

components sector mainly develops and supplies innovative,

variable valve train systems and systems for variable camtimers. In addition to significant reductions in fuel consumption

and the emission of pollutants, they also allow increased

dynamics and driving comfort. Optimized belt and chain drives

result in smooth operation and optimized noise levels while

increasing service life.

Switchable bucket tappet

Reduced consumption and fewer pollutants

Hydraulic chain tensioner

Increased precision and reliability of timing drive


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Innovative LuK classics include wear-compensa-

ting clutch systems and dual-mass flywheels as

well as modules for automatic transmissions orcontinuously variable automatic transmissions,

as well as pumps for hydraulic applications.

Forward-looking developments include the eco-

friendly CO2 compressor and parallel transmis-

sions with twin clutches.

Dual-mass flywheel

Improved driving comfort

due to vibration decoupling

CVT transmission components

Continuously variable shift system reduces fuel

consumption and provides improved driving

Sprag clutch

Reduces vibrations in auto

and all-wheel drives or t

Solutions for Transmissions and Drivetrains


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Chassis Solutions

INA and FAG products are state-of-the-art, inn

FAG automotive wheel bearings contain mech

systems (ABS), electronic power steering (Esystems, steering columns and suspension st

installation spaces and offer additional integ

are used as actuators in steering gears and i

Universal joint

Precise force transmission with reduced running

noise in steering column shafts and prop shafts

Rod end

Low or no maintenance even

under extreme loads

Wheel bearings in com

Long service life,

e. g. for buses and tr


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LuK Aftermarket Service represents the Schaeffler Group worldwide in the automotive aftermarket.

The range of products includes the three brands of the Schaeffler Group and covers applications

in clutch systems and clutch release systems, engines and transmissions, and in bearings and chassis.

LuK Aftermarket Service supplies approximately 20,000 different articles OEM replacement parts!

Comprehensive services for automotive distributors and repair shops round out the product line.

LuK Aftermarket Service

Set of OEM-quality replacement parts including all

necessary components for repair shops and distributors

Aftermarket solutions for repair shops


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IndustrialBearing Solutions for Numerous Applications

Customers from about 60 dif ferent industrial sectors

rely on rolling and plain bearings, linear guides, and direct drives made

by the Schaeffler Group. Reliable in operation, they increase equipment

availability, reduce weight and offer more compact system designs. Four

sectors provide more than 40,000 catalog products and countless customer-

specific solutions for a wide range of applications and requirements.

X-life is the joint INA and FAG mark of qualitywhich consolidates the strengths of both world-class brands in a unique

quality dimension. X-life is an integrated concept that includes premium

products and services that have an extremely long service life a characteristic

that is a decisive factor for equipment availability, for instance.

> Heavy industry

> Production machinery

> Consumer products

> Power transmissionand railway


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Heavy Industry

The Heavy Industry sector provides support to

the mining, conveying technology, paper prod

many more. International sales, application e(FAG Industrial Service) as a service provider he

heavy duty bearing support problems, all the

Radial spherical roller bea

Compensation of shaft de

ment, even at high speeds,

Rolling mill back-up roller

High rigidity, high precision and load

capacity, e. g. for rolling mills

Thrust cylindrical roller bearing

Very high load capacity with

reduced friction, e. g. for extruders


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Production Machinery

The Production Machinery sector complemen

Products include rotary table bearings, bearin

guides as well as high-precision bearing unitto reliable and durable solutions with high p

Bearings for ball screw supports

Rigid, clearance-free bearing supports for

very high speeds in machining centers

Roller monorail system

High-precision linear guidance system

for high-quality machine tools


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Power Transmission / Railway

The Power Transmission and Railway sector ensur

costs. Products include cylindrical roller bearings

transmission and for conveying technology, as wand buildings and structures. This sector also offe

tapered roller bearings and deep groove ball be

increased comfort and safety for rail vehicles, be it

speed trains, streetcars or subways.

Spherical plain bearing

Maintenance free at very high loads. Appli-

cations include bridges, locks and buildings

Cylindrical roller bearing with disc cage

Very high loads at high speeds,

e. g. for wind turbine gearboxes

Axle box bearing u

Integrated monitor

ensures operation


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Consumer Products

Rolling bearings ensure smooth operation in household appliances, sports equipment, power

tools, motorcycles and in medical equipment. The Consumer Products sector supplies customers

with deep groove ball bearings, drawn cup roller clutches, linear bearings and needle roller bearings.

Expert user support gives end customers a longer service life and improved end-product safety.

Drawn cup needle roller bearing

Very small design space and attractive price/per-formance ratio, e. g. for bearings in power tools

Thin section bearing

Space-saving, high-precisionbearing, e. g. for optical devices

ZAXFM angular contact thrust needle roller bearing

Compact, high-precision bearing with high tilting moment andvery high precision, e. g. for operating room lighting systems

Sealed deep groove ball bearing

Sealed precision ball bearing forelectric motors, lifetime lubrication


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AerospaceAbove and Beyond With Extreme Efficiency and Reliability

Extreme reliability under extreme conditions

our rolling bearing systems with integrated adjacent components are used in

airplanes and spacecraft construction, resulting in increased performance, safety

and reliability and reduced system costs. These parts also withstand extremely

low or high temperatures, weightlessness, and high acceleration forces.

Our expertise is in demand all over the world

We manufacture high-precision bearing supports for the engines of airplanes,helicopters, the U.S. space shuttle, and the European launch vehicle Ariane,

to name just a few products. In addition, we provide our customers with diag-

nostics and bearing reconditioning to help them lower life cycle costs while

maintaining a high level of system reliability.

> Aerospace

> Airplanes, helicopters

> Special applications


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Airplanes, Helicopters, Aerospace

The Schaeffler Groups FAG and Barden brands stand f

bearings for aviation and aerospace applications. Thes

are one of the safest means of transportation. Nearly alFAG Aerospace also took part in the development of th

in the engine of the new wide-body A380 Airbus. In add

for leading manufacturers of helicopters worldwide.

Helicopter bea

High-precision

rotor supports

Various jet engine bearing designs

High-precision cylindrical roller bearings and three-point bearings suitable for

very high temperatures and speeds. Applications include airplane engines


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Special Applications

International space travel consortia rely on the

quality, reliability and efficiency of our aerospace

bearings, even under extreme conditions.

Schaeffler Group products used in the space

shuttle and the European launch vehicle Ariane

have proven to be reliable in space.

Areospace bearing

High-precision angular contact ball bearings for extremely low temperatures.Applications include liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for turbopumps

Thin section bearing

Extremely low-noise and smooth running precisionbearing, e. g. for CAT scanners

On the ground, the Schaeffler Group supplies

high-precision bearings under the FAG brand.

Applications of these highly reliable bearings

include nuclear and medical technology, such as

low-noise thin section bearing systems for

CAT scanners.


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Development expertise around the globe: more than 3,500 engineers use their know-how for the

realization of new products and technology. Their strength is innovation by thinking outside the box.


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3,500 employees work on new products and technologies in the Schaeffler Groups 30

research and development centers all over the world. Highly qualified engineers cooperate

closely with customers from the automotive, machine building, and aviation and aerospace

industries to develop new, forward-looking solutions. We are proud of the results the

Schaeffler Group owns the rights to more than 12,000 patents and patent applications.

About 500 patents and 1,000 product innovations are added every year.

Creative engineering and solutions that are often unconventional characterize the engineersof the Schaeffler Group. Questioning existing solutions, taking unusual paths and looking

at things from another point of view these are the prerequisites for the realization of

extraordinary ideas. In addition to being capable of thinking outside the box, the

engineers of the Schaeffler Group combine material know-how and new design and

manufacturing expertise with innovative solutions.

The Schaeffler Groups innovative force is based on employees regular discussions of

their personal knowledge and experiences. Close contact with universities and technical

colleges ensures that products and services are state of the art. To promote talent, we

award our annual FAG Innovation Award for scientific papers on Product Innovation,

Enhanced Manufacturing, and Market Strategy. This award is worth 25,000 euros.

The Schaeffler Group pays special attention to the creativity of its employees. Its idea

management system is known to be one of the most efficient in Germany.

Success factors of the Schaeffler Group

Innovation and Thinking Outside the Box

An important prerequisite for the

Schaeffler Groups development

expertise is the intensive dialog

among its employees.

Creative ideas are complemented by

state-of-the-art manufacturing tech-

nologies in all areas of production.


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Excellent quality according to international standards in all areas

from design to manufacturing, our quality objective is zero defects.


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Consistent Quality in Manufacturing and Processes

The Schaeffler Group is committed to achieving its quality objective of zero defects

in all areas. We base our efforts on very high international quality standards. Our focus

on quality is an integral part of the Schaeffler Groups corporate culture and is em-

braced in our day-to-day operations at INA, FAG and LuK. A consistent and strong quality

management system throughout all phases from design to manufacturing ensures the

highest product safety possible. This is an important prerequisite for establishing a trustful

relationship with customers, suppliers and employees. Our success speaks for itself as

INA, FAG and LuK are among the industrys leading manufacturers in cold forming technol-

ogy, forging, metal-cutting and assembly.

State-of-the-art manufacturing technology for precision products represents a significant

contribution to zero-defect manufacturing. Here, quality monitoring is integrated in the

manufacturing process as a closed control loop. Audits in all departments ensure that

our high quality standards are checked and monitored on a regular basis. Our sophisticated

monitoring systems for all manufacturing processes prevent defects from occurring.

The quality awareness of every single employee contributes to the high quality standard

of our products.

Numerous awards have shown that the Schaeffler Group has been successful with this

policy and has met its customers high quality requirements. Awards by all of the major

automobile manufacturers and automotive suppliers as well as QA certificates based

on top international standards such as ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 are only a few of the

many commendations that the companies of the Schaeffler Group have received.


A focus on quality in all areas has

always been an integral part of

the corporate culture of INA, FAG

and LuK.

X-life, INAs and FAGs mark of

quality, consolidates the strengths

of both brands in a unique quality

dimension.


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The Schaeffler Groups corporate culture is characterized by optimism, drive and the will to succeed.

Binding management principles are the basis for commitment, reliability and a trustful work environment.


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Promoting and Challenging Employees

The most important potential of a company is its employees. A company is only as good

as its employees is a principle consistently embraced by the Schaeffler Group. This

family company combines a long-term strategic focus with modern management methods

and attractive jobs. Together with numerous social benefits, all of this contributes to a

good corporate climate, low employee turnover and a high level of employee identification

with the company.

The Schaeffler Groups personnel policy focuses on promoting and challenging its employees.Personnel development is characterized by continuing education and training. Among

the Schaeffler Groups companies, there are great opportunities for further professional

development and exciting careers. Management-LIFE, for instance, is a forum for managers,

combining targeted further education with the exchange of knowledge and the development

of personal networks.

The Schaeffler Group provides support to employees from the very beginning of their

careers. At INA, FAG and LuK, about 1,300 apprentices receive a thorough education in

one of more than 20 technical or commercial professions. With regard to apprenticeships,

the Schaeffler Group occupies a leading position in the German industry. In addition,

practical study programs are offered at universities of cooperative education. The ASINA

program (Ausbildung und Studium bei INA Education and Training at INA) combines

apprenticeships, work towards a degree from a technical college and part-time work.

Pupils, pre- and postgraduate students also have numerous opportunities for practical

training and scientific work.

Roughly 1,300 apprentices receive

strong support early on in more

than 20 technical or commercial

professions.

Through targeted further education,

the Schaeffler Group offers a great

deal of opportunities for professional

careers.


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The Schaeffler Groups products provide a lasting contribution to environmental protection, for example, through

reduced friction and longer machine service life or through the reduction of fuel consumption and pollutants in vehicles.


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Sustainable Management

In addition to long-term orientation and sustainability, effective environmental protection

management is one of the Schaeffler Groups corporate objectives. Environmental protection

is also practiced due to the conviction that this represents a significant contribution to

the companys success and continued existence. Its worldwide environmental certification

at all locations, in line with the very strict German standards, have placed the Schaeffler

Group in a leading position worldwide with regard to environmental protection.

The Schaeffler Groups environmental principles that apply uniformly to all of its companiesserve as the basis for successful environmental management. All employees are expected

to comply with environmental protection laws and to implement defined programs. The

plants of the Schaeffler Group have been certified to ISO 14001 at every location worldwide.

Many locations, even outside of Europe, have also been validated according to the even

stricter EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) program. Numerous awards from

customers, organizations, and governments all over the world have proven the Schaeffler

Groups dedication to environmental protection.

In production, all processes are inspected for their environmental relevance according to

legal and internal specifications. This allows risks and environmental effects to be mini-

mized. Finished products also help reduce environmental pollution and protect resources

in the long term. They contribute to lowering the fuel consumption and emission values

of vehicles and enable alternative forms of energy production such as wind energy.

The Schaeffler Group has made a commitment to comply with a comprehensive Code of

Conduct that is valid woldwide. The company meets high social, economic and labor-law

standards. These requirements apply for both employees and suppliers.

A worldwide, uniform environmental

protection policy forms the basis

of efficient environmental manage-

ment in the Schaeffler Group.

All manufacturing processes comply

with strict legal and internal environ-

mental specifications.


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