Stories from Schaeffler: Company & Sustainability

Schaeffler is helping in Corona crisis

How can we help? This is a question many people are currently asking – including at Schaeffler. Here are some examples from around the world: Schaeffler donates to Red Cross, Mobility for Heroes initiative, Support for Bavarian Civil Protection Service, the "Safe Hand" tool, Support for the Nürnberger Tafel".

The Schaeffler Top Student Program

Enthusing students about one’s own company early on in their careers – Schaeffler achieves this, among other things, with its Schaeffler Top Student Program, in which around 100 students are currently taking part. With this program, Schaeffler stays connected with the students beyond their internship, working student position or final thesis. Anna Maslow and Sven-Erik Asmussen report on how they successfully launched the beginning of their careers at Schaeffler with the help of this program.

The All-round Carefree Package for Vehicle Repair

In a family van on the way to work, on a weekend tour in a sports car or a truck on tour – at some point every driver will be affected: The vehicle is on strike and urgently needs spare parts. Schaeffler's Automotive Aftermarket division ensures that garages are able to repair vehicles fast and professionally – with innovative complete solutions, repair sets, the appropriate special tools and tips for correct installation.

A Brilliant Idea Yesterday, a Global Company Today

With boldness, creativity, and foresight, the Schaeffler brothers’ road to entrepreneurial success began in Herzogenaurach in 1946. Schaeffler’s rise to become a global company was made possible by a groundbreaking idea.

“From Momo to the World”

On the one hand, Italy is the second most important European sales market for Schaeffler’s Industrial division. On the other hand, a large proportion of the products manufactured by Schaeffler Italy are shipped abroad. As a result, half of all cars worldwide are equipped with Schaeffler components originating from the Italian town of Momo.

The USA: Schaeffler and the partner country of the Hannover Messe

The USA is not only the partner country for the 2016 Hannover Messe, it is also the most important overseas market for Germany’s mechanical engineering industry. Schaeffler’s strong local presence means that the company benefits greatly from the USA’s economic growth.

Schaeffler Goes Public

Schaeffler AG has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO). The bell at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange rang on October 9, 2015. The first trade rate was set at 13.50 euros per share.