ZF Friedrichshafen is a manufacturer of car parts. It is a worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology for cars and commercial vehicles along with specialist plant equipment such as construction equipment. It is also involved in rail, marine, defense and aviation industries as well as general industrial applications. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The company seeks to acquire businesses through mergers, acquisitions and investments which would help the firm to expand and consolidate its presence in the automotive industry.