For the first time in the company’s 116-year history, Ziehl-Abegg’s revenue exceeded one billion Euros ($US1.1 billion).
With year-on-year growth of more than 12 per cent, the globally active manufacturer of fans and drive motors has reached a major milestone.
The company’s global headcount increased from 5,300 to 5,800 employees.
Releasing preliminary figures for 2025, Ziehl-Abegg CEO, Joachim Ley, said a key driver of growth was strong international business.
“The United States is Ziehl-Abegg’s most important foreign market, accounting for well over 20 per cent of total revenue,” he said.
“The EUR 100 million ($US119.5 million) investment launched in 2024 to build a new plant came at exactly the right time, strengthening local presence and delivery capability across the North American market.”
Ley said 2025 was not an easy year with exchange rates, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties putting many markets under pressure.
“That makes this result all the more impressive and demonstrates what we are capable of as a company,” he said.
“As is tradition, Ziehl-Abegg does not disclose earnings. However, due to global disruptions, profit came under massive pressure.”
China remains the company’s second-largest foreign market. Given intense competition, Ziehl-Abegg is deliberately pursuing a regional development approach there, offering products optimally tailored to market requirements in terms of both technology and pricing. “If you want to succeed in China, you must not only understand the market – you must actively shape it locally,” Ley said.
Despite challenging conditions, Ziehl-Abegg continued to expand its position as a technology leader.
“A decisive factor in this success was the company’s high level of vertical integration – including its own foundry, sheet-metal production and plastics processing – as well as its innovative strength in bionic fan designs,” he said.