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History

In 1903 large spur gears for print machinery were manufactured in an Altonaer factory.

This was the beginning of period of strong economic growth that led to the foundation of a new company, the Zahnradfabrik Altona Elbe GmbH in 1919.

Over the decades, ZAE, today ZAE-AntriebsSysteme, has developed into a confirmed and experienced provider of high value drive solutions with around 165 employees.

The current product range comprises:

Standard gear units with and without modification
Customized drive solutions for specific customer requirements
Complete drive units
Technical services

Quality claims

Quality over the whole valued added process plays an important role at ZAE: It begins with design and test bench tests within our development department, continues with the use of modern machining centres within our manufacturing and ends with a professional handover to our customers by the sales department. As is normal for the industry, ZAE is certified DIN ISO 9001/2000.

In order to fulfil our high claims, we are also in continuous consultation with our external partners. We are also active in diverse associations as well as the 'Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik' (Drive technology research association) and have a creative exchange with the technical universities.

Flexibility and speed

For our customers, it is often a competitive advantage to be able to integrate their drive solutions quickly and without complication into the corresponding application. We take this into account with intensive, flexible contact during the tendering and development phase as well as with our short and lean production process. Which means we can noticeably reduce our delivery times.