Zimmer Group

The Zimmer Group is a German manufacturer of components and systems in handling, robotics, vacuum, machine, damping, clamping and braking technology, as well as process and system technology. The company began in 1980 in a converted cowshed and today employs over 1,300 people. Its sales network covers more than 125 countries, and it supplies components and solutions to a range of industries.

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Website	zimmer-group.com
Country	DE
Founded year	1980

Study notes

Legal name: Zimmer Group (Zimmer GmbH).
Product areas named by the company: handling technology, robotics, vacuum technology, machine technology, damping technology, clamping and braking technology, process and system technology.
The company was started by Günther Zimmer and Martin Zimmer; the first products were built in 1980 in a converted cowshed.
Both owners still lead the group, supported by an in-house development team.
The group employs over 1,300 people.
The sales network reaches more than 125 countries.
The company states that its products are made in Germany and describes itself as "THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY".
The group supplies components and solutions for metals, wood and plastics processing across multiple industries.