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ZKW strengthens software engineering with LG Soft India
Close cooperation with LGSI to drive forward software development for automotive lighting systems
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Hermann Seitz takes over management of ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH with locations in Wieselburg and Wiener Neustadt
On September 1, Hermann Seitz (56) will take over the position of General Plant Manager at ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH. He succeeds COO Andreas Nix, who mos…
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ZKW awarded the “safe and healthy working” seal of approval
The General Accident Insurance Institution (AUVA) has awarded ZKW the “safe and healthy working” seal of approval. This is in recognition of the light…
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ZKW consistently focuses on sustainability
In its current Sustainability Report for the 2023 financial year, the ZKW Group highlights its most important sustainability topics. The Group, which…
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Andreas Nix is the new COO of the ZKW Group
Andreas Nix (59) will take over the position of COO of ZKW Group GmbH on 1 June 2024.
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ZKW works together with the Four Rings for the Matrix LED headlights in the Audi Q8
Audi’s new SUV flagship relies on premium technology and clear design. The HD Matrix LED headlights from ZKW, developed jointly with Audi, are a perfe…
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Slovakian Prime Minister Fico puts in a night shift at ZKW in Krušovce
Prime Minister Robert Fico worked a night shift at the ZKW plant in Krušovce on May 1. “I take my hat off to all the employees here,” said Fico after…
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ZKW ranks fourth among all Austrian applications at the European Patent Office
The ZKW Group filed no fewer than 46 patents – out of a total of 2,355 applications from Austria – with the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2023. This…
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ZKW supplies premium headlamps and rear lamps for the BMW XM
The narrow front and rear lights, which were developed by ZKW in Wieselburg, are very unusual. At the front, the dark, high-resolution LED headlamps b…
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ZKW honored with DVN Lighting Star Award
The lighting systems specialist ZKW is delighted to have received another prestigious award. On February 28, the Wieselburg-based company was presente…
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CES 2024: ZKW and LG present vehicle lighting systems of the future
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place from January 9-13 in Las Vegas, ZKW and LG will be showcasing their innovations in the are…
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ZKW expands site in Mexico by a further 100 million euros
Lighting systems specialist continues to invest in the production plant in Silao – As part of the opening of the new construction phase, the foundatio…
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ZKW and ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik present the lighting technologies of the future live
ZKW and ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik presented the vehicle lighting of the future at an event on the topic of “Driving Safety & Light”, which took place on 14 No…
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Swedish car manufacturer relies on uniquely designed LED headlights from ZKW
The Wieselburg-based automotive lighting specialist equips the brand new Volvo EX90 electric SUV with high-quality LED headlights in unique design. Th…
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ZKW Lifecycle Management honored with ICT Austria Jewels Award
At a festive event on September 26 in Vienna, the ZKW Lifecycle Management concept was awarded the ICT Austria Jewels Award. With the sustainable conc…
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Stefan Hornivius is the new COO of ZKW Group GmbH
Stefan Hornivius (53) will take over as COO of ZKW Group GmbH on 28 August 2023. Born in Germany, he succeeds Wolfgang Muhri, who is leaving the compa…
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ZKW Elektronik GmbH and ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH merge
In September 2023, ZKW Elektronik GmbH and ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH will merge into one company. The respective production operations at the sites in Wie…
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Multi-million order for ZKW production site in Wieselburg
Following the strict cost-cutting programme, the Wieselburg-based automotive lighting specialist can now be pleased about an important order for the W…
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ZKW develops and manufactures smart digital light for Polestar 3
The new all-electric Polestar 3 stands out with its minimalist, futuristic design. The technological highlights of the electric SUV include the HD LED…
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ZKW develops sustainable materials for car headlights with partners
Together with the University of Leoben, JOANNEUM RESEARCH and the Polymer Competence Center Leoben, ZKW is researching the development of reusable mat…
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ZKW and REHAU Automotive enter into cooperation to develop intelligent vehicle fronts
Automotive lighting system specialist ZKW and REHAU Automotive, plastics specialist and automotive supplier, have decided to jointly drive forward the…
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ZKW ranks among the top 3 European patent applications from Austria
61 of the 224 applications from Lower Austria at the European Patent Office in 2022 come from the ZKW Group. The Wieselburg-based lighting systems spe…
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ZKW awarded seal of quality for workplace health promotion
For years, the Wieselburg-based lighting systems specialist has been intensively committed to promoting the health of its employees and making the com…
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ZKW receives Quality Contribution Award from Geely
On 22 February 2023, ZKW Dalian received the Lynk & Co 09 Quality Contribution Award from Chinese vehicle manufacturer Geely. The award recognises the…
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ZKW and ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik organize joint training courses
ZKW and ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik cooperate closely in the training of instructors. In February and March, the partners will hold lighting technology training…
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ZKW and LG present new Superintegrator lighting system at CES in Las Vegas
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, ZKW and LG Electronics Vehicle component Solutions jointly presented their innovations fo…
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ZKW wins “Special Mention” award of the German Design Award
After winning the German Innovation Award, ZKW’s “Black Box” has now also been awarded the “Special Mention” prize of the German Design Award. The pri…
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ZKW and Swarovski let the new BMW i7 shine with crystal headlights
One of the highlights of the new all-electric BMW i7 are the sparkling crystal headlights. ZKW has developed a unique lighting system in cooperation w…
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ZKW wins SAP Digital Procurement Excellence Award 2022
ZKW received the SAP Digital Procurement Excellence Award 2022 at the SAP Purchasing Forum, which took place in Vienna on 20 September 2022. The award…
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Andreas Nix takes over site management of ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH in Wieselburg
At the end of September 2022, Andreas Nix (58) will be responsible as the new General Plant Manager of ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH. Nix succeeds Stefan Haup…
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ZKW expands at its Mexican location
The ZKW Group is massively expanding its site in Silao, Mexico. The plant, which went into operation in 2016, is now being expanded by 15,700 to a tot…
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ZKW takes social responsibility
ZKW is committed to sustainable business with a variety of activities. The lighting systems and electronic specialist also promotes sustainability and…
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ZKW equips new all-electric Volvo C40 with high-tech lights
The new Volvo C40 relies on LED lighting technology from Wieselburg-based automotive specialist ZKW. The headlight of the all-electric electric crosso…
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ZKW reaches second place in European patent applications
The ZKW Group filed a total of 74 innovations for international patent in 2021 – 41 of which were new entries. This puts ZKW in second place in Europe…
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ZKW honored with German Innovation Award and GM/Geely Supplier Awards
ZKW has received no less than three top-class awards in recent months. At the German Innovation Awards, the lighting systems specialist’s “Black Box”…
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Dr. Wilhelm Steger is the new CEO of the ZKW Group
As of May 16, 2022, Dr. Wilhelm Steger has taken over the position as CEO of the ZKW Group. The renowned manager most recently worked as a top managem…
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Range Rover relies on smart digital lighting from ZKW
The all-new Range Rover illuminates the road with a new type of lighting system from ZKW. The “Digital Light Processing” LED headlights not only produ…
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ZKW develops climate-neutral electronics and electrics for Polestar
ZKW is a partner of the Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar. The aim of the “Polestar 0” project is to develop and launch a completely clim…
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ZKW Named a Finalist for the SAP Quality Award
Last year, ZKW implemented the cloud-based B2B marketplace Ariba as part of the Hercules project. This is a highly innovative implementation, and one…
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New ZKW logistics center accelerates production and expands capacity
After around a year of construction, the new ZKW logistics center in Wieselburg is now in operation. The highly automated warehouse system at the form…
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New Opel Astra Launches with Premium LED Light from ZKW
ZKW installed the first version of the pioneering LED Matrix light in the Opel Astra in 2015. Now, the next stage of development is ready to launch: W…
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ZKW Expands Silao Location in Mexico Once Again
ZKW has been manufacturing high-quality lighting systems for the NAFTA region in the Mexican city of Silao since 2016. Now, the lighting specialist is…
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ZKW and partners develop new micromirror modules for dynamic light functions
Cooperation with Silicon Austrian Labs, Evatec, EV Group and TDK Electronics advances light projection technology Together with research partners Sili…
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ZKW honored with two GM Supplier Quality Excellence Awards
Headquarters in Wieselburg and Chinese site in Dalian awarded for very high delivery reliability The ZKW sites in Wieselburg and Dalian (China) receiv…
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ZKW Converting to Co2-neutral Production Worldwide by 2025
Energy savings, waste avoidance and the conversion to green power reinforce sustainable, eco-friendly production – all ZKW products projected to be CO…
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ZKW 4th in European Patent Applications
Last year, the Wieselburg lighting system specialist applied a total of 57 innovations for international patents – 50 of them in Europe, and seven in…
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ZKW is working with Newsight Imaging to develop highly precise, adaptive high beams – including for retrofitting
New technology integrates light sensor and controls directly into the front lighting The strategic partnership ZKW entered into with Israeli startup N…
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ZKW is researching the control units of the future alongside AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and FH Wiener Neustadt
FFG-funded “zoneZ” project is built on interdisciplinary collaboration As part of the “zoneZ” research project, ZKW is working alongside the AIT Austr…
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ZKW COBOT: Humans and robots working as a team
After almost a year of development and optimization, the ZKW COBOT program has now gone live. Collaborative robots are working alongside personnel on…
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Udo Hornfeck to act as the new CTO of ZKW
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Udo Hornfeck (48), MBA, became the CTO of the ZKW Group GmbH on March 1st, 2021. He is succeeding Jürgen Antonitsch in the position. H…
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ZKW chooses the Winners of the Drive Light & Sight Competition
Last year, ZKW searched for start-ups offering innovative solutions in the areas of sensors and auxiliary lamps in the “Drive Light & Sight | Edition…
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ZKW expands and generates roughly one billion euros in revenue
In early May, the ZKW Group will be adding a new development office in Olomouc/Czech Republic and a sales and development office in Shanghai to its te…
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European Investment Bank provides €150 million of funding to ZKW Group
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €150 million to Austrian ZKW Group GmbH. ZKW is a leading automotive supplier that develops and manufa…
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Project Solaris: ZKW and Partners Develop High-Performance Material
Project Solaris is being funded by the FFG grant agency and the Ministry of Technology, as part of the program “Production of the Future.” ZKW is resp…
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Autonomous driving: Project dragonfly enters a new phase
ZKW introduced the “Dragonfly” research and development project around a year ago. To launch the project, the lighting system specialist integrated op…
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brickZ Design Competition: ZKW Honors the Best Headlamp Concepts
Headlamps are not just light sources, they are also a unique design element of any vehicle, and have to integrate seamlessly with the manufacturer’s b…
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ZKW Leads in Patent Registrations in Lower Austria
The ZKW Group GmbH submitted a total of 51 new patents in 2019. 17 patents were registered with the Austrian patent office. With this figure, the auto…
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Success in the Midst of the Coronavirus Crisis: ZKW Receives Four Awards
Despite the difficult economic environment the automotive industry is facing, ZKW has enjoyed some admirable successes. The Wieselburg lighting specia…
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Drive Light & Sight Edition 2020: ZKW is Looking for the Best Start-Ups
The “Drive Light & Sight” start-up competition from ZKW and StartUs is launching its second round. This time, the specialist in lighting and electroni…
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CarVisionLight: ZKW Researches Autonomous Light Technology with Partners
As part of the “CarVisionLight” research project, ZKW is working with the Vienna University of Technology and software specialist emotion3D to develop…
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ZKW Achieves 1.25-Billion Euros in Revenue and Record Number of Employees
With a revenue of 1.25-billion euros and a new record number of employees, the lighting systems specialist is closing the 2019 financial year. At the…
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ZKW establishes new development laboratory in Wieselburg
ZKW is expanding its company headquarters in Wieselburg substantially: The lighting systems specialist is constructing a new development laboratory at…
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ZKW integrates LG Electronics’ rear light business: New locations in Korea and China
On December 19, 2019, the ZKW Group established a branch in Incheon, Korea, near Seoul. The lighting systems manufacturer is integrating the rear ligh…
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ZKW expands logistics center in Wieselburg
The previous storage areas at the ZKW Group headquarters have reached their capacity limits. Because of this, the lighting systems manufacturer is con…
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ZKW expands locations in Mexico and Slovakia
The ZKW Group is expanding its manufacturing capacity at its international locations. The plant in Silao, Mexico, which went into operation in 2015, w…
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ZKW stripeZ Lighting Module Takes the German Design Award
The newly developed “stripeZ” lighting module from ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH in Wieselburg was awarded the German Design Award 2020 in the category “Autom…
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Intelligent light from ZKW honored with Lower Austrian Innovation Prize
ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH from Wieselburg received the Lower Austrian Innovation Prize, valued at 10,000 euros, on October 1st for a new kind of lighting…
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Project Dragonfly – ZKW is developing headlights for autonomous driving
Following intensive research and development work, ZKW presents “Project Dragonfly” for autonomous driving, which was developed in cooperation with pa…
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ZKW Honored with VW Group Award
Austrian lighting system specialist ZKW received the 2019 Global VW Group Award for the first time on July 4th in Leipzig. The Volkswagen Group used t…
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Newsight Imaging Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with ZKW
ZKW Group, leader in lighting systems, to develop new and innovative automotive related solutions based on Newsight’s CMOS Imagers and ZKW proprietary…
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From apprentice to engineer: ZKW is searching for bright minds
As a specialist in premium lighting systems, and as one of the region’s largest employers, ZKW is always looking for employees. The company’s growth a…
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ZKW Supports Pediatric Cancer Research at St. Anna
As part of an in-house fundraising campaign, the employees of ZKW in Wieselburg have worked hard to collect contributions in support of pediatric canc…
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With 1.34 billion euros, ZKW again achieves record sales
Sales in 2018 marked another record year for the ZKW Group. The globally active specialist for innovative premium lighting and electronic systems incr…
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New Mobility Concepts: ZKW Selects the Most Innovative Start-Ups
Wieselburg, 10/9/2018. ZKW is known as a specialist for premium lighting and electronic systems and as a driver for innovation in the industry. To acc…
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ZKW Slovakia: Start of construction for the largest expansion in ZKW’s history
With the groundbreaking on September 27th, 2018, the Management Board of the ZKW Group and ZKW Slovakia s.r.o. kicked off the largest and most cost-in…
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LG Top Management Visits ZKW Headquarters in Wieselburg
ZKW received some high-ranking visitors at the corporate headquarters in Wieselburg on September 5th. Oliver Schubert and the management of the ZKW Gr…
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Drive Light & Sight: ZKW is Looking for the Best Start-Ups
As a specialist in premium lighting and electronics systems, ZKW focuses on continuous innovation and pioneering new technologies such as laser light,…
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New awards for ZKW
Two new awards for ZKW confirm the extraordinary achievement in terms of delivery reliability and product quality of the lighting and electronics spec…
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Successful partnership between ZKW and technology giant LG
By merging with LG as one of the world’s leading high-tech companies, ZKW secures access to know-how, resources and key technologies for the developme…
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ZKW Generates Over 1.2 Billion EUR in Revenue in 2017
The ZKW corporate group concluded another record year in 2017. The international specialist in innovative premium lighting and electronic systems succ…
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ZKW 3rd place for patents in Austria
The ZKW corporate group was third place overall in Austria for 2017 with 49 patent applications to the EPO (European Patent Office). Innovation is ess…
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ZKW Electronics extends Wiener Neustadt site
The ZKW Group’s electronics plant in Wiener Neustadt saw the successful completion of its new office building, constructed with an area of 3,500m2. Th…
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ZKW Honoured as an Exemplary Employer
As a specialist for premium light systems and electronics, in recent years, the ZKW Group has achieved rapid growth and hasn’t only expanded strongly…
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ZKW in the Spotlight: Industry and Art Combined
For the first time, ZKW has presented a theatrical production with an industrial robot as the star of the show
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ZKW Expands Presence in the NAFTA Region
The ZKW Group, a premium lighting systems and electronics specialist, has developed into a key partner for the automotive industry in the “North Ameri…
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ZKW showcases pioneering work in lighting systems at IAA 2017
The ZKW Group took part in the 67th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany for the first time, with a focus on “autonomous driving from…
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Experience the lighting systems of tomorrow at the 67th IAA
As one of the global leaders in lighting and electronics technology, for the first time, ZKW is granting exclusive insights into the next generation o…
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ZKW Unternehmensgruppe I Statement Presse
ZKW Unternehmensgruppe I Statement Presse – Wir sind ein erfolgreiches Unternehmen und deshalb gibt es natürlich von verschiedenen Seiten immer wieder…
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Management changes at the ZKW Group
Ralf Klädtke, new CTO, and Andrew Greenlees, new CFO, are joining the management of the ZKW Group, headquartered in Wieselburg. By adding these new me…
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ZKW Places Bonded Loans of 180 Million Euros
The ZKW Group, leading provider of premium lighting and electronics systems, has successfully placed bonded loans of 180 million euros. We significant…
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ZKW Builds New Company Restaurant and Nursery
ZKW is investing around 3.2 million EUR in its Wieselburg location in 2017. By building a new company restaurant and a nursery for all ZKW employees,…
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ZKW Wins European R&D Performance Award 2017
ZKW Group: 1st place for agile project management On the evening of 05/17/2017, the winners for best agile performance were honored during the R&D MAN…
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ZKW Group Adds New COO to Management Team
Dr. Konrad Pagenstert as new Chief Operating Officer
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ZKW Group Among Austria’s Top 100 Employers
The trendence Graduate Barometer 2017, the largest employer study by an Austrian research group, counts the ZKW Group among Austria’s best employers.
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Opel Insignia LED
Second generation of intelligent LED lighting systems now available in the new Insigna Grand Sport
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ZKW Has a New Group Vice President of Sales
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Joachim Amrhein (52) is the new President of Sales at the ZKW Group. The trained plastics engineer worked most recently as a Business…
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ZKW With Another Record-Breaking Fiscal Year
The lighting system manufacturer generates consolidated group revenues of 968.5 million euros with 7,500 employees worldwide
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