ZF Marine, of Germany., offers transmissions, propellers and control systems for the recreational boating industry.
The company is making 100,000 fabric face masks for Detroit Sewn.
The two companies will integrate ZF’s steerable saildrives with Torqeedo’s Deep Blue propulsion system.
ZF Friedreichshafen AG posted record sales in 2017 and announced increases in research and development investments.
ZF Marine today introduced the “Project Disruption” concept at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new propulsion package is the first contra-rotating system for inboards with traditional shaft-drive systems.
ZF Marine has opened a new facility in the New Orleans area that has dedicated transmission and thruster repair facilities, a larger warehouse and training areas.
The companies said they will exchange information and knowledge related to the development of new technologies and products.
ZF Marine introduced two transmissions designed for watersports boats — the 481V and 681V.
ZF Marine is introducing a new blog about electronic control systems.
Federico Decio was named product line manager for the pleasure craft business of ZF Marine Propulsion Systems.