75 years of Zeppelin
Zeppelin Group celebrates 75th anniversary and sets course for the future
In 2025, the Zeppelin Group celebrated its 75th anniversary and with it a history characterized by innovative strength, international growth, and a clear strategic vision for the future.
Zeppelin has been a company with strong roots for 75 years. The history of the Group is marked by profound change – technological, structural, and cultural. Since its founding in July 1950 as "Metallwerke Friedrichshafen," Zeppelin has developed from a manufacturer of aluminum and lightweight constructions into an internationally active group of companies. Following the largest acquisition in the company's history in spring 2025, Zeppelin is now active in 29 countries, employs over 12,000 people and will set new standards with future sales of more than 5 billion euros.
The Group's 75-year history is testament to its ability to continuously evolve while remaining true to its own values. The commitment, loyalty, and expertise of its employees worldwide form the foundation of its current market position.
A group in transition
Against this backdrop, the anniversary year 2025 is not only an occasion to look back, but also a starting point for the consistent further development of the Group. Zeppelin is becoming more internationally oriented, further diversifying its business, and systematically creating the conditions for a sustainable corporate structure. The growing international presence, the further development of structures and processes, and investments in strategic future fields are strengthening the Group's competitiveness in the long term.
A major milestone on this path is the integration of PEPP Group B.V., previously a Caterpillar dealer in the Netherlands and Norway, among other things. It underscores the strategic focus on further international growth. In doing so, the Group makes its decisions with a sense of proportion and attaches great importance to transparency and appreciation. In this context, the 75th anniversary marks not only a celebration, but also a moment of reflection and new beginnings.
With a clear strategic focus, Zeppelin is investing specifically in digitalization, sustainability, and the expansion of its business areas. The ongoing transformation thus forms the basis for a stronger, more agile, and more sustainable company and creates long-term prospects for employees, customers, and partners.
