# ZF and Anhui Heli form JV for forklift drivetrains in China

ZF Friedrichshafen entered into a joint venture with Anhui Heli Co., named ZF-HELI Drivetech (Hefei) Co., to produce transmissions and axles for forklift trucks. ZF holds a 51% stake.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-02-09
- Where: Hefei, China
- Status: announced
- Products: forklift truck transmissions and axles
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [ZF Friedrichshafen](https://endata.com/companies/4104.md) (partner)
- [Anhui Heli](https://endata.com/companies/29977.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autocarpro.in](https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/zf-enters-china-forklift-market-launches-jv-anhui-heli-28022), 2018-02-09: "ZF is to enter into a joint venture with Chinese company Anhui Heli Co. The company, named ZF-HELI Drivetech (Hefei) Co, will allow ZF access to the Chinese market, the biggest and fastest growing region for forklift trucks."

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