Ziehl-Abegg, headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, is a global company that develops, manufactures and sells fans and drives for numerous applications.  The company was founded more than 100 years ago in Berlin and is today one of the world market leaders in ventilation technology.  With more than 5,000 employees and a turnover of almost €1 billion (figures from 2023), Ziehl-Abegg is one of the most important employers in the Hohenlohe district. The continuous growth is achieved through capacity expansions in the main plants, but also through the establishment of new locations worldwide.  At the same time, the cross-sectional functions, such as quality management, must also be organised internationally and consistently. foliofive was commissioned to provide support in this regard.