Social commitment is a key issue at Schaeffler. The Automotive Aftermarket is also making an important contribution to this and is supporting the fight against the pandemic in India with the help of the Association for India's Development, or AID for short. Globally, the country was among the hardest hit by the Corona pandemic - more than 34 million people have been infected with COVID-19 in India, the World Health Organization estimates. More than 460,000 have died so far. Rural areas in particular have little access to medical infrastructure, and the effects of the pandemic will be felt for a long time to come.

"Looking at all the suffering and sorrow caused by this pandemic and the urgent need for global solidarity, we decided to act now. With our donation we can contribute to the effective and direct efforts of AID, helping people who cannot help themselves," said Michael Söding, CEO Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. It has become a meaningful tradition for Automotive Aftermarket to donate to a good cause during the holiday season.

Support for those who need it most

AID will use the 45,000 Euros donation where the need is greatest: In the western Indian state of Gujarat, as well as in southern India, in Tamil Nadu, new COVID centers will be created in remote communities to provide immunization for the population. Medical equipment will also be provided to rural hospitals and food will be distributed to families in need due to the pandemic. "We will use Schaeffler's donation to improve the situation in many communities. Improving public health care and other important infrastructure in rural areas is essential for this,” says Somnath Mukherjee, Development Coordinator of AID.

AID is a volunteer-driven, U.S.-based organization that works to bring sustainable, equitable and just development to India's most disadvantaged communities. The charity partners with more than 100 nonprofit organizations across India to bring about impactful change in various areas of development, including health, utility infrastructure and education.

About Schaeffler

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion

As a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, the Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility for over 70 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for CO₂-efficient drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion and mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable. The technology company manufactures high-precision components and systems for powertrain and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion in 2020. With around 83,900 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies. With more than 1,900 patent applications in 2020, Schaeffler is Germany’s second most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).
The Automotive Aftermarket division is responsible for Schaeffler's global spare parts business and delivers components and holistic repair solutions for passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles and tractors. Thanks to its comprehensive understanding of transmission, engine and chassis systems, the company has a reputation for technical excellence, intelligent solutions and outstanding services. With more than 1,700 employees, the Automotive Aftermarket division of Schaeffler generated sales of over 1.6 billion euros in 2020. Around 11,500 sales partners, and more than 70 sales and representative offices around the world, ensure a plus in customer proximity.