Elbe & Sohn

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Elbe & Sohn, GmbH & Co.
Type Private
Founded 1919
Headquarters Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Products Universal Joints, Cardan shafts, Double Joints, Other Power Transmission Components
Website www.elbeusa.com


Elbe & Sohn, GmbH & Co. is a German universal joint, driveshaft, and power transmission component manufacturer in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany.

The company is part of Elbe Holding, which manages three divisions:

The Elbe division, made up of the main production facility in Bietigheim-Bissingen, and Elbe USA in South Haven, Michigan, USA.

The Elso division, consisting of the main Elso plant in Hofheim, Bavaria, Germany, and a plant in Eger, Hungary. Elbe holding also owns a controlling interest in the Zodel company, next door to the Elso plant.

Elbe Italia, with Elbe Italia North in Abbadia Lariana, Italy, and Elbe Italia South in Grumento Nova.