TRW Automotive is a global leader in automotive safety and is owned by ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The company was formed in 2002 after the merger of two well-known companies, TRW Inc. and LucasVarity plc. Since then, it has become one of the largest suppliers of automotive components worldwide, with over 5 million vehicles containing TRW parts being built each year. As a leading provider of advanced vehicle safety systems, airbag modules and steering systems for many major automakers around the globe, TRW has maintained its place at the forefront of automotive innovation since its inception. ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquired TRW Automotive back in 2015 for $12 billion USD making them one of the world's biggest players in the auto industry today