ZIM Aircraft Seating

ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH is a German company that develops, designs and builds aircraft seats. Its head office is in Immenstaad, with a second German site in Markdorf. Its US arm, ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions LLC, is in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The website describes the ZIM Group as a world leader in the development, construction and manufacture of aircraft seats, particularly in the premium economy segment. The company offers premium seats for all classes of service. It also makes aircraft equipment from galley to lavatory.

The seat range includes economy seats, such as the ZP210 and ZP230 series. Premium seats include the ZP450 and ZP610 series, and business class seats are also offered. The ZP210 series has a slim design, which the website says gives passengers the most space and the best experience.

ZIM also makes galley equipment, lavatory modules, satellite communication systems and crew rest modules. The crew rest module is a mobile cargo bay module for crew recovery. Its products cover the cabin from economy to business class.

The company says it develops and produces most of its parts in house. It says this gives it flexibility and independence. ZIM also provides maintenance support for its seats and modifications for the retrofit market.

ZIM stresses lightweight construction. The website says one kilo less flying weight saves around 30 liters of kerosene over 1,000 miles. It says its seats are reliable, easy to maintain, and field tested on a range of airframes.

The website shows partner airlines and aircraft makers, including Lufthansa, Boeing, Airbus, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Qantas and Japan Airlines. It also lists other carriers, such as Condor, Austrian, Air Caraibes and ANA.

The company's news includes a 2026 expansion of its Markdorf production site, which adds pre-assembly and main assembly capacity. In September 2026 it held a ZIM Innovation and Connect event in Immenstaad about changing passenger expectations for premium seats.

Services

• Aircraft seating
• Premium economy seats
• Business class seats
• Economy seats
• Galley equipment
• Lavatory modules
• Satellite communication systems
• Crew rest modules
• Seat maintenance
• Retrofit modifications