Where it all began
1960
The brothers Nelson and Hylário Zen, then students from a technical program, founded in São Paulo a small factory of parts for radio.
1963
The ZEN brothers are challenged to produce the starter drive, which would become the company's flagship product.
ZEN historical archive · 1963 1973
With the increasing production and the need for more physical space, the company is transferred to Brusque, in Santa Catarina, birthplace of the founders.
ZEN historical archive · 1973 1975
The application of cold forming technology begins in the manufacture of the main components of the starter drive.
ZEN historical archive · 1975 1976
ZEN products are exported for the first time.
ZEN historical archive · 1976 1984
A line of controlled atmosphere ovens for heat treatment is set into motion.
ZEN historical archive · 1984 1985
ZEN's Technical Training Center (CTZ) is founded, with the objective of promoting the qualification of new employees.
ZEN historical archive · 1985 1986
ZEN joins the Original Market as a supplier of the Starter Drive to the world's leading automakers.
ZEN historical archive · 1986 1993
Total quality program is implemented.
ZEN historical archive · 1993 1996
ZEN receives ISO 9001 quality certificates, followed by QS 9000 in 1998.
ZEN historical archive · 1996 2002
ZEN receives the ISO/TS 16949 certification.
ZEN historical archive · 2002 2004
The Brothers ZEN S.A., is renamed ZEN S.A., Indústria Metalúrgica.
ZEN historical archive · 2004 2006
New product launches: Clutch Pulleys and Tensioners.
ZEN historical archive · 2006 2009
- Wins REMY awards for superior product quality;
- It is recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the country by Amanhã magazine;
- Conquers the Human Being Award-SC, through ABRH, for its social projects;
- Gains the ISO 14001 certificate.
ZEN historical archive · 2009 2010
- ZEN celebrates 50 years in the market;
- Nominated preferred partner of the FFGA Bosch program.
ZEN historical archive · 2010 2012
Decoupler pulley Z-VIB patent is registered.
ZEN historical archive · 2012 2013
ZEN receives the Stemmer Innovation Award.
ZEN historical archive · 2013 2014
- GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award;
- Bosch Gold Magnet Award;
- Santa Catarina Human Being Award;
- Comstar Best Supplier Award;
- FIESC Award - Industry for Education;
- Santa Catarina Human Being Award.
ZEN historical archive · 2014 2015
- Ecology Expression Award with the Cleaner Production project (P + L);
- Award Human Being Santa Catarina;
- Autodata's Award finalist.
ZEN historical archive · 2015 2016
- Elected one of the 150 best companies to work for, ranked 2nd in its category by EXAME magazine;
- Receives GM's Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the second time;
- Finalist of the Lean Award.
ZEN historical archive · 2016 2017
Becomes a Clutch Pulley (OAP) supplier to key OEMs.
ZEN historical archive · 2017 
ZEN historical archive · 2017 2018
Recebe o Prêmio Expressão Ecologia;
Recebe o Prêmio Santa Catarina pela Educação.
ZEN historical archive · 2018 2019
ZEN debuts Alternator Pulley production line in China.
ZEN historical archive · 2019 2020
Four times in a row ranked as one of the top 150 best companies to work for in Brazil and also ranked as a Great Place to Work.
ZEN historical archive · 2020 2021
New product launches: Starters, Alternators and Bearings.
ZEN historical archive · 2021 2023
New product launches: Starter Relays, Armatures, Stators, Rotors and Bearings for A/C.
ZEN historical archive · 2023