Private company

Zenith Carburetor Company

American carburetor company

Zenith Carburetor (later the Fuel Devices Division of Bendix Corporation) was an American manufacturer of gasoline engine management systems and components, chiefly carburetors and filters. It was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1911 as a subsidiary of the French Société du carburateur Zénith.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1911Founded1
  • Industryautomotive supplier1
  • HeadquartersDetroit1
Zenith 161X7 Carburetor
Photo: Havoc1482, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Zenith Carburetor (later the Fuel Devices Division of Bendix Corporation) was an American manufacturer of gasoline engine management systems and components, chiefly carburetors and filters. It was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1911 as a subsidiary of the French Société du carburateur Zénith.2

Corporate structure

Zenith Carburetor Company is part of a group headed by Société du carburateur Zénith. 3 entities, 3 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

  • carburetor

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 1911Founded Founded1

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