Rheinmetall: A Technology Group for Automotive and Defence

• A group with a long tradition: 20,000 employees worldwide
• Market leader in what it does best
• Annual sales: EUR 3.4 billion (2009)

Rheinmetall was established in 1889 as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft. Today, Rheinmetall AG is a financially strong, internationally successful player in the markets for automotive components and defence equipment.

The Automotive sector, parented by Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG with its divisions KS Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, KS Aluminium-Technologie, Pierburg Pump Technology,  KS Gleitlager, and Motor Service, specializes in modules and systems "for every aspect of the engine". With its innovative solutions the group addresses current and future requirements on the part of the assemblers with respect to reduced emissions, lower fuel consumption, less weight, and enhanced performance.

The Defence sector with its divisions Land Systems, Weapon and Munitions, Propellants, Air Defence, C4ISTAR and Simulation and Training, is one of Europe's leading suppliers and foremost specialist in the market for land forces equipment.

Since the start of 2000, Rheinmetall has been rigorously streamlining its corporate portfolio and, by focusing on the two sectors of Automotive and Defence, has paved the way for further successes.

Rheinmetall merges solidity and dynamism, experience and innovation. Value enhancement through profitable growth is the focal point for its corporate development.