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1981-1990

History

1981
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Mechanical engineering activities refocused and strengthened with the acquisition of Jagenberg
1983

An apprentice workshop is set up for the first time at Rheinmetall's Unterlüß site.

1984

The German armed forces uses a new type of training ammunition developed by Rheinmetall.

Training ammunition with a perforated cone guidance system developed by Rheinmetall.

1985
Dr. Hans U. Brauner, a member of the Executive Board since 1980, becomes Chairman of the Executive Board of the holding company Rheinmetall Berlin AG
1986
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Acquisition of the carburettor manufacturer Pierburg GmbH, establishment of the Automotive Technology Division

1987
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An EMC hall for testing weapons and ammunition systems, as well as civilian vehicles for for electromagnetic compatibility.

1988
Development of the intelligent ammunition technology SMArt begins.
 
In the year of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Rheinmetall celebrates its 100th anniversary. Due to the changed global political situation, Rheinmetall changes its corporate strategy. The 100-year-old factory site in Düsseldorf is successively discontinued.
1990
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Competence expanded with the takeover of MaK Systemgesellschaft, a manufacturer of armoured vehicles
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