1991-1999

Nico Pyrotechnik takes over Pyrotechnik Silberhütte GmbH in Silberhütte, Saxony-Anhalt.

MaK System Gesellschaft presents the first production vehicle of the "Büffel 3" armoured recovery vehicle, which, in contrast to its predecessors, can be used not only for recovering and repairing defective tracked vehicles but also for disaster protection. Rheinmetall GmbH acquires a stake in WNC-Nitrochemie GmbH in Aschau/Inn, the only company in Germany to offer propellant powder for large-calibre tank and artillery ammunition.

Acquisition of Mauser Waldeck AG, the platform for a fourth corporate sector: Office Systems
 

Acquisition of Heimann Systems GmbH to strengthen the division Safety Technology Acquisition of a majority shareholding in Preh-Werke, expansion of the Automotive Technology

 

Acquisition of Heimann Systems GmbH to strengthen the division Safety Technology Acquisition of a majority shareholding in Preh-Werke, expansion of the Automotive Technology

Pierburg starts large-scale production of electric motors at its Hartha / Saxony site.

The PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer is approved for introduction to the German armed forces is granted.

Name changed from Rheinmetall Berlin AG to Rheinmetall AG
 

Acquisition of a majority shareholding in STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH, strengthening of competencies in the field of defence electronics

Rheinmetall acquires a majority stake in Oerlikon Contraves AG (Zurich), a world-renowned supplier of combined cannon and guided missile systems for aircraft.