1889-1935
History
13. April 1889
Founding of the “Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft” by metals and mining conglomerate Hoerder Bergwerks- und Hüttenverein; operations were established and expanded under the direction of the engineer Heinrich Ehrhardt.
1889
A plant is set up in Düsseldorf-Derendorf
1898
Presentation of the first barrel recoil cannon fit for field service
1899
Acquisition of a 1040-hectare site in Unterlüß in the Lüneburg Heath, establishment of a company-owned firing range for the demonstration of large-caliber guns.
1901
Acquisition of Sömmerda-based Munitions- und Waffenfabrik from Dreyse
1919
Changeover to nonmilitary products (locomotives, steam plows, office equipment) because of the terms and conditions laid out in the Treaty of Versailles
1921
Resumption of military production
1925
Capital increase, the German Reich acquires majority stake
1933
Takeover of locomotive manufacturer August Borsig GmbH
as a future arms production plant in Berlin
as a future arms production plant in Berlin
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