Rheinmetall Automotive (formerly KSPG and Kolbenschmidt Pier........ is the Automotive sector of the parent group Rheinmetall. The company emerged in 1997 through the merger of KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH, Neckarsulm, and Pierburg GmbH, Neuss. Hence, at its various traditional locations the company is commonly known as Kolbenschmidt or Pierburg. 40 production plants in Europe, the Americas, Japan, India and China employ a total workforce of around 11,000. Products are developed in cooperation with international auto manufacturers. Rheinmetall Automotive ranks among the 100 biggest auto industry suppliers worldwide and is an important partner to the industry for such products as exhaust gas recirculation systems, secondary-air systems, coolant pumps, and pistons for car gasoline engines and as well as for the commercial vehicle sector.
Business Overview
-The Company is an integrated technology group with a focus on the security technology and mobility markets. For the mobility industry, the Company focuses on the reduction of emissions, pollutants and fuel consumption, reduction of weight and friction, and thermal management systems across passenger and commercial vehicles. The Company is also working on developing E-Mobility and hydrogen drive system products.
-Since February 2021, the Company’s structure has been comprised of 5 divisions as follows: Vehicle Systems, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions, Sensors and Actuators, and Materials and Trade