Rheinmetall AG (technology group — defence & mobility)

Brand origin and history

Rheinmetall was founded in April 1889 (originally as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft) and established its first factory in Düsseldorf under the direction of engineer Heinrich Ehrhardt. (rheinmetall.com)

What the company makes and where it manufactures

Today Rheinmetall is an international technology group focused on defence and mobility (automotive) products and services — including vehicle systems, weapons and ammunition, electronic solutions and power systems. The company operates a global network of production and service sites: while much of its manufacturing capacity and historic footprint is in Germany, Rheinmetall runs offices and production sites across more than 30 countries worldwide. (rheinmetall.com)

Recent industrial scale and facilities

Rheinmetall has recently expanded European ammunition production capacity (including major new plants and upgrades) to meet rising defence demand, illustrating the company’s continued role as a large-scale manufacturer in Germany and internationally. (ft.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

Rheinmetall AG is the parent and listed company that ultimately owns the Rheinmetall brand and group businesses; it operates as a management holding headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with major operating divisions and multiple subsidiaries (notably Rheinmetall Defence and Rheinmetall Automotive). The company is publicly traded and has been part of major German equity indices in recent years. (rheinmetall.com)