Bild Automotive Hardparts
Pistons for Gasoline Engines, Pistons for Commercial Vehicle Engines, Piston Systems, High-pressure Die Cast Cylinder Blocks, Low-pressure Die Cast Cylinder Blocks, Finish-Machining, Large Bore Pistons, Engine Bearings, Permaglide®, Continuous Casting, Special Bearings

Mechatronics
Commercial Diesel Applications, Actuators, Emission Control, Solenoid Valves, Oil Pumps, Vacuum Pumps, Water Circulation Pumps and Coolant Pumps

Motor Service
Engine Components for the Worldwide Spare-Parts Market
Bild Defence Combat Systems
Armoured tracked vehicles, NBC protection systems, turret systems and weapon stations, medium and large calibre weapons and ammunition, self-defence systems, propellants and powder

Electronic Solutions
Air defence systems, Command, control and reconnaissance systems, soldier systems, fire control units, sensors, land simulation, flight simulation, maritime and process simulation

Wheeled Vehicles
Logistical and tactical vehicles, customer service

The Rheinmetall group at a glance

Automotive

For every aspect of the engine - KSPG AG

KSPG AG is the parent company of Rheinmetall's Automotive sector. As a global first-tier supplier to the automotive industry, KSPG thanks to its capabilities commands foremost positions in air supply, emission control and pumps as well as in the development, manufacture and aftermarket supply of pistons, engine blocks, and plain bearings.

Product engineering and development are conducted in close liaison with the leading auto assemblers. Low emissions, reduced fuel consumption, reliability, quality and safety—there are the forces that drive innovation at KSPG.

In line with its strategic focus, the group has three autonomous divisions: Hardparts, Mechatronics, Motor Service. With its systems and modules "for every aspect of the engine", Kolbenschmidt Pierburg generated sales of around EUR 2,4 billion in 2012. At its production locations in Europe, North and South America plus Asia, the group employs a workforce of around 12,000.

Defence

Leading position in defence technology

The Defence arm of Germany's Rheinmetall group stands out prominently among the world's top suppliers of defence technology and security equipment. Its 9,600-strong staff generate annual sales of €2.3 billion.

As Europe's leading supplier of technology for ground forces, Rheinmetall Defence offers a wide array of platforms and components available as stand-alone or networked system solutions. Rheinmetall Defence stands for longstanding experience and pioneering innovation in the world of armoured vehicles, weapons and ammunition, air defence and electronics – a commitment to excellence which also extends to its naval and air force applications and public security products. The company's unsurpassed capacity to integrate individual components into system solutions is what makes Rheinmetall Defence such a powerful partner of the world's armed forces and security agencies.