Rheinmetall AG
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Rheinmetall AG, established in 1889, has its headquarters based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company operates primarily in two business segments: Defense and Automotive. The Defense segment provides an array of products and services tailored for ground forces, which encompasses armored vehicles, artillery, weapon systems, and munitions. In the Automotive realm, Rheinmetall AG, particularly through its subsidiary Rheinmetall Automotive, furnishes the industry with pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, bearings, bushings, and systems for emission control. Previously known as KSPG (Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), the automotive sector of Rheinmetall AG rebranded to Rheinmetall Automotive in 2016. Brands under this segment include Pierburg, focusing on emission control solutions, pumps, pistons, and engine blocks, and KS Kolbenschmidt, specializing in pistons and engine components. On the defense side, Rheinmetall Defence stands as the principal brand for the company's defense products and services. Rheinmetall's products and services have a worldwide presence, with key markets spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The company enjoys a strong position in Germany, its country of origin, and extends its reach to other NATO and EU states, the United States, and is increasingly influential in emerging markets in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. (Powered by AI)