Rheinmetall Sales Grow by 17 Percent Düsseldorf

1/2011

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Component commonality At home in two cultures A higher level of component commonality – Shanghai-born Chengwu Dong from MSC e.g. for engine, propulsion systems and pro- alternates between two cultures – he is at tective elements – is achievable for tactical home in China as well as in Germany, where combat and logistic/support vehicles (p. 4 + 5). he lived for nearly 17 years (see page 19). Successful 2010 fi nancial year – further improvements in sales and earnings Rheinmetall sales grow by 17 percent Düsseldorf. After a very successful 2010 ﬁ nancial year consolidated sales of 3,989 million in 2010, which in both company divisions, the course has been set equates to an increase of 17% in comparison with the for proﬁ table growth to continue at Rheinmetall AG, previous year’s sales of 3,420 million. This growth based in Düsseldorf. Following the record results that was largely driven by the highly positive performance Rheinmetall posted in 2010, the group is again expect- of the Automotive sector, which has emerged strength- ing strong growth in sales and earnings in 2011. Klaus ened from the crisis in the industry and increased its Eberhardt, CEO of Rheinmetall AG: “Thanks to an im- business volume by 30% in 2010. Sales in the Defence pressive turnaround in the Automotive sector, we are sector rose by 6%. 69% of the group’s business volume once more on track for success.” Rheinmetall achieved was achieved through business with customers abroad. Earnings before interest and tax E174 million, which exceeded the pre- year-on-year increase of E109 million (EBIT) in the Rheinmetall group rose vious year’s fi gure by E226 million. or 6% in 2010 (2009: E1,898 million). by E282 million from E15 million the After deducting profi t attributable to Activities included for the fi rst time previous year to E297 million in fi scal minority interests of E12 million, this in 2010 contributed to the expansion 2010. This brought operating earnings brought earnings per share to E4.23 of business with total sales of E83 to a new record level. The previous (previous year: E-1.60). million. This comprised the develop- E year’s earnings included 138 million H For the Defence sector, the 2010 ment and distribution activities of for measures to overcome the crisis in fi nancial year was marked primarily by joint venture Rheinmetall MAN Mili- the Automotive sector. The EBIT margin the successful integration of a series tary Vehicles GmbH (from May 2010), in the group was 7.4%, well above the of acquisitions in Germany and abroad Simrad Optronics AS (from July 2010), previous year’s level of 0.4%. that serve mainly to complement the Rheinmetall Verseidag Ballistic Protec- With net interest up E7 million and technological portfolio and open up tion GmbH (from July 2010) and RWM after deduction of taxes, Rheinmetall new international markets. With sales Italia Munitions S.r.l. (from December achieved consolidated net income of of E2,007 million, Defence recorded a (Continued on page 2)

POWERFUL: The world’s largest cruise liner now has a twin. Although the 362.05 m long Allure of the Seas is actually fi ve centimeters longer than her twin sister Oasis of the Seas, the specifi cations for both ships of the US shipping company Royal Caribbean International are identical. The Allure of the Seas set sail from Fort Lauder- dale in Florida on her maiden voyage to the Caribbean on December 1st, 2010. The ship is powered by six diesel engines from the Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä. These feature 84 pistons from KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH, each with a diameter of 46 cm

Photo: Royal Caribbean and weighing 250 kg (see page 3). 2 Newsline

Successful 2010 financial year – further improvements in sales and earnings Rheinmetall sales grow by 17 percent (Continued from page 1) of 2008 also played a central part in lack of expenses for measures to over- 2010). This was countered by a loss of the development of the business. come the crisis. E11 million in sales against the previ- In the year under review, Rheinmet- Based on the forecasts of experts ous year resulting from the deconsoli- all Automotive benefited primarily at CSM Worldwide, who expect the dation of Contraves Advanced Devices from the 22% increase in passenger growth in worldwide automotive pro- Sdn Bhd, Malacca, Malaysia. car production in the triad markets duction to continue this year and next, Rheinmetall Defence secured major of Western Europe, Nafta and Japan and against the backdrop of the high contracts in Germany and abroad and and achieved sales of E1,982 million, order backlog in the Defence sector, reinforced its position as a leading which represents a year-on-year rise of which began 2011 with an order cov- supplier to European armed forces. At E460 million or 30%. erage rate of over 70%, Rheinmetall E1,977 million, order intake in 2010 re- The sector also benefited from long- predicts consolidated sales of around mained below the previous year’s very term industry trends in particular, de- E4.3 billion for the current fiscal year, high level of E3,153 million, although rived from the necessity of reducing which represents growth of 8%. Both this included the E1.3 billion major consumption and of developing opti- the Automotive and Defence sectors contract for the new Puma infantry mized fuel management for internal will contribute to this growth. fighting vehicle for the German armed combustion engines. This resulted in Supported by new orders, particular- forces. Adjusted for this effect, order the ramp-up of a major order in the ly for products that serve compliance intake grew by approximately E95 mil- second half of 2010 for components with international standards for emis- lion, or 5%. The first two series produc- for a particularly fuel-efficient engine sions limits, Rheinmetall estimates tion models of the that the Automo- Puma, the world’s tive sector will see most modern infan- growth in sales in try fighting vehicle, 2011 that will be were handed over slightly above the to the contracting 5% growth in glob- authority at the al automotive pro- end of 2010. duction predicted The order back- by CSM. Sales of log of the Defence around E2.1 bil- sector remains lion are expected

at a high level, Composing: frei-stil in the sector in the amounting to A small albeit representative selection of new cars fitted with systems from KSPG. current fiscal year. E4,772 million on For the De- December 31, 2010 and again exceed- series, with an annual sales volume of fence sector, Rheinmetall is expect- ing the previous year’s figure (Decem- more than E150 million. ing to achieve sales of approximately ber 31, 2009: E4,590 million) by E182 With consistent expansion of busi- E2.2 billion in 2011, without taking million. ness activities in Asia and develop- into account the share in sales attribut- The sector posted a significant in- ing countries, Automotive is planning able to MAN for Rheinmetall MAN Mili- crease in earnings, achieving earnings above-average growth in dynamic tary Vehicles GmbH logistical vehicles. before interest and tax (EBIT) of E234 markets in future. The non-consolidat- The amount of these sales depends on million in 2010 (2009: E215 million), ed Chinese joint venture companies the establishment of the second stage which represents growth of E19 mil- posted a sales volume of E258 million of the joint venture, which is to take lion, or 9%. The above-average increase in 2010, after E155 million the previ- place by the end of fiscal 2011 at the in earnings compared with the growth ous year – with the trend for significant latest. This second stage of the joint in sales brought the EBIT margin up to growth continuing. venture, in which Rheinmetall holds 11.6% – a new high for the Defence sec- Automotive achieved earnings be- 51% of shares, also includes the full tor after 11.3% the previous year. fore interest and tax (EBIT) of E81 mil- integration of MAN’s production site H The 2010 financial year at Rhein- lion in 2010, thereby exceeding the in Vienna. metall Automotive was marked by the previous year’s figure of E-187 million On the basis of the growth forecasts economic recovery on the market and by E268 million. This considerable infor the group’s two corporate sectors, the associated positive effects. The crease in earnings was essentially due Rheinmetall is anticipating EBIT to rise conclusive implementation of the re- to higher sales and a lower break-even more strongly than sales, anticipat- structuring measures to overcome the point as a result of the restructuring ing EBIT of between E330 million and crisis that were agreed upon at the end carried out during the crisis and the E360 million in 2011.

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Luxury liner Allure of the Seas sails the Caribbean as second “floating village” Pistons for world’s largest cruise ship

Neckarsulm. The world’s larg- gang Hartmann, the specialist re- est cruise liner now has a twin. Al- sponsible for large-bore pistons, though the 362.05 m long Allure of says: “The diesel engines of the the Seas (pictured here) is actually Queen Mary 2 cruise ship that was five centimeters longer than her twin the largest ship of the time in 2004, sister Oasis of the Seas, the speci- and the Oasis of the Seas are both fications for both ships of the US equipped with pistons of this type.” shipping company Royal Caribbean The pistons consist of two firmly International are identical. In fact, connected parts: the upper part is the slight difference in length was made of steel and the bottom is a discovered quite by chance during spheroidal graphite cast iron con- the official laser measurement by struction. “Such designs permit the classification society DNV. peak firing pressures of more than The Allure of the Seas set sail from 25 MPa or 250 bar”, explains Hart- Fort Lauderdale in Florida on her mann. “This also allows fuel con- maiden voyage to the Caribbean on sumption to be reduced by maxi- December 1st, 2010. Like her twin, mum 10% and toxic emissions by as she has a tonnage of 225,282 gross much as 20%.” The large-bore pistons and features seven lifestyle tons from Neckarsulm therefore play areas with an architectural style of an important role when it comes to open atria. From water level, the efficiency and environmental friend- luxury liner is 65 m high. The liner liness. After all, with a total output has 2706 cabins on 16 guest decks of around 92,000 kW (correspond- offering space for a maximum of ing to approximately 125,000 hp) 6300 passengers who are looked af- the three twelve cylinder and three ter by an international crew of 2165 sixteen cylinder engines of the Al- people from 80 different countries. lure of the Seas have a fuel con- The ship is powered by six diesel sumption of approx. 15,000 l per engines from the Finnish engine hour when operated at full load. manufacturer Wärtsilä. These feature The luxury liner with a maximum 84 pistons from KS Kolbenschmidt speed of 22.6 kts (approx. 46 kph) GmbH, each with a diameter of 46 is the second “floating village” to cm and weighing 250 kg. Products sail the Caribbean, calling in at from this company are already in- ports in Mexico, Haiti, the Baha-

stalled on other luxury liners. Wolf- Photo: Royal Caribbean mas, St. Thomas or St. Maarten.

Pune. The Indian motor vehicle mar- “Indeed, the entire SIAT was a success. Pierburg has had a subsidiary Pier- ket is one of the fastest growing world- We were literally besieged by experts burg India Private Limited directly in wide and one the most important au- every day. Visitors included important Pune since 2007. In addition, KS Kol- tomotive locations on the subcontinent persons like Dr. Pavan Goenka, Presi- benschmidt GmbH holds a 20% stake is Pune where international experts re- dent R&D of Mahindra and N.B. Choug- in India’s Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. cently met at the Symposium on Inter- ule, General Manager Engine Develop- Both companies have a longstanding national Automotive Technology (SIAT). ment of Tata Motors.” partnership in which the Indian piston At the conference of experts along with Visitors were given an insight into manufacturer successfully manufac- the parallel trade exhibition, the Kol- Pierburg’s emission reduction pro tures pistons under license to KS Kol- benschmidt Pierburg group (KSPG) in- ducts such as electric and pneumatic benschmidt. cluding its subsidiaries Pierburg GmbH, Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH and KS Gleitlager GmbH showcased their Emission reduction a key focus products in an exhibition booth of around 50 m². exhaust gas recirculation valves and KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH, More than one hundred exhibitors various EGR cooler modules meeting the group’s engine block specialist, had come to the show – including KSPG the Euro 4/Euro 5 emission control has underscored its market presence with an exhibition booth presented in standards. Pierburg Pump Technol- in India through a licensing agree- the Kolbenschmidt Pierburg design. ogy GmbH, Kolbenschmidt Pierburg’s ment with Jaya Hind Industries Ltd. in “Our exhibits met with considerable pump specialist, presented its vacuum Pune. The agreement covers the joint interest and visitors were full of praise pumps along with electric water and development and production of cylin- about our presentations”, said Guent- oil pumps contributing toward reduced der heads, engine blocks, bedplates er Maassen, Senior Business Develop- fuel consumption and hence lower CO2 and other castings for local and in- ment Manager Asia Pacific and as such emissions. KS Gleitlager GmbH showed ternational OEMs and auto-industry responsible for the sales organisation. its range of high-duty bearings. vendors. Before being sent on foreign assignments, the armed forces generally need a mandate under international law. The purpose of such mandates is to change political framework conditions “on the ground”. The present ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) mission to Afghanistan is governed by such a mandate as are the EU assignments to Congo and Chad. Missions of this type regularly involve the deployment of ground forces, as seen by the air strikes against targets in Serbia in 1999. The operational spectrum of ground forces ranges from combat to patrol tasks, human intelligence, training of the armed forces in the country of deployment, supporting infrastructural measures and many other activities. To carry out such tasks, soldiers have to be deployed throughout the mission area. Political con- straints and the formulated mission profi les mean that unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) – as an alternative to manned vehicles – can only be used to a limited extent. The protection of vehicle crews will therefore continue to be extremely important for ground vehicle missions in future, too. Less individual platforms on tactical vehicles in future A higher degree of commonality

Present non-linear, asymmetric con- repeatedly force procurement agencies fl ict scenarios are characterized by to redefi ne their specifi cations for the the absence of clearly defi ned front protection of armoured vehicles. lines, as a result of which hostile at- The protective function of a vehicle tacks have to be expected at all times does not start with the impact of a and in all sections of the mission area. projectile or a pressure wave onto the The former distinction between high vehicle itself. The vehicle should be protection requirements for vehicles integrated in a command and infor- operating near the “front” and less or mation network along the so-called almost negligible protection require- survivability chain (encounter – recon- ments for vehicles de- naissance – target acquisition – strike ployed in the rear supply – penetration); ideally it should also areas is no longer valid have its own reconnaissance equip- today. Even logistic and ment (to prevent encountering hostile support vehicles increasingly forces). Additionally, vehicles should need a good level of protection be able to avoid hostile reconnais- and self-defence capability. sance and target acquisition (optical, The use of Improvised Explosive acoustic and thermal camoufl age). Devices (IEDs) by hostile forces does Finally, armoured vehicles should be not follow a clear pattern – also not in able to carry the necessary payload and terms of detonation effect. The weap- be strategically, operationally and tac- ons and munitions employed by regu- tically transportable (airlift by plane or lar armed forces are clear. The use of helicopter). A good balance between IEDs by irregular forces is, however, protection, payload and mobility needs less clear due to the inventiveness and to be found depending on the mission technical “know-how” of their users – profi le of the tactical or logistic vehicle. subject to technological developments Since the distinction between the such as the increasing use of Explosive- mission profi les and protection require- ly Formed Projectiles (EFP) based on ments for tactical combat vehicles on shaped charges. Such developments (Continued on page 5) (Continued from page 4) ation and logistic status of the vehicle where the threat of ambushes and booby the one hand, and logistic and support and the crew with data on the tactical traps is much higher due to the routing vehicles on the other hand, has be- and own situation in real-time – means and visibility of vehicle movements. The come increasingly blurred, higher lev- the vehicle “platform” as such is trans- higher deadweight of combat vehicles els of component commonality – e.g. formed into a vehicle “system”. due to their armouring gives greater pro- for the engine, propulsion system and The command and information sys- tection against overturning in the pres- protective elements – are now achiev- tem FüInfoSys of the German Army is ence of IEDs; besides, such vehicles are able for the two very different vehicle just one example of such a system. The fi tted with stronger weaponry against fl eets. This allows substantial savings integration of this system in vehicle terrain reinforcements. Certain mission with regard to training, maintenance platforms and assurance of service- scenarios will still necessitate tracked and maintenance logistics, especially ability even under extreme mission vehicles of different types alongside the under mission conditions. In the Ger- and climate conditions present a con- wheeled military vehicle. man land vehicles industry, Rhein- siderable challenge to manufacturers. metall and MAN reacted to this trend Additionally, electronic countermea- by merging Rheinmetall Land Systems sure and jamming systems used as and MAN Military Division. The aim is protective elements against hostile to reduce the number of vehicle plat- reconnaissance and to jam forms in service so as to achieve the radio-controlled IEDs positive effects already mentioned. have to be supported Weapons stations that are remotely by the electronic sys- controlled by the crew from protected tems of the vehicle. cabins (remote controlled weapon sta- Alongside the passive tions) are increasingly also employed protection of land vehicles for the self-protection of logistic vehi- by armouring, so-called ac- cles. This solution has the added ben- tive protection systems that efi t that the total weight of the vehicle destroy approach- can be lowered due to the reduced ing projectiles before armouring of the weapon stations and they hit the vehicle (hard kill) are a weapon turrets. Unmanned turrets are new form of protection. Based on the relevant security con- siderations, the industry will therefore therefore also used more widely on Existing solutions based on high-frag- have to identify future mission and op- tactical combat vehicles such as the mentation projectiles fi red from the ve- erational scenarios, defi ne the expected new Puma infantry fi ghting vehicle. hicle being attacked usually lose their demand for land systems, derive com- effectiveness (multi-hit capability) after The imponderabilities of IED threats petitive vehicles with growth potential the fi rst shot, jeopardizing own forces are being countered by fi tting vehicles and develop multi-role capabilities. (irrespective of the tactical situation) and civilians in the vicinity. Dr. Dominik von Wolff-Metternich* with protective elements of different Excessively long reaction times of the protection levels. The vehicles have a *Dr. Dominik von protection systems have been critical Wolff-Metternich defi ned basic protection standard that in the past, particularly when anti-tank (44) joined Rhein- can be increased and adapted by add- weapons or directed explosive charges metall Defence ing protection modules. in 2008 as busi- are fi red at short distances. New solu- ness develop- The separation between basic vehicle tions therefore use directed energy. ment manager of Nonetheless, conventional passive pro- Rheinmetall Land and protection elements enhances Systems in Kassel responsible mainly for procurement strategic and operational transportabil- tection systems will remain crucial as a programs in Canada, Great Britain and the USA. Wolff- ity (e.g. the Puma IFV can be airlifted in “fallback solution” in the years to come. Metternich was appointed South Europe sales manager at the newly founded Munich-based Rheinmetall MAN the A400M military transport plane). Recent ISAF-missions have shown Military Vehicles GmbH in May 2010. Wolff-Metternich The decisive feature is the vehicle plat- military users such as the Canadian and who worked as a lawyer in the 1990s and was awarded form’s ability to accommodate modular a PhD in political sciences at Düsseldorf University in Danish armed forces that armoured com- 2007 has a long track record in the industry. Formerly protection components, a feature pres- bat vehicles are not only essential but serving as a lieutenant colonel, Wolff-Metternich ent commercial vehicles – especially also highly advis- is married with two children. those use for logistic operations – do able on account not have. Common platforms for com- of the prevailing bat and support vehicles offer a sen- local conditions. sible solution to this problem. Tracked vehicles The integration of individual vehicles generally offer in command and information networks a higher mobil- (battlefi eld management system) – pro- ity off the track and viding commanders with the relevant on roads information on location, combat situ- Photo: Daimler AG

EXTRAVAGENCE IN A STRETCH LIMO: Measuring 6.36 m in length, the Mercedes Pullman S 600 Guard is not only the world’s longest series-produced car – it is also one of the safest. The representative official state car driven by a twelve cylinder engine with 380 kW/517 hp generally offers important passengers maximum protection (protection class B6/B7) against e.g. terrorist attacks. According to manufacturer data, it offers protection against small-arms projectiles and fragments from hand grenades as well as other explosives. The vehicle also features 65mm thick special windows, emergency operation of the win- dow regulators independent of the car electronics, the special self-sealing fuel tank and a hazard alarm system that can be triggered from anywhere in the car. Daimler has been delivering armoured limousines since 1928, in other words, for more than 80 years now. The specially protected 600 version was built at the request of the German government in 1965 and was completed just in time for the visit by Queen Elisabeth II to Germany. The armoured Pullman limo had a higher roof section allowing the Queen to sit in the car without removing her hat. Something the driver and passengers inside the Mercedes S 600 Pullman Guard very probably aren’t aware of: also the most recent version of the 5.3 ton heavy luxury limousine features Kolbenschmidt Pierburg components such as pistons and timing valves for the pressure-reducing waste gate control of the turbocharger.

Düsseldorf. To protect their fleets The Finnish Navy, opting once again Gibbstown/Munich. Rheinmetall from missile attacks, the navies of for Mass, has contracted with Rhein- MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RRMV) Peru, Finland and Germany have all metall Defence to retrofit six Rauma- of Munich has entered a far-reaching ordered Mass, Rheinmetall’s “Multi class missile boats. In 2002, Finland agreement with Timoney Technology Ammunition Softkill System”, a state- – the system’s pilot customer – had Ltd. of Gibbstown, Ireland, to coop- of-the-art decoy system for protecting its Hamina-class fast attack craft out- erate in the military logistic and tac- frigates, corvettes, minesweepers fitted with Mass technology. tical vehicle sector. and patrol craft. In winning these Guided missiles and other projecti- Under a license agreement, Ti- three orders, Mass has once again les pose a constant threat to civilian money Technology will develop and outclassed its international rivals as shipping and vessels naval alike. Mass produce independent suspension well as gaining a foothold in the South protects ships from attacks using ad- systems and power trains for all American market. The three orders vanced, sensor-guided missiles on new RMMV vehicles equipped with are worth a total of approximately the high seas and coastal waters as E all-wheel drive and independent 15.5 million. Since its market launch well as from asymmetric, terrorist- suspension, including systems with in 2002, customers around the globe type threats. Mass fires decoy rounds two, three or four axles. Based on have ordered no fewer than 172 laun- which lure incoming projectiles away the Timoney power train technology cher units. from their intended target. in Rheinmetall’s Wisent armoured As part of a comprehensive moder- Fully automatic, the Mass naval transport vehicle, the result will be a nization of its Lupo-class frigates, the countermeasure system offers signi- new, high-mobility family of vehicles Full-speed ahead for Mass Joined forces

Peruvian Navy has placed an order ficant tactical, operational and logis- systematically designed to meet the with Rheinmetall Defence initially to tical advantages and can be installed needs of the military. “This agree- equip two ships with the Mass naval onboard any vessel. Moreover, it can ment represents a significant step in countermeasure system. The contract be integrated into any command and strategically positioning RMMV as a also includes an option for equipping control system or operated in stand leading supplier of military wheeled two more frigates of this class within alone mode. The system’s innova- vehicles”, declares Dr. Gerhard the next two years. tive, programmable omnispectral Skoff, a member of RMMV top man- The German Navy has awarded rounds assure protection in all rele- agement. “By partnering with Timon- Rheinmetall with another follow-on vant wavelengths of the electromag- ey Technology, we’re able to draw on order for equipping its minesweepers netic spectrum (radar, infrared, laser, their superior know-how in the field with Mass, reflecting the great em EO, UV). Numerous international test of advanced chassis technology.” phasis Germany places on force pro- campaigns have demonstrated its ef- The new Wisent, an 8x8 all-wheel tection. Following immediate retro- fectiveness in compelling fashion. drive armoured vehicle, is a first fitting in 2008 of two countermine Featuring an integrated detection example of the fruitful cooperation vessels in response to an urgent ope- unit, the “Mass ISS – Integrated Sen- between the two companies. During rational requirement (UNIFIL), two sor Suite” represents an innovative intensive qualification trials con- more vessels of the same class were departure in naval electronic warfare. ducted under the Bundeswehr’s GFF equipped with Mass in 2009. Under Jointly developed by Rheinmetall De- 4 procurement programme, the vehi- the current order, two more counter- fence and Saab Electronic Defence cle handled superbly and, thanks to mine vessels will be equipped with a Systems, this new version of Mass its high-performance chassis, had no two-launcher configuration with inte- comes with sensors capable of detec- problem coping with even the most grated detection unit. ting both radar and laser threats. challenging off-road conditions. In the face of future engine concepts lio the two companies are an ideal fit; such as hybrid and electrically powered Mikuni’s broad sales and manufactur- Joint venture vehicles and given the trend toward fuel ing footprint in Asia combined with our consumption reduction in conventional state of the art product and process with Mikuni engines, the use of variable electric oil design capabilities is a solid basis for and water pumps is becoming more sig- growth in this area.” Neuss/Tokyo. Pierburg Pump Technol- nificance. Especially regarding the elec- Mikuni is a very well-established ogy GmbH, Neuss, Germany, a member tric coolant pump technology launched of the Kolbenschmidt Pierburg group auto-component supplier on the Asian onto the market by Pierburg, the en- markets, specifically of carburetors for (which belongs to the Rheinmetall visaged cooperation will yield for both group) has made an agreement with motor cars and bikes, oil and coolant companies additional opportunities pumps, throttle bodies, actuators and Mikuni Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, re- with Japanese manufacturers and on garding the formation of a sales, devel- solenoid valves as well as injection the Chinese and Indian auto markets. opment and production joint venture for system components. The corporation electric coolant and variable oil pumps States Udo Nenning, President of has its own production facilities in Ja- destined for the Asian markets. Pierburg Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH: “In pan, China and India besides sales of- Pump Technology’s stake is 51 percent. terms of product and process portfo- fices worldwide.

Modernization of Leopard tanks and new weapon systems Defence wins orders from Canada Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu/Düsseldorf. metall subsidiary Simrad Optronics of tise extends well beyond Canada’s Air Rheinmetall has just booked two im- Norway. Rheinmetall Canada is also in Defence and Anti-Tank System (ADATS) portant orders for equipping the Cana- charge of logistical support and sup- programme, to having established a dian armed forces, worth a total of E87 plying spare parts as well as servicing global reputation for weapon stations, million. and maintaining the C16 during mili- reconnaissance systems and infan- Rheinmetall Canada Inc. of Saint- tary operations. try equipment. The company is also a Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Québec, has been This order also includes 250,000 highly professional service supplier, selected to supply the Canadian Army rounds of 40mm practice and service providing the Canadian armed forces with grenade launcher systems and the ammunition, to be delivered in several with outstanding technical support. accompanying ammunition. The order lots. Rheinmetall Canada employs a well is worth approximately E70 million. Canada has also contracted with qualified staff of 250; sales in 2009 Under the “Close Area Suppression Rheinmetall to modernize and overhaul equated to approximately E59 million. Weapon” (CASW) project, the company Leopard main battle tanks taken over The company not only boasts state-of-

Canada has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernize and overhaul Leopard main battle tanks for its armed forces. will supply the Canadian Army with a to- by the Canadian Army from the Dutch the-art, very flexible manufacturing tal of 304 automatic grenade launchers armed forces; the order is worth around facilities, but also extensive testing by January 2012. They will be deployed E17 million. By the start of 2012, a to- resources as well as its own proving under the designation “C16 – Automat- tal of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks ground. ic Grenade Launcher System”. are to be refitted to meet Canadian These new orders reinforce Rhein- In its capacity as general contractor, Army standards and enable integration metall’s position in North America as Rheinmetall Canada is responsible not into existing C4I structures. an efficient supplier of products and only for project management, but also For some twenty years, Rheinmetall services in the field of advanced me- for complete assembly and integration has had a major R&D and manufactur- dium-calibre weapon systems, which of the Vinghøg fire control technology ing presence in Canada at Saint-Jean- play a critical role in force protection made by the recently acquired Rhein- Sur-Richelieu, Québec, whose exper- during modern deployed operations. the company ADS Gesellschaft für opments here, too, offering military A comprehensive aktive Schutzsysteme mbH gives the customers comprehensive protection group ready access to a unique array solutions from a single source, e.g. protection concept of sophisticated protection technolo- bullet-resistant driver’s cabs for logis- gies. tics vehicles and trucks. Düsseldorf. Achieving a level of force Rheinmetall’s comprehensive protec- The group’s protection concept also protection commensurate to the cur- tion concept is based on a multi-level encompasses high-performance soft- rent threat means having to equip plat- approach. Effectively constituting a ve- kill solutions for ground vehicles as forms with a combination of active and hicle’s outermost layer of defence, the well as fixed wing aircraft, helicopters passive protection solutions coupled “Active Defence System” is an extreme- and ships. For example, Rheinmetall’s with soft-kill systems. ly innovative, highly effective solution “Rosy” smoke/obscurant protection Well aware of this, Rheinmetall has that neutralizes ballistic threats before system renders ground vehicles invis- been systematically expanding its they reach their intended target. ible in the event of an attack, while its technological portfolio, partly by ac- Passive solutions such as add-on Mass naval countermeasures now sets quiring new companies. Ownership of armour made of composite or ceram- the standard worldwide. Mass works Rheinmetall Chempro GmbH, Rhein ic materials form an indispensable by launching decoys which reliably metall Verseidag Ballistic Protection second line of defence. Rheinmetall divert incoming enemy missiles from GmbH and a now-expanded stake in is pressing ahead with new devel- their intended target.

Neckarsulm. Kolbenschmidt Pier- Rheinmetall takes up a majority share in ADS GmbH burg AG is buttressing its global aftermarket business. To this end, it acquired as of December 15, 2010, the business operations Serial order for new of Burkert Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Asperg, Germany. An agreement to this effect has been signed with the latter’s insolvency ADS protection system administrator. The German Cartel Office has already given the go- Düsseldorf/Lohmar. Steadily expand- now move from the development and ahead for the takeover. ing its role as a global supplier of sys- trials phase to full-scale serial produc- Burkert enjoys an international tems and equipment for ground forces, tion, which is to commence in 2011. A reputation as a specialist in such the Rheinmetall group of Düsseldorf number of European armies also are commercial vehicle engineering has taken over operational control of showing a keen interest in this new parts as crankshafts, camshafts, ADS Gesellschaft für aktive Schutz technology. cylinder heads, cylinder liners and systeme mbH of Lohmar, Germany. The ADS belongs to a new generation connecting rods where it is market Simultaneously, ADS GmbH has re- of standoff active protection technolo- leader in Europe. In fiscal 2009/10 ported a breakthrough in marketing its gies. It is one of the world’s most ad- it generated sales of around E35 revolutionary new high-tech system for vanced and effective systems for pro- million. protecting military vehicles. Rheinmet- tecting military vehicles of practically all’s stake in ADS every weight has increased to class from Buttressing in 74% from 25%. operational The remaining threats, espe- the aftermarket share of the com- cially light an- pany continues titank weap- Located in the Stuttgart region, the to be held by IBD ons, guided acquiree will continue to operate at Deisenroth of missiles and its Asperg location, henceforth in Lohmar. In taking certain impro- the Kolbenschmidt Pierburg group’s over a control- vised explo- Motor Service division as a separate ling interest in sive devices company under the name of BF Ger- ADS, Rheinmetall (IEDs). many GmbH. Comments Hansjörg is exercising an Experts put Rölle, CEO of MS Motor Service In- option agreed the number when the group of tactical ve- ternational GmbH: “Burkert’s line ADS is one of the world’s most effective systems first invested in hicles world- specializing in commercial vehicle for protecting military vehicles of practically the company in wide that engineering parts dovetails perfect- every weight class from operational threats. ly with Motor Service’s existing one. 2007. need to be We intend to market our products In the meantime, ADS Gesellschaft retrofitted with such active protection as jointly strengthened players that für aktive Schutzsysteme mbH has systems in the tens of thousands. offer their aftermarket customers a successfully completed development The system is based on the hard-kill portfolio of engine parts again sig- of its “Active Defence System”, one of principle, in which incoming projectiles nificantly expanded.” BF Germany the most innovative forms of military are detected and instantly – i.e. within will have a workforce of some 85. An- protection anywhere, and has now microseconds – destroyed by directed other 16 employees at Burkert Moto- been awarded a first serial production energy immediately before reaching ren & Diesel Center GmbH (likewise order. their target. It is the only high-perfor- a member of the Burkert group) will An Asian nation has decided to pro- mance close-in defence system which also be offered employment. tect its military vehicles in future with minimizes collateral damage in the vi- the “Active Defence System”. ADS can cinity of the vehicle. Newsline 9

Rheinmetall Defence presented Leopard 2A4 at AAD Expo in Cape Town Excellent mobility in rough terrain Cape Town/Düsseldorf. Marking the African debut of the forty years. The Leopard 2 continues to set the global stan- Leopard 2A4 main battle tank (MBT), Rheinmetall Defence dard for modern main battle tanks, with more than 3,600 in took advantage of Africa Aerospace & Defence 2010 (AAD) existence, now in service with 16 nations. Although Rhein- in Cape Town to put the world’s finest MBT through its paces. metall is not the main contractor for the Leopard 2 MBT, the Daily live presentations on a special test track proved to be company has nevertheless played a crucial role in its devel- a major draw, with the Leopard 2A4’s excellent mobility in opment and production. Moreover, out of a total 2,125 Leop- rough terrain clearly impressing the crowd. Rheinmetall has ard 2A4 tanks produced, 977 were manufactured entirely by been developing and producing armoured vehicles for over Rheinmetall in Kiel for the German and Dutch armed forces. By supplying critical subsystems, customized solutions that can be in- modular upgrade program is a coher- Rheinmetall contributes decisively to tegrated into existing higher-echelon ent concept for adapting the Leopard the Leopard’s overall performance. For command and control systems. 2 and other tanks for new missions. In example, Rheinmetall is responsible Furthermore, user nations benefit particular, the concept includes a fully for its 120 mm smoothbore main arma- from Rheinmetall’s longstanding expe- digitized turret as well as a 360° pro- ment, still the world’s finest tank gun. rience in maintenance and system sup- tection package capable of withstand- This cutting edge weapon is produced port – even during deployed operations. ing the full array of asymmetric threats. under licence in the United States for Made-to-measure logistical concepts 3rd generation optical sight and recon- the M1 Abrams, and is also found in guarantee high levels of readiness and naissance technology rounds this com- other MBTs. reliability for systems in service world- pelling performance upgrade suite. The Leopard likewise benefits from wide. Moreover, the recent integration Finally, at its Unterlüß competence Rheinmetall’s globally leading am- of MAN’s military truck division means centre, Rheinmetall boasts the largest

Rheinmetall’s MBT Revolution modular upgrade program for adapting the Leopard 2 and other tanks for new missions. munition technology. Developing per- that Rheinmetall now has a tightly wo- proving ground and firing range in Eu- fectly harmonized combinations of ven, comprehensive global service rope. Located near the German Army weapons and associated ammunition network. Rheinmetall’s logistical phi- Armour School in Munster, this sprawl- families is a longstanding core compe- losophy also embraces the use of existing facility gives the company a huge tence of the Rheinmetall group, blend- ing military resources as well as local advantage in developing new defence ing system integration expertise with contractors, thus providing users with technology solutions – independently unrivalled kinetics know-how. maximum strategic independence. and economically. Developed and manufactured by Rheinmetall Denel Munition of South During the current Afghanistan mis- Rheinmetall and based on the Leop- Africa is part of the Rheinmetall De- sion, the Leopard 2 has performed ard, the Büffel/Buffalo 3 armoured fence group. In particular, the integra- impressively in the face of asymmetric recovery vehicle forms an integral part tion of the 155 mm L52 main armament threats such as landmines and IEDs, of the Leopard 2 family of land sys- from the company’s PzH 2000 self- saving crew members’ lives. There is tems. Likewise based on the Leopard propelled howitzer into the outstand- no denying that main battle tanks will 2 chassis, Rheinmetall’s highly versa- ing G6 artillery system of Denel Land- continue to play a decisive role in as- tile Kodiak armoured engineer vehicle systems – earmarked for third-party suring the combat effectiveness and underscores the group’s competence customers – shows that Rheinmetall is survivability of friendly forces on fu- and capabilities as a system builder. In willing and able to cooperate success- ture battlefields. For the South African the field of C4I and fire control technol- fully with the South African defence National Defence Forces – currently re- ogy, Rheinmetall possesses a unique industry. viewing possible replacements for the selling point. Adapted to the individual With a view to future combat sce- aging Olifant tank – this is likely to be requirements of the user, it supplies narios, Rheinmetall’s MBT Revolution a key consideration. WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS: In forging a joint venture with MAN Nutz- fahrzeuge AG (Munich), Rheinmetall AG has joined forces with an internationally renowned and highly competent manufacturer of military vehicles. Mobility, reliability, cost-effectiveness and efﬁ ciency – these are the convincing attributes characteristic of the transport and function vehicles produced by the Austrian subsidiary MAN Nutz- fahrzeuge Österreich AG (Steyr/Vienna). The versatile, all-wheel drive trucks of the product lines Medium Mobility Truck System (TG series), High Mobility Truck System (HX series) and Extreme Mobility Truck System (SX series) are extremely sturdy and designed for operation under tough military conditions – be it in the desert, on mountainous tracks or in extreme temperatures. The innovative truck systems offer high mobility and optimum personnel protection as well as maximum safety in all types of missions. As illustrated on these two pages, designs range from tanker vehicles, recovery vehicles to the protected SX45 “Multi”-vehicle system for transporting loads that can be attached to hooks (including Multi-compatible containers for transport of personnel) or standardized 20 ton loads and numerous other military wheeled vehicles in the MAN Photos (13): MAN program. The system solutions offered by Rheinmetall’s new partner are distinguished by off-road capability, robustness and adaptability, all of which offer a sound basis for future col- laboration in the newly formed joint venture Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH. Nanotechnolgy is on the march in the Automotive division of Rheinmetall A rather big role for tiny particles Nanotechnology is the new buzzword. Popular products projects. As the name implies, “Nanofriks” is a piston containing the minute little particles are pigments and skirt coating with nanoparticles. First presented at the In- other additives used in varnishes and synthetic materi- ternational Motor Show IAA in 2007, it has been used in als like for instance silica and carbon particulate matter. series components for a major European customer since Very few people realize that these particles have been on 2008. Other series projects in Europe, North America and the market for over forty years but have only recently been Japan followed suit. The special skirt coating of Nanofriks given the prefix “nano”. KS Kolbenschmidt started to use pistons includes carbon fibers in the micrometer-range nanotechnology some time ago: the miniscule particles and particles in the nanometer range. They improve the play an important role in piston skirt coatings and alloys, wear and friction properties of high-performance pistons and are subject to continuous advancement in research and help to reduce fuel consumption and toxic emissions. Neckarsulm. Tribometer measure- further potentials in light-weight de- nano-sized carbon tubes offering nu- ments have confirmed that – com- sign can be utilized. merous advantages. When used in al- pared with existing piston coatings New composites with nano-particies loys, they help to decrease the weight, – nano skirt coatings result in up to will continue to dominate develop- reduce friction losses and improve ten percent less friction and up to fifty ments in future, too. Lighter weight, heat conduction. percent less wear. Such innovative improved damping and less friction One of the objectives of the joint re- coatings are, for instance, applied to coupled with improved thermal conduc- search project is to develop suitable the Liteks2 light-weight piston. Since tion are key aspects for the future. The composite materials from light met- its introduction two als and carbon nano- years ago, this has tubes that can be pro- played a key role in all cessed with common existing series gaso- machining techniques line engine projects like milling, turning or of KS Kolbenschmidt drilling and that simul- GmbH. taneously provide the Nano-partictes are improved properties also on the march mentioned above. At in material develop- the end of the proj- ment: combining all ect, the aim will be available methods, to produce samples processes and com- for different applica- petencies, KS Kolben- tion areas from the schmidt developed best composites. the high-performance First results are now alloy KS 309. This al- available: it has, for loy contains finely instance, been pos- distributed nano-par- Photos (2): BASF sible to introduce On the agenda for coming generations: nano-cubes are the storage medi- ticles that (contrary carbon nanotubes in um for minute, hydrogen‑operated fuel cells in mobile phones and laptops. to copper-aluminum aluminum and hence combinations) withstand piston tem- research project CaNaMAT – standing to improve the strength properties of peratures above 300°C commonly for Carbon Nanotubes in Magnesium, the material substantially. encountered in modern gasoline en- Aluminum and Titanium – focuses on In the long term, it may be possible gines. the development of new materials. This to use the new materials to fabricate The strength of the new alloy is ap- project sponsored by the Federal Min- lighter components with the same prox. 20 to 25% higher than that of KS istry of Education and Research BMBF load-carrying capabilities. This would 1295, and the alloy’s special charac- since February 2008 brings together bring notable advantages for light- teristics help to avoid deformation of various project partners including the weight design, an area of considerable high-performance pistons. Addition- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Audi AG. interest for the auto industry. Other ar- ally, the flow properties of the material Led by KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH, the eas likely to profit from such develop- have been enhanced to provide excel- partners are jointly developing new ments are the aerospace industry and lent casting behavior so that even very composite materials from light metals the medical sector which could benefit thin wall thicknesses can be cast and and carbon nanotubes. The latter are from lighter implants with a longer life. nowadays and are usually produced by Lotus effect allowing self-cleansing “Plenty of room chemical or mechanical processes. To surfaces is also based on the use of give an example: the size of transistors nano‑particles. in a normal modern‑day microproces- The US physicist Richard Feynman at the bottom” sor is in the nano-range – structures of is considered the father of nanotech- 32 nm width are reached. Other prod- nology. In his 1959 lecture “There is Neckarsulm. One nanometer (nm) ucts produced with nanotechnology plenty of room at the bottom” he out- is one millionth of a millimeter – in- are pigments and additives for var- lined a bold idea according to which visible to the human eye, this unit of nishes and plastics. the manipulation of individual atoms measure is almost inconceivably small. Dirt-repellent clothes using nano- would fundamentally make it possible Nano‑particle is the term used for parti- composites are now also available. to produce any material cles between one and 100 nm. By com- This effect is achieved because the The word nános derives from the parison, a human hair is about 2000 dirt particles cannot adhere to the tiny ancient Greek word νάνος, meaning times thicker than a nano‑particle. nano‑elements. Other typical applica- dwarf. Today, the prefix nano is just as On the nano-scale, scientists have tions for nanotechnology are the coat- popular as “micro” was in the 1980s entered a border zone that changes ing of surfaces with nano-particles (e.g. in microchip and Microsoft) and the surface properties of materials. and medical applications like the pro- the prefix e- in the 1990s (e‑banking Nano-materials play an important role duction of dental filling materials. The and e‑business).

Neckarsulm. Kolbenschmidt Pierburg has had its sights on nanotechnology for quite a while. “Newsline” discussed the subject with Dr. Hans‑Joachim Esch who has been with the group since 1999. Ini- tially acting as spokesman for the management board of Kolbenschmidt GmbH in Neckarsulm, Dr. Esch served as chairman of the management board of Pier- burg GmbH in Neuss from 2002 to the end of 2009. In January 2010, Esch was appointed chief representative for research and technology responsible for Photo: Thomas Klink advanced technology and central devel- Dr. Hans-Joachim Esch from Kolbenschmidt Pierburg: It is conceivable that nano- opment activities, covering various in- technology will be applied whenever surface properties are to be influenced. terdisciplinary development functions ranging from simulation and engine test Interview with R&T expert Dr. Hans‑Joachim Esch stands to electronic development. Esch is also the chief coordinator of all group development departments. Consequently focussing Newsline: Everyone is talking about nanotechnology nowadays. What is your view on the possibilities and limi- tations of this technology? on surface properties Esch: You are right; nanotechnology has become very popular in the changed. The so-called Lotus effect is a ings having nano-particles embedded last few years. Without going into any typical application for nano-particles, in the plastic layer. These particles scientific detail, this technology deals causing water droplets on appropriate- reduce friction so that the bearings with very tiny structures (one nanome- ly treated surfaces to be repelled and provide excellent performance charac- ter corresponds to one millionth of a preventing dirt particles from adher- teristics in lubricated applications with millimeter). ing to such surfaces. The possibility of high mixed friction content. changing surface properties naturally Newsline: The technology caught on . . . Newsline: And what about the future? also plays an important role for some Where do you think nano-particles will Esch: . . . as a technique for products of our products. whose surface properties were to be be used in future? Newsline: Can you give us some ex- amples? Esch: The above‑mentioned appli- KS 309 is a high‑performance alloy cations are clearly only a start. It is Esch: KS Kolbenschmidt has devel- with excellent casting properties. De- conceivable that nanotechnology will oped a new piston shaft coating that is veloped with advanced technologies, be applied whenever surface proper- based on nanotechnology. When such the alloy contains finely distributed ties are to be influenced, for example coatings are applied, friction losses particles in the nanometer range. to reduce friction or the adhesion of between the piston skirt and cylinder fluids or dirt particles. Yet ongoing running surface are even lower than discussions also indicate that such in existing coatings. Nanotechnology technologies have certain risks, which actively helps to reduce fuel consump- need to be addressed. Certain carbon tion. Innovative solutions like these are nanotubes (CNTs) may, for instance, welcomed by our customers. have a negative effect on the human Newsline: What else is happening in metabolism. This is why we investigate the automotive sector? the risks of nanotechnology very care- Esch: To give you another example: fully and prohibit the use of potentially KS Gleitlager GmbH delivers large se- hazardous nano-particles from the ries with steel-composite plain bear- outset. 14 Newsline

Abu Dhabi. For the tenth also from its partners. The customer capabilities under a new label at this time in succession, the in- is given everything “from one single year’s Idex. Exhibits included the three ternational defence com- source”. proven RMMV family members: the munity gathered to meet in Similar to the MBT Revolution, the HX81 recovery vehicle, the SX45 truck Abu Dhabi, the capital of the IFV/CCV system can be integrated in and an SX44 with 35mm revolver gun of United Arab Emirates (UAE). modern command and control systems the short-range system C-RAM. Between February 20 and 24, for networked operations. A manned Protection and effectiveness: the 2011, the 10th International turret of the type developed for the short-range protection system C-RAM Defence Exhibition & Conference (Idex) Canadian CCV program is available as to counter attacks from rockets, artil- was held under the patronage of His an option. Furthermore, the IFV/CCV lery and mortar (RAM) was the second Highness Sheikh Kalif Hassa bin Zayed Upgrade solution is distinguished by main attraction at the Rheinmetall Al Nahyan, president of the UAE and a modular protection concept from booth. This comes as no surprise since Commander-in-Chief of the UAE armed Rhein metall Chempro, providing reli- many states realise that the armed forces. Abu Dhabi was more than a able protection against fi re impact, forces and sensitive installations are compulsory exercise for Rheinmetall IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) threatened by such types of ammuni- who won the award for the “best” booth and RPG-7 anti-tank rocket-propelled tion due to the nature of today’s asym- at the exhibition. Andres Haller, sales grenades. System mobility is enhanced metric confl icts. manager responsible for the Rhein- by a powerful engine and gear system; The new calibre 12.7 x 99 mm Rhein- metall booth: “Rheinmetall has been the air conditioning system makes metall Machine Gun (RMG) was pre- an important partner to this region for the vehicle suitable for operation un- miered at the exhibition. Compared many years. In line with our philosophy der extreme temperature conditions. with similar systems, the externally of “one face to the customer”, we have “Interest in our solutions for modern driven high-precision weapon de- presented our expertise and competen- combat vehicles was lively. The MBT signed largely for use in remotely oper- cies as a defence systems company.” Revolution and CCV Upgrade solution ated weapon stations is distinguished Rheinmetall’s exhibition booth wins award for best presentation at Idex 2011 Underscoring the corporate identity For some time now, defence indus- were defi nitely crowd-pullers”, says by its low weight. Dismounted opera- try and armed forces alike have been Andres Haller, Rheinmetall’s exhibition is also possible. thinking less in terms of platforms tion manager at the Idex. Training: some of the Gulf States al- – armoured vehicles and tanks, air- The Boxer armoured fi ghting vehicle ready benefi t from Rheinmetall’s exper- craft and ships – and more along the is designed for the infantry but can tise to allow them to train their soldiers lines of capability categories such as also be applied to various other uses in modern combat training centers. survivability and protection, mission thanks to its modularity. Germany and Lots of visitors therefore wanted to fi nd effectiveness, reconnaissance, com- the Netherlands are purchasing vari- out more about the most recent devel- mand and control. Nowadays, military ous versions of the vehicle developed opments in this area from Rheinmetall. equipment as highly effi cient and con- in cooperation with Krauss-Maffei At sea: for the fi rst time, the Naval De- trollable large systems – often inte- Wegmann (KMW). In September 2010, grated in combined arms with other fence Exhibition (Navdex) was staged trials were conducted with the Boxer in parallel to the Idex, allowing Rhein- land-borne, aerial or naval systems – in the UAE; further summer trials are have to provide the user with a num- metall to present its naval capabilities planned for this year. Hardly surpris- as well. The product portfolio encom- ber of different capabilities. At last ing, therefore, that this vehicle was year’s Eurosatory defence exhibition passes many highly effective systems one of the most popular exhibits at designed for fl exible applications: radar Rheinmetall had already surprised Rheinmetall’s booth. the defence community with its MBT surveillance systems, opto-electronic Revolution which is representative of The AMPV 2A (Armoured Multi-Purpose equipment, medium-calibre guns like the new approach. This new and in- Vehicle) likewise designed in coope- the well-known light naval gun MLG novative main battle tank for the 21st ration with KMW and the Fox armoured 27 or the Millenium Gun, munitions, century also attracted a lot of interest transport vehicle already fi elded mine countermeasure technologies, in Abu Dhabi. with some of the states in the region simulation and training systems for High mobility and effectiveness: rounded off the presentation submarines, surface vessels and tacti- fi re power, mobility, vehicle protec- of combat vehicles. An NBC cal training. Protection systems like the tion, reconnaissance and command reconnaissance variant of Mobile Marine Shield from Rheinmetall capability as well as higher personnel the Fox par- ticipated in the Chempro and the Multi-Ammunition capacity have become increasingly daily presentations to the Softkill System (Mass) rounded off the important in modern-day networked UAE armed forces. array of products. operations. These requirements Other vehicles on display The wide range of information pro- prompted Rheinmetall to present not included command and vided by Rheinmetall Defence met with only its MBT Revolution but also ways multi-role vehicles a lot of interest, as evidenced by the of adapting infantry fi ghting vehicles of the new business crowds visiting the group’s exhibits. (IFV) to today’s needs. As in the MBT unit Rhein- metall High-ranking delegations from 15 dif- Revolution, the IFV/CCV Upgrade solu- MAN Mili- t a r y ferent countries used the opportunity tion incorporates not only components Vehicles (RMMV) to collect some in-depth information from various Rheinmetall divisions but which presented its at the Rheinmetall booth. Newsline 15

‘Single source technology’ presented at the second Rheinmetall Infantry Symposium “Infantry First” means effectiveness Unterlüß/Düsseldorf. “Infantry First” was the motto of from just one source”, says Torsten Böhm, head of the the second Rheinmetall Defence Infantry Symposium re- product department Infantry, drawing attention to Rhein cently held at the Unterlüß proving ground in North Ger- metall’s role as a key partner to the infantry. Given the many. Attracting around 260 experts from 27 countries, complex threat scenarios of today’s military operations, expectations were high – and were not to be disappoint- the dialogue with users and purchasers is extremely im- ed. “The infantry’s mission effectiveness depends large- portant. The second Infantry Symposium was therefore ly on the correct perception of the situation, an adequate to give soldiers, trainers, procurement specialists and range of weapons and effectors to suit the threat and ul- participating contractors a platform for discussion and timately also the right precision and hit accuracy. Rhein an opportunity to get to know new products. Combat metall therefore offers a system concept for its infantry effectiveness clearly took center stage, supplemented weapon systems providing the infantry with all systems by training, force protection and personal equipment. Similar to the event one year ago, the for several weapon systems. Even we particularly a new type of ammunition Symposium which was visited by twice were impressed by the precision of with enhanced penetration power com- as many visitors – consisted of a mix- programming.” parable to that of 14.5mm ammunition. ture of lectures, presentations, exhibits Participants witnessed live fire dem- The weapon can fire different types of and – a particular highlight – day and onstrations of selected LV ammunition ammunition and has a “sniper mode” night fire demonstrations. Twelve man- types. They were also given the chance for high-precision firing across long dis- ufacturers were on hand to display their to try out their skills with “Simunition” tances. It is suitable for use on vehicles ammunition, weapons, optical systems practice ammunition for hand-held and when dismounted. Qualification of and equipment for the infantry. weapons. In addition, Dynamit Nobel the sMG.50 is due to commence in 2011 Without a doubt, the live fire demon presented their Rocket Grenade Weap- and scheduled to end in 2012. strations at day and night were a par on 90 which features an extended Rheinmetall Defence Electronics’ ticular attraction for all attending the range of 1,200 meters. laser-based Identification Friend/Foe event. As in 2009, Karsten Stern, Rhein Andreas Blache, Rheinmetall devel- (ZEFF) system developed under con- metall product manager of the Infantry opment manager for medium-caliber tract to the German contracting agen- product department, had chosen a weapons, gave a detailed report on cy was presented for the first time. mission-oriented scenar This system consists of a io for the demonstration. central unit and sensors “This allowed us to pres- attached to the combat ent our array of products equipment and a laser in the best possible way unit affixed to the weap- – not only with a view to on. It produces an opti- mission applications but cal, acoustic or vibration also to the effectiveness warning when a weapon and range of the prod- is mistakenly aimed at ucts.” Vehicles like the friendly forces. proven armoured transport The practical demonstra- vehicle Fuchs/Fox and the tions and exhibits were new Armoured Multi-Pur- backed by numerous lec- pose Vehicle (AMPV) with tures. Issues discussed in- a Heckler&Koch 40mm au- cluded the need for more tomatic grenade launcher standardization in Nato on the weapon station forces and requirements gave additional momen- of the US Marine Corps tum to the displays. and German armed forces Live firing focused on regarding the functional a wide range of 40mm safety of infantry ammuni- The Armoured Multi Purpose vehicle system gave added momentum ammunition – combat, tion. Some of the aspects to the Infantry First fire demonstrations recently held in Unterlüß. non-lethal and practice were addressed in special cartridges in the calibers 40mm x 46 the latest product from the Oberndorf working groups dealing with subjects LV (low velocity, 75m/s), 40mm x 46 plant: although the heavy machine gun like the new standards for an infan- MV (medium velocity, 100m/s) and sMG .50, 12.7mm x 99 .50BMG caliber try gun, non- and less-lethal weapons 40mm x 53 HV (high velocity, 130 m/s) gun was not fired lived at the Sympo- (NLW and LLW) and the demands on – and the time-delay HV air burst am- sium, video footage of live tests was future ammunition for hand-held guns. munition. Karsten Stern: “The time of available. The new externally powered Numerous breaks and evening events detonation of such ammunition can weapon is substantially lighter than offered adequate opportunity for multi- be programmed outside the weapon the fielded MG2A1 gun (weighing only national, combined arms, inter-agency (i.e. in flight) by means of an infrared 28 kg compared to 38 kg); it is distin- exchange of ideas and a general broad- signal. This process allows the infra- guished by high reliability, impervi- ening of horizons – one of the hall- red transmitter module to be used ousness to weather conditions and marks of the Infantry Symposium. Hemer/Düsseldorf. Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG of Neckersulm, Germany, For force has agreed with enTec Consulting Now with GmbH of Hemer, Germany, to take over the rights to enTec’s indepen- protection dently developed “UniValve” variable “UniValve” valve control system. Kolbenschmidt Düsseldorf. Germany’s Federal Pierburg plans to market the new sys- Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Group in an Agency for Defence Technology and tem to customers in the international advisory capacity during the process Procurement has contracted with automotive industry. of perfecting and marketing the “Uni- Rheinmetall to supply the Bundes A purely mechanical design and valve” as well in the transition to full- wehr with innovative force protection thus highly reliable, “UniValve” of- scale serial production. “We’re very technology, which will soon be pro- fers great potential for reducing fuel pleased to have acquired the rights to viding German troops deployed in Af- consumption and the resulting CO2 this system, and to have Professors ghanistan with even greater security. emissions of current and future gen- Flierl and Hannibal onboard for an The total volume of the two individual erations of engines. Moreover, it im- extended period”, reports Dr. Hans- contracts, both of which were issued proves the responsiveness of gaso- Joachim Esch, in charge of Research in response to an immediate opera- line-powered engines in particular. and Technology at Kolbenschmidt tional requirement of the Bundeswehr, The first German and foreign carmak- Pierburg AG. E amounts to around 24 million. ers have already conducted tests with The “UniValve” was developed us- First, Rheinmetall will thoroughly complete engines. ing the most advanced methods and modernize four Büffel/Buffalo ar- “Fully variable valve control is a key resources for naturally aspirated and moured recovery vehicles to provide technology for reducing CO2 emissions turbo-powered engines, and has al- their crews with effective protection from cars”, declares Dr. Gerd Kleinert, ready been presented to the first po- against ballistic threats, landmines Chairman of the Executive Board of tential customers. “Particularly at a and improvised explosive devices; Kolbenschmidt Pierburg, adding that, time when reducing fuel consumption the latter pose a particularly serious “we are convinced that it will play an is becoming increasingly important, danger to ISAF forces in Afghanistan. increasingly important role in current the “Univalve” is a highly relevant At the same time, Rheinmetall has and future gasoline engines.” product that can be readily integrated been tasked with providing a pio- Following intensive analysis of the into a wide variety of engines at a rea- neering high-tech system for reliably market, Kolbenschmidt Pierburg de- sonable cost”, notes Prof. Dr. Rudolf detecting mines and booby traps cided that the “Univalve” was the Flierl, Managing Director of enTec Con- buried in the soil which will enhance best available system in this seg- sulting GmbH. His business partner the security of frequently travelled ment. Furthermore, under a separate and colleague, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Han- routes as well as protecting convoys. cooperation agreement with enTec, nibal, adds that, “we’re delighted to In future, remote control systems will it was agreed that the company’s have found a competent partner com- be used for this hazardous task, en- managing partners, Prof. Dr. Rudolf pany like Kolbenschmidt Pierburg that abling soldiers to remain in protected Flierl and Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Hannibal, believes in our system and intends to vehicles outside the danger zone. would in future continue to serve the go into serial production with it.”

Rheinmetall Defence books new ammo orders from the US armed forces Major supplier of medium-calibre Stafford/Washington. sas, where it produces the bulk of the will meet the Marines Corps’ require- The United States Marine ammunition ordered by the Marines. ment for signalling coloured smoke Corps has again contract- Specifically, the current order encom- grenades over a five-year period (2011- ed with Rheinmetall to passes M1110 practice ammunition 2016), thus gaining a foothold in an- supply it with special pur- rounds, whose production is already un- other important segment of the US pose and practice ammu- derway in the US. These non-toxic, low- defence market. nition. The orders, worth velocity 40mm cartridges enable real- The USMC simultaneously awarded around US$28 million (E20 million), istic training operations day and night. Rheinmetall with a contract to develop make Rheinmetall a major supplier of Moreover, they contain no explosives, a special insensitive propulsion unit medium-calibre ammunition to the US meaning they will not cause bushfires for the MK 281 high-velocity practice Marine Corps as well as underscoring on ranges or in training areas. cartridge, which Rheinmetall supplies the company’s global technological Furthermore, Rheinmetall will also to the Marines as well as US Army Spe- edge in a wide variety of calibres. Over be supplying the Marine Corps with cial Forces. the past five years, the Marine Corps 40mm tactical marking ammunition This sophisticated propulsion unit has placed over US$170 million in or- rounds. Made in Germany, these infra- will ensure that the propellant powder ders for 40mm ammunition made by red cartridges make it possible to mark will not react in an uncontrolled way Rheinmetall. targets at ranges of up to 350 metres and pose a hazard to friendly forces Thanks to its subsidiary American with infrared liquid. This is invisible to during firing or in the event of a fire. Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. of Stafford, the naked eye, but can be seen with a Rheinmetall is a world leader in the Virginia, Rheinmetall maintains a per- special night observation device. development of insensitive ammuni- manent corporate presence in the Under an additional contract, won tion, and already markets a number of United States, with local production in the face of stiff American and in- ammunition types featuring this new capacity at its plant in Camden, Arkan- ternational competition, Rheinmetall technology. Newsline 17

Düsseldorf/Krefeld. The Rhein 50 million EGR valves manufactured in Abadiano metall group is now sole owner of Verseidag Ballistic Protection GmbH of Krefeld, Germany. Rheinmetall had already acquired a 51% stake in the Production record at company – a leading producer of advanced civilian and military protection equipment – in July 2010. Effective 31 December 2010, Rheinmetall has now Pierburg’s Basque plant taken over the remaining 49% inter- Abadiano. Pierburg S.A. in the helped the success story: the Europe- est held by Jagenberg AG, thus giving Basque town of Abadiano recently an emission standard Euro 4 took ef- the Düsseldorf-based defence group manufactured its 50 millionth EGR fect in 2005 with the tougher Euro 5 in- 100% control of the company. valve for gasoline and diesel engines. troduced in September 2009; the USA Thanks to this takeover, Rhein- The Spanish subsidiary of Pierburg already introduced the stringent Sulev metall is now able to supply makers GmbH with its 300 strong workforce standard six years ago. Lots of Euro 3 of military land vehicles as well as is the group’s main production facility vehicles have an EGR system; it is a the civilian auto industry with a full for EGR valves and has been produc- mandatory requirement for cars from range of protection technology. ing around 5 million valves annually Euro 4 upwards. Exhaust gas recircula- In the defence domain, the move since 1994. tion systems and valves have been the broadens Rheinmetall’s expertise The first EGR valves to be produced subject of ongoing improvement pro- in the field of ballistic protection at Abadiano in 1994 were for the Nis- grams and future engine generations which, in addition to vehicle ar- san Terrano engine TD-27. Valves for would be inconceivable without them. mour, now extends in particular to gasoline and diesel engines for Opel, The introduction of the even stricter solutions for aircraft (especially he- VW, Renault as well as Fiat, BMW, DC, Euro 6 standard in 2014 will result in licopters) and ships. The buyout sig- PSA and Volvo cars soon followed – to a new generation of even compacter nificantly strengthens Rheinmetall’s mention just a few of the renowned valves for gasoline engines. sales potential in this sector, giving OEMs. Exhaust gas recirculation allows the the group greater access to impor- “Pierburg’s exhaust gas return valve fresh air intake for fuel combustion to tant protection technology markets was a reaction to market requirements. be mixed with exhaust gas and thus throughout Europe. Over the years, the valves have always to reduce oxygen concentration levels met the high during the quality demands combustion Rheinmetall is and increasingly process. This stringent envi- slows down ronmental regu- combustion now sole owner lations”, says and reduces Verseidag Ballistic Protection Javier Egurrola, the tempera- GmbH’s high-tech solutions provide head of Auto- ture so that the occupants of civilian and mili- motive Emission less fuel is tary vehicles with reliable protec- Systems respon- c o n s u m e d tion from ballistic threats and bomb sible for the by gasoline blasts – on land, in the air and on the Pierburg plant in engines and water. The company develops, pro- Basque country. less toxic duces and markets solutions based Egurrola adds: Composing: frei-stil nitrogen ox- on state-of-the-art ceramic and me- “We are proud Pierburg S.A. manufactured its 50 millionth ides are pro- tallic materials as well as fibre com- to have reached EGR valve for gasoline and diesel engines. duced by die- posites made of high-tech textiles. the record pro- sel engines. In 2010 its 50 employees generated duction figure of 50 million; it reflects The recirculation of cooled exhaust sales of around E20 million. the excellent performance of the en- gas also helps to control the problems tire team and has only been possible associated with nitrogen oxide. Rheinmetall is one of the most thanks to the competence and motiva- To address this problem, Pierburg’s trusted names in the international tion of our workforce.” defence and security community. development team has designed an Rheinmetall Defence had global As a pioneering company in the field innovative aluminum EGR-module that sales in 2010 of approximately of EGR systems, Pierburg in Neuss has is distinguished by superior long-term E2.007 billion. produced about 30 million EGR valves cooling performance. The exhaust gas for nearly all engine manufacturers The group’s protection products cooler of this module is a full alumi- since 1970. Pierburg operates further range from passive systems (e.g. ve- num die casting that dissipates the hicle armour) and active solutions production facilities at Usti (Czech Re- heat to the coolant so that the exhaust (e.g. smoke/obscurant systems and public), Lanciano (Italy), Fountain Inn temperature is lowered by up to 600°C decoy launchers) for ground, air and (USA) and Pune (India). depending on the operating point. It naval forces to armoured vehicles and Technically speaking, the task of therefore helps to decrease not only systems for protecting critical civilian the exhaust gas recirculation valve is the combustion temperature and ni- and military infrastructure, including to control the recirculation of engine trogen oxide emissions but also the sophisticated air defence technology. exhaust. Increasingly tough emission temperature load on downstream en- Rheinmetall thus makes a vital con- standards throughout the world have gine components. tribution to protecting personnel and other assets deployed in harm’s way. 18 Newsline

Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß production center has made a name and the reference list is growing fast. Between 2008 and 2010 for itself within a relatively short period of time – and not just Rheinmetall invested approx. E 4.5 million in its Unterlüß site in the group’s Weapons and Munitions unit to which the pro- to upgrade manufacturing methods and technologies in the duction center belongs: the reputation as an efficient manu- former production hall 74 to the latest standards and state-of- facturing facility follows a number of investments especially the-art. “We wanted a modern manufacturing facility capable since 2008, providing advanced machine tools and machining of offering its know-how and competencies as a partner in methods as the basis for the production competencies that prototype and series production for the defence sector and are available to customers inside and outside of Rheinmetall. civil customers – for instance in the field of special machin- A 50-strong team of specialists manufactures products not ery”, says 50 year-old Karsten Lunkeit, head of the Unterlüß only for defence applications inside the group but also for civ- production center, explaining the strategy behind the large il customers (e.g. from the shipbuilding and energy sectors) amount of money invested to make the site fit for the future. Unterlüß production center is a very competent partner in the Defence group Established manufacturing brand Unterlüß. The investments have paid simulation and CNC program optimiza- facility is that we can machine up to 10 off: anyone looking at the approx. tions (with virtual machines). m long rotation-symmetrical parts – es- 8,000 m² hall may wonder at the huge Lunkeit: “The production center is pecially including deep hole drilling, changes introduced in such a short pe- seen as a key facility for turning and honing, turning and autofrettage (a pro- riod of time. Today, the immediate im- milling, and a specialist for finishing cess employed to enhance the strength pression is that of a modern machine tubes, especially large tubes.” Limita- of weapon tubes exposed to high and park largely in the blue CI colour of tions are determined by physical di- pulsating internal pressures).” Rheinmetall – installations and equip- mensions and the technical design of Naturally, the Unterlüß team in largely ment whose technological, structural systems. For large turning applications, involved in defence work, acting as a and capacitive flexibility is beneficial the machines can handle material competent production partner for other to customers inside and outside the weighing up to ten tons and measur- Rheinmetall group members – includ- Düsseldorf-based group. ing ten meters in length. The limit is 3.5 ing the Air Defence, Vehicle Systems Lunkeit: “Our new facilities including meters for normal lathe applications and Defence Electronics divisions. On- a Niles-Simmons turning and milling and 5 meters for milling. Up to 600 mm going manufacturing orders include center and two machining centers from height are possible for wire erosion. munitions and weapon components Deckel Maho Gilde- for the 120mm tank meister alongside the ammunition DM 78, extended small turn- 120mm weapon sys- ing center with now tem mortar on the nine Index and Traub Wiesel armoured ve- machines are the back- hicle and the 120mm bone of a strong pro- mortar ammunition duction facility, allow- as well as heavy met- ing us to enter a new al penetrators and technological dimen- cores. The production sion.” Hamburg-born program also encom- Lunkeit points out that passes products for the purchase of the the Puma armoured first Kekeisen milling Photo: Thomas Klink infantry fighting ve- Karsten Lunkeit: Now able to meet a wide range of customer requirements. machine signified the hicle, the new modu- unofficial kick-off of the modernisation Engineer Lunkeit: “We have a compe- lar Lance turret system and the Asrad phase for the production center. “This tent team of experts for machining large air defence system. Customers outside laid the foundation stone for the pro- workpieces with close tolerances, for the Rheinmetall group come from vari- duction standards achieved today.” example, for ship couplings or hydraulic ous countries including Poland, France, Untelüß now offers extensive manu- cylinders with an outer diameter of up Germany and Switzerland. facturing capabilities meeting a wide to 700 mm – like those used for crude The high utilisation of production ca- range of customer requirements – be oil and natural gas explorations.” The pacities reflects the good reputation of it for complicated individual products production center is also equipped with the manufacturing facility. “Demand is or complete assemblies. The functional spurs for gears used in ship engines and so high that some of our machines are diversity ranges from milling, turning with centrifugal casting dies that are even operated in three-shifts.” Market including opposed spindle machines used to manufacture seamless tubes. demand is remarkable – and not just and vertical turning centers, turn-mill- Karsten Lunkeit, who joined Rhein- in the military sector. ing and deep drilling through to honing, metall Defence as a trainee immediately Lunkeit notes: “To give just one ex- cylindrical grinding and eroding. Along- after graduating from the Technical Uni- ample: for some time now, we have side this machine park, the production versity of Braunschweig as a mechanical been an active member of a production center is equipped with modern mea- engineer and has since acquired exten- cluster initiated by the former Hessian suring systems and the necessary pro- sive experience in various management minister-president Roland Koch. In ad- gramming technologies needed e.g. for functions, hastens to point out: “One of dition to this, we are pursuing various workshop programming applications, the unique features of our production interesting contacts and ideas.” Composing: frei-stil

Bridging cultures between Asia and Western Europe: Shanghai-born Chengwu Dong, MS Motor Service Asia Pacific Co. Ltd. (MSC) sales manager for the Chinese market, grew up in Shanghai and Peking and lived in Germany for nearly 17 years.

Shanghai/Neckarsulm. He is at home Dong first came to Germany back in met during his studies in Cologne. in both cultures. Shanghai-born Cheng- 1990. “As a young man, I was keen to get He knows how important this practi- wu Dong, MS Motor Service Asia Pacific to know other countries and wanted to cal experience was for his future de- Co. Ltd. (MSC) sales manager for the Chi- travel the world.” He was infected with velopment even today. “Professional nese market grew up in Shanghai and the fascination of quality made-in-Ger- studies in Germany bring you into con- Peking and lived in Germany for nearly 17 many by his parents, both of them engi- tact with products and machines at the years. The 42 year-old engineer who has neers at that time working for the Chinese place of work. After my training in Chi- a Chinese and a German degree finds it wood processing industry involved with na, I only had theoretical know-how.” perfectly normal to alternate between German machine imports. “Although I Dong initially gained experience with cultures. His work with MSC which he already had a degree in electrical engi- the industrial services company Hör- joined in February 2009 regularly brings neering, I decided to add four years in mann Industrial Equipment GmbH in him back to Germany on business. mechanical engineering at the Cologne Shanghai, working as general manag- His task is to expand the sales net- University of Applied Sciences”, says the er for process service responsible not work in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ambitious Chinaman who found it quite only for machine maintenance but also The company that was founded only hard to follow lectures in German even for the training of around 100 employ- two years ago looks after and supplies after a full year of German language stud- ees including young professionals. spares to 23 wholesalers in the three ies. “It was quite tough at first, neverthe- Despite the differences in the educa- coastal regions around Peking, Shang- less, study conditions were perfect and I tional systems, Dong doesn’t actually hai and Guangzhou. Dong’s plan for was given more freedom than in China; think the differences are so big. Chinese the next couple of years is to develop thanks to the independent choice of in- are no different from their neighbours the western part of China and win new ternships and part-time jobs, I soon got when it comes to the desire to succeed partners in this region which is still un- the chance to acquire sufficient practical in one’s profession. “Perhaps we Chi- Independent thought and harmonious working atmosphere At home in two cultures derdeveloped in terms of sales activi- experience”, recalls Dong. Naturally, this nese are slightly less spoilt by the social ties. His target is to have 80 wholesal- doesn’t mean the thoroughly organised system. Chinese have a strong desire to ers under contract by the end of 2011. Chinese university system doesn’t also catch up and secure higher living stan- Besides winning new customers, have its advantages. dards”, notes Dong who feels he has a Dong has his focus on analysing mar- Looking back, one of the main things duty to bridge the cultural gap. ket needs for new spare parts products Dong learnt in Germany was to stand on Professionally, Dong hopes to expand and product training for wholesalers. his own two feet. “A whole variety of dif- business with MSC and stay in Shang- “Introducing customers to our wide ferent jobs, e.g. as a warehouseman for hai for a while. “When we lived in Ger- range of products helps me to develop a freight forwarder and a waiter in a Chi- many, my wife and I took it in turns my knowledge base and do what I en- nese restaurant, gave me lots of prac- where we lived depending on which of joy most – namely to build long-term tical experience although I still made us had the better career perspective.” partnerships.” A harmonious atmo- many mistakes”, he admits smiling. He He is now glad that both of them have a sphere in his team at MSC is just as im- felt more comfortable working in the good job in Shanghai although he has portant to him as the proper function industry, even in those early days. In a no plans to settle down there and would of MSC spare parts in a car. The fact packaging company, he helped to re- prefer to live in both cultures. “When I that his company can keep up with the pair the machines. “Because I managed am in Germany, I like to cook with my fast-growing auto market in China fills to double the output and optimize pro- friends. When I am back in China, I find him with pride. “We are growing three- cesses, my boss even wanted to employ I am permanently on the go.” Activity dimensionally. Our product portfolio is me. My colleagues, however, were less keeps Dong on his toes and he shows growing, our customer base is growing keen on me because I had eliminated no signs of tiring: “I am surrounded by and our turnover is growing. I am lucky the breaks that used to result from ma- plenty of positive energy, at work and in because I get things moving in an ex- chine failures”, says the sales manager my personal life”, jokes Dong. His zest citing environment.” who is married to a Chinese woman he for life is written all over his face…. Force protection is our mission. www.rheinmetall-defence.com

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