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#PositivelyPurple: a symbol of inclusion and accessibility December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Rheinmetall is using this day as an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue. In this context, the Group is supporting the international Positively Purple campaign by calling for a symbol of inclusion and accessibility. What do we do? ***Photo campaign for all Rheinmetall employees*** The Corporate Health Solutions team is organizing a photo campaign and calling on all Rheinmetall employees to participate! A collage will be created from the photos submitted, which will be published on Rheinmetall's communication channels as a symbol of inclusion and accessibility. ***Lights on at the company headquarters*** In addition to the photo campaign, the Rheinmetall Group headquarters building in Düsseldorf will be involved with lighting today: the atrium areas will be illuminated in the symbolic color purple at dusk. ***Purple on at the companies social media channels*** To make sure that anybody who visits Rheinmetall´s Social Media Channels are aware of today´s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Rheinmetall will color their hubs in purple. ***More about inclusion and accessibility at Rheinmetall*** For many years, Rheinmetall has been committed to a corporate culture in which all employees can develop their full potential, and promotes self-determined and equal participation. As early as 2002, Rheinmetall and the Representative Body for Severely Handicapped Employees (KSBV) defined important principles and integration goals in a framework integration agreement. In accordance with the guideline for the employment of people with disabilities developed for Rheinmetall’s German companies in 2018, the first Rheinmetall inclusion agreement was signed with the KSBV in 2020 with the participation of the Group Works Council. Among other things, it contains targets for extensive accessibility in the recruiting process and for the design of workplaces that are suitable for people with disabilities. In addition, all employees worldwide can access various learning modules on this important topic free of charge via the e-learning platform Skillsoft Percipio, even on their private mobile devices. “We also have a lot planned for the coming year,” says Caroline-Ann Schmitz, Vice President Corporate Health Solutions. ”We want to further develop our structures within the Group, strengthen even more locations with inclusion teams and organize various events. In addition, we will continue to network across companies.” #Rheinmetall #IDPD #Inclusion #Diversity #Bildbeschreibung #PositivelyPurple

#PositivelyPurple: a symbol of inclusion and accessibility December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Rheinmetall is using this day as an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue. In this context, the Group is supporting the international Positively Purple campaign by calling for a symbol of inclusion and accessibility. What do we do? ***Photo campaign for all Rheinmetall employees*** The Corporate Health Solutions team is organizing a photo campaign and calling on all Rheinmetall employees to participate! A collage will be created from the photos submitted, which will be published on Rheinmetall's communication channels as a symbol of inclusion and accessibility. ***Lights on at the company headquarters*** In addition to the photo campaign, the Rheinmetall Group headquarters building in Düsseldorf will be involved with lighting today: the atrium areas will be illuminated in the symbolic color purple at dusk. ***Purple on at the companies social media channels*** To make sure that anybody who visits Rheinmetall´s Social Media Channels are aware of today´s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Rheinmetall will color their hubs in purple. ***More about inclusion and accessibility at Rheinmetall*** For many years, Rheinmetall has been committed to a corporate culture in which all employees can develop their full potential, and promotes self-determined and equal participation. As early as 2002, Rheinmetall and the Representative Body for Severely Handicapped Employees (KSBV) defined important principles and integration goals in a framework integration agreement. In accordance with the guideline for the employment of people with disabilities developed for Rheinmetall’s German companies in 2018, the first Rheinmetall inclusion agreement was signed with the KSBV in 2020 with the participation of the Group Works Council. Among other things, it contains targets for extensive accessibility in the recruiting process and for the design of workplaces that are suitable for people with disabilities. In addition, all employees worldwide can access various learning modules on this important topic free of charge via the e-learning platform Skillsoft Percipio, even on their private mobile devices. “We also have a lot planned for the coming year,” says Caroline-Ann Schmitz, Vice President Corporate Health Solutions. ”We want to further develop our structures within the Group, strengthen even more locations with inclusion teams and organize various events. In addition, we will continue to network across companies.” #Rheinmetall #IDPD #Inclusion #Diversity #Bildbeschreibung #PositivelyPurple

Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG, a leading company in the field of defence and security technologies, and HOLOGATE, the world’s leading provider of advanced Extended Reality (XR) solutions in the fields of simulation and entertainment, plan to cooperate closely in the development of innovative simulation solutions in the future. The strategic cooperation aims to advance developments that are crucial for modern military training. In a world where the requirements for training systems and methods for educating drivers are becoming increasingly complex, realistic and highly advanced simulation technologies are essential. By combining Rheinmetall’s extensive expertise in the field of military training systems and Hologate’s expertise in the development of XR simulation technologies, a new level of simulation capabilities is created. “This partnership is an important step for Rheinmetall in further expanding our portfolio of VR/XR training and simulation solutions,” explained Hanno Tabeling, Head of System Technology for Driving Simulation at Rheinmetall. “With Hologate’s state-of-the-art software, we will be able to offer our customers even more realistic and flexible training options. The development of a VR driving simulator for training military drivers is the first tangible result of our collaboration”. Hologate brings in extensive expertise from projects with the German armed forces and police, where XR technologies meet the highest training standards. The AI- and trainer-controlled solutions enable a holistic and realistic training experience. The mobile XR motion simulator HGXR SIM enables a wide range of applications, including helicopter, truck and boat simulations. Thanks to its open system architecture and virtual control panels, it is possible to switch quickly between different vehicle models simply by pushing a button. This flexibility saves resources, increases efficiency and reduces costs. The advanced motion tracking technology minimizes latency and simulates dynamic G-forces of up to 2g. A motion range of one meter lift and tilts up to 30 degrees offers a precise and realistic training environment. The combination of quality, flexibility and cost efficiency makes the simulator ideal for a wide range of training scenarios and locations. “The partnership with Rheinmetall is an important step forward for us,” explains Leif Petersen, CEO of HOLOGATE. “By combining our expertise in XR technologies with Rheinmetall’s extensive know-how, we can develop innovative simulation solutions that set new standards”. Read more... https://lnkd.in/e5JvButa #VR #Simulation #XR

Rheinmetall AG has now completed the takeover of the U.S. company Loc Performance Products, LLC. The Düsseldorf-based technology group announced the purchase of the renowned vehicle specialist based in Plymouth, Michigan, in August 2024. Following approval by competent supervisory authorities, the transaction was closed on November 29, 2024. In future, the company will operate under the name American Rhein­metall Vehicles. The agreed purchase price is based on an enterprise value of USD 950 million. With this strategic acquisition in the USA, Rheinmetall is expanding its position in the world’s largest defense market and strengthening its core business in the field of land vehicles for military customers worldwide. The investment follows Rheinmetall’s drive for growth in the United States, which will be an important domestic market for the Group in the future. Rheinmetall expects the acquisition to bring considerable benefits not only for its American business, but also for its global activities. With this acquisition, Rheinmetall is expanding its industrial base in the USA and creating further access for its technologies in North America. The acquisition strengthens Rheinmetall’s production capacities in the USA in particular, with a view to targeted high-volume major orders for U.S. Army vehicle programs with a total potential of over USD 60 billion. Rheinmetall is one of two remaining participants in the current prototype phase of the XM30 program. This serves to introduce a new generation of infantry fighting vehicles. The volume is estimated at around USD 45 billion for around 4,000 infantry fighting vehicles. At the same time, Rheinmetall is applying for the Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program, which has a volume of around USD 16 billion for around 40,000 trucks. Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG: “We are making this investment because we have a clear strategy for growth and the United States will be an important core market for us in the coming years. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the approximately one thousand employees at Loc Performance Products to the Rheinmetall Group. We greatly appreciate your expertise and look forward to our joint successes.” Read more... https://lnkd.in/evmseBEJ

Lithuania and Rheinmetall are beginning construction of a modern production plant for 155mm artillery ammunition. The necessary contracts were signed at a ceremony held on 29 November 2024. The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ms Ingrida Šimonytė, the Lithuanian Minister for the Economy and Innovation, Ms Aušrinė Armonaite, and the Lithuanian Minister of National Defence, Mr Laurynas Kasčiūnas, attended the event. With the start of construction in Baisogala, Lithuania is taking a further step towards strengthening its defence sector. A state-of-the-art production facility, including a shell manufacturing and load assembly pack, is being built in the municipality on an area of around 340 hectares. The facility will begin operations from mid-2026 and, once completed, will be able to produce tens of thousands of 155mm calibre artillery shells per year. 180 million euros are invested directly in Lithuania. Around 150 jobs will be created locally. Local companies and the local economy will be integrated into the value chain. Full Story:   #Rheinmetall #Lithuania #ammunition #munition #artillery #cooperation #defence #military

Our colleague Julie from Rheinmetall in Germany appreciates diversity at Rheinmetall. She says: "For me, diversity at Rheinmetall means working in diverse teams with varied perspectives and experiences, which contribute to a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. This diversity enhances productivity by encouraging new ideas and solutions from different viewpoints. At the same time, it expands my own horizons, enabling me to think outside the box and develop new approaches." What a wonderful recommendation! We take this as inspiration to foster our values respect, trust and openess. Every employee plays their part in making Rheinmetall a diverse company. No matter what generation, gender or cultural background they belong to. Each individual should be appreciated as it is, so that we can alltogether take over responsibility in a changing world.  To find out more about diversity at Rheinmetall, visit our diversity website: https://lnkd.in/e7FnqGwu #diversity #Rheinmetall #respect #trust #openess #genderequality #culturaldiversity #generationaldiversity

We take a look back at this year's #NEDS2024: Rheinmetall showcased the Boxer Skyranger 30, the Ermine product family as well as the digitalisation portfolio of Rheinmetall Electronic Solutions. In addition, Rheinmetall showcased its ammunition range at the most important event of the Dutch defence industry. We would like to thank all those who visited our stand.

The Financial Times (FT) is a British daily newspaper focusing on current business and financial issues. The FT publishes the Diversity Leaders Ranking 2025 with its partners Statista R (a world leader in creating company, brand and product rankings and league tables based on extensive market research and data analysis) and Denominator (a leading provider of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion data). Every year since 2019, the FT has surveyed more than 100,000 employees across Europe to produce the FT-Statista ranking of companies that can be considered Europe's diversity leaders. 850 companies are included in the sixth annual list of Europe's Diversity Leaders, assessed for their inclusion and equality policies. Rheinmetall is pleased to see that it is one of these honoured listed companies. “As the ranking combines the results of an independent employee survey about our D &I practices, our share of women in management positions, our diversity communication and the diversity score from Denominator, the feedback is valueable,” says Christian Schulte, Senior Expert Diversity at Rheinmetall. He will go through the competitor analysis in detail to find the most important starting points for improvement. This is because Rheinmetall wants to ensure that everyone at Rheinmetall can give their best.   Rheinmetall overall ranked 18th in the Defence and Manufacture of Transport Equipment industry and 24th in the European Automotive industry. This is where you can find out how the ranking is calculated: https://lnkd.in/eeXt57hu To find out more about diversity at Rheinmetall, visit our diversity website: https://lnkd.in/e7FnqGwu #rheinmetall #diversity #gender #generations #cultures #Taking_responsibility_in_a_changing_world #takingresponsibility

Promoting the health and well-being of employees in the workplace is an important topic for Rheinmetall and an integral part of the corporate strategy. On September 5, 2024, Rheinmetall signed the Luxembourg Declaration on Workplace Health Promotion in the EU. The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) adopted the Luxembourg Declaration over 20 years ago. In doing so, the ENWHP defined certain nationally and internationally recognized principles for workplace health promotion. WHP measures can help to strengthen the physical and mental health resources and potential of employees in the long term and create a working environment for healthy, creative and motivated work. In this way, WHP also makes an important contribution to the company's continued success. "With this renowned declaration and the associated voluntary commitment, Rheinmetall is sending a strong signal for a health-promoting corporate culture - we are very pleased about this in Global Health Management," says Caroline-Ann Schmitz, Head of Corporate Health Solutions. #ENWHP #health #workplace #LuxembourgDeclaration

Rheinmetall has gained a valuable order for clearing explosive ordnances in the Baltic Sea in order to establish the condition for connecting an offshore windmill-farm to the power grid. The value of this commissioning is within a low double-digit million Euro range. The order to Rheinmetall was placed by grid operator 50Hertz within the OST-6-1 project and contains the detection of contaminations, their identi­fication, the documentation, and hence, the recovery of explosive ordnances. Recovered trans­portable contaminated waste and remains of weapons will be handed-over to the authorities or blown up on site. This is the first major order for the Cooperation concerning offshore explosives ordnances detection and clearing. The offshore work to be carried out by Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2025. The commissioning underlines Rheinmetall's expertise in the field of offshore explosive ordnance detection and safe clearance, in which all legal and environmental aspects are taken into account. The aim is to clear the area in order to enable grid operator 50Hertz to lay offshore extra-high voltage cables and install two offshore platforms off the coast of the Fischland-Darß region. This project involves Rheinmetall AG being the project lead, alongside specialized companies from Germany and Norway. https://lnkd.in/eTatQkGV