Salzgitter AG: Armaments order for armored steel secures hundreds of jobs!

Salzgitter AG: Armaments order for armored steel secures hundreds of jobs!

Salzgitter AG is currently making great progress in the production of armored steel, which not only represents a significant boost for the company, but also for the entire defense industry in Germany. How Hard point reports, the company is completing the Bundeswehr's certification process to supply high-strength steel for the new generation of military vehicles.

With the procurement of thousands of new vehicles in the coming years, the demands on existing materials will increase. Gunnar Groebler, CEO of Salzgitter AG, announced excellent prospects: “We can not only supply armored steel, but also entire assemblies,” he added. The company has upgraded resources for further processing - such as cutting, bending and welding - and will now increasingly rely on its own products.

New permission and order situation

Thanks to a permit from the Bundeswehr's military technical department in Meppen, Salzgitter AG is now also allowed to manufacture products for military purposes, including tanks, warships and bunkers. Loud NDR The company tested safety steel suitable for military applications. This steel can be used in vehicles and protective systems and is produced in Salzgitter and Ilsenburg in the northern Harz region.

Salzgitter AG's order situation looks promising: with the construction of a high-performance unit at the Ilsenburg site, which has a capacity of around 200,000 tons per year, they can also serve civil applications. This gives the company flexibility to quickly adjust production as demand increases.

Future prospects for the defense industry

The arms industry in Germany has become increasingly important, especially in recent years. Loud Deutschland.de The industry is an important part of Europe's security and defense capability, with a turnover of 31 billion euros and 105,000 employees. These figures show that the industry is on a growth path and companies like Salzgitter AG are operating in an increasingly global market.

In addition to armored steel production, Salzgitter AG will hold discussions with various providers from the defense sector. The company expects orders not only from Germany, but also from European partners. As a result of this development, hundreds of new positions are on the horizon, providing realistic career security for many.

With a healthy share price, which has risen by around 20 percent since the safety steel was certified, Salzgitter AG can look to the future with optimism. It is ready to face the challenges in the defense industry and continue to focus on quality and demand.