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What drives communication? Here are the answers. After all, Rheinmetall is currently under public observation like almost no other company. A cross section of the dozens of media enquiries that the DAX-listed group receives every day from all over the world.
What is Rheinmetall doing to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition?
Combat vehicles are built in small quantities and do not roll off an assembly line as they do in the civilian automotive industry. It can take two years from an order placement to delivery. The production is complex because different customers have individual and special requirements for “their” armoured vehicle. Tank engines are customised products that no manufacturer has “on the shelf”. Cannon barrels and armour steel also have long order periods. Many suppliers are involved. Their capacities therefore also play a role – as does the availability of material and other factors.
What is Rheinmetall doing to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition?
Since the beginning of the Ukrainian war, Rheinmetall has increased its production capacity for 155mm artillery ammunition tenfold – from 70,000 a year to 700,000 today. It will even reach a capacity of around 1.1 million rounds shortly. This makes Rheinmetall the world’s largest manufacturer in this field. The Russian threat is prompting many NATO and EU countries to replenish their ammunition stocks. Nevertheless, Rheinmetall has prioritised supplying Ukraine since the start of the war. The armaments group is one of the country’s most important technology partners for large-calibre ammunition. Rheinmetall recently received a framework contract from the Bundeswehr for supplying artillery ammunition worth €8.5 billion – including Ukraine.
How is the Rheinmetall curb charger protected against rain and snow?
As with all Rheinmetall products, safety is the top priority for the market innovation of the curb charger. The electronic components are “encapsulated” in accordance with IP68 certification, meaning they are protected against water and dust. The charging socket is fitted with seals and water drains – important in heavy rain. If water accumulates, the charging process is interrupted by a water level sensor before the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) triggers. At low temperatures around freezing point, the curb charger is heated – snow and ice don’t stand a chance. A built-in heating system ensures that the charger can be operated even at sub-zero temperatures. Pilot projects are currently underway in several cities to test the curb chargers in daily practice.
Which professions are currently most in demand at Rheinmetall, and how are the numbers of applicants developing?
Rheinmetall is growing; the order books are full. To cope with the growing demand, Rheinmetall is urgently looking for skilled workers – in particular, industrial mechanics, machine and plant operators, mechatronics technicians, electronics technicians, cutting machine operators, welding technicians, aircraft mechanics, metalworkers, coachbuilders, and painters. In terms of white-collar profiles, the Group has a particularly high demand for engineers – especially in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering. IT experts, software developers, project managers, purchasers, logisticians, and controllers are also in demand. The technology and defence group is happy about the growing interest. Rheinmetall’s recruiting centre received around 82,000 applications in the first half of this year. Between 2019 (around 57,000) and 2023, the number of applications received by Rheinmetall in Germany almost doubled to 108,000. In 2023, there were more than 180,000 proactive applications and applications for advertised positions worldwide.
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