Profile and Organization

Profile and Organization

High-tech components and services for the automotive industry

thyssenkrupp's Automotive Technology business segment is one of the leading suppliers and engineering partners to the international auto industry. The range of products and services includes high-tech components and systems as well as automation solutions for vehicle manufacturing. Our claim is to develop our products specifically to meet our customers' needs and offer them the highest quality and functionality.

The product range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

Automotive Technology covers the entire valued added chain from the development and production of high-performance components and mechanical processing to the assembly of highly complex systems. Mechatronic solutions with electronics and software developed in-house are playing an increasingly important role.

Our comprehensive technological expertise and global market presence make us a reliable partner that creates added value for our customers.

Global footprint: Around 90 manufacturing sites on four continents

We adapt and continuously improve our business to meet the requirements of our customers. This applies in particular to our production processes at around 90 locations on four continents. To compete on the global markets, we are expanding our production network in growth regions. Our guiding principle is operational excellence, which means we focus on top-quality processes and products, first-class logistics in production and delivery, and a high level of cost efficiency. With the introduction of a standardized process landscape and efficient IT infrastructure, we are creating the conditions for the digitization of industrial production.

Key figures (Fiscal year 2023/24)

  • € 7 billion

    Sales

  • € 187 million

    Adjusted EBIT

  • 28,892

    Employees

€ 7 billion

Sales

€ 187 million

Adjusted EBIT

28,892

Employees

Innovator and Partner for our clients

We want to move our customers forward by providing functionally relevant mechanical components and mechatronic systems of the highest quality and functionality for their products. That is our brand promise. Our expertise along the entire value chain, our cost efficiency and our global presence make us a reliable partner for the technologies of tomorrow.

Products

Automation Engineering | Drive and battery assembly

High-quality undercarriages and undercarriage components from thyssenkrupp keep tracked vehicles moving all over the world. Manufacturers and users of construction equipment value our comprehensive range of crawler tracks, track rollers, idlers, guide wheels, drive wheels and base plates. At the customer's request, we also develop and manufacture complete undercarriages for crushers, recycling plants, road construction machinery, special drilling equipment or combine harvesters.

Automotive Body Solutions | Automotive body solutions

In the body-in-white sector, our product portfolio covers a wide range of services from the joining of individual parts and subassemblies to the assembly of complete bodies and add-on parts. When it comes to bodyframing solutions, we think from the single framer for just one model to the multiframer for a wide variety of vehicle types. In addition, we have highly flexible robot framing systems in our portfolio.

Axle assembly

At thyssenkrupp we handle axle assembly and logistics for our customers in the automotive sector. We ensure "just-in-time" production and "just-in-sequence" delivery so that chassis modules and complete axle systems are at the right place at the same time as the customer's production sequence and can be further assembled there. Our services include module and system assembly and, if required, quality and supplier management for our customers.

Bilstein | Damper

Shock absorbers from thyssenkrupp reduce the vibrations of the vehicle springs and thus ensure the best possible contact with the road surface. As a specialist for dampers, we supply our customers with the right system for every requirement: from conventional monotube/twotube dampers to complete air suspension systems and adjustable dampers. With our products, we serve not only original equipment manufacturers, but also the aftermarket and motorsport.

Presta Dynamic Components | Drivetrain components

thyssenkrupp is world market leader for assembled camshafts: Virtually all international auto manufacturers are among our customers. Our camshaft technology is an essential part of every engine, ensuring that oxygen is supplied to the combustion process and exhaust gases escape from the engine block. For our customers we also develop cylinder head cover modules with integrated camshafts, variable valve train systems or components for electric drives.

Forged Tech | Automotive and undercarriage components

Forged and machined crankshafts and connecting rods from thyssenkrupp are used in internal combustion engines worldwide. We also produce a wide range of other engine, transmission and chassis components for various applications. State-of-the-art production processes, close cooperation with our customers and our own research and development resources are just as much our hallmark as our experience from over 100 years of forging and machining.

Springs & Stabilizers | Springs & stabilizers

Springs and stabilizers ensure comfort and safety in vehicles. With products from thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers you can be sure of achieving the right suspension tuning between ride comfort and driving safety.

Steering

Steering technology from thyssenkrupp is installed in vehicles from almost all major auto manufacturers. In addition to steering components from solid forging, we produce steering columns as well as fully mechanical, hydraulic and electric steering systems. Our electrically assisted steering systems make an important contribution to fuel reduction. They are also the technological prerequisite for automated parking, lane departure warning or autonomous driving.

thyssenkruppthyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group is a technology leader in many of its markets, developing solutions for the challenges of the future.

Around 3,900 employees work in research and development worldwide. They are mainly focused on climate protection and the energy transition, the digital transformation in industry and the mobility of the future. The patent portfolio of thyssenkrupp currently includes approximately 17,000 patents and utility models, underlining the Group's leading position in technology and innovation.

thyssenkrupp is pursuing ambitious climate protection targets and actively optimizing its own energy and climate efficiency. At the same time, the Group is supporting its customers and industry partners to help in achieving their climate targets, thus playing a key role in advancing the green transformation.

As a publicly listed company, thyssenkrupp is part of the MDAX index. thyssenkrupp shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: TKA) and as American depositary receipts (ticker symbol: TKAMY) in the USA. Since 20 October 2025, TKMS (Marine Systems segment) has also been an independent, publicly traded company in which thyssenkrupp AG holds a majority stake of 51 per cent; TKMS shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: TKMS) and will be included in the MDAX from 22 December 2025.