1981-1992
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1981 |
Mechanical engineering activities refocused and strengthened with the acquisition of Jagenberg
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1985 |
Dr. Hans U. Brauner, since 1980 Executive Board member, appointed CEO of the holding company, Rheinmetall Berlin AG |
1986 |
Takeover of the carburetor manufacturer Pierburg GmbH,
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1988 |
Development work launched on intelligent SMArt ammunition |
1989 |
Corporate strategy redefined along with deeper diversification into nonmilitary industrial products, specifically security technology - caused by the fall of the Berlin Wall and by the East-West détente |
1990 |
Competence expanded with the takeover of MaK Systemgesellschaft, a manufacturer of armoured vehicles
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1990-1992 |
Rheinmetall moves out of Düsseldorf-Derendorf, ordnance production is concentrated at Unterlüss |
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