About thyssenkrupp

thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely independent industrial and technology businesses, employing around 96,000 people. With operations across 48 countries, it generated sales of €41 billion in fiscal 2021/2022. Its business activities are organized into six segments: Materials Services, Industrial Components, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, Marine Systems, and Multi Tracks. Leveraging extensive technological expertise, these businesses develop cost-effective and resource-efficient solutions to meet future challenges. Around 3,600 employees work in research and development at 75 locations worldwide, focusing primarily on climate protection, the energy transition, industrial digitalization, and future mobility. The thyssenkrupp Group currently holds approximately 17,370 patents and utility models. Under the thyssenkrupp brand, the group creates long-term value through innovative products, technologies, and services, contributing to a better and sustainable future for future generations. To achieve this, the company sets ambitious climate protection goals and optimizes its own energy and climate efficiency. Additionally, it utilizes its diverse capabilities along relevant value chains to significantly drive its customers' green transformation. thyssenkrupp is listed in the MDAX index, with shares traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol: TKA) and as American Depositary Receipts (symbol: TKAMY).

The long-term partnership between thyssenkrupp and China can be traced back to the 19th century. In fiscal 2021/2022, thyssenkrupp China achieved sales of over €2 billion. The company operates more than 20 entities in China, with approximately 7,000 employees.

thyssenkrupp considers China one of its most important strategic markets outside of Germany. The business in China encompasses automotive technology, energy, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, metallurgy, cement, and aviation material services, providing diversified products, services, and solutions to the Chinese market.