thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology opens new axle assembly plant in Allershausen near Munich

• Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder attends opening ceremony

• Mid-double-digit million euro investment and around 250 new jobs

• Axle assembly for new BMW vehicle generations in close proximity to the Munich plant

thyssenkrupp’s Automotive division today celebrated the opening of a new plant in Allershausen, marking another milestone in the expansion of its production and logistics network in Germany. Located just north of Munich, the site is dedicated to assembling front and rear axles for new BMW vehicle generations. Among the guests at the opening ceremony was Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder.

Dr. Markus Söder, Bavarian Prime Minister: "Bavaria is car country – and that's how it should stay. So it was a great pleasure to attend the opening of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology's new axle assembly plant in Allershausen near Munich together with Minister of State Florian Herrmann. The investment, which will create around 250 new jobs, sends a strong signal for Bavaria as a business location – especially given the difficult conditions facing the automotive industry. Success requires innovation and dynamism. thyssenkrupp has found the perfect environment with its partner BMW. Bavaria stands for high-tech and technology: we are number one in start-ups and top universities, home to international tech companies, and have flagship projects such as the Moon Control Center. With the Bavarian High-Tech Agenda, we are investing seven billion euros in future technologies. Engineering and digitalization are our strengths. As the state government, we will continue to focus on the car in the future: we stand for openness to technology and are massively expanding e-mobility and charging infrastructure. However, the end of the combustion engine also needs to be phased out at EU level. All the best and congratulations on your 30th anniversary!"

Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl, CEO of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology, said: “A strong supplier industry is essential for a competitive automotive sector in Europe. Resilient supply chains, industrial expertise, and proximity to vehicle production are becoming increasingly important in light of global uncertainties. Especially in today’s challenging market environment, our investment in Allershausen sends a clear signal – for industrial strength, reliability, and a sustainable manufacturing future in Germany and Europe.”

With a total area of around 19,000 square meters for logistics and production, the plant is designed for efficient, highly automated axle assembly. thyssenkrupp has invested a mid-double-digit million euro amount in equipment and facilities. Around 250 new technical and production roles are being created, complemented by apprenticeships for future skilled workers.

Series production is scheduled to start this summer. Operating in two shifts, the plant will assemble up to 55 axles per hour – roughly one per minute. Assembly and delivery follow just-in-time and just-in-sequence principles, ensuring precise synchronization with BMW’s vehicle production in Munich.

The new site is operated by thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems GmbH, the group’s specialist for axle assembly and logistics within the Automotive Technology segment. The opening coincides with the 30th anniversary of the business unit.

Dr. Dominik Gläßer, Managing Director of thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems, added: “With the new Allershausen plant, we are continuing our systematic development – from our beginnings in Germany to becoming a globally positioned system partner. Bavaria and the greater Munich area are among Europe’s strongest automotive regions. By investing in Allershausen, we are strengthening local value creation while ensuring a robust, customer-oriented supply chain for BMW’s Munich plant.”

Located about 35 kilometers north of Munich and directly connected to the A9 motorway, Allershausen offers excellent transport links. The site will use electric trucks for axle logistics, and heat will be supplied via a biogas plant – supporting thyssenkrupp’s sustainability strategy.

As a global system supplier, thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems develops and operates assembly and logistics solutions for chassis and powertrain modules – in particular axle systems – delivered just-in-time and just-in-sequence to automotive manufacturers. The company’s core mission is to simplify OEM supply chains by managing module and system assembly as well as supplier and quality management across multiple global sites.

Since its beginnings in the mid-1990s, the axle assembly and logistics business has grown into an internationally established system provider with a broad customer base, including OEMs such as BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. Today, the company operates assembly and logistics facilities in several countries – including Germany, France, Mexico, and Hungary – providing integrated, customer-focused solutions for vehicle manufacturers worldwide.