We are pioneers at heart. We stand at the forefront of innovation for the global metals industry for our partners, customers, and communities, who expect us to push the boundaries of production for a sustainable world.
From the latest solutions for green steel production to digitalizing the entire production process, we forge a path toward sustainable production, ensuring the optimal solution for each producer. As a reliable service provider and supplier, the countless references in plant building and service partnerships demonstrate our commitment to our customers’ success and growth. From turnkey projects and new production lines to upgrades, engineering, and metallurgical services, we build close partnerships with our customers to ensure that their operations and profits remain sustainable.
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Our expertise
100
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Years of Experience
7000
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References in the Last 60 Years
65
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Locations Worldwide
80
Industry and Scientific Research Partners
Our Mission
Visionary Goals, Mission-Driven Success
Our mission is to take on the challenges facing the metals industry. To anticipate, meet, and exceed the needs and expectations of our partners, customers, and communities. The Primetals vision is to be a pioneer and global leader in the metals industry, challenging ourselves to deliver groundbreaking, sustainable solutions.
Our Vision
Pioneering Progress of Primetals Technologies
We stand at the forefront of innovation for the global metals industry for our partners, customers, and communities, who expect us to push the boundaries of production for a sustainable world.
More About Us
Primetals Technologies was founded on January 7, 2015, by Siemens, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and partners. Our solutions build on over 60 years of innovation in metals production. Our predecessors, Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Machinery and Siemens have significantly contributed to our company’s comprehensive, state-of-the-art portfolio. In early 2023, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries obtained full ownership of Primetals Technologies.
Who We Are
Our Leadership Team
Yoshiharu Ikeda
Chief Executive Officer
Board Member
Satoru Iijima
Director and Fellow Advisor
Board Member
Andreas Weinhengst
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Management
Alexander Fleischanderl
Chief Technology Officer
Executive Management
Masashi Yoshikawa
Co-Chief Technology Officer
Executive Management
Andreas Viehböck
Head of Upstream Technologies
Executive Management
Ichiro Maeno
Head of Downstream Technologies
Executive Management
Hans-Jürgen Zeiher
Head of Electrics & Automation
Executive Management
Eberhard Karnitsch-Einberger
Head of Metallurgical Services
Executive Management
Norbert Petermaier
Head of Sales & Marketing
Executive Management
Yoshiharu Ikeda
Chief Executive Officer
Board Member
Satoru Iijima
Director and Fellow Advisor
Board Member
Andreas Weinhengst
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Management
Alexander Fleischanderl
Chief Technology Officer
Executive Management
Masashi Yoshikawa
Co-Chief Technology Officer
Executive Management
Andreas Viehböck
Head of Upstream Technologies
Executive Management
Ichiro Maeno
Head of Downstream Technologies
Executive Management
Hans-Jürgen Zeiher
Head of Electrics & Automation
Executive Management
Eberhard Karnitsch-Einberger
Head of Metallurgical Services
Executive Management
Norbert Petermaier
Head of Sales & Marketing
Executive Management
Quality and Responsibility
Supply Chain Management
Primetals Technologies expects to establish partnerships with our suppliers to execute world-class projects.
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Primetals Technologies ensures the highest standards in quality, environmental, health, and safety practices.
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Primetals Technologies ensures ethical business practices and adherence to global regulations.
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