SMAG celebrates stock market debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

On 13 July 2026, SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG celebrated its stock market debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with the traditional bell-ringing ceremony. With its listing in the Scale segment, SMAG is laying the foundation for further growth and a long-term partnership with the capital market.

The SMAG share is traded in the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 1SMA (ISIN: DE000A42FR12, WKN: A42FR1). The capital increase carried out in connection with the IPO generated gross proceeds of around EUR 30 million for the company. The proceeds are to be used primarily to finance strategic growth initiatives – in particular investments in automation technologies, the expansion of production capacities, the strengthening of the sales organization, as well as to bolster working capital and enhance overall financial flexibility.

Ulrich Feindt, Chief Executive Officer of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG, commented: “We are pleased with the investor interest in SMAG, which we consider a vote of confidence in our business model and growth strategy. We are happy to be a publicly listed company now and would like to sincerely thank all parties involved.”

SMAG Investment Highlights

• Fast-growing addressable market driven by rising demand for modern warfare communications, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), air defense, and electronic warfare solutions within the EU Member States’ defense spending super cycle.

• Key enabler of primes and neo-primes, providing mission-critical enabling infrastructure for the modern battlefield.

• Best-in-class and field-proven products engineered to meet the demands of multi-domain modern warfare, delivering mission-critical reliability and performance.

• Established sales process combined with scalable manufacturing capabilities, underpinning a sustainable and highly profitable growth model.

• A very attractive financial profile featuring a high-quality order backlog with clear visibility to convert into profitable growth and strong cash generation, with limited capex requirements.

• Defined strategy to accelerate growth by enabling future platforms, expanding geographically, and optimizing operations to capture maximum share of the global market.

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EUROSATORY 2026: Valuable Insights and Strong Partnerships

EUROSATORY 2026 in Paris once again confirmed its role as one of the leading international platforms for the defence and security industry. For SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts, the event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with customers, partners and industry experts from around the world and discuss current challenges and future developments in mission-critical communication.

The conversations held throughout the exhibition highlighted three key trends shaping the market:

• Interoperability has become essential.

  Customers increasingly expect integrated solutions that seamlessly connect different systems and platforms rather than standalone products.

• Reliability remains mission-critical.

  Proven technology, rapid deployment capabilities and dependable performance continue to be decisive factors for operational success.

• Partnerships are more important than ever.

  As operational requirements become increasingly complex, close collaboration between industry partners is essential to deliver effective and sustainable solutions.

These insights reinforce SMAG's commitment to providing reliable mobile mast systems that serve as a critical component of modern communication infrastructures. By enabling secure and resilient connectivity, SMAG systems support mission-critical operations where information must be available anytime and anywhere.

We would like to thank all customers, partners and colleagues for the valuable discussions, shared perspectives and inspiring exchanges during the event. The strong interest in resilient communication solutions confirms the importance of reliable and rapidly deployable mast systems in today's operational environments.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and welcoming the industry again at EUROSATORY 2028.

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG Establishes Supervisory Board

// In the course of the conversion into a stock corporation, Ms. Esra Himmel, Mr. Dr. Nils Förster, and Mr. Sven Hartwich were appointed to the Supervisory Board of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG.

The newly constituted Supervisory Board combines proven technical, commercial, and sector-specific expertise:Esra Himmel, who was appointed Chairwoman, brings experience in areas including corporate finance and human resources. Dr. Nils Förster, who assumes the role of Deputy Chairman, is distinguished in particular by his deep understanding of the defense sector. Sven Hartwich rounds out the Board’s expertise as a proven financial expert.

Esra Himmel

// Esra Himmel is the Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Company.

Esra Himmel also serves as Deputy Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Eisen- und Hüttenwerke AG, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG. Prior to that, she served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer at goetzpartners Group and as member of the board of trustees of goetzpartners Stiftung. Before that, she held various leadership positions at goetzpartners Group.

She holds a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Corporate Finance and Investment from the University of Mannheim and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.

Dr. Nils Förster

// Dr. Nils Förster is Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Company.

He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Quantum-Systems GmbH, a leading European provider of unmanned, AI-powered systems for defence, security and civilian applications, where he is responsible for global operations, industrialisation, supply chain management, quality, and organisational scaling.

Prior to joining Quantum-Systems, Dr. Förster was Partner and Managing Director at PwC Strategy& (Germany) GmbH (formerly Booz & Company). In this role, he led Strategy&’s European Public Sector & Defense Practice and was responsible for the strategic development and growth of the business as well as the delivery of complex consulting engagements for government, security and defence clients. He also served as a trusted advisor to senior executives, investors and public-sector stakeholders, including organisations of the German Armed Forces and other NATO military organisations.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Förster held consulting and leadership positions at BwConsulting GmbH, the in-house consultancy of the German Federal Ministry of Defence, as well as at ADRA Ecuador and Musterbrecher Management Consultants. He also served as a research associate to Prof. Dr. Hans Wüthrich.

Before entering the consulting profession, Dr. Förster served for ten years as an officer in the German Air Force and left active service with the rank of Captain.

Dr. Förster holds a doctoral degree in Business Administration (Dr. rer. pol.) and a degree in Business Administration (Diplom-Kaufmann), both from the University of the German Federal Armed Forces Munich.

Sven Hartwich

// Sven Hartwich is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Company.

Sven Hartwich also serves as Chief Financial Officer of EMAG GmbH & Co. KG, as member of the supervisory board and chair of the examination board of C.+H. Winter GmbH (general partner of Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG), and as member of the supervisory board of ZAHORANSKY AG. Prior to this, he served as Head of Investment Management at EMAG GmbH & Co. KG. He also worked as Commercial Manager / Chief Financial Officer for KmB Technologie GmbH and EMAG Leipzig Maschinenfabrik GmbH. Before joining EMAG, Sven joined Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA as Commercial Manager Engineered Solutions and held various commercial management positions at Siemens AG.

Sven Hartwich holds a diploma in business information technology from the University of Applied Science Harz, Wernigerode.

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// SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG is a leading European manufacturer of mission-critical mobile mast systems for defence applications, ensuring robust connectivity for modern and future battlefield operations. SMAG’s mission-critical mobile mast systems are self-supporting, require no guying, and can be deployed rapidly — with mast heights of up to 40 metres.

The company provides the communications backbone that is critical to deployment and ensures connectivity across the digital battlefield. It enables rapid redeployment for high operational mobility, offers unmatched height and payload capacities for modern sensors, connects all operational assets into a unified real-time situational picture, and provides communications systems that function independently of existing networks, both on the battlefield and in disaster-response scenarios.

Wehrtechnische Ausstellung 2026

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SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts becomes a stock corporation

The conversion of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH into a stock corporation, SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG, was successfully completed on 22 June with its entry in the commercial register and is therefore now legally effective.

With its new legal form, SMAG is further sharpening its positioning as a leading European manufacturer of mission-critical mobile mast systems for defence applications, ensuring robust connectivity for modern and future battlefield operations.

For existing contractual partners, customers and employees, the conversion generally does not entail any changes. All existing contracts and agreements remain valid.

About SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG is a leading European manufacturer of mission-critical mobile mast systems for defence applications, ensuring robust connectivity for modern and future battlefield operations. SMAG’s mission-critical mobile mast systems are self-supporting, require no guying, and can be deployed rapidly — with mast heights of up to 40 metres.

The company provides the communications backbone that is critical to deployment and ensures connectivity across the digital battlefield. It enables rapid redeployment for high operational mobility, offers unmatched height and payload capacities for modern sensors, connects all operational assets into a unified real-time situational picture, and provides communications systems that function independently of existing networks, both on the battlefield and in disaster-response scenarios.

ILA 2026

Connecting Innovation at ILA Berlin

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In January 2027, IDEX will once again serve as a key international meeting point for the global defence and security community. The event offers a distinguished platform for showcasing advanced capabilities, fostering strategic dialogue, and strengthening partnerships across an increasingly complex security landscape.

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Leading trade fair for defence innovation, military capability development and international cooperation

Taking place in Kielce from 8 to 11 September 2026, MSPO 2026 will offer a distinguished platform for showcasing advanced defence systems, emerging technologies and future-oriented security solutions. As one of Europe’s established defence industry exhibitions, it brings together high-level decision-makers and technical experts to foster dialogue, partnership and cross-sector collaboration.

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Taking place in Paris from 15 to 19 June 2026, Eurosatory 2026 will once again serve as a major international meeting point for the global defence and security community. The exhibition provides a high-level setting for showcasing advanced capabilities, fostering strategic partnerships, and addressing the evolving requirements of a complex security landscape.

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(DE) Dreifache Allianz für das Patriot-System

Die Unternehmen SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAG) mit Sitz in Salzgitter (Deutschland) und RUAG AG (RUAG) mit Sitz in Bern (Schweiz) haben im Rahmen des Beschaffungsprojekts BODLUV GR für das Luft- und Flugkörperabwehrsystem Patriot® der Schweizer Armee eine gemeinsame Lizenzvereinbarung bekannt gegeben. Diese Zusammenarbeit wurde im Rahmen des Offset-Programms durch das in den USA ansässige Unternehmen Raytheon, einem RTX-Unternehmen, ins Leben gerufen und stellt einen Meilenstein in der Entwicklung und Bereitstellung modernster Verteidigungstechnologie dar.

Raytheon, RUAG und SMAG, drei renommierte Akteure der Rüstungsindustrie, arbeiten zusammen und bringen ihr jeweiliges Fachwissen ein, um das Patriot-System für die Schweizer Armee weiterzuentwickeln.

Raytheon hat RUAG mit direkten Offset-Projekten beauftragt, um die notwendigen Fähigkeiten zur autonomen Wartung wichtiger Subsysteme des Patriot-Systems in der Schweiz aufzubauen. RUAG wird unter anderem das Mastsystem entwickeln sowie Komponenten und Baugruppen produzieren und liefern. Im Rahmen dieser separat abgeschlossenen Lizenzvereinbarung autorisiert und ermöglicht SMAG RUAG durch Technologietransfer die Wartung der Systeme während ihrer Lebensdauer. Ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Projekts ist das Fth 25/7-Mastsystem, das als wesentliche Kommunikationsschnittstelle im Gesamtsystem fungieren wird. Das Mastsystem ist Teil des SMAG-Portfolios von Containermastsystemen.

Alle Parteien sind überzeugt, dass diese Zusammenarbeit unmittelbare Vorteile für das BODLUV GR-Projekt bietet und darüber hinaus langfristige positive Auswirkungen auf ihre jeweiligen Organisationen haben wird. Die Synergien zwischen Raytheon, RUAG und SMAG werden zur Entwicklung innovativer Lösungen für die Schweizer Armee beitragen und die nationale Sicherheit weiter stärken.

«Die Zusammenarbeit mit RUAG im Rahmen des BODLUV GR-Projekts ist für uns von großer Bedeutung. Wir sind überzeugt, dass die kombinierten Ressourcen und das Fachwissen zu einem hervorragenden Patriot-System führen werden, das die Anforderungen der Schweizer Armee vollständig erfüllt», kommentiert Florian Süß, Vertriebsleiter bei SMAG.

«Wir sind der Meinung, dass die Beteiligung der lokalen Industrie ein Schlüsselelement des Schweizer Patriot-Programms ist und dazu beiträgt, die Produktionskapazitäten, Fähigkeiten und das Fachwissen vor Ort zu erweitern», sagt Pete Bata, Vizepräsident von Global Patriot bei Raytheon. «Raytheon ist weiterhin bestrebt, mit der Schweizer Industrie zusammenzuarbeiten, um Patriot, das weltweit bewährteste Luft- und Flugkörperabwehrsystem, zu liefern und so den Luftverteidigungsbedarf der Schweiz zu decken.»

«Dank Lizenzen im MRO-Bereich und Technologietransfer durch Subunternehmer in Offset-Projekten kann RUAG seine Rolle als Materialkompetenzzentrum der Schweizer Armee effizient aufbauen und eigenständig übernehmen», erklärt Michael Strehler, Leiter der industriellen Zusammenarbeit bei RUAG. Salzgitter, März 2025

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(DE) BDSV Mitgliedschaft auf der IDEX bestätigt

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News von der IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi! Neben vielen Gesprächen mit interessierten Branchenvertretern aus der ganzen Welt, können wir heute mit etwas Stolz verkünden, dass die SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH offizielles Mitglied im Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie (BDSV) ist! 

Mit dieser Mitgliedschaft unterstützen wir nicht nur die wichtige Arbeit des BDSV, sondern tragen aktiv zur Weiterentwicklung von Sicherheitslösungen in der Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsindustrie bei, die für die Zukunft von entscheidender Bedeutung sind und setzen uns damit für Innovation, Zusammenarbeit und eine sichere Zukunft ein. 

After the takeover of SMAG by AEQUITA from Munich

A good six months have now passed since the takeover of SMAG by AEQUITA from Munich. A good time for a look back and a perspective on the three companies.

Article from 06.07.2024 from the Salzgitter Zeitung.

Acquisition by AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA (Munich)

Fast, Strong and Reliable – New opportunities with new owner

AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, a global industrial group and financial investor headquartered in Munich, has reached an agreement with the Executive Board of SMAG to acquire the three companies of Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG (SMAG). The three companies at the Salzgitter site are positioned in the market as technology leaders with a strong brand in their respective fields. They range from the manufacture of bulk material grabs for the global trading industry (PEINER SMAG Lifting Technologies GmbH) to mobile drilling and mining solutions for demanding applications above and below ground (NORDMEYER SMAG Mining & Drilling Technologies GmbH) and the supply of mobile antenna masts for data transmission and communication in the defense and telecommunications sector (SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH).

The transaction is still subject to the approval of the German Federal Cartel Office and the shareholders.

The new owner AEQUITA has an impressive success story and extensive industry knowledge. The change in ownership provides SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH with new opportunities for growth and innovation. SMAG employees are looking forward to a successful future and customers and business partners can continue to expect first-class service and innovative mobile antenna mast systems.

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SMAG Contract signing in Czech Republic ERA 3.Generation

Success story continues. ERA a.s. (CZ) & SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH signed a contract of the already 3rd. generation of container mast systems

Fast, Strong and Reliable

After the successful joint re-development, production and delivery of the container mast generation 1 and 2 the world wide leading German manufacturer of Mobile Antenna Masts, SMAG and the Czech supplier of passive radar systems ERA a.s. signed a supply contract for further container Antenna Mast Systems. The actual order is already the 3rd generation of the container mast from Salzgitter. Wolfgang Schnelle (Managing Director of SMAG): “With this technical solution we sucessfully convinced an existing customer and at the same time we are able to serve a large demand in the market”.

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SMAG Contract signing in Poland

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts receives order to equip Polish Patriot WISLA system with novel lattice mast packages

On 16 Dec. 2021, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 S.A. (WZL), supplier of next-generation surveillance and flight tracking solutions for the air traffic management, military, security and airport operations markets, located in Zegrze, Poland, and SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH headquarterd in Salzgitter, Germany, have entered into an agreement to deliver a new kind of mast systems for the Mobile Communications Center (MCC1) of the Polish Patriot WISLA system.

The agreement includes a total of three contracts. Beyond the delivery of mast packages of the the Mobile Communication Centers (MCC1) for the Polish Patriot WISŁA System , SMAG will transfer the required expertise to build mobile lattice antenna masts to WZL. It was also agreed to jointly launch further projects in the domestic market and most importantly in the military business.

Through the above agreements, WZL Nr. 1 and its subtiers will soon be able to gain capabilities regarding project management and production of antenna masts systems. This will allow them to even better meet requirements of Polish Armed Forces heading towards Band IV and a better bit rate through radio and radio relay transmissions for far distances. WZL company will be the first in Poland to start serial production of lattice antenna masts that will be integrated onto Polish Armed Forces’ vehicles.

The managing directors of both parties are very positive about the future. Current projects show a high demand for these innovative mast systems and further orders can be expected.

“We have known WZL for more than 30 years now, who have developed and modified Mobile Digital Communication Nodes (RWL-C) as a sole supplier to Polish MoD and is also known as a provider of satellite communication solutions. This has proven to be a reliable and unique system on the market. Together we will now exploit synergies and develop a new type of mobile mast system that combines the advantages of both installations.

The complete system will be installed on a 10x10 Jelsz truck, hosted on a 20 feet containerframe, which is easy to be transported to any point of mission,“ states Wolfgang Schnelle, SMAG Managing Director. “WZL is pleased to cooperate with such experienced and flexible partner, we really need to differentiate (to link?) our portfolio(s) and we are glad that SMAG components perfectly complement our system,” adds Roman Tetnik, WZL Managing Director.

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The new Fth 40/9 Mobile Antenna Mast is available

After only one year of development, SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts (SMAG), headquartered in Salzgitter, launches a new type of guyless 40 m antenna mast.

Under the brand name Fth 40/9, the innovative system is about to be introduced on the market. The prototype mast has been handed over to the first customer, who is carrying out further trials in the field. At the same time, the series production has started. The new system builds on the proven, robust quality of the previous mast series, but offers significantly more reach. With a height of up to 40 m, the mast creates real added value for the user and thus meets the increased customer requirements.

The prototype antenna mast type Fth 40/9 has been successfully tested on a Defense Technology Center site (WTD), ensuring reliable operation. „We provide our customers a compact, low-maintenance and weightreduced Mobile Antenna Mast which was previously not available for a mast height of 40m. During the development process many buying criterias were considered. Complemented by our many years of experience and a diversified service profile, we have achieved an outstanding unique selling position on the market and we intend to strengthen it further“, comments Wolfgang Schnelle, Managing Director of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH. Despite its enormous height, the mast package is easy to handle and has retained the basic 20-foot dimensions that are important to many buyers. A particular feature is the quick fully automatic assembly of the complete system, which takes only 6 minutes thanks to the novel drive. Depending on demand, the mast can be extended from 10 - 40 m and continiously been operated in intermediate heights. The current mast configuration allows a permissible head load of 600 kg. For several decades, SMAG has been manufacturing the carrier systems known in the industry as "Salzgitter Mast", whose sophisticated technology and high quality standards are appreciated by customers worldwide. The systems can be used in semi- or fully-automatic operation even at high wind speeds and at different mast heights. They require only short set-up and dismantling times, work extremely accurately at the mast top and have high mobility. Whether little space or rough terrain – they are suitable for a wide range of applications in the civil and military sector. Thus, information flows can be ensured and maintained also in the most remote locations and under the most difficult environmental conditions. With the new Fth 40/9 series, SMAG is responding to current market developments and offering its customers another contemporary solution.

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Deployable antenna containers for the German Armed Forces

(DE) Beauftragung für die Entwicklung und Lieferung von verlegefähigen Antennencontainern für das Projekt: ZNV (Zellulare Netze Verlegefähig) für die Bundeswehr

Sicher, Robust und Zuverlässig – Neues Digitalisierungsprojekt für die Bundeswehr

Der marktführende Hersteller für abspannfreie Antennenträger, die SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAG) aus Salzgitter und die Firma Motorola Solutions Germany GmbH, der Systemlieferant der Bundeswehr für das Projekt ZNV der Bundeswehr, haben einen Vertrag über die Entwicklung und Lieferung von verlegefähigen Antennenträgersystemen unterschrieben. Damit übernimmt die SMAG im Unterauftrag von Motorola Solutions die Entwicklung und Lieferung der Antennencontainer im Rahmen des Programmes Digitalisierung landbasierter Operationen (D-LBO) der Bundeswehr.

Der Vertrag umfasst unter anderem die Integration von Antennen- und Funktechnik in einem 20‘ ISO Container. Bei dem Projekt setzt die SMAG ihr Expertenwissen ein und passt ihre Produkte optimal an die Anforderungen der Bundeswehr an. Der Vertrag beinhaltet die Beschaffung von bis zu 42 entsprechenden Antennenträgersystemen bis zum Jahr 2024.

Im Projekt ZNV – Zellulare Netze Verlegefähig – wird ein Nachfolgesystem für das Bündelfunksystem TetrapolBw entwickelt und produziert. Bei ZNV handelt es sich um ein zellular betriebenes Funksystem das Sprach- und Schmalbanddatenübertragung über den Standard Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) abwickelt. Die breitbandige Datenübertragung erfolgt über den Standard Long Term Evolution (LTE).

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SMAG supports ERA project for the Czech Armed Forces

A contract was signed between ERA company and the Czech Ministry in 1Q 2020 for the supplying of the latest generation of passive surveillance systems VERA-NG for the needs of the Czech Armed Forces. Within the 4Q 2020, ERA has closed the contracting process with the main subcontractors: SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAG) will provide the highly mobile masts for VERA-NG antennas. Tatra Trucks company will deliver the transport vehicles, Pavelka company the containers for Main Processing Shelter. The so-called DPET ACR project has been updated as planned, thus successfully overcoming the unprecedented obstacles related to the Covid-19 crisis.

In light of the Covid-19 situation, there is an important added value for the Czech economy thanks to the involvement of Czech companies in the project. Despite the difficulties caused by border closure, the major part of the project is also Czech-German cooperation. “In this phase we finished the contracting process with the main subcontractors: the German company SMAG and the Czech companies PAVELKA – kontejnery, Ltd. and TATRA Trucks, stock co.,” stated the ERA Managing Director Viktor Sotona.

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG, complements VERA-NG system with eight mobile and collapsible mast systems. The masts are fully automated and after a short installation time ready for any rough terrain mission. This permits maximum mobility, rapid tactical deployment of the DPET system and minimizes risks for Czech soldiers during missions. “We recognise ERA as a high-tech company with remarkable experience in passive radar systems, especially for its unique surveillance and reconnaissance system VERA-NG. We developed together another new mobile antenna mast system, which connects both products in an optimal way.,” stated Wolfgang Schnelle, SMAG Managing Director. This strengthen our both market position, we look forward for a long term relationship with company ERA. SMAG is very glad to be able to support our neighbour and especially the Czech MOD.

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(DE) SMAG aus Salzgitter startklar für TLVS

SMAG-Beteiligung an wichtigsten Luftverteidigungssystem für die Bundeswehr der kommenden 20 Jahre/Baustein für Unternehmenserfolg und den Wirtschaftsstandort Niedersachsen

Salzgitter/Schrobenhausen, 6. Oktober 2020. Warten auf den Startschuss: In den kommenden Wochen wird in Berlin über den Bundeshaushalt diskutiert. Unter anderem entscheidet der Bundestag darüber, ob das neue „Taktische Luftverteidigungsystem“ (TLVS) als Schutzschirm gegen Bedrohungen aus der Luft angeschafft werden soll. Das Besondere an diesem High-Tech-Projekt für die Bundeswehr ist die Beteiligung von über 80 mittelständischen Unternehmen, ein Großteil davon aus Deutschland. In Niedersachsen hofft die SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAM) auf grünes Licht aus der Bundeshauptstadt. SMAG steuert zu dem von einem Joint Venture aus MBDA Deutschland und Lockheed Martin aus den USA geführten Großprojekt Know-how aus Salzgitter bei. Das Spezialgebiet des niedersächsischen Mittelständlers: der sogenannte Salzgitter-Mast, ein mobiler Antennenträger, der auch unter schwierigsten Bedingungen für eine einwandfreie Kommunikation sorgt.

„Wir sind stolz darauf und hoffen, einen wichtigen Teil zur Modernisierung der NATOAbwehrfähigkeiten und damit zum Schutz unserer Soldaten, aber auch der Zivilbevölkerung beizutragen“, sagt Wolfgang Schnelle, Geschäftsführer von SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH. Die Beteiligung an dem TLVS-Projekt bringt dem Standort Salzgitter Sicherheit und ist ein wichtiger Baustein unserer künftigen Unternehmensplanung.“ Mit Auftragsvergabe werden weitere Kapazitäten im Bereich Engineering und Entwicklung bereitgestellt, so der Unternehmens-Chef. „Der Auftrag ist darüber hinaus eine Chance, Niedersachsen bei internationalen Partnern als HightechStandort zu präsentieren und unser Know-how auszubauen.“

„Wir freuen uns sehr darüber, SMAG als kompetenten Partner mit viel Expertise in seinem Bereich an Bord zu haben“, erläutert Thomas Gottschild, Geschäftsführer der MBDA Deutschland GmbH. „Die Stärke von TLVS sind die mehr als 80 mittelständischen Unterauftragnehmer in verschiedenen Regionen. In der Spitze werden über 6.000 hoch qualifizierte Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter von der Realisierung des TLVS profitieren – der Großteil in Deutschland“, so Gottschild.

Der Schutzschirm TLVS soll Bedrohungen aus der Luft abwehren, zum Beispiel durch Raketen, Kampfflugzeuge, Hubschrauber, Drohnen und Marschkörper. Aktuelle Abwehrsysteme stoßen bereits heute an ihre Leistungsgrenzen und müssen innerhalb der nächsten zehn Jahre ersetzt werden.

SMAG wird für TLVS einen Rohrmast bauen. Ein Vorläufermodell wird bereits im aktuellen Raketenabwehrsystem Patriot verwendet. Neben vielen Verbesserungen in der Mechanik des Masts wird das System auch mit innovativer Technik aufgewertet. Bei dem Mast handelt es sich um einen abspannfreien, mobilen Antennenträger mit geringem Gewicht und zugleich einer sehr hohen Genauigkeit an der Mastspitze. Das System verfügt über eine hydraulische Abstützung, die das gesamte Fahrzeug in schwierigem Gelände ausnivelliert und den Betrieb des Masts ermöglicht. Moderne, wartungsarme, diagnose- und netzwerkfähige Steuerungselemente kontrollieren die hydraulische Abstützung und den hydraulisch angetriebenen Mast. Der Aufbau erfolgt wie bei allen Mastsystemen der SMAG automatisch, in kürzester Zeit und mit geringstem Personaleinsatz. Die Funktionalität und Robustheit der Masten bewährt sich seit Jahrzehnten bei Katastrophen- und Militäreinsätzen sowie bei Funkübertragungen von Radio- und Fernsehsendern.

Über SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH

Die SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH ist weltweit der einzige Anbieter von abspannfreien, mobilen Antennenträgern bis zu einer Höhe von 40 Metern. Sie werden rund um die Welt bei Katastropheneinsätzen, militärischen Aktivitäten und bei Funkübertragungen von Radio- und Fernsehsendern eingesetzt. Die Antennenträgersysteme sind individuell gefertigt und können z. B. auf Anhängern, Containern, LKWs, gepanzerten Fahrzeugen und Plattformen montiert werden. Die SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH ist eine 100% ige Tochtergesellschaft der SMAG.

Über Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG (SMAG)

Die Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG (SMAG) mit Hauptsitz in Salzgitter ist ein weltweit führendes Maschinenbauunternehmen in den Segmenten Lastaufnahmemittel für den Materialumschlag, Verfahrenstechnik und Sondermaschinenbau. Die Marktstellung der Unternehmensgruppe basiert auf ausgeprägter Problemlösungskompetenz, überlegenen, Standard setzenden Produkten, hoher globaler Vertriebskraft und weltumspannendem Service. Derzeit erzielt die SMAG-Gruppe mit ca. 1.800 Mitarbeiter an 20 weltweiten Standorten ca. 270 Mio. EUR Umsatz.

Über MBDA

MBDA entwickelt und fertigt Lenkflugkörper und Lenkflugkörpersysteme, die gegenwärtige und künftige Anforderungen aller Teilstreitkräfte (Luftwaffe, Heer und Marine) erfüllen. Mit Standorten in fünf europäischen Ländern (Frankreich, Großbritannien, Italien, Deutschland und Spanien) und in den USA hat MBDA im Jahr 2019 einen Umsatz von € 3,7 Mrd. erzielt und verzeichnet einen Auftragsbestand von € 17,5 Mrd. Mit mehr als 90 Militärkunden in aller Welt ist MBDA ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen auf dem Gebiet der Lenkflugkörper und Lenkflugkörpersysteme. Insgesamt bietet MBDA 45 Flugkörpersysteme und Produkte für Gegenmaßnahmen an, die bereits im operationellen Einsatz sind. 15 weitere sind in der Entwicklung. MBDA ist ein Gemeinschaftsunternehmen von Airbus (37,5 %), BAE Systems (37,5 %) und Leonardo (25 %).

www.mbda-deutschland.de

Über Lockheed

Martin Lockheed Martin mit Firmensitz in Bethesda, Maryland, ist ein global agierendes Sicherheits- und Luftfahrtunternehmen. Es beschäftigt weltweit etwa 110.000 Mitarbeiter und befasst sich vorwiegend mit der Forschung, Konstruktion, Entwicklung, Herstellung, Integration und Instandhaltung von Systemen, Produkten und Dienstleistungen der Spitzentechnologie.

www.lockheedmartin.com

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MOD Project Ftm 25/6 completed

Ministry of Defense (MOD) of a south african country purchase Mobile Antenna Mast systems Type Ftm 25/6 from leading supplier of Mobile Antenna Masts, SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAG), Germany.

MOD of a south african country has placed orders for a number of Mobile Antenna Mast Systems, type FTM 25/6, in favour of the German based company SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH. Essential for the decision was, beside the specific know-how, also the absolute reliability of the mast systems. The ease of use was another crucial factor for MOD when they considered purchasing the solution from SMAG. It is the first time that SMAG entered into an agreement to deliver its popular systems to this region – and more are to follow. MOD has announced their intention to continue the successful collaboration. The tailor-made antenna masts with a height of up to 40 m do not require any type of guy wires, which is a unique feature worldwide. They have been manufactured in Salzgitter since 1974 and have quickly gained prominence around the world. The systems are installed in more than 50 countries, in operation at military forces for e.g. communication, data transmission, jamming, monitoring, boarder control, as well as at civil customers like telecom, mobile phone companies, radio and TV broadcasting companies.

Mr. Wolfgang Schnelle, Managing Director of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH, said: ‘We stand for a strong brand that inspires trust, quality and highest reliability. Our goal is not only to assist and advise our customers to find the right system for their specific business or application, but also to be a dependable partner to our clients after the commissioning phase. I am convinced that our products can prove their value in this new market, even in the most critical areas of application. The entire team is looking forward to further projects.’

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