KNDS Unveils New Identity: A Fresh Era for Its Group Companies!
KNDS, a prominent European producer of military ground systems headquartered in Amsterdam, has officially renamed its Group entities Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG and Nexter Systems S.A. effective 8 April 2024.
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG will now function as KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, while Nexter Systems S.A. will be known as KNDS France S.A.
In conjunction with these renamings, the titles of German, French, British, Italian, and Belgian subsidiaries of KNDS France and KNDS Deutschland have also undergone legal modifications. For all additional divisions of the Group, the name transformations will be executed by the conclusion of 2024.
The earlier brand identities were already substituted by the “KNDS” brand in June 2023. The legal name alterations necessitated meticulous coordination with governmental bodies, clientele, and suppliers, so they were executed in a subsequent phase.
About KNDS
KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) is the outcome of the collaboration between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the foremost European manufacturers of military ground systems located in Germany and France.
KNDS comprises a workforce of approximately 9,000 individuals, achieving a revenue of 3.2 billion euros in 2022, with an order backlog approximating 11 billion euros and incoming orders summing up to 3.4 billion euros. Its product portfolio features main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weaponry systems, munitions, military bridges, client services, battle management solutions, training options, protective systems, and a comprehensive array of equipment.
The establishment of KNDS signifies the inception of consolidation within the land defense systems sector in Europe. The strategic partnership between KMW and Nexter boosts both entities’ competitiveness and global standing, alongside their capability to address the requirements of their respective national armed forces. Moreover, it offers European and NATO clients the chance for greater standardization and interoperability of their defense apparatus, supported by a reliable industrial foundation.
