Thyssenkrupp

Profile narrative

Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions is a business unit of the German multinational conglomerate Thyssenkrupp AG, headquartered in Germany. It focuses on providing automotive body solutions, which include the design, engineering and manufacture of components such as body‑in‑white, chassis parts and related structural elements for vehicle manufacturers. The unit serves the global automotive market, supplying original equipment manufacturers that require high‑quality steel‑based structures. Its activities are integrated within Thyssenkrupp’s broader steel production and engineering capabilities, allowing it to leverage expertise in material science and forming technologies.

The unit operates a factory in the Saarland region that employs approximately 1,000 workers, as disclosed in the February 2025 incident report. This facility represents a notable footprint within the company’s automotive division and contributes to the group’s overall manufacturing capacity. Being part of Thyssenkrupp AG, the business unit benefits from the conglomerate’s international presence and access to a wide network of research and development resources. The Saarland plant is one of several sites that support the unit’s supply chain for automotive customers across Europe and beyond.

In early February 2025, Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions experienced a cybersecurity incident in which unauthorized access to its IT infrastructure was detected at the Saarland plant; company spokeswoman Evelin Veit confirmed that IT security personnel identified the breach early, contained the threat and began a gradual restoration of services. The decision to shut down IT systems led analysts to suspect a ransomware attack, although the company has not released specific technical details. The incident is presently reported as under control, with operations being restored incrementally. This event adds to a history of cyber threats faced by the broader Thyssenkrupp conglomerate, which has previously encountered multiple breaches, including ransomware attacks that affected its materials and system engineering divisions in earlier years.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.