SMS group is a global leader in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the metals industry, with a heritage spanning more than 150 years. Founded in 1871 in Siegen, Germany, the company operates over 100 locations across more than 30 countries, employing approximately 14,500 people. It serves producers of iron and steel, aluminum, copper, and non-ferrous metals with integrated solutions across the full lifecycle of metallurgical operations.
The company's core offerings encompass new equipment delivery, plant modernizations, maintenance services, and spare parts management. Increasingly, SMS group provides digitalization solutions - including data management and software platforms - to optimize metallurgical and plant operations. A significant strategic focus is enabling the transition to sustainable metals production through green steel solutions, hydrogen technology, and circular economy initiatives including lithium-ion battery recycling.
SMS group combines established German engineering expertise with a distributed global presence. The company's technical capabilities span plant construction, metallurgical process design, automation and visualization systems, project management, and manufacturing. Its family-owned structure and long operational history inform a mission oriented toward pioneering carbon-neutral and sustainable metals production across its customer base.