American Rheinmetall
A full-service provider delivering cutting-edge tracked and wheeled vehicles and components, serving both defense and commercial markets
American Rheinmetall*, headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI, is a trusted leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles and components, playing a pivotal role in U.S. military modernization. As a diversified full-service vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Tier 1 Supplier, American Rheinmetall delivers cutting-edge vehicle systems, mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, serving both defense and commercial markets with innovation and precision.
Leveraging Rheinmetall’s extensive global vehicle portfolio allows American Rheinmetall to adapt and integrate proven, combat-tested platforms to meet the specific needs of the U.S. military.
Rheinmetall AG recently completed its acquisition of Loc Performance Products, LLC, a Michigan/Ohio-based provider of solutions for track and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, and precision machined components for the defense, industrial, and commercial markets. The acquisition provides Rheinmetall with significant benefits in its global business, while most directly contributing to its rapidly growing U.S. military vehicle business led by American Rheinmetall. Loc Performance Products now operates under the name American Rheinmetall. All legacy Loc products and capabilities are available and now delivered by American Rheinmetall.
American Rheinmetall is committed to providing critical products and support direct to the U.S. Government, its major prime contractors, as well as prominent vehicles manufacturers in agriculture, construction, mining, locomotive, mass transportation, and oil & gas industries.
With 6 facilities located throughout Michigan and Ohio, American Rheinmetall holds 1.7+ million sq. ft. of modern, efficient manufacturing space with significant capacity for future expansion. American Rheinmetall employs a workforce of over 1,400 consisting of a large number of highly-skilled manufacturing teammates who are proficient in modernized fabrication, machining, and welding processes that support top modernization priorities within the defense and commercial industries.
* American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC is registered as a DBA, and is doing business as American Rheinmetall.
American Rheinmetall – Where strategic vision meets unmatched capabilities
Wheeled combat vehicles
Our wheeled combat vehicle offerings are designed to provide exceptional versatility, mobility, and survivability in modern military operations. The Boxer and RCH155 self-propelled howitzer are built to perform across a wide range of missions, from troop transport and reconnaissance to command and control, and direct combat.
Tracked combat vehicles
Rheinmetall is a leading supplier of armored tracked vehicle systems in all weight classes. American Rheinmetall is designing the Lynx XM30, a new combat vehicle, which supports the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts being pursued through the XM30 Combat Vehicle program.
Logistic vehicles
Rheinmetall’s logistic vehicles are designed to provide robust and versatile support for military operations, ensuring the efficient transportation and supply of troops, equipment, and materials in complex and dynamic environments. American Rheinmetall offered the U.S. Army the HX3 CTT for the Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program.
Uncrewed ground vehicles
Rheinmetall’s Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are advanced robotic platforms designed to enhance military operations by providing uncrewed support in hazardous and demanding environments. American Rheinmetall is competing in the U.S. Army’s Small Multi-Purpose Equipment Transport vehicle (S-MET) program.
Military track systems
American Rheinmetall is the only qualified supplier for every major Ground Combat Vehicle platform in the U.S. Army fleet
Fabricated structures
Manufacturing of large structures and complex platforms – any hull in the U.S. combat vehicle fleet from raw plate to finishing
Mechanical systems
Best-value, full service, provider of driveline and suspension systems
Armor products
American Rheinmetall is a full-service provider of critical armored components
Rubber compounding & Rubber products
High-quality rubber-to-metal bonded products, rubber liners, and rubber compounds for a variety of industries
The trusted source for the toughest track
Trackman is a trusted partner for high-performance rubber tracks, wheels, and hay conditioner rolls designed to excel in demanding industries, including agriculture, construction, and mining.
“American Rheinmetall successfully designs products upfront in the product life cycle, enabling for a smooth transition into production and sustainment.”
Vice President of Product Engineering
Press commentary
- Breaking Defense – August 9, 2023: Unmanned and unmatched: Rheinmetall’s autonomous vehicle technology drives future force mobility
- Breaking Defense – August 23, 2022: The HX3 Common Tactical Truck: next-gen excellence for military customers – today
- Defense News – August 17, 2022: Rheinmetall, GM Defense partner in Army’s tactical truck competition
- Warrior Maven – June 24, 2021: Massive Industry Team Offers Army New U.S.-Built "Lynx" Infantry Fighting Vehicle
- Shephard Media – October 14, 2021: AUSA 2021 – Rheinmetall on Lynx design for OMFV competition
Careers
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In late 2024, Rheinmetall acquired Loc Performance Products. To apply for jobs at American Rheinmetall’s Lansing, MI, Lapeer, MI, Plymouth, MI, and St. Marys, OH locations, please click below.
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Upcoming exhibitions
American Rheinmetall participates e.g. in the following events regularly:
- Future Indirect Fires
- AUSA Global Force
- Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
- Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX)
- Armor Week
- Modern Day Marine
- LANDEURO
- Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)
- AUSA Annual Meeting
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Headquarters
35875 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
United States of America
American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC is registered as a DBA, and is doing business as American Rheinmetall.
Phone: +1 586 272 2865
Fax: +1 586 722 7433
13505 N. Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
United States of America
American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC is registered as a DBA, and is doing business as American Rheinmetall.
Phone: +1 734 453 2300
3155 W Big Beaver Rd.
Suite 300
Troy, MI 48084
United States of America
American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC is registered as a DBA, and is doing business as American Rheinmetall.
Phone: +1 586 272 2865