With a wealth of technical know-how and experience dating back almost 150 years THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU GMBH is undisputedly one of the world’s leading specialist mining contractors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services in the field of horizontal and vertical mining and excavation and also all services regarding mine water drainage. The Thyssen group of companies also includes subsidiaries operating in the plant and mechanical engineering sector. Additionally, several construction of our firms specialise in a vast array of services including construction, demolition, civil engineering, track laying, and interior fit-outs and finishing. The provision of both freeze-sinking and conventional shaft sinking services gives access to interesting markets all over the world. The company has established a strong market presence as a global systems provider for shaft construction and winding machinery projects and now has the capability to construct turnkey mining facilities at a national and international level, even under the most challenging geological conditions. With its technical expertise and global corporate network THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU GMBH has what it takes to consolidate and develop its leading position in the international marketplace. The company is helping its partners access new profit-yielding deposits as global demand for raw materials continues to grow and success in delivering international projects will lead to a further expansion of its existing client base. All operating activities of the corporation are centrally supported and coached by the administration departments of THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU HOLDING GMBH to provide a smooth process of all business activities in the whole group.