Siemens Germany was very successful in fiscal 2011 (October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011): Sales amounted to EUR 10.8 billion, and new orders at Siemens Germany increased to more than EUR 17.35. billion. With around 116,000 employees, Siemens is one of the largest private employers in Germany.

Ever since Werner von Siemens founded his company 164 years ago, Siemens and Germany have been inseparable. Since then, the company’s history has been packed with milestones of innovation – ranging from the pointer telegraph, dynamo and electric train to the electron microscope, cardiac pacemaker, electronic automation system and the world’s most powerful gas turbine. Holding to the principles of sustainable corporate management, strong innovations and unique solutions competence, and backed by our global footprint, we provide answers to the questions of our time for the areas of industry, energy, infrastructure and cities, and healthcare.

During the last fiscal year, Siemens received its largest contract ever, which was also the largest ever awarded by Deutsche Bahn, the German national railway. Siemens will deliver up to 300 long-distance trains of the new ICx generation to Deutsche Bahn. This train sets new standards for energy efficiency and modularity and will lead the way for the entire industry.