Krupp

German steel and weapons production company Friedrich Krupp AG Hoesch-KruppFormerly Fried. Krupp AG (1903–1968, 1992) Friedrich Krupp GmbH (1968–1991) TypePublicIndustryConglomeratePredecessorHoesch AG Founded1811; 215 years ago (1811) in Essen, GermanyFounderFriedrich KruppDefunct1999; 27 years ago (1999)FateMerged with Thyssen to form ThyssenKruppArea servedWorldwideOwnerAlfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation The three rings were the symbol for Krupp, based on the Radreifen – the seamless railroad wheel tires patented by Alfred Krupp. The rings are currently part of the ThyssenKrupp logotype. Friedrich Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp (formerly Fried. Krupp AG and Friedrich Krupp GmbH), trading as Krupp, was the largest company in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century as well as Germany's premier weapons manufacturer during both world wars. It produced battleships, U-boats, tanks, howitzers, guns, utilities, and hundreds of other commodities. The company also produced steel used to build railroads in the United States and to cap the Chrysler Building. After the Nazis seized power in Germany, Krupp supported the regime and was one of many German businesses that profited