Glückauf!*

THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU GMBH

WHAT WE DO

* { “Glückauf” is a traditional German greeting meaning “good luck and success,” originally used by miners to wish each other a safe return from underground. }

Over 155 Years of Mining Expertise

With our technical know-how and 155 years of experience, THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU GMBH is one of the world’s leading mining specialist companies, offering the full range of services in both horizontal and vertical mining.

Our history

Corporate

A tradition-rich corporate culture – focused on the future!

1700
Employees

Career

51
Countries of Operation – Past and Present

Projects

155
Years of history

History

Portfolio

Discover our expertise

Freezing and Injection Methods

Drilling Technology – Surface and Underground

Planning and Engineering Services

Unlocking Synergies Across the Group

Why THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU?

Reliable. Expert. Globally experienced.

With over 150 years of experience in shaft construction and mining, THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU is one of the world’s leading specialized companies. Deeply rooted in tradition—yet at the forefront of technology, safety, and project expertise.

Projects & References

Exciting project reports from our portfolio!

Projects

Adventure Norway: Construction of an Inclined Borehole for a Hydropower Plant

To improve the transport infrastructure at the Hardangerfjord, several tunnels were constructed; in parallel, a small hydropower plant was also planned to supply regional electricity.

09 March 2026

Glückauf zum Weltfrauentag

Heute haben wir bei THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU den Weltfrauentag zum Anlass genommen, unsere Mitarbeiterinnen gemeinsam vor die Kamera zu holen. 💐 Sie stehen jeden T…

02 March 2026

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG - Arge Schächte Heilbronn

Next Level: Hauptschachtteufen. Seit unserem letzten Bericht aus Heilbronn ist ein Jahr vergangen, das uns eindrucksvoll gezeigt hat, was wir mit vollem Ein…

20 February 2026

Virtuelle Realität mit Autodesk "Workshop XR"

Computergenerierte Wirklichkeit mit Bildern in 3D. Während der Integrierung unserer CAD-Modelle in die "Autodesk Construction Cloud" (ACC) sind wir auf das So…

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