Eickhoff is an internationally operating family business and world market leader for high performance machines. Founded as an iron foundry in 1864, Eickhoff has developed over the years into a high-tech company that rests on three branches: mining technology, gear technology and foundry. Eickhoff’s machines, which meet the highest quality & safety requirements under extreme conditions, are used worldwide. With its more than 1,400 employees around the world, the company stands for technical expertise, the highest production standards, and the continuous development of future value chains. Despite early internationalization, Eickhoff has been rooted in Bochum for more than 150 years and is also involved in numerous social initiatives for the local region. The group of companies includes Gebr. Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik u. Eisengießerei GmbH, Eickhoff Gießerei GmbH, Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH, Eickhoff Antriebstechnik GmbH, and the respective subsidiaries.