Since the outbreak of coronavirus，thyssenkrupp’s operating companies in China and 18000 employees in China are much concerned about the people in the affected area. On February 7，thyssenkrupp announced that its groups companies in China donated two million RMB to China Charity Federation，in an effort to assist Hubei province，especially the worst hit areas like Wuhan to combat the novel coronavirus.

The group’s subsidiary，Marohn thyssenkrupp Elevator，also donated chlorine dioxide disinfectant worth 200 thousand RMB to provide emergency support for the prevention and control of the epidemic in Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital，after overcoming a few difficulties such as shortage of materials and blocked transportation.

In the epicenter of Wuhan，thyssenkrupp Elevator maintenance team quickly responded to the urgent needs of hospitals，proactively provided on-site standby maintenance services in medical organizations that receive severely infected patients，and safeguarded epidemic prevention and control in a number of designated hospitals including Jinyintan Hospital and Wuhan Central Hospital.

Besides，in quick response to the request of local government，thyssenkrupp Presta Dalian Co.，Ltd. urgently dispatched safety stock for component supply and supported Jiangling Motors to produce negative pressure ambulances，despite the challenges like shortage of raw material.

“As a company that has a good relationship with China for more than 150 years，thyssenkrupp is deeply rooted in China market and has been contributing and witnessing China’s society and economic development. Under such tough situation，thyssenkrupp for no doubt will take corporate social responsibility，live up to its commitment to employees，customers and the society and make a contribution to prevent and control the epidemic.” said Dr. Gao Yan，CEO thyssenkrupp Greater China.

In addition to the donation and emergency support，group companies of thyssenkrupp also actively responded to the requirement of local authorities，formulated emergency plans for epidemic prevention，and gradually resumed production and operation on the premise of employees’ safety and health. Function departments worked together to ensure in-time communication and the supply of protective materials. Business teams also kept close communication with customers and partners，actively responded to their needs，and tried to minimize the impact on their businesses.

The understanding of and respect for local market and partners is an important cornerstone for thyssenkrupp to take roots and realize localization in China. Engineering. Tomorrow，Together，is not only the company’s DNA that has been passed on for more than 200 years，but also a strong commitment to employees，partners and the society.