It has 4,400 employees and an annual turnover of around 1.6 billion euros (2008), and has a market presence in around 40 countries.

The company's activities are focused in two areas: Projects (Petrochemicals, Industrial Plants, Solar Energy and Power) and Services (Equipment, Piping, Automotive).

Due to the acquisition of the majority shares, the company entered the commercial register as Ferrostaal, signifying its separation from the MAN Group.

Over time Ferrostaal expanded into more countries, and had a presence in the international steel trade from the 1950s onwards.

[citation needed] In March 2012, MAN SE announced the sale of Ferrostaal AG to the MPC Group.