Germany is renowned for its engineering expertise and solid manufacturing base. These invaluable assets have ensured that the German economy has continued to outperform the other economies of Europe despite the crisis. Such companies also offer investors a safe haven for their money at a time of financial uncertainty. MS Industrie AG, formerly GCI Industrie AG, is a publicly quoted holding company for a group of companies from Germany’s famed Mittelstand whose expertise and activities lie in the areas of engine technology and welding equipment.