Hoganas

What Hoganas does

Höganäs AB is a privately held Swedish industrial company, founded in 1797 and headquartered in Höganäs, Sweden, that manufactures iron, nickel, cobalt, titanium, aluminum, copper, carbide, oxide, rhenium and stainless steel powders for powder metallurgy applications including additive manufacturing, brazing, pressing and sintering, surface coating, welding, friction management, metal injection molding, hot isostatic pressing, filtration, batteries and solid oxide fuel/electrolysis cells. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people and operates a global footprint covering Sweden, Germany, the United States, China, Japan, Taiwan, India and Brazil through direct enterprise sales, regional Customer Development Centres, and digital self-service tools such as the PowderFinder product selector. Its product portfolio includes branded lines (GLIDCOP copper alloy system, Intralube GS green machining lubricant) and the re-portfolio circular materials offering, supported by technical services, simulation, prototyping, training through the Höganäs Academy, and industry events such as WorldPM and EuroPM.

The business operates a B2B industrial model: pricing is quote-based with no published tiers, and revenue is generated through one-time product sales of qualified metal powders into automotive, aerospace & turbines, energy & thermal management, construction & mining, consumer goods and processing industry supply chains. Named disclosed customer relationships include Electric Torque Machines for soft magnetic composite electric motor solutions. Recent strategic activity includes the February 2025 commissioning of a hydrogen reduction pilot line in Sweden, the March 2025 partnership with Porite Taiwan on near-zero sponge iron powder, 2025 U.S. capacity expansion, and the India-Sweden LeadIT decarbonization partnership. The company also pursues selective M&A, having acquired H.C. Starck Group's Surface Technology & Ceramic Powder business in 2018 and Abril Industrial Waxes in 2015.

Name

Hoganas

Legal name

Höganäs AB

Website

https://hoganas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1797

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Höganäs AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer of iron, nickel, cobalt, titanium, aluminum, copper, carbide and stainless steel metal powders serving automotive, aerospace, energy, construction and industrial manufacturing customers worldwide through direct enterprise sales and technical service centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Powders for Powder Metallurgy

NAICS

Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing (332117), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (331410)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM) (IMAAABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Binder Jetting Feedstocks (Metal/Ceramic Sands & Powders) (IMAAABAI), Ceramic Powders & Slurries (IMAAABAG), Powder Coatings (IMAEAHAE)

Keywords

• Metal powder manufacturing
• Powder metallurgy materials
• Additive manufacturing powders
• Soft magnetic composites
• Iron-based powders

Headquarters

HQ city

Höganäs

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal Powder Product Sales: Höganäs generates revenue primarily through the sale of metal powders for powder metallurgy applications including additive manufacturing, brazing, pressing and sintering, surface coating, welding, friction management, and other metallurgical processes. Products span iron, nickel, cobalt, titanium, aluminum, copper, carbide, oxide, rhenium-based powders and stainless steel.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Höganäs manufactures and sells metal powders for powder metallurgy applications, including additive manufacturing, brazing, pressing and sintering, surface coating, welding, friction management, metal injection molding, hot isostatic pressing, batteries, SOFC/SOEC, soft magnetic composites, and filtration. The product portfolio spans iron, nickel, cobalt, titanium, aluminum, copper, carbide, oxide, rhenium-based and stainless steel powders serving the automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, mining, consumer goods, and processing industries. The company also provides proprietary systems such as GLIDCOP copper alloys, Intralube GS lubricant, and circular materials under its re-portfolio.

Product overview

Höganäs is the world's leading manufacturer of metal powders for powder metallurgy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized around core technologies and element-based categories. The core technology products include Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders for 3D printing, Brazing Products for high-temperature joining, Pressing & Sintering Powders for traditional PM, Soft Magnetic Composites for electromagnetic applications, Surface Coating Powders for thermal spraying, and Welding Products. These are complemented by specialized product lines organized by base element including aluminium-based, stainless steel, cobalt-based, nickel-based, titanium-based, copper-based, iron-based, carbide, rhenium-based, and oxide powders. Additional offerings include Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), battery materials, SOFC/SOEC, friction brake materials, filtration media, and the proprietary GLIDCOP copper alloy system. The Höganäs re-portfolio offers circular materials and by-products from manufacturing. The company also provides supporting digital tools like PowderFinder for product selection and various services including design simulation, sampling, testing, technical support, and training through Höganäs Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowderFinder: Online tool for finding metal powders and requesting quotations
• Intralube® GS
• Höganäs Academy
• PM Schools
• ArcX
• GLIDCOP®
• Höganäs re-portfolio

Products and services

• Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders Metal powders for 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes including powder bed fusion, direct energy deposition, and binder jetting technologies, supplied to industrial manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.
• Brazing Products High-temperature brazing powders and pastes for joining metal components in industrial applications.
• Pressing & Sintering Powders Iron-based powders for pressing and sintering processes used in powder metallurgy component manufacturing.
• Soft Magnetic Composites Soft magnetic composite materials for electromagnetic applications including electric motors and inductors.
• Surface Coating Powders Thermal spraying and overlay welding powders for surface coating and protection applications.
• Welding Products Metal powders for welding applications including overlay welding and filler materials.
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Powders Metal powders formulated for metal injection molding processes to produce complex small metal components.
• Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Powders Metal powders designed for hot isostatic pressing applications in aerospace and industrial components.
• Battery Materials Metal powders for battery applications including anodes and other electrochemical storage components.
• SOFC / SOEC Powders Specialized powders for solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells energy applications.
• Friction Brake Materials Metal powder formulations for friction materials used in brake systems.
• Filtration Media Porous metal powder structures for filtration applications in industrial processing.
• GLIDCOP Copper Alloy System Proprietary copper alloy powder system for applications requiring high thermal and electrical conductivity.
• Advanced Ceramic Powders High-performance ceramic powders for specialized industrial applications.
• Aluminium-Based Powders Aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy applications.
• Stainless Steel Powders Stainless steel powders for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy applications.
• Cobalt-Based Powders Cobalt-based alloy powders for additive manufacturing and surface coating applications.
• Nickel-Based Powders Nickel-based alloy powders for additive manufacturing, brazing, and high-temperature applications.
• Titanium-Based Powders Titanium alloy powders for additive manufacturing in aerospace and medical applications.
• Copper-Based Powders Copper and copper alloy powders for additive manufacturing and brazing applications.
• Iron-Based Powders Iron and steel powders for pressing, sintering, and additive manufacturing applications.
• Carbide Powders Tungsten carbide and other carbide powders for cutting tools and wear-resistant applications.
• Rhenium-Based Powders Rhenium-containing powders for high-temperature aerospace and industrial applications.
• Oxide Powders Metal oxide powders for chemical applications and ceramic material production.
• Chemical Applications Metal powders for chemical and metallurgical processing applications.
• Höganäs re-portfolio Circular materials and by-products from metal powder manufacturing processes offered for sustainable applications.
• PowderFinder Online product selection tool enabling customers to find appropriate metal powders and request quotations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intralube GS increases production efficiency and reduces scrap rates in pressing and sintering applications

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable.

• Porite Taiwan Co., Ltd.notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025In March 2025, Höganäs AB partnered with Porite Taiwan Co., Ltd. to introduce near-zero sponge iron powder for sustainable manufacturing. This partnership aims to advance sustainable manufacturing practices by offering innovative material solutions.
• India-Sweden LeadIT Industry Transition PartnershipnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven India-Sweden collaborative decarbonisation projects under the LeadIT industry transition partnership, with funding from India's Department of Science and Technology and the Swedish Energy Agency. Projects focus on hydrogen for steel making, steel slag recycling for green cement, AI-driven concrete optimization, and carbon capture technologies, supporting India's net-zero target by 2070.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandvik AB: Sweden-based industrial group with a major metal powder business (Osprey). Profiled alongside Höganäs as a leading player in global metal powder and stainless steel powder markets, serving overlapping aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.
• GKN Powder Metallurgy: Direct competitor in metal powders for pressing & sintering and AM. Holds 5.8% share in the EU soft magnetic composites market behind Höganäs' 14.0%, and competes head-to-head in iron and steel powders globally.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: US-based producer of specialty alloys and metal powders, including stainless steel, nickel, and titanium powders for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy. Competes with Höganäs in high-value aerospace and medical powder markets.
• Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty steel and metal powder manufacturer. Profiled as a leading player in the global stainless steel powder market alongside Höganäs and Sandvik, serving Asian automotive and industrial customers.
• Daido Steel Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty steel producer with significant metal powder operations. Identified as a leading global stainless steel powder market player, with direct overlap in automotive and industrial powder metallurgy applications.
• Kymera International: Specialty metal powder producer formed from the combination of Atlantic Equipment Engineers, SCM Metal Products, and AIM Technologies. Competes with Höganäs in copper, bronze, and specialty non-ferrous powders for industrial applications.
• Tekna (Arendal, Norway): Norwegian producer of high-purity metal powders for additive manufacturing, including titanium, aluminum, and nickel alloys. Direct competitor in the AM metal powder segment with a similar aerospace and medical focus.
• AMES Group: Spanish metal powder manufacturer serving AM and PM markets with iron, steel, and stainless steel powders. Competes with Höganäs in European automotive and industrial pressing & sintering applications.
• Magnetec GmbH: German soft magnetic composites specialist holding 6.5% EU market share, directly competing with Höganäs' 14.0% leadership position in soft magnetic composites for electric motors and inductors.

Broad incumbents

• BASF 3D Printing Solutions: Chemical industry giant with metal AM powder offerings (BASF Forward AM). Profiled as a key player in the global 3D printing materials market alongside Höganäs, with broader materials portfolio including polymers and ceramics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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