What Plansee does

Plansee SE is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of refractory metal components, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Breitenwang/Reutte, with operations spanning 12 production sites globally. The company produces components from molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, and tungsten composites, including proprietary alloys such as TZM, ML, and WVM, supplying more than 75,000 different products into semiconductor, electronics, automotive, medical, aerospace, and energy end markets. Plansee is the third largest tungsten producer globally, with capacity approaching 12,000 tonnes per year following its joint venture with Manhattan Five Partners, and ranks among the top five manufacturers of pure metal sputtering target materials.

The company operates a B2B business model with two principal go-to-market channels: direct enterprise field sales for custom-engineered components delivered through multi-year development and supply agreements, and an online shop for standardized products serving SMB and spot buyers. Customers include the Austrian Mint (a silver-niobium coin launched in 2026), Almonty Industries (long-term tungsten supply), Manhattan Five Partners (US tungsten oxide stockpile JV), and Huasheng PVD (Russian market reach). Vertical integration is achieved through subsidiary Ceratizit, which spans from powder production to finished cutting tools, capturing margin across the value chain. Recent strategic moves have emphasized supply chain security (Almonty extended agreement, US tungsten oxide stockpile), geographic capacity expansion (Towanda, PA; India; China; Bulgaria), and ESG positioning (SBTi target validation, CDP SEA rating improvement to A).

Name

Plansee

Legal name

Plansee SE

Website

https://plansee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Plansee SE is an Austrian manufacturer of refractory metal components (molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, composites) serving semiconductor, electronics, automotive, medical, aerospace, and energy industries through 12 global production sites and 75,000+ products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractory Metals Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Thin-Film Deposition Materials (PVD/CVD/ALD Targets & Precursors) (HDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Refractory metals manufacturing
• Tungsten molybdenum components
• Sputtering target production
• High temperature materials
• Industrial component fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutte

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refractory Metal Components: Sale of manufactured components from molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum and their alloys for high-tech industrial applications. Products include sheets, rods, wires, sputtering targets, and custom components.
2. Custom Solutions & Development: Engineering and development partnerships with customers to create custom solutions for specific high-tech applications, likely including development fees or premium pricing for bespoke products.
3. Standard Product Catalog: 75,000 standard products available through online shop including sheets, rods, wires, evaporation boats, PVD targets, and furnace components for immediate purchase.
4. Professional Services: Quality assurance, testing, and technical consulting services related to refractory metal applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plansee develops and manufactures components made from refractory metals (molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum) and tungsten composites. The company produces over 75,000 products including sputtering targets, evaporation materials, and structural components serving high-tech industries such as semiconductors, automotive, medical, aerospace, and energy.

Product overview

Plansee is a B2B manufacturer of refractory metal components and materials, offering over 75,000 products across a comprehensive portfolio. The core offering centers on four primary materials: molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W), tantalum (Ta), and tungsten-based metal matrix composites. Product categories include semi-finished forms (sheets, rods, wires, ribbons, bands), sputtering targets and arc cathodes for PVD coating, specialty components (evaporation boats, electrodes, crucibles), and engineered solutions (furnace components, switching contacts, medical devices). Products are available through an online shop for standard items and through direct sales consultation for custom solutions. The company operates 12 production sites globally serving electronics, semiconductor, medical technology, aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ceratizit: A brand within the Plansee Group specializing in tungsten carbide wear parts and cutting tools, known for achieving recycling rates exceeding 90 percent.

Products and services

• Sputtering Targets Refractory metal sputtering targets used by semiconductor and electronics manufacturers for thin-film deposition in chip, display, and photovoltaic production.
• Evaporation Materials Refractory metal evaporation materials supplied to industrial users for vacuum metallization and surface coating applications.
• Medical Technology Components Tungsten and molybdenum components supplied to medical device manufacturers for X-ray tubes, CT scanners, radiation therapy systems, and other imaging or diagnostic equipment.
• Automotive Components Refractory metal components used in automotive electronics, sensors, lighting systems, and electric-vehicle power electronics where high-temperature stability and durability are required.
• Aerospace and Defense Components High-performance refractory metal components supplied to aerospace and defense manufacturers for use in rocket nozzles, missile components, kinetic-energy penetrators, and other high-temperature or high-stress environments.
• Energy Industry Components Refractory metal components used in power-generation equipment, oil and gas drilling tools, and other energy-sector applications that demand high-temperature and corrosion-resistant materials.
• Lighting Technology Components Tungsten electrodes, filaments, and other lighting components supplied to lamp and lighting manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tungsten carbide wear parts can increase equipment lifetime by up to 50%

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Almonty IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026Extended supply security agreement ensuring long-term tungsten supply. Almonty operates the Sangdong mine in South Korea (36,000 tons probable reserves) and Montana Gentung project. Plansee is a strategic offtake partner as part of efforts to secure Western supply chains for critical minerals amid Chinese export restrictions.
• Manhattan Five PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Joint venture to establish strategic tungsten oxide stockpile in the United States. Plansee expanding tungsten oxide production capacity at Global Tungsten & Powders facility in Towanda, Pennsylvania to approximately 12,000 tonnes per year for U.S. strategic reserve supporting government, defense, and critical industrial applications.
• Ceratizit S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCeratizit operates as part of the Austria-based Plansee Group, enabling integrated value chain control over metal powder production, carbide manufacturing, and finished tools from powder to finished product. Ceratizit achieves recycling rate exceeding 90% through its subsidiary Stadler Raw Materials.
• HuashengminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlansee participated in the Huasheng PVD Industry Summit in Europe, presenting on PVD applications and industry trends alongside FERRO, Promarsenal, and Shareate. Summit focused on coating technology, equipment applications, and tool performance improvement for Russian metalworking market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H.C. Starck Tungsten: One of the world's largest tungsten and refractory metal powder producers, historically the closest competitor to Plansee in tungsten products. Direct overlap in Mo, W, Ta powders, sputtering targets, and fabricated components across the same end-markets.
• JX Nippon Mining & Metals: Japanese non-ferrous metals and electronic materials producer with significant sputtering target and semiconductor materials business. Direct competitor in PVD targets serving chip and display fabs.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik: Swedish engineering group with broad hard materials and cutting tools exposure, including cemented carbide products that overlap with Plansee's Ceratizit subsidiary. Larger and more diversified incumbent operating across mining, machining, and materials science.
• Kennametal: US-based manufacturer of tungsten carbide and tool solutions with comparable metallurgical expertise and customer base in metalworking and aerospace. Incumbent that overlaps with Plansee's tooling and wear-parts offerings.
• Mitsubishi Materials: Japanese conglomerate with significant tungsten carbide, cemented carbide, and refractory metal components for electronics and automotive. Comparable in product breadth and customer overlap with Plansee.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japan-based producer of tungsten and molybdenum products, including wires, electrodes, and sputtering targets. Direct competitor in PVD targets and refractory metal semi-finished products.
• Umicore: Belgian specialty materials group with thin-film products, sputtering targets, and electronic materials overlapping Plansee's electronics and semiconductor portfolio. Operates at broader scale across battery and catalyst materials.
• China Minmetals Corporation: Chinese state-owned minerals and metals giant, the world's largest tungsten producer. Sets global tungsten pricing and supply dynamics; Plansee's positioning is partly defined against Minmetals' scale and Chinese export policies.

Emerging players

• Materion Corporation: US specialty metals and alloys producer including beryllium, refractory metal composites, and thin-film deposition materials. Comparable in sputtering target and specialty alloy offerings but smaller in tungsten scale.

Regional players

• ALMT Corp (formerly Japan New Metals / Tungsten Corp): Japanese specialty tungsten and molybdenum products manufacturer serving electronics and industrial markets. Regional peer with comparable product mix but primarily focused on Asia-Pacific customers.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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