Oetinger Group
Oetinger Group is a privately held, German-led secondary aluminium smelter producing ~180,000 tonnes per year of recycled-content casting alloys (liquid and ingot) at three production sites in Germany and the Czech Republic, supplying European automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and solar manufacturers via just-in-time direct delivery under the Metal Trade Comax Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersWeißenhorn, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Oetinger Group does
Oetinger Group, doing business as Oetinger Aluminium, is a European secondary aluminium producer founded in 1946 and headquartered in Weißenhorn, Germany. It is controlled by the Czech-based Metal Trade Comax Group, which acquired the business in December 2017. The company operates three primary smelting/production sites (Weißenhorn and Neu-Ulm in Germany, Velvary in the Czech Republic) plus a salt-slag recycling facility in Stockach (AS Oxidwerke, acquired December 2023), and reports a workforce of approximately 400 employees and roughly 280,000 tonnes of permitted casting-alloy capacity, with annual production cited at approximately 180,000 tonnes. The product portfolio is built around secondary aluminium smelting and refining: liquid aluminium delivered just-in-time via 5-tonne insulated crucibles (up to 23 deliveries/day at Weißenhorn), aluminium ingots in 500 kg and 1,000 kg stacks to DIN EN specifications, and custom casting alloys, with final products containing up to 95% recycled material and emitting roughly 0.3 tonnes of CO2 per tonne (about 40x lower than primary aluminium).
The core technology is a closed-loop recycling process that combines logistics, scrap processing, centrifugal chip cleaning, smelting and refining, and alloy production. Differentiated technical components include centrifugal systems that separate lubricant residues from aluminium machining chips without thermal combustion, and state-of-the-art insulated crucibles that enable 24/7 direct delivery of liquid metal at customer-specified temperature. Oetinger is certified to ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard V2 (first in Europe), IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001. The company uses 100% renewable electricity since 2021, has cut CO2 emissions by 25% since 2019, and targets carbon neutrality by 2040 with a 60% Scope 1+2 intensity reduction by 2035 versus 2020.
Oetinger generates revenue through direct B2B sales of industrial aluminium alloys (liquid and ingot) to European automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, as well as mechanical engineering, electrical, and solar industry manufacturers. Key account managers are assigned to major customers and the company operates customer-specific pricing under unit-pricing/pay-as-you-go terms; no standardized public pricing is disclosed. The group was formed from a 2021 merger of its two German sites and was expanded in 2023 with the OETINGER CZ spin-off and the AS Oxidwerke acquisition, and it distributes primarily in Germany and the Czech Republic.
Oetinger Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Oetinger Group
- Legal name
- OETINGER Aluminium GmbH
- Website
- https://oetinger.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Oetinger Group is a privately held, German-led secondary aluminium smelter producing ~180,000 tonnes per year of recycled-content casting alloys (liquid and ingot) at three production sites in Germany and the Czech Republic, supplying European automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and solar manufacturers via just-in-time direct delivery under the Metal Trade Comax Group.
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Oetinger Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aluminium Casting Alloys
- NAICS
- Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum (331314), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (33131)
- SIC
- Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341), Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Secondary Aluminum Smelting & Recycling (Remelt) (IMAKACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aluminum Scrap Collection, Sorting & Processing (IMAKACAJ), Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)
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Where Oetinger Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Weißenhorn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Oetinger Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aluminium Casting Alloys - Liquid Form: Direct delivery of liquid aluminium to customers using insulated crucibles for immediate processing. 5-ton crucible capacity. Revenue generated from sale of liquid metal with just-in-time delivery service.
- Aluminium Casting Alloys - Ingots: Sale of aluminium alloys in ingot form, customised to customer requirements meeting DIN EN standards. Ingots delivered in 500kg and 1000kg stacks for easy handling and transport.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Liquid aluminium delivery |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Oetinger Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Oetinger Group manufactures and supplies secondary aluminium casting alloys in liquid and ingot form, derived from recycled aluminium scrap, serving automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and solar industry customers across Europe. The company operates three production sites (Weißenhorn and Neu-Ulm in Germany; Velvary in the Czech Republic) with combined approved capacity of approximately 280,000 tonnes and delivers liquid aluminium just-in-time 24/7 using insulated 5-ton crucibles, along with a closed-loop recycling service for customer process scrap.
Product overview
Oetinger Group is a leading European manufacturer of aluminium casting alloys, operating three production facilities in Germany (Weißenhorn and Neu-Ulm) and Czech Republic (Velvary). The company's product portfolio centres on two core products: Liquid Aluminium (delivered just-in-time via insulated crucibles with 5-ton capacity) and Aluminium Ingots (in 500kg/1000kg stacks), both derived from recycled materials. Their Casting Alloys serve demanding applications in automotive (engine, chassis, piston, crankset), electrical, and solar industries. The company differentiates through its Closed Cycle Recycling Service, which handles the complete recycling chain from logistics and scrap processing to refining and alloy production, with final products containing up to 95% recycled material. Total approved production capacity reaches approximately 280,000 tonnes annually.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Liquid Aluminium High-quality liquid aluminium delivered just-in-time using state-of-the-art insulated crucibles with 5-ton capacity, enabling 24/7 delivery at desired temperature for immediate processing at customer foundries. Delivered directly to customer facilities to eliminate remelting.
- Aluminium Ingots Wide range of aluminium casting alloys produced to DIN EN standards and customer-specific requirements, delivered in convenient 500kg and 1000kg stacks for easy handling and transport.
- Aluminium Casting Alloys High-quality aluminium casting alloys for demanding industrial applications including engine and chassis manufacturing, piston, cylinder, and crankset applications, and electric mobility. Final products contain up to 95% recycled material.
- Closed Cycle Recycling Service Comprehensive recycling concept for process scrap generated by aluminium foundries, encompassing logistics, scrap processing, refining, and alloy production, providing customers a complete closed-loop service.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40x lower CO2 emissions compared to primary aluminium production (0.3 t CO2 per tonne vs ~12 t for primary)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Oetinger Group
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Oetinger Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Oetinger Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AS Oxidwerke GmbHcoreOetinger Aluminium Group acquired AS Oxidwerke GmbH as of December 1, 2023. The company operates an integrated recycling plant for aluminium salt slag in Stockach, Germany. The facility produces salt, aluminium oxide, and aluminium granules for industrial reuse, closing the loop on aluminium recycling.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Oetinger Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Real Alloy: Real Alloy is one of the largest global secondary aluminum smelters producing casting and specification alloys from aluminum scrap. Directly comparable to Oetinger in business model (secondary smelting, refining, casting alloys for automotive), though operating at larger global scale.
- Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI): Austrian-headquartered secondary aluminum producer with casting alloys, extrusion billets, and liquid aluminum delivery. Comparable European peer with similar focus on automotive customers and just-in-time delivery model.
- Speira: European aluminum rolling and recycling company with primary smelting and remelting operations, producing aluminum products for automotive and packaging. Comparable as a European integrated aluminum producer with sustainability focus.
- Trimet Aluminium SE: German-based producer of primary and secondary aluminum, including casting alloys for the automotive industry. Direct competitor in DACH region with overlapping customer base and similar product portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Norsk Hydro: Global Norwegian-headquartered aluminum major spanning primary production, extrusion, and recycling. Overlaps with Oetinger in secondary aluminum and casting alloys but operates at vastly larger scale across the full aluminum value chain.
- Constellium SE: Paris-listed global aluminum products manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and packaging. Broader portfolio than Oetinger but overlapping in automotive aluminum components and circular economy positioning.
- Novelis: Global aluminum rolling and recycling leader owned by Hindalco, with strong automotive sheet presence. While focused on rolled products rather than casting alloys, it is a major recycler comparable in secondary aluminum processing capabilities.
Others
- Aurubis AG: European non-ferrous metals processor focused primarily on copper but also processing other metals. Comparable as a European-based non-ferrous metals recycler with multi-metal capabilities, though not a direct competitor in aluminum casting alloys.
Emerging players
- Befesa SA: European leader in aluminum salt slag recycling, directly comparable to Oetinger's recently acquired AS Oxidwerke subsidiary. Publicly listed, providing a benchmark for valuation of integrated recycling operations.
Regional players
- STENA Aluminium: Scandinavian secondary aluminum smelter producing casting alloys and deoxidation aluminum. Regional peer with similar business model but Nordic geographic focus rather than DACH/Central Europe.
Market position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Oetinger Group social profiles
Digital presenceOetinger Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Oetinger Group financial estimates
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Oetinger Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Oetinger Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Oetinger Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Oetinger Group M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Oetinger Group
What does Oetinger Group do?
Oetinger Group manufactures and supplies secondary aluminium casting alloys in liquid and ingot form, derived from recycled aluminium scrap, serving automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and solar industry customers across Europe. The company operates three production sites (Weißenhorn and Neu-Ulm in Germany; Velvary in the Czech Republic) with combined approved capacity of approximately 280,000 tonnes and delivers liquid aluminium just-in-time 24/7 using insulated 5-ton crucibles, along with a closed-loop recycling service for customer process scrap.
Is Oetinger Group a public or private company?
Oetinger Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Oetinger Group founded?
Oetinger Group was founded in 1946. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Oetinger Group based?
Oetinger Group is headquartered in Weißenhorn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Oetinger Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Aluminium Casting Alloys - Liquid Form is the primary driver. The others are aluminium Casting Alloys - Ingots.
Who are Oetinger Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Real Alloy, Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), Speira and Trimet Aluminium SE. Broad incumbents are Norsk Hydro, Constellium SE and Novelis. Aurubis AG is listed as an others. Befesa SA is listed as an emerging player. STENA Aluminium is listed as a regional player.
Does Oetinger Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Oetinger Group.
What industry is Oetinger Group in?
Oetinger Group's product category is Aluminium Casting Alloys. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAD, Secondary Aluminum Smelting & Recycling (Remelt), with a secondary code of IMAKACAJ, Aluminum Scrap Collection, Sorting & Processing. Its NAICS code is 331314 and its SIC code is 3341.