Name

Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH (STB)

Legal name

Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH

Website

https://stahlhammer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forged Lifting Equipment and Industrial Forged Components

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Forged lifting hooks
• Drop forged components
• Industrial steel forgings
• Hoisting equipment manufacturing
• Custom machine forgings

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamm

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom and standard forged parts (hoisting gear and machine parts): STB manufactures and sells forged lifting equipment (hooks, hook suspensions, load bearing components) and machine parts (crankshafts, pull rods, flanges, etc.). Products are offered as raw forgings, partially machined, or fully finished components. Standard hoisting gear products (drop-forged hooks per DIN 15400) are held in stock for short-lead delivery. Custom parts are produced in small to medium series (20-500 for machine parts; 50-1500 for machine parts per English site).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

STB manufactures and sells forged lifting equipment (hooks, hook suspensions, crossheads, nuts) and custom machine parts (crankshafts, pull rods, flanges, running wheels, chain elements, couplings, bearing housings) using drop forging, open-die forging, and hot extrusion. Standard drop-forged hooks per DIN 15400 are held in stock for rapid dispatch, while custom-engineered forged parts are produced in small to medium series in close collaboration with customers. Manufacturing is fully integrated in-house, combining tool-making, forging, and CNC machining on three hydraulic hammer lines (80kJ, 160kJ, 200kJ) and a 1,250-ton forging press.

Product overview

STB is a specialized forging company that manufactures lifting equipment and machine parts, operating as a unified product portfolio with two main segments: Hebezeuge (hoisting gear/lifting tools) and Maschinenbauteile (machine components). The hoisting gear segment includes single hooks (Einfachhaken), ramshorn/double hooks (Doppelhaken), eye hooks (Ösenhaken), cargo hooks (Ladehaken), crosshooks (Querhaken), and custom special designs (Sonderformen) — all available as drop forged or open die forged parts in standard DIN-compliant or customer-specific configurations. The machine parts segment includes crankshafts, pull rods, running wheels, chain linking elements, coupling components, special flanges, bearing housings, and lifting brackets for wind turbines. STB's hooks offer superior mechanical properties compared to DIN 15400 standards, with impact strength of 42 Joule (vs. 27 Joule DIN standard) at -40°C (vs. -20°C DIN standard), making them suitable for offshore and cold climate applications. The company operates an integrated manufacturing process combining forging, machining, and tool-making capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Hooks (Einfachhaken) Single hooks manufactured as drop-forged or open-die-forged parts, offered in standard DIN-compliant versions and custom configurations including suspension variants with rotation locking, eye suspensions, and fork head designs. Sold to crane and industrial lifting equipment customers.
• Ramshorn Hooks / Double Hooks (Doppelhaken) Double hooks available as drop-forged parts (sizes 2.5–80) or open-die-forged parts (sizes 100–420), including Form B variants with shackle connection and custom designs such as electrically isolated, water-protected, and spring-mounted suspensions. Sold to crane manufacturers and industrial lifting customers.
• Eye Hooks (Ösenhaken) Eye hooks manufactured per DIN 7540, available as drop-forged (sizes 27–39, Grade 5 and Grade 8) and open-die-forged (sizes 40–44) variants. Sold to crane and lifting equipment manufacturers.
• Cargo Hooks (Ladehaken) Cargo hooks manufactured per DIN 82017, available as drop-forged (sizes 3–20, strength classes P and V) and open-die-forged (sizes 25–40) variants. Sold to industrial lifting and cargo handling customers.
• Crosshooks (Querhaken) Cross hooks for crane applications, available as drop-forged parts in sizes 2,500 to 10,000. Sold to crane manufacturers.
• Crankshafts for Heavy Machinery (Kurbelwellen) Forged crankshafts for heavy machinery applications, designed to withstand heavy static and dynamic loads. Sold to heavy machinery OEMs.
• Pull Rods for Vehicle Manufacture and Railways (Zugstangen) Forged pull rods for vehicle manufacture and railway applications, meeting high safety requirements for transportation systems. Sold to vehicle and rail OEMs.
• Running Wheels for Cranes and Mining (Laufräder) Forged running wheels for crane and mining equipment applications, designed to withstand heavy static and dynamic loads. Sold to crane and mining OEMs.
• Chain Linking Elements (Kettenverbindungselemente) Forged chain connection elements for securing and lifting applications, particularly in offshore and lashing technology. Sold to marine/offshore and lifting equipment customers.
• Coupling Elements (Kupplungselemente) Forged coupling components for drive technology applications. Sold to drive system and machinery OEMs.
• Special Flanges and Bearing Housings (Sonderflansche und Lagergehäuse) Custom forged flanges and bearing housings for specialized industrial applications. Sold to industrial equipment manufacturers.
• Lifting Brackets for Wind Turbines (Hebebügel für Windkraftanlagen) Forged lifting brackets designed for wind turbine installation and maintenance applications. Sold to wind turbine manufacturers and service operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Impact strength 42 Joule vs DIN 15400 requirement of 27 Joule; low temperature performance at -40°C vs. DIN standard -20°C
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• COLUMBUS McKINNON CorporationcoreOthersSTB Stahlhammer Bommern is identified as a member of COLUMBUS McKINNON Corporation on its logo and company branding. This indicates STB is a subsidiary or affiliated company within the COLUMBUS McKINNON group. The data privacy statement references 'CMEP' (Columbus McKinnon Engineering Products or similar group entity) as the entity providing data security measures, further confirming the corporate relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crosby Group: US-based global manufacturer of forged and cast lifting, rigging, and marine hardware including hooks, shackles, and master links. Directly comparable to STB as a peer in forged lifting gear serving crane, marine, and offshore end markets.
• RUD Group: German manufacturer of lifting and material handling technology, including forged chains, hooks, and lifting points. Direct peer in forged lifting gear with strong overlap to STB's Hebezeuge portfolio and German Mittelstand heritage.
• Pewag Group: Austrian manufacturer of chains, lifting equipment, and forged components for industrial and traction applications. Direct comparable in forged lifting gear, hooks, and chain connecting elements.
• Gunnebo Industries: Swedish-based manufacturer of lifting and material handling products including hooks, shackles, and rigging hardware. Comparable to STB in product category and end markets, with similar marine/offshore exposure.
• Leiber Group: German forging specialist producing drop-forged parts for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. Direct peer in drop forging and stamping of safety-critical components from a comparable German Mittelstand base.

Regional players

• Certex Lifting Equipment: European distributor and assembler of lifting and rigging equipment, including forged components. Less directly competitive but comparable in serving European crane, offshore, and industrial lifting customers.

Emerging players

• Scot Forge: US-based open-die and closed-die forger producing custom forged components for industrial, aerospace, and heavy machinery customers. Comparable as a custom-engineered forged parts producer serving heavy machinery and infrastructure end markets.
• Ovako: Swedish specialty steel and forging producer for heavy industrial applications including bearing steel, bars, and open-die forged components. Comparable as a European forging specialist serving similar heavy machinery and safety-critical end markets.

Broad incumbents

• ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe (Forged Products): Large German steel and forged products group producing a broad portfolio of forged and rolled steel components. Comparable as a broader European steel/forging incumbent with overlap in heavy machinery and infrastructure forged parts.

Others

• Schuler Group: German manufacturer of forging presses and complete forging lines. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player — a key equipment supplier to forging shops including those of STB's type — rather than a direct competitor in forged lifting gear.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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