HARALD PIHL

What HARALD PIHL does

HARALD PIHL AB is a privately held Swedish specialty metals distributor founded in 1912 and headquartered in Täby, Sweden. The company stocks and distributes nickel alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel (including duplex and precipitation-hardening grades), copper alloys, welding materials, and other specialty metals such as Tantalum and Tungsten. It self-describes as Europe's largest stockist of special alloys and titanium, operating warehouse locations across Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China to support rapid delivery to industrial customers.

The company's core technology is physical specialty-metals distribution combined with in-house processing services. Inventory spans standard forms (bar, sheet, plate, tube, pipe, coil, forging) and includes offcuts at reduced prices, with full traceability documentation to EN 10204 3.1 and materials compliant with ASTM and ASME standards. Value-added services include CNC machining, InspecVision quality verification, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, multi-method cutting (band saws, abrasive wheel, guillotine), and marking. The company holds ISO 9001 and AS9120 certifications, the latter being the specific aerospace-distribution quality standard.

HARALD PIHL generates revenue through three streams: (1) one-time metal product sales to enterprise buyers, (2) processing services (CNC, cutting, marking), and (3) trading/sourcing via an external supplier network to fulfill non-stocked material requests. The go-to-market is B2B enterprise field sales combined with a login-gated e-commerce storefront; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured account-by-account on a pay-as-you-go basis. Primary customer verticals are medical and aerospace (with motorsport, oil & gas, chemical, power generation, defence, and general manufacturing as additional segments). The company operates as an independent family-owned business with no disclosed parent, venture backing, or institutional investors.

Name

HARALD PIHL

Legal name

HARALD PIHL AB

Website

https://haraldpihl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HARALD PIHL is a Swedish specialty metals distributor (founded 1912) and self-claimed Europe's largest stockist of nickel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and welding alloys, serving aerospace, medical, oil & gas, defence, and industrial manufacturers via multi-country warehouses and in-house processing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Metals Distribution

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Specialty alloys distribution
• Titanium alloy supply
• Nickel alloy stockist
• Metal processing services
• Aerospace metal materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Täby

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal product sales: Sale of specialty alloys and metals including nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steel, copper alloys, welding materials, and other specialty metals. Products sold in various forms including bar, sheet, plate, tube, pipe, coil, and custom cut parts. Revenue generated from one-time product transactions with customers in demanding industries.
2. Processing services: CNC machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, marking services, and custom fabrication. These value-added services complement product sales and generate additional revenue streams from customers requiring processed materials.
3. Material sourcing and trading: Through extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and procurement services for alloys and materials not in stock. Trading operations to fulfill customer requirements for specific materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HARALD PIHL distributes special alloys and titanium products (nickel alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel, copper alloys, welding materials, and other specialty metals) in forms such as bar, sheet, plate, tube, pipe, coil, and custom cut parts. The company complements this inventory with value-added in-house processing services including CNC machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, marking, and custom fabrication for demanding industries.

Product overview

HARALD PIHL is Europe's largest stockist of specialty alloys and titanium, offering a comprehensive portfolio of nickel alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel, copper alloys, welding materials, and other specialty metals. The company operates as both a materials supplier and service provider, combining their extensive inventory with value-added services including CNC machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, cutting services, marking services, and custom project capabilities. Their product offering includes well-known alloy families such as Inconel, Incoloy, Monel, Nimonic, Waspaloy for nickel alloys; various titanium grades (Grade 1-5, Grade 7, Grade 9); precipitation hardening stainless steels (15-5PH, 17-4PH); and specialty materials like Tantalum and Tungsten. The company serves demanding industries including aerospace, medical, motorsport, oil & gas, chemical processing, power generation, defense, and manufacturing.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nickel Alloys Comprehensive range of nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Incoloy, Monel, Nimonic, Waspaloy) supplied to demanding industrial applications including aerospace, chemical processing, and oil & gas.
• Titanium Alloys Titanium alloys in Grades 1-5, Grade 7, Grade 9, Grade 10-2-3, and Grade 38/ATI 425 supplied for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• Stainless Steel Special stainless steels including duplex, super duplex (254 SMO), precipitation hardening grades (15-5PH, 17-4PH), Alloy 904L, Alloy 20, Alloy A-286, and Nitronic 60 for chemical, marine, and industrial applications.
• Copper Alloys Copper-based alloys including CuBe2 (Alloy 25), Alloy 3, CuCo2Be, and CuCr1Zr supplied for industrial uses requiring conductivity and strength.
• Welding Materials Welding consumables and filler materials for nickel alloys and titanium, including Alloy 60, Alloy 61, Alloy C 276, Inconel 625, and Titanium Grade 2 welding products.
• Other Specialty Materials Specialty materials including Alloy 6B, Alloy L-605, Alloy MA 956, Aluminium 7050, Tantalum, and Tungsten for niche industrial applications.
• Offcuts Offcut materials from various alloys including titanium, nickel alloys, and stainless steel sold at reduced prices for cost-sensitive buyers.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining services for custom metal fabrication and part manufacturing, complementing material sales with finished components.
• Laser Cutting Services Precision laser cutting services for metal materials supplied by the company, enabling custom shapes and dimensions.
• Waterjet Cutting Services Waterjet cutting using high-pressure water streams for precision metal cutting without heat-affected zones, suitable for heat-sensitive alloys.
• Cutting Services Multiple cutting methods including band saws, abrasive wheel cutting, guillotine cutting, and coil handling for various metal forms.
• Marking Services Metal marking and identification services supporting traceability and quality control requirements of demanding industries.
• InspecVision Inspection Inspection and quality verification services using InspecVision equipment for metal products to support dimensional and surface verification.
• Trading and Sourcing Services Global sourcing and procurement services for specialty alloys and materials through an extensive supplier network to fulfill requirements for specific materials not in stock.
• Projects & Customization Custom project services and material customization solutions addressing specific industrial requirements beyond standard stock offerings.
• HARALD PIHL Partner Match Partner matching service connecting customers with appropriate suppliers and solutions for their specific alloy needs.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Football Werder BremenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial commitment partnership with Football Werder Bremen. The company has a social commitment section on their website mentioning this partnership. This appears to be a community/CSR partnership rather than a commercial business relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aperam: Stainless and specialty steel producer and distributor serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets across Europe and South America. Comparable stainless steel product overlap but a primary producer rather than service-center-led model.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: Europe's largest materials distributor and service center operator, offering steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys with extensive value-added processing. Broader portfolio than Harald Pihl but directly comparable as a service-center competitor.
• Outokumpu: Global leader in stainless steel manufacturing with European service centers and distribution. Overlaps in stainless steel and super-duplex grades but at primary-mill scale with a broader commodity stainless focus.
• voestalpine: Austrian specialty steel and high-performance metals group serving aerospace, automotive, and energy with a global distribution footprint. Overlaps in specialty alloys and aerospace-grade materials, but operates at vastly larger scale and includes primary steelmaking.
• Sandvik (Materials Technology / Additive Manufacturing): Large materials technology group producing and supplying specialty alloys, advanced stainless steels, and titanium components for aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable end markets, though integrated further upstream into production.

Direct peers

• NeoNickel: Specialist distributor of high-performance nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, and stainless steels to aerospace, oil & gas, and chemical customers. Closest direct functional peer — a specialty alloy distributor with similar product mix and customer verticals.
• Wieland Group: Global manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products (rolled, extruded, and specialty forms) serving electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable in copper alloy product overlap and processing service model.
• VDM Metals (part of Acerinox): Global manufacturer and supplier of nickel alloys, titanium, and specialty stainless steels serving aerospace, chemical, and oil & gas. Directly comparable product portfolio and end markets, though VDM is a producer rather than pure distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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