What DEJOND does

DEJOND Metals NV is a Belgian industrial supplier of non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze) and stainless steel, founded in 1901 by Julien Dejond and headquartered in Wilrijk, Antwerp. Following a 1 July 2024 corporate split, the company operates independently from the former Dejond Fastening business, which was acquired by Switzerland's Bossard Group; the current entity continues the metals distribution, building-systems portfolio and Metal Service Center operations from a 7,000 m² warehouse and an integrated milling/turning workshop in Schoten (formerly Alkometal). Core catalogue spans sheets, plates, profiles, tubes, bars and special profiles across multiple alloys, complemented by branded building systems distributed in Benelux — Forster steel window/door profiles (partnership since Expo 1958), Retrosteel® heritage profiles, Interclamp, Speedframe, KeeKlamp, and Litefront (Sky-Frame). The in-house Metal Service Center performs cutting, sawing, bending, folding, punching, milling, turning, welding, anodising, powder and wet coating, with processing only performed on Dejond-purchased material.

The company serves three primary customer segments: industrial B2B manufacturers in aerospace (Sonaca Aircraft), machine building (Komec Helsen in a 36+ year relationship), automation (Unata) and earthmoving (Tubtara Construction); architecture and construction professionals buying profile systems, balustrades and perforated metals for new-build and heritage renovation (Bressers/Artes at Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Litefront/Sky-Frame, Voortman Kantoormeubelen); and a long tail of DIY enthusiasts, independent metalworkers and artists (Edu Smith 15+ years, NILSS, sculptors Roger Pintens and Dany Tulkens) served via walk-in counter and webshop. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales of semi-finished metal products, fee-based processing services at the Metal Service Center, and distribution margins on third-party building-system brands. Pricing is order-size based, with standard webshop prices for small quantities, quote-based pricing for large or complex orders, and free dispatch on orders above 500 kg.

Distribution combines a self-serve webshop with stock-level visualisation (green/yellow/red dots), internal inside-sales product specialists handling custom quotations, external field sales engineers covering Belgium (Dimitri Luyten, Marc Willems) and the Netherlands (Arian van Doorn), and a walk-in counter at the Wilrijk warehouse. Logistics use own transport and UPS. The company holds ISO 9001:2000 (2002) and EN 9100/AS 9100 (2014) certifications, employs approximately 30 people post-restructuring under CEO Bart Deumens, and is registered as a Belgian NV (enterprise number BE 0818.310.311).

Name

DEJOND

Legal name

Dejond Metals NV

Website

https://dejond.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DEJOND Metals NV is a Belgian distributor and custom processor of non-ferrous metals and stainless steel, serving industrial B2B buyers, architects and metalworkers in Belgium and the Netherlands from a 7,000 m² Wilrijk facility since 1901.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-ferrous metals distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Metal Recycling (Structural Steel, Rebar, Roofing, Wire) (IMAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Non-ferrous metals distribution
• Metal service center
• Stainless steel supply
• Building profile systems
• Custom metal processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of non-ferrous metal and stainless steel semi-finished products: One-time sales of aluminium, copper, brass, bronze and stainless steel sheets, tubes, bars and profiles from a 7,000 m² warehouse in Wilrijk. Customers range from manufacturing-industry buyers taking full lengths to private individuals buying cut-to-size small quantities. Standard webshop pricing applies to small quantities; large orders handled via quotation and can unlock permanently lower prices.
2. Metal Service Center - custom processing and treatments: Fee-based processing services including cutting, sawing, milling, turning, folding, bending, punching, welding, cold-galvanising, plasticising, anodising, powder and wet coating. Only performed on material purchased from Dejond Metals. Sawing cost calculated per cutting time and added to the basket; complex jobs require quotation.
3. Distribution of branded building systems (Forster, Retrosteel, Interclamp, Speedframe, KeeKlamp, Litefront): Distribution margins on third-party profile and construction systems sold alongside in-house products. Includes sales of Forster thermally insulated/non-insulated profiles for steel windows and doors, Retrosteel W20/MW40 heritage steel profiles, tube-clamp construction systems, and Litefront transparent railing systems (Sky-Frame).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DEJOND Metals NV distributes non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, brass, bronze) and stainless steel in sheets, profiles, tubes and bars from a 7,000 m² warehouse in Wilrijk, Belgium, with cut-to-size and full-length supply. An in-house Metal Service Center performs custom processing - sawing, cutting, folding, bending, punching, milling, turning, welding, cold-galvanising, anodising and powder/wet coating - only on material purchased from Dejond. The company additionally distributes branded building systems (Forster, Retrosteel, Interclamp, Speedframe, KeeKlamp, Litefront) and own-brand products such as Easycombi modular aluminium plant boxes for green roofs and architecture applications.

Product overview

Dejond Metals NV operates as a distributor and custom processor of non-ferrous metals and stainless steel, complemented by a separate portfolio of building-system brands. The offering combines a core metals catalogue (Aluminium, Stainless steel, Copper, Brass, Bronze — supplied as sheets, plates, profiles, tubes, bars and special profiles) with a value-added Metal Service Center that cuts, bends, welds, coats and anodises customer material. On top of this, the company distributes a family of named construction brands — Forster (steel window/door profiles), Retrosteel (retrolook steel window profiles), Interclamp and Speedframe (hand-assembled tubular structure systems) and Easycombi (modular aluminium plant boxes for green roofs) — together with industrial grids, perforated material, expanded metal and mesh. The combination forms a single product platform: catalogue distribution + in-house customisation + branded building systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easycombi: Modular aluminium planter / plant-box system consisting of separate parts that can be assembled quickly, easily and flexibly on site. Marketed as 'Easycombi plant boxes' for green roofs, roof terraces and similar projects.
• Retrosteel®

Products and services

• Aluminium (sheets, profiles, tubes, bars, special profiles) Full range of raw, untreated aluminium - flat sheets (including stucco, checker, rice-grain, stainless-steel-look, anodised and coated variants), profiles (L, T, U, Z, H, rectangular tube, square tube, round tube, round bar, flat bar, square bar, special profiles) and tubes - supplied from stock or cut-to-size. Alloys 6060/6026/6026LF/6082/2011/7075 available in bars up to 500 mm diameter and profiles up to 6000 mm. Targeted at industrial manufacturers, architects and DIY buyers.
• Stainless steel (sheets, plates, bars, tubes, profiles) Stainless steel sheets (including decorative circles/solar-design ground sheet), bars (round, flat, square), tubes (round, square, rectangular), and L-profiles supplied from stock. Targeted at manufacturing, architecture, food processing and pharmaceutical applications requiring corrosion resistance and hygienic finishes.
• Copper (bars, tubes, sheets) Copper bars (round, square, flat), copper tubes (round, for sanitary/HVAC applications), and copper sheet/plate for industrial, electrical and architectural use. Valued for conductivity, corrosion resistance and bacteriostatic properties.
• Brass (bars, profiles, sheets, tubes) Brass bars (round, square, flat, hexagonal), profiles (L, T, U), sheets, and round tubes for decorative interior applications, sanitary fittings, nuts and bolts, and precision machined parts. Alloy of copper and zinc with optional lead for improved machinability.
• Bronze (bars, hollow tubes, sheets) Bronze range including RG7 (bearing bronze) rods and bushings, CuSn6 spring-quality plates, and other alloys such as RG12 and aluminium bronze available at short notice. Used for bearings, sliding systems, handrails and art/sculpture applications.
• Metal Service Center (customised metal processing) In-house custom processing service for the professional and DIY customer: sawing, cutting/shearing, folding/bending, punching, milling, turning, drilling, welding, lacquering (powder and wet) and anodising. Handles small and large quantities with design drawing per order, tight tolerances and modern machinery; only processes metal purchased from Dejond Metals.
• Easycombi modular aluminium plant boxes Modular aluminium planter system supplied as a DIY kit of separate parts that can be assembled quickly, easily and flexibly on site. Targeted at green roofs, roof terraces and projects where accessibility, timing and cost efficiency are critical.
• Forster profiles (steel window and door systems) Thermally (non-)insulated Forster steel profile systems for windows and doors in interior, public and commercial buildings. Combines slim aesthetics with durability and functionality; fast collection or delivery. Distributed by Dejond under long-standing partnership since Expo 1958.
• Retrosteel profile systems (W20 and MW40) Dejond-distributed Retrosteel® series of small and very narrow non-insulated and insulated hot-rolled steel profiles for retro-look steel windows and doors. W20 series (construction height 31.8 mm) and MW40 series (build height 42 mm, suitable for insulating glazing), also used for renovation of older buildings.
• Interclamp tubular structures Versatile range of high-quality galvanised cast-iron tube clamps designed for quick hand assembly of tubular structures with minimal tools. Cost-effective alternative to welded construction, with optional tamper-resistant safety screws that require a special Interclamp safety key.
• Speedframe construction system Construction system of 25 x 25 mm black-lacquered square steel tubes joined with metal connectors and plastic inserts. Assembles without special tools or techniques; suitable for displays, walls, cabinets, counters, tables, racks and shop/warehouse fittings.
• Industrial pressed gratings and stair treads Pressed steel gratings built from bearing bars joined by transverse bars pressed under pressure into a specially constructed welded frame; available in untreated or hot-dip galvanised steel, on request in aluminium, stainless steel or cast composite. Includes anti-slip stair treads with welded-on perforated side plates and universal fixing clamps.
• Perforated material (perforated sheets, expanded metal, mesh) Range of perforated sheets (round and square perforation patterns, e.g. R5-T8, C10-U12), expanded metal, woven mesh, pressed woven or spot-welded mesh in aluminium, stainless steel, plain steel or galvanised steel. Used for screening, filtering, ventilation, sieving and decorative applications.
• Accessories for green roofs and gardens (edge trims, connection elements, inspection shafts, covers) Aluminium edge trim and connection elements (rigid and bendable profiles, corner joints, flexible curving profiles) plus inspection shafts with bendable base parts and tubular cases for green roofs, roof terraces and gardens. Custom designs available via the Metal Service Center; new Corten-steel-look coating offered on this range.
• Aluminium finishing plates, slats and strips Aluminium finishing plates, slats and strips custom-bent, cut or punched in the Metal Service Center and supplied in the same colour as window/door profiles for seamless interior and exterior finishing of windows, doors, façades and skirting boards.
• Aluminium anodisation service On-request natural or coloured anodising of aluminium pieces purchased from Dejond Metals, with fast delivery. A limited range of pre-anodised tubes, sheets, bars and profiles is also kept in stock.
• Paintwork (powder and wet coating) service RAL-coloured lacquering of aluminium pieces purchased from Dejond, delivered via subcontractors. Pre-treatment includes degreasing, pickling-rinsing (2x), semi-rinsing and passivating, then blasting/sanding. Powder coating (~100 µm at ~190 °C) and wet coating (~90 µm) supported; limited stock of standard white RAL 9010 lacquered flat sheets; anodised aluminium can also be over-coated.
• Metalworking operations (sawing, cutting, folding, bending, punching, milling/turning, welding, cold galvanising, cleaning/gluing, extrusion, plastic coating) Full portfolio of in-house metal processing capabilities performed at the Dejond Metals Metal Service Center, including sawing (including sawing of discs and rings), cutting/shearing, folding, bending, punching, milling and turning (custom work in metal and plastic), welding, cold galvanising, cleaning and bonding, extrusion, lacquering, anodising and plastic coating. Performed on Dejond-purchased material.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36+ year supplier relationship with Komec Helsen and 15+ years with Edu Smith demonstrate high customer retention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Forster (Forster Profilsysteme / Forster Systems)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing distribution and cooperation partnership dating back to Expo 1958 in Brussels. Dejond distributes Forster's thermally (non-)insulated steel profile systems for windows, doors and façades in the Benelux market, providing technical documentation, specialist advice, on-site support and customer service for architects and construction firms.
• Sky-Frame (Litefront)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDejond is the Belgian distributor of Litefront, Sky-Frame's universal transparent railing system. Dejond supplies the base profile and consoles that enable various installations, supporting Sky-Frame's high-end minimalist architecture projects in Belgium.
• InterclampcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDejond distributes the Interclamp range of galvanised cast-iron tube clamps and fittings in the Benelux market, offering a hand-assemblable alternative to welding across applications such as safety barriers, playgrounds, railings, shop fitting, sports facilities and warehouse equipment.
• KeeKlampcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDejond distributes KeeKlamp tube-construction components alongside Interclamp and Speedframe as part of its versatile tube-construction portfolio for displays, tables, shelves, fencing, street furniture and industrial constructions.
• SpeedframecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDejond distributes Speedframe, a modular construction system based on 25 x 25 mm square black-painted steel tubes and connectors, used for displays, walls, cabinets, counters, tables, shelving and shop/warehouse fittings.
• ENF MetaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Dejond's unique recycling system for copper and brass turning and milling waste. ENF Metaal runs the Dutch collection/recycling leg that allows Dejond to support circular economy objectives, including for smaller quantities of process waste.
• Don Bosco (school)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation between Don Bosco school and Dejond enables part-time education combined with part-time warehouse and operations work at Dejond for student interns; mentors guide students through their dual learning path.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smiths Metal Centres: UK-based metal service center and distributor offering aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass and bronze with extensive processing (cutting, CNC machining, surface treatment). Closely comparable to Dejond Metals on product mix, value-added services and B2B/manufacturer customer focus.
• OnlineMetals: US-based online metals distributor selling small quantities of non-ferrous metals and stainless steel via e-commerce with cut-to-size options. Comparable to Dejond's webshop-driven DIY and small-quantity motion, though focused on the North American hobbyist/SMB market.
• Amari Metals: UK-headquartered metal service center and stockholder of non-ferrous and stainless steels (aluminium, copper, brass, bronze) with in-house processing (cutting, plate saws, profiling). Closely mirrors Dejond's stock-plus-processing model, though Amari serves a UK/European customer base rather than Benelux specifically.
• BIBUS Metals: European metal distributor and service center (part of BIBUS Group) specialising in aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass and titanium alloys with cut-to-size and finishing services. Highly comparable to Dejond Metals on stock breadth, processing capabilities and small-to-mid market industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Klöckner & Co: One of Europe's largest metal service center and distribution groups, operating across multiple countries with value-added processing capabilities (cutting, slitting, coating). Direct functional analog to Dejond Metals but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach; competes for the same industrial B2B and small-quantity segments.
• Schüco: German global leader in window, door and façade systems including steel and aluminium profiles. Overlaps with Dejond's Forster/Retrosteel steel window and door profile distribution business, particularly in commercial construction and high-end residential projects.
• Thyssenkrupp Materials Services: Global materials distributor and service-center operator serving Western Europe with a broad non-ferrous and stainless steel portfolio plus processing services. Operates at significantly larger scale than Dejond and overlaps in target customers (manufacturing industry, construction).
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered European leader in aluminium window, door and façade profile systems. Competes directly with Dejond's Forster and Retrosteel profile distribution business for architects and construction firms across Benelux and Europe.
• Hydro Extrusions: Norwegian-headquartered global aluminium producer and extruder with extensive European service center operations. Competes with Dejond in aluminium stock and processed aluminium products for industrial and construction customers across Europe.

Others

• Forster Profilsysteme: Swiss/Austrian manufacturer of steel and stainless steel profile systems for windows, doors and façades, and Dejond's flagship distribution partner since Expo 1958. Listed here as an ecosystem participant - the brand whose products Dejond distributes and which gives Dejond access to the architectural metal systems market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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