Rothstein metal conveyor belts

What Rothstein metal conveyor belts does

Rothstein Metallfördergurte GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer specializing in metal conveyor belts (Metallfördergurte). The company's lineage traces to 1965 when it was founded as "Manski" in Meckenheim; it changed hands in 1975 (renamed Manski-Fröhling) and again in 1991 when Harald Rothstein acquired it and renamed it Rothstein Fördertechnik GmbH. After a decade inside the Rothstein Unternehmensholding (a six-company group of approximately 200 employees), Klaus Rothstein acquired the business in 2010, spun it out as Rothstein Metallfördergurte GmbH & Co. KG, and relocated it in 2013 to its current headquarters in Reichshof-Brüchermühle (Euelerhammerstrasse 7), where it now operates across roughly 4,200 m² of production and assembly space and employs approximately 38 staff (2018 figure).

The core product is a portfolio of more than 3,000 metal conveyor-belt variants organized into over 15 series (Typ 100 through Typ 2000P), engineered to operate across an unusually wide temperature range of -196°C to +1200°C. Flagship technology is the proprietary "Multiplely Inserted Belt Type 4000" with homogeneous channel edge, designed for high-load, high-temperature applications. In-house manufacturing is anchored by a TRUMPF TruLaser 7040 dual-head laser cutting system (2x 4000W, ±0.01mm accuracy, 4000 x 2500 mm working area) and a WAFIOS BM40 3D wire-bending machine (2.5–6.0 mm wire diameter). Adjacent offerings include contract laser cutting and wire bending for external customers, a stainless-steel architectural mesh line (Architekturgewebe) for facades, sun shading, and railings, and a repair/refurbishment service for installed belts.

The business model is B2B direct sales of custom-engineered metal conveyor belts plus professional services. Two internal sales representatives (Adam Wicha covering German PLZ 0–5 and export, Senol Aktas covering PLZ 6–9 and export) provide technical consultation and quotation; independent sales agents cover France, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Spain. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per specification. Primary end markets are heat-treatment facilities (Härtereien), industrial oven builders, hollow glass manufacturers, food processors, electrical equipment manufacturers, and mechanical engineering firms, with architectural and construction customers served through the mesh product line.

Name

Rothstein metal conveyor belts

Legal name

Rothstein Metallfördergurte GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://rothstein-mfg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rothstein Metallfördergurte is a German family-owned manufacturer designing and producing custom metal conveyor belts (over 3,000 variants) for industrial heat treatment, oven construction, glass, food, electrical, and mechanical engineering applications across a -196°C to +1200°C operating range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Conveyor Belts

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Metal conveyor belts
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Wire mesh products
• Laser cutting services
• High temperature belts

Headquarters

HQ city

Brüchermühle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Conveyor Belt Sales: Sale of custom and standard metal conveyor belts for industrial applications. Belts are manufactured to specification for various industries including heat treatment, industrial ovens, glass, food, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Products operate in temperature ranges from -196°C to +1200°C.
2. Contract Laser Cutting Services: Laser cutting services using TRUMPF TruLaser 7040 for external customers (toll processing/lohnarbeit). Processes steel up to 20mm, stainless steel up to 15mm. Also offers deburring and edge processing. Used for both own production and external customers.
3. Contract Wire Bending Services: 3D wire bending services using WAFIOS BM40 for external customers. Wire diameters 2.5-6.0mm, component lengths 30-1300mm, materials include steel, stainless steel, spring steel. Available for sample parts, small series, and large orders.
4. Repair and Refurbishment Services: Repair services for metal conveyor belts including targeted repairs, component replacement, and full restoration. Service includes honest assessment of whether repair is economically sensible vs. replacement.
5. Architectural Mesh Products: Architectural wire mesh products for facades, sun protection, room dividers, and design elements. Made from stainless steel for durability and weather resistance. Offered as both standard products and custom solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rothstein Metallfördergurte designs and manufactures custom metal conveyor belts across more than 15 distinct product types (Typ 100 through Typ 2000 P) covering over 3,000 variants for industrial applications from -196°C to +1200°C. In addition to conveyor belt manufacturing, the company provides contract metal fabrication services including TRUMPF laser cutting and WAFIOS 3D wire bending, plus architectural wire mesh and conveyor belt repair/refurbishment services.

Product overview

Rothstein Metallfördergurte is a medium-sized family-owned manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial metal conveyor belt products and complementary metal fabrication services. The core product line consists of over 15 distinct metal conveyor belt types organized in series: Typ 100/200/300/400 (single-stretched spiral belts in flat/round wire variants), Typ 3000/4000/4000-3-2-3 (multi-stretched belts with higher load capacity, including side-reinforced variants), Typ 600/700/800/1300 (specialized belts including fork curve, rod mesh, wire loop, and mesh link designs), and Typ 900/1400G/1500L/2000P (heavy-duty belts for transport of heavy loads including crossbar, fork chain, strip, and plate belts). The product range spans standard to extreme temperature applications from -196°C to +1200°C, covering over 3000 different belt variants. Supporting services include laser cutting (TRUMPF TruLaser 7040), 3D wire bending (WAFIOS BM40), and architectural mesh products. The company also offers conveyor belt repair services to extend equipment lifespan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Conveyor Belts (Metallfördergurte) Custom and standard metal conveyor belts for industrial material handling, heat treatment, industrial ovens, glass manufacturing, food processing, electrical, and mechanical engineering applications. Belt structures are adaptable to specific applications and operate across a temperature range from -196°C to +1200°C.
• Contract Laser Cutting Services (Lohnarbeit Laserschneiden) Contract laser cutting services using a TRUMPF TruLaser 7040 with two parallel 4000W laser heads on a 4000x2500mm working area. Cuts steel up to 20mm and stainless steel up to 15mm with accuracy up to ±0.01mm. Also offers deburring and edge processing. Available for both internal production and external customers (toll processing/Lohnarbeit).
• Contract 3D Wire Bending Services Contract 3D wire bending services using the WAFIOS BM40 machine for wire diameters 2.5-6.0mm, tensile strengths 600-1900 N/mm², and component lengths 30-1300mm. Processes steel, stainless steel, and spring steel. Available for sample parts, small series, and large orders. Features integrated quality control (IQ software).
• Architectural Mesh (Architekturgewebe) Decorative and functional architectural wire mesh products for facades, sun protection, room dividers, ceiling cladding, and safety railings. Made from stainless steel for weather resistance, durability, and full recyclability. Offered as standard products and custom solutions.
• Conveyor Belt Repair and Refurbishment Services Repair and refurbishment services for metal conveyor belts including targeted repairs, component replacement, and full restoration. Service includes honest technical and economic assessment of whether repair or replacement is more sensible, extending equipment life and reducing customer downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature capability from -196°C to +1200°C
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TRUMPFcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRUMPF is the manufacturer of the TruLaser 7040 laser cutting system used at Rothstein. This is an equipment vendor relationship where Rothstein purchases and operates Trumpf manufacturing equipment for laser cutting services. The partnership enables precision laser cutting capabilities for both internal production and external contract manufacturing customers.
• WAFIOS AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAFIOS AG is the manufacturer of the BM40 3D wire bending machine used at Rothstein. This is an equipment vendor relationship where Rothstein purchased the WAFIOS machine for wire bending capabilities. The partnership enables custom wire bending services for both internal production and external customers.
• Moussu (Mr. Sébastien Moussu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMr. Sébastien Moussu serves as the French sales representative for Rothstein, based in Paris. Covers the French market with contact details provided for international sales support.
• Esefi Solutions For IndustryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEsefi Solutions serves as the Polish sales representative for Rothstein, represented by Mr. Sławomir Klisiewicz. Handles sales activities in Poland.
• Ecosond s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosond s.r.o. serves as the Slovak sales representative for Rothstein. Handles sales activities in Slovakia.
• IMPEX TRADE (Mr. Iker Erik Benninghaus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMPEX TRADE serves as the Spanish sales representative for Rothstein, represented by Mr. Iker Erik Benninghaus. Handles sales activities in Spain.
• Mr. Yaroslav RogozhkinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMr. Yaroslav Rogozhkin serves as the Ukrainian sales representative for Rothstein. Handles sales activities in Ukraine with contact information provided.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Engineered Solutions: U.S.-based manufacturer of metal conveyor belts and wire cloth products serving food processing, industrial, and architectural markets. Direct product overlap with Rothstein's core spiral and rod-style metal belts.
• Wire Belt Company: UK-origin, U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of metal woven conveyor belts (flat wire, spiral, balanced weave). Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to Rothstein, including food, industrial, and heat-treatment applications.
• Twentebelt (Twente Metaal): Dutch manufacturer of metal conveyor belts for food, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct European peer with comparable spiral and rod-weave belt offerings.
• Lumsden Group: UK manufacturer of metal conveyor belts for industrial processing including heat treatment. Competes directly with Rothstein in European high-temperature belt applications.
• WMC (Wire Mesh Conveyor Belts): German manufacturer of wire mesh and metal conveyor belts for industrial conveying applications. Head-to-head domestic competitor with overlapping customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Habasit: Swiss-headquartered global leader in conveyor and processing belts across fabric, plastic, and metal categories. Overlaps with Rothstein in industrial metal-belt applications but operates at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Continental ContiTech: Industrial division of Continental AG, producing a broad range of conveyor belts including metal and wire-mesh variants. Multi-region incumbent that competes with Rothstein on large industrial accounts.
• Forbo Movement Systems: Swiss manufacturer of light and heavyweight conveyor and processing belts with global commercial reach. Competes in selected industrial conveying segments where Rothstein also operates.
• Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of industrial conveyor belts (now part of Continental ContiTech) for heavy-duty applications including mining, bulk material handling, and processing. Overlaps with Rothstein in selected industrial end markets.

Others

• WAFIOS AG: German manufacturer of wire-forming and bending machinery — currently Rothstein's equipment vendor (BM40 wire bender). Adjacent/ecosystem participant rather than a direct belt competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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