Richter Aluminium

What Richter Aluminium does

Richter Aluminium GmbH is a Schutterwald, Germany-based custom aluminum extrusion manufacturer operating within the Salmuth-Gruppe of related industrial companies. Founded approximately 30 years ago, the company produces customer-specific aluminum profiles on two fully automated presses — an 8-inch (25 MN) press for fine profiles up to 250 mm width and a 10-inch (45 MN) press for large profiles up to 400 mm width — and supports profiles up to 14 meters in length across alloys including EN AW-6060, 6063, 6005A, and 6082. Capabilities extend from 3D-CAD profile design and tooling through CNC machining (milling, drilling, punching, sawing, bending, welding), surface treatment (anodizing and powder coating in the full RAL palette via partner König Metallveredelung), and logistics services (JIT delivery, consignment warehousing, SLAs).

The business is B2B and sales-led, targeting manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers across six vertical end-markets: automotive (primary, IATF 16949:2016-certified), mechanical engineering and automation, commercial vehicles and transport, infrastructure and construction, interior and furniture, and energy (solar, wind, battery housings). Pricing is quote-based, with economic lot sizes starting at 1–2 tonnes depending on press configuration. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, DIN EN 15088, and DIN EN 1090 certifications, employs 101–250 people, and operates from a single German manufacturing site serving primarily the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Revenue is not disclosed.

The company is positioning sustainability as a competitive lever through its #ROADTONETZERO2030 initiative, currently using over 20% recycled aluminum in production with a stated goal of CO2-neutral production by 2030. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity are disclosed, and Tobias Kreutzer is identified as the legal representative (Vertreter des Verantwortlichen).

Name

Richter Aluminium

Legal name

Richter Aluminium GmbH

Website

https://richter-aluminium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Richter Aluminium GmbH is a German custom aluminum extrusion manufacturer serving automotive, mechanical engineering, commercial vehicle, construction, furniture, and energy OEMs with profiles up to 400 mm width and 14 m length, complemented by in-house CNC machining, surface treatment, and JIT logistics from its Schutterwald facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals (3350)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum extrusion profiles
• Custom aluminum manufacturing
• Aluminum surface treatment
• CNC aluminum machining
• Aluminum profile finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schutterwald

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Extrusion Profiles: Manufacture of customer-specific aluminum extrusion profiles using 8-inch and 10-inch presses. Custom profile geometries developed in close collaboration with customers for various industries including automotive, mechanical engineering, commercial vehicles, construction, furniture, and energy.
2. Further Processing Services: Additional value-added services including CNC milling, drilling, punching, miter and fixed-length sawing (from 20mm), welding, bending, cord insertion, and assembly work for aluminum components.
3. Surface Treatment: Anodizing (electrolytic oxidation) and powder coating/powder painting services for aluminum profiles, including all RAL standard colors, special colors, and various surface finishes (gloss and matte).
4. Logistics Solutions: Comprehensive logistics services including inventory management, delivery scheduling, Just-in-Time delivery, consignment warehouse at customer site, call-off warehouse at Richter Aluminum, custom packaging, and defined service level agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Richter Aluminium designs and manufactures custom aluminum extrusion profiles using 8-inch (25 MN) and 10-inch (45 MN) presses producing lengths up to 14 meters. The company provides end-to-end industrial services including 3D-CAD design consultation, CNC machining, anodizing, powder coating, quality management, and tailored logistics solutions (JIT, consignment) for B2B industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Product overview

Richter Aluminium is an aluminium extrusion manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of custom aluminium profile manufacturing and processing services. The core offering is aluminium extrusion (Aluminiumextrusion) using 8-inch (25 MN) and 10-inch (45 MN) presses producing profiles up to 14 meters in length, supported by Beratung & Konstruktion (consulting and 3D-CAD design), Weiterverarbeitung (precision machining including CNC milling, drilling, bending, welding), Oberflächenveredelung (anodizing and powder coating), Qualitätsmanagement (quality assurance with automated checks), and Logistiklösungen (logistics and warehousing). The company serves specific industry verticals with tailored profiles for Automotive, Mechanical Engineering & Automation, Commercial Vehicles & Transport, Infrastructure & Construction, Interior & Furniture, and Energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Aluminum Extrusion Profiles

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20% recycled aluminum in production
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• König MetallveredelungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface treatment partner for comprehensive finishing solutions. König Metallveredelung collaborates with Richter Aluminium to provide holistic, high-quality aluminum surface treatment options including anodizing and powder coating as part of the company's full-service offering.
• Salmuth-Gruppe (Sister Companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended capacity partnership through the Salmuth-Group for demanding aluminum extrusion and surface finishing projects. The sister companies provide additional production capacity when required for large-scale or specialized projects.
• KopfmediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUI/UX Design and Web Development partner responsible for the company website design and development. Located at www.kopfmedia.de.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Constellium SE: Global aluminum products manufacturer with significant extrusion and rolled products businesses serving automotive (incl. EV battery enclosures), aerospace, and packaging. Comparable to Richter's automotive and structural profile offerings but at substantially larger scale and with global footprint.
• Aleris International (Aleris): Aleris (now part of Novelis/Alcoa ecosystem) produces aluminum rolled and extruded products for aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable to Richter in aluminum semi-finished products serving transportation and industrial customers, though with a much broader product and geography portfolio.
• Hydro Extrusion: Hydro Extrusion is the world's largest aluminum extrusion company (formerly Sapa Profiles), operating 100+ production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia. Directly comparable to Richter as a custom aluminum profile extruder serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets, but at vastly larger scale and with in-house surface treatment.

Direct peers

• AMAG Austria Metall AG: AMAG operates an integrated aluminum flat-rolled products and extrusion business in Ranshofen, Austria, serving automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction. Comparable to Richter as a DACH-region aluminum processor, though larger and more upstream in casting.
• Metra S.p.A. Italian aluminum extrusion group producing custom profiles and modular systems for industrial, transport, and architectural applications. Closely comparable to Richter in mid-sized European extrusion, integrated processing, and multi-vertical end-market exposure.
• Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI): Austrian-headquartered mid-sized aluminum extrusion group with multiple presses, in-house casting, and surface treatment capabilities serving automotive, transport, construction, and industrial customers. Closest comparable to Richter by size profile, DACH location, integrated value-added services, and automotive exposure.

Regional players

• Profilco S.A. Greek aluminum extrusion company producing custom profiles for construction, industrial, and transport applications with in-house surface treatment. Comparable to Richter's integrated extrusion-plus-finishing model but focused on Southeastern Europe rather than DACH.
• Kaiser Aluminum Corporation: U.S.-based aluminum extruder and rolled products producer focused on aerospace, automotive, and general engineering applications. Comparable to Richter in custom extrusion and value-added processing for automotive/industrial end markets, though serving North America rather than Europe.

Others

• König Metallveredelung GmbH: German metal surface treatment specialist providing anodizing and powder coating services, explicitly partnered with Richter Aluminium for finishing operations. Comparable as an adjacent/partner-tier company in Richter's value chain rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Extralys / Extruled Group: Mid-sized European aluminum extrusion companies (e.g., French Extralys, Spanish Extrulys/Extrugasa) producing custom profiles for industrial, construction, and transport applications. Comparable to Richter in mid-market custom extrusion with downstream processing capabilities, though typically smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richter-aluminium

Compliance7 records

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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