Extrutec

What Extrutec does

Extrutec GmbH is a privately-held German industrial engineering company founded in 2005 by Uwe Günter, headquartered in Moos near Lake Constance, that designs and manufactures complete thermal and material-handling plant systems for the aluminum extrusion industry. Its product portfolio spans the full extrusion process chain: gas-fired rapid heating furnaces, induction heaters, hybrid gas/induction systems, the world-first EHKO electrically heated high-speed convection furnace, hot and cold saws, die heaters, ageing ovens, profile cooling systems (including Taper Quench), billet/log magazines, material handling, and the Extrulube saw lubricant. Core technology is built around patented energy-efficiency innovations — notably the exhaust-gas water preheating system delivering 10–15% energy reduction, Eco Heating Process (EHP), Alpha Flex, Power Focus, and a patented in-line gas/induction furnace combination.

The company monetizes via project-specific B2B contracts (one-time equipment sales) supplemented by after-sales service, retrofits, modernization, and spare parts delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries TCT Induktionstechnik GmbH (Menden, Germany), extrutec North America, Inc. (Cedar Springs, Michigan), and Induction Professional Solutions (Youngstown, Ohio, formed 2025). Customer acquisition is enterprise field sales with a dedicated team in Germany and North America, supplemented by an exclusive international representative network spanning Australia, China, France/Belgium, Italy, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, GCC/Egypt, and Turkey, reaching more than 35 countries. Following the 2026 integration of Run Automation, Extrutec extends from thermal equipment into line-level automation, with founder Uwe Günter retaining ownership and an expanding management layer including authorized signatories Michael Schindler and Jan Günter.

Name

Extrutec

Legal name

extrutec GmbH

Website

https://extrutec-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Extrutec GmbH is a privately-held German industrial engineering firm that designs and manufactures heating, heat-treatment, cooling, and material-handling plant systems — including the world-first EHKO electric convection furnace — for aluminum extruders and broader metal processors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial plant systems for aluminum extrusion

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Treatment & Thermal Processing Furnaces (Hardening, Annealing, Induction) (IMAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum extrusion equipment
• Industrial heating systems
• Heat treatment furnaces
• Induction heating equipment
• Cooling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Moos

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Plant Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of complete industrial plant systems including heating furnaces, induction heaters, hot/cold saws, material handling systems, profile cooling, die heaters, and ageing ovens for the aluminum extrusion industry.
2. After-sales Service and Spare Parts: Maintenance, repair, modernization, retrofit services, and spare parts supply for installed equipment. Service provided at customer sites and through subsidiaries.
3. Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom-designed plant systems tailored to specific customer requirements, often involving multiple integrated components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Extrutec designs and manufactures industrial plant systems for the aluminum extrusion industry, covering the complete thermal process chain. Its portfolio includes gas-fired rapid heating furnaces, induction heaters, the patented EHKO electrically heated high-speed convection furnace, hybrid heating systems, log preheating (ESU), material handling, hot and cold saws, ageing ovens, die heaters, profile cooling systems, and extrusion lubricants. The company supplies aluminum extruders worldwide with energy-efficient, customized equipment and lifecycle services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EHKO: Electrically heated high speed convection furnace - world first supplier of electrically heated high speed convection furnace for heating aluminium logs
• Alpha Flex Technology
• Power Focus Technology (PFT)
• Eco Heating Process (EHP)
• Extrulube

Products and services

• Gas-Fired Rapid Heating Furnaces High-capacity gas-fired rapid heating furnaces designed to heat aluminum billets and logs to extrusion temperature with short cycle times, for aluminum extrusion plants.
• Induction Heaters Electric induction heating systems for aluminum billets and logs, providing fast, efficient, and uniform heating for extrusion press lines.
• EHKO (Electrically Heated High Speed Convection Furnace) Patented electrically heated convection furnace that delivers combustion-free, energy-efficient heating of aluminum billets and logs for extrusion operations.
• Hybrid Heating Systems Combined gas-and-induction heating systems that allow aluminum extruders to flexibly switch or combine energy sources for optimized heating performance.
• Log Preheating (ESU) Energy-saving log preheating system that recovers waste heat from furnace exhaust gases to pre-warm aluminum logs before main heating.
• Taper Quench Specialized quench system for controlled cooling of extruded aluminum profiles immediately after the press.
• Billet and Log Magazines Automated storage and handling magazines for aluminum billets and logs, feeding the press line and downstream processes.
• Hot and Cold Sawing Systems Sawing systems for cutting extruded aluminum profiles to length, available in both hot-saw (immediately after extrusion) and cold-saw variants.
• Material Handling Systems Conveyor and handling systems for transporting aluminum billets, logs, and profiles through the extrusion process chain.
• Log Cleaning Systems Automated cleaning systems that remove surface contaminants from aluminum logs before they enter the heating furnace.
• Ageing Ovens Heat treatment ovens used to artificially age-harden extruded aluminum profiles to required mechanical specifications.
• Die Heaters Heaters used to pre-warm extrusion dies to operating temperature, ensuring stable extrusion conditions and long die life.
• Profile Cooling Systems Cooling systems using air blowers and water spray to cool extruded aluminum profiles to specified metallurgical properties after the press.
• Extrulube Lubricants High-performance lubricants specifically formulated for the aluminum extrusion process, supporting die life and surface quality.
• Wiedemann Gas-Air Mixer Gas-air mixing equipment for industrial gas-fired heating systems, providing controlled and efficient combustion in aluminum extrusion furnaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction of 10-15% through patented exhaust gas heated water preheating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and historical.

• Induction Professional SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Formed through acquisition of Induction Professionals LLC assets by extrutec North America in November 2025. Located at former Induction Professionals facility in Youngstown, Ohio. Provides advanced induction heating and melting systems with comprehensive service, repair, and upgrade solutions. Tom Kearney, former owner, continues as Managing Director. North American counterpart to TCT Induktionstechnik.
• extrutec North America, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021100% subsidiary of extrutec GmbH established September 2021. Located in Cedar Springs, Michigan, cooperating with WEFA. Provides advanced plant systems for aluminum extrusion industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• TCT Induktionstechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Founded as 100% subsidiary of extrutec GmbH in January 2021 through asset deal. Located in Iserlohn initially, moved to purpose-built facility in Menden in Q3 2023. Specializes in maintenance and repair of foundry technical equipment, manufacturing of inductors, cooling systems, and components for inductive billet heating. North American counterpart to European operations.
• IAS (Iserlohn)historicalTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Former employer of Stefan Beer who joined extrutec in H2 2019, bringing induction technology expertise. Jointly developed patented inline combination of gas and induction furnaces, presented as world novelty in 2008.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tenova: Global metals and mining technology supplier offering industrial furnaces and heat treatment solutions across aluminum, steel, and other metals. Broader portfolio but overlaps with extrutec in aluminum thermal processing.
• SMS group: Large German industrial plant builder with broad aluminum extrusion and rolling mill capabilities (via SMS Elotherm for induction). Overlaps with extrutec in induction billet heating but competes mainly as part of full mill packages.
• Danieli: Italian-headquartered global supplier of equipment and plants for the metals industry, including aluminum extrusion and downstream processing. Competes with extrutec on integrated plant packages for major extruders.
• Inductotherm Group: Global leader in induction melting and heating equipment for metals. Overlaps with extrutec in induction heating for aluminum and other metals, but operates across many non-ferrous and ferrous applications.

Direct peers

• WEFA Intec: German manufacturer of presses and extrusion equipment serving aluminum extruders; extrutec North America explicitly cooperates with WEFA. Direct peer with overlapping customer base in extrusion line packages.
• Presezzi Extrusion: Italian supplier of extrusion presses, billet heaters and downstream equipment. Direct peer in the aluminum extrusion plant systems market, particularly competing in Europe, Middle East and Latin America.
• IAS (Induktionstechnik-Anlagen-Systeme): Iserlohn-based induction furnace specialist for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Direct peer in induction billet heating; extrutec hired IAS's former MD Stefan Beer in 2019 and jointly developed the patented inline gas/induction combination.
• Italpresse Gauss: Italian manufacturer of aluminum extrusion presses and downstream equipment including furnaces and handling. Direct competitor for integrated extrusion plant packages serving similar European and emerging-market customers.
• Otto Junker: German supplier of melting, holding and induction furnaces for non-ferrous metals. Direct peer in thermal equipment for aluminum processors, with comparable induction and gas furnace offerings.

Regional players

• Eisenmann (now part of Dürr): Industrial process and thermal technology supplier (Eisenmann operations integrated into Dürr) with European roots serving aluminum processors with furnaces and paint/finishing lines. Adjacent competitor in thermal processing for extruders in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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