König Metallveredelung

What König Metallveredelung does

König Metallveredelung GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand company founded in 1961 and headquartered in Lauchringen, Germany. It operates as a subsidiary of Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen AG & Co. KG and specializes in the contract surface treatment (Veredelung) of aluminum and its alloys. The company's core processes are anodizing (Eloxal) — offered in both natural and inorganic/electrolytic color variants — and powder coating (Pulverbeschichtung), supported by mechanical pre-treatment (grinding, brushing, micro-structuring), chemical pre-treatment (degreasing, deoxidizing, pickling), and a pre-anodization (Voranodisation) step for filiform corrosion prophylaxis. Production is organized across 2-3 competence centers with approximately 150 specialists and annual output of roughly 3 million square meters of certified quality surface.

The business runs a B2B job-order/contract manufacturing model (Lohnveredelung) with quote-based pricing tied to surface area, finish type, and complexity. Customers span industrial manufacturers and architectural/construction fabricators, served through regional account managers covering Germany (Dominik Duttlinger), Austria and Switzerland (Detlef Bury), plus a field sales lead (Florian Maier) and a sales director (Joy Grießer) overseeing both Eloxal and powder coating. The company differentiates on certifications (QUALANOD, QUALICOAT, GSB SeaProof, GSB SeaProofPlus, ISO 9001/14001/50001), large workpiece capacity (up to 7,400 mm length for Eloxal), and an owned logistics fleet providing pickup and delivery across the DACH region. Multiple environmental awards from Baden-Württemberg and Waldshut district underscore a sustainability positioning reinforced by a block heating power plant enabling near self-sufficient energy supply.

Name

König Metallveredelung

Legal name

König Metallveredelung GmbH

Website

https://koenigmetall.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

König Metallveredelung GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand company specializing in contract aluminum surface treatment (anodizing and powder coating), serving industrial manufacturers and architectural clients across the DACH region from Lauchringen, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Surface Treatment Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Aluminum surface treatment
• Anodizing services
• Powder coating services
• Metal finishing
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauchringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Surface Treatment Services: Job-order manufacturing services for aluminum surface treatment including anodizing and powder coating. Customers send aluminum products for processing, with pricing based on surface area, complexity, and finish type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

König Metallveredelung provides contract aluminum surface treatment services, primarily anodizing (Eloxal) and powder coating, as well as supporting mechanical and chemical pre-treatment, pre-anodization, custom packaging, and logistics. Customers send aluminum workpieces for processing into corrosion-resistant, decorative, and certified surfaces for industrial and architectural applications, with maximum workpiece dimensions of 7,400 x 500 x 2,400 mm for Eloxal and 6,800 x 600 x 2,000 mm for powder coating.

Product overview

König Metallveredelung GmbH is a medium-sized family-owned company specializing in the surface finishing of aluminum and its alloys. Founded in 1961, the company operates from 2-3 competence centers with nearly 150 specialists, producing approximately 3 million square meters of certified quality surfaces annually. Their core product portfolio centers on two main surface treatment technologies: Eloxal (anodizing) and Pulverbeschichtung (powder coating). Eloxal services include Natural Anodizing with automated process control and Color Anodizing using inorganic and electrolytic coloring methods. Powder Coating provides durable, corrosion-resistant finishes with chromate-free pre-treatment. Supporting these core services are mechanical and chemical pre-treatment, pre-anodization for filiform corrosion prophylaxis, and comprehensive logistics and packaging solutions. The company holds multiple quality certifications including QUALANOD and QUALICOAT, serving customers throughout Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with a focus on customized surface finishing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eloxal (Anodizing) Electrochemical anodizing (Eloxal) service that converts the aluminum surface into a durable and corrosion-resistant oxide layer by immersing workpieces in an acidic electrolyte solution and building a protective layer using direct current. Available as natural and color anodizing with maximum workpiece dimensions of 7,400 x 500 x 2,400 mm. Serves industrial manufacturers and architectural buyers requiring certified aluminum finishes.
• Farb-Eloxal (Color Anodizing) Color anodizing service using inorganic and electrolytic coloring processes, offering excellent weather protection and light-fast coloring according to ISO 2135, with colors ranging from gold to light silver to black. Certified with the QUALANOD quality seal. For architectural and industrial customers requiring decorative and durable colored aluminum surfaces.
• Pulverbeschichtung (Powder Coating) Powder coating service in which powder lacquer permanently bonds with the aluminum surface, providing high impact, scratch, and chemical resistance with strong corrosion protection. Uses chromium-free pre-treatment and is certified with the QUALICOAT seal. Maximum workpiece dimensions are 6,800 x 600 x 2,000 mm. For industrial and architectural customers needing durable, decorative aluminum finishes.
• Mechanische Vorbearbeitung (Mechanical Pre-treatment) Mechanical pre-treatment service including grinding, brushing, and micro-structuring, performed both by machine and manually. Allows customers to specify gloss level and surface structure ahead of anodizing or powder coating. Served customers include industrial manufacturers and architectural buyers preparing aluminum surfaces.
• Chemische Vorbehandlung (Chemical Pre-treatment) Chemical pre-treatment service including degreasing and deoxidizing (E0) and pickling (E6) processes that prepare aluminum surfaces for subsequent anodizing or powder coating. For industrial customers requiring clean, properly prepared aluminum before finishing.
• Voranodisation (Pre-anodization) Pre-anodization service providing filiform corrosion prophylaxis for aluminum components before powder coating, with König Metallveredelung holding the QUALICOAT SEASIDE license. For architectural and industrial customers needing aluminum parts resistant to aggressive and seaside environments.
• Logistik und Verpackung (Logistics and Packaging) Integrated logistics and packaging service including goods collection, storage, demand-based commissioning and delivery, customs clearance and export handling, plus protective surface foiling, wrapping, sleeving, and custom packaging. Operated with an owned logistics fleet (including a 440 PS MAN semi-trailer truck added in 2024). For industrial and architectural customers requiring end-to-end handling of their aluminum parts.
• Qualitätssicherung (Quality Assurance) In-house quality assurance service backed by a company laboratory that monitors all production processes and guarantees environmentally friendly production. Backed by multiple quality and environmental certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, QUALANOD, QUALICOAT, GSB SeaProof, GSB SeaProofPlus) and multiple environmental awards. For customers requiring certified, audited surface treatment quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million sqm of certified quality surfaces produced annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen AG & Co. KGcoreOthersParent company and Dachgesellschaft (holding company). König Metallveredelung operates as part of this larger aluminum group. The AWW Group provides strategic oversight and shared services including shared IT systems and joint marketing opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HÜNI GmbH & Co. KG: German aluminum surface finisher (Eloxal + Pulverbeschichtung) serving industrial and architectural customers. Closest direct comparable to König by process mix, geography, and Mittelstand positioning.
• HD Surface Technologies GmbH: German specialist in surface finishing of aluminum and other metals, offering anodizing and powder coating services to architectural and industrial customers in similar DACH markets.
• Aloxid GmbH: Germany-based anodizing specialist focused on aluminum surface treatment for architectural and industrial applications. Similar process specialization and customer overlap.
• SurTreat GmbH: German provider of aluminum surface treatment (anodizing and related finishing) serving industrial fabricators. Comparable job-shop Lohnveredelung model in DACH.
• Galvaswiss AG: Swiss surface-treatment specialist serving aluminum and metal finishing customers across Switzerland and adjacent markets; competitors for DACH cross-border architectural accounts.
• Wagener & Polter GmbH: Germany-based metal finishing company offering surface treatment services including coating of metallic profiles; comparable Mittelstand job-shop with regional customers.

Broad incumbents

• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Diversified European group providing anodizing, powder coating and other surface treatments to industrial and architectural customers. Competitor for large accounts and a benchmark for cross-region service delivery.

Emerging players

• Stückgut Pulverbeschichtung / Job-shop powder coaters (DACH peers): Smaller regional German powder coater serving industrial fabricators; partial overlap with König's Pulverbeschichtung line and indicative of competitive fragmentation in the Lohnbeschichtung segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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