Notz Group

What Notz Group does

Notz Group, headquartered in Brügg, Switzerland, and tracing its Swiss corporate lineage to 1898 (legal entity Notz Metal Inc.), is a privately-held industrial metals group organized around eight specialized business units: Notz Metal, Dubourgeal, Steel Service Center, Lamineries MATTHEY, Weber + Calibra, Studer-Biennaform, Jacques Allemann, and Voco. The group processes, trades, and refines stainless steel and non-ferrous alloys, offering a portfolio of more than 50,000 articles across 200+ alloy grades, including specialty materials such as Nitinol, EcoSi (lead-free), ARCAP, MP35N, Phynox, Duratherm, and L605. Its proprietary INCO electrochemical and PVD/Titanized surface treatment processes (marketed under the Steel Color brand) produce decorative stainless steel finishes without paints or coatings, rated to 200°C and UV-resistant.

The business operates a direct B2B industrial sales model across four primary verticals: MedTech (certified materials with ISO 13485:2016, supporting orthopedic OEMs via VMI, consignment, and long-term framework contracts), watchmaking and micromechanics (precision strips, special profiles with ±0.001 mm tolerances, and lead-free / REACH-compliant alloys), architecture and design (decorative INCO and PVD sheets), and industrial/infrastructure (piping, fittings, semi-finished products). Customer acquisition runs through enterprise field sales, dedicated Key Account Managers per vertical (MedTech, Decorative Sheets), and participation in OMTEC, STANZTEC, and EPHJ trade fairs; 8 of the named enterprise reference customers include Schindler, Hublot, Maserati, Pathé, Hotel Kempinski Palace Engelberg, and Josef Muff AG.

Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time transactional sales of metal products and value-added semi-finished components, with a managed-services layer in MedTech via VMI/consignment supply programs. Pricing is quote-based, determined by alloy grade, form (wire, rod, sheet, profile), surface finish, quantity, and supply chain model; no public pricing exists. The group has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no recorded M&A activity; strategic momentum is signalled by the May 2025 launch of the Circle Green sustainable stainless steel line in partnership with Outokumpu and by an active industry-association footprint across metal.suisse, SWISS INOX, Swiss Medtech, and the International Titanium Association.

Name

Notz Group

Legal name

Notz Metal Inc.

Website

https://notzgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Notz Group is a Swiss-based metal solutions provider operating eight business units across stainless steel and non-ferrous alloys, with proprietary INCO and PVD surface technologies, MedTech-certified supply chain services, and specialty alloys serving MedTech, watchmaking, architectural, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Metal Products and Alloys

NAICS

Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (3311), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (33141), Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (33149), Nonferrous Forging (332112), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Stainless steel processing
• Specialty alloy distribution
• Precision metal profiles
• Medical grade materials
• Decorative steel surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Brügg

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal Products and Alloys Sales: One-time transactional sales of stainless steel and non-ferrous metal products including bars, sheets, coils, tubes, pipes, fittings, and semi-finished products. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of 50,000+ articles across 200+ alloy types.
2. MedTech Materials and Supply Chain Solutions: Certified materials and modular supply chain models (VMI, consignment warehouses, long-term framework contracts, flexible call-off models) for MedTech OEMs. Revenue includes both product sales and supply chain management services.
3. Processed Decorative Stainless Steel (Steel Color): Value-added colored and patterned stainless steel sheets through INCO and PVD processes. Products sold by surface finish type (e.g., TSteel Nero SM, Champagne SB) with custom sizing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Notz Group is a Swiss-based advanced metal solutions provider that processes, trades, and refines stainless steel and non-ferrous alloys. Operating through eight specialized business units, the company supplies over 50,000 catalog articles across 200+ alloy types to MedTech, watchmaking, micromechanics, architecture, and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes standard metal products, custom precision profiles, certified medical materials, specialty alloys (Nitinol, EcoSi, MP35N, Phynox, ARCAP), and decorative surface finishes (INCO and PVD/Titanized Steel Color).

Product overview

NOTZgroup is a diversified Swiss metal solutions provider organized into eight business units: Notz Metal (core trading/distribution of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals with over 50,000 articles), Lamineries MATTHEY (precision rolled products for watchmaking and MedTech), Jacques Allemann (custom special profiles with micron-level tolerances), Weber + Calibra, Studer-Biennaform, Dubourgeal, Steel Service Center, and Voco. The Steel Color division offers decorative stainless steel through two surface treatment technologies: INCO (electrochemical interference coloring) and PVD/Titanized (TSteel brand) processes, available in multiple colors with various textures including SuperMirror, Scotch Brite, Hairline, and patterned surfaces. NOTZ MedTech supplies certified materials for orthopedic and medical device manufacturers. Key specialty alloys include Nitinol (shape memory), EcoSi (lead-free), MP35N, Phynox, and ARCAP. The company launched Circle Green sustainable stainless steel in May 2025 as a first mover in Switzerland. Materials Laboratory supports quality assurance and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steel Color: Decorative stainless steel surface finishes including INCO and PVD procedures for architectural and design applications

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom profiles achievable with tolerances from ±0.001 mm and cross-sections from 0.01 mm² to 15 mm²
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• metal.suissecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization representing interests of steel, metal, and facade construction sector in Switzerland. Ensures political representation of metallic building materials industry regarding construction methods and recyclable materials loop. Promotes use of steel, metal and facade construction in Switzerland.
• SWISS INOXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation hub for stainless steels serving companies handling this material for over 50 years. Promotes correct use of stainless steel by providing extensive publications, material information, and expert guidance.
• VSEMHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss stainless steel and metal trade association dealing with imports/exports, quotas, shipping rates, customs, taxes, and business management matters.
• Forum BlechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss industry association for sheet metal processing and metal construction. Education and training remain primary goals to maintain Swiss quality and flexibility against European economic pressure.
• Swiss Medtech (SMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss medical technology association representing ~800 companies. Industry significance: 11.9% of Switzerland's positive trade balance, more than 71,700 employees, and most patents per inhabitant in Europe. NOTZgroup participates as member serving MedTech materials sector.
• SMZ (Swiss Metal Suppliers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor 30 years, bringing companies in the supplier industry together to exchange ideas, recognize current developments, and increase competitiveness. Authoritative voice as exchange platform and service provider.
• International Titanium Association (ITA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership-based international trade association dedicated to the titanium metal industry, established 1984. Connects titanium users with specialists worldwide for sales and technical assistance. Notz Metal Inc. included in Titanium Resource Centre purchasing guide.
• BerufsbildungPlus (Vocational Training Plus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training initiative. NOTZgroup participates as a training company, applying years of expertise to strengthen the metal industry sustainably by offering prospective specialists introduction to the world of metals.
• Steel Color S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian partner for decorative colored stainless steel surfaces (INCO and PVD processes). Steel Color S.p.A. granted NOTZgroup rights to use images on Steel Color subsite. Products marketed under Steel Color brand include INCO-colored (Schlesien, Blu, Bronzo, Champagne, Grigio, Nero, Oro, Rosso, Verde, Viola) and PVD-titanized (TSteel) surfaces.
• OutokumpucoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish stainless steel manufacturer and Circle Green sustainable stainless steel producer. NOTZgroup / Notz Metal Inc. launched Circle Green as a first mover on the Swiss market in May 2025. Circle Green is a sustainable stainless steel product with significantly lower carbon footprint.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aperam: Stainless and specialty alloy producer based in Luxembourg with distribution into European MedTech, architectural, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Notz's stainless steel processing and trading operations.
• Wieland Group: German-headquartered producer of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products (rolled, drawn, extruded). Comparable to Notz's Lamineries MATTHEY and Jacques Allemann rolled/special profile operations serving precision and MedTech customers.
• Sandvik: Sweden-based engineering group with a materials technology division producing specialty alloys and precision components. Comparable to Notz in high-performance alloy processing and serving MedTech and precision engineering customers.
• Kloeckner & Co: European-headquartered metal and steel distributor operating in stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. Closely comparable to Notz Group in multi-metal B2B distribution to industrial OEMs across Europe.
• Swiss Steel Group:
• Schmolz + Bickenbach: European producer and distributor of specialty long steel products, including stainless, tool, and engineering steels. Comparable to Notz in specialty steel distribution and supply to industrial OEMs.

Emerging players

• Mersen: French industrial group specializing in specialty materials, including carbon, graphite, and metal alloys for demanding applications. Partially comparable to Notz in specialty alloy supply for MedTech, energy, and electronics customers.

Broad incumbents

• Outokumpu: Finnish stainless steel manufacturer and partner of Notz Group for the Circle Green sustainable product line. Comparable as a stainless steel producer and supplier into the same European MedTech and industrial OEM customer base.
• Voestalpine: Austrian steel and technology group producing specialty steel products, including high-performance alloys and finished components. Comparable to Notz in specialty steel processing and serving MedTech, automotive, and industrial customers.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: One of Europe's largest materials distributors and service providers for steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals. Overlaps with Notz's metal trading and processing activities but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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