Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe Präzisionsstahlrohre

What Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe Präzisionsstahlrohre does

Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe Präzisionsstahlrohre is a family-owned German manufacturer of precision steel tubes and welded steel tube assemblies, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Wickede, Germany. The group operates six production locations (Wickede, Altena, Werl, Westönnen in Germany; Ostrava/Bystany in the Czech Republic; Ilhavo in Portugal), employs approximately 400 people, and ships to 26 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company serves automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, supplying precision tubes and assemblies for vehicle systems including locking systems, connecting rods/seating components, steering components, dashboards and cross-car-beams, tubular frames, media guiding lines, and damper/shock-absorber components. Legal entity is Prinz & Co. GmbH Stahlrohre (HRB 4144, Amtsgericht Arnsberg, DE 205512289), with Mayweg operating as a wholly-owned core operating subsidiary.

The technical foundation is a vertically integrated production chain. High-frequency tube welding conforming to DIN EN 10305-2, 10305-3, and 10305-5 produces starting tubes on six welding lines, which are then processed by cold drawing to deliver the tightest tolerance feasibility and highest surface quality commercially available. The group operates an in-house tooling facility (eigener Werkzeugbau) that conceives and builds proprietary dies, tooling, and assembly machinery, supporting specialty profiles and one-piece-flow production concepts. Adjacent capabilities span tube bending (round and profiled tubes), CNC machining, laser cutting, stamping, forming, joining/mounting, and outsourced surface coating (galvanizing, KTL, powder coating) delivered via technology partners. Service offerings cover prototyping (sketch through trials to serial parts), FEM/CAD engineering, and worldwide logistics.

The business model is direct B2B sales-led. Revenue derives from one-time sales of precision steel tubes and finished welded assemblies, supplemented by professional services in prototyping, FEM/CAD, and supply-chain/logistics. Pricing is quote-based on customer specifications, order volume, and technical requirements and is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is anchored by Head of Sales and Director Sales Automotive Plant roles at each plant, direct engagement with automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, and a compliance stack (IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 across Germany and Czech Republic, TISAX, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001) required for serial automotive supply. Revenue, EBITDA, and ownership-percentage data are not disclosed.

Name

Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe Präzisionsstahlrohre

Legal name

Prinz & Co. GmbH Stahlrohre

Website

https://pm-tubes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe is a family-owned German manufacturer of cold-drawn precision steel tubes and complex welded assemblies for global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, operating six plants across Germany, Czech Republic, and Portugal under DIN EN 10305-2/3/5 standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Steel Tubes and Automotive Components

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

Keywords

• Precision steel tubes
• Cold drawn tubes
• Welded tube assemblies
• Automotive components
• Tube manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wickede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Steel Tubes: Manufacturing and sale of precision steel tubes as starting material for component assembly. Produced through tube welding (high-frequency) and tube drawing processes conforming to DIN EN standards 10305-2, 10305-3, and 10305-5.
2. Steel Tube Components and Assemblies: Manufacturing and sale of finished steel tube components and welded assembly components for automotive applications including locking systems, seating components, steering components, dashboard components, and tubular frames.
3. Prototyping Services: Product development support from early sketches through trials, pre-series, to final serial parts, including tool conception and inhouse tool manufacturing.
4. Logistics Services: Supply chain management and worldwide delivery services for precision steel tubes and components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Prinz-Mayweg manufactures precision steel tubes through high-frequency welding and cold drawing processes, then transforms these into complex welded assembly components for the automotive industry. The portfolio spans tubes for locking systems, seating, steering, dashboards, tubular frames, media guiding lines, and shock absorbers, delivered as finished, ready-to-mount assemblies. The company offers integrated services including prototyping, FEM/CAD engineering, and global logistics.

Product overview

Prinz-Mayweg Gruppe Präzisionsstahlrohre is a family-owned precision steel tube manufacturer founded in 1896, serving primarily the automotive industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on precision steel tubes and their processing into complex assemblies. Core products include eight main product categories for automotive applications: Schließsysteme (locking systems), Übertragungselemente (connecting rods), Sitzkomponenten (seating components), Dashboard/Cross-Car-Beam, Rohrrahmen (tubular frames), Lenkungskomponenten (steering components), Medienführende Leitungen (media guiding lines), and Stoßdämpfer (shock absorbers). The product range is supported by four key service offerings—Prototyping, Rundum Sorglos Paket (all-round carefree package), FEM/CAD, and Logistics—enabling customers to access complete solutions from initial design through serial production. The company processes carbon steels, micro-alloyed, and high-strength grades, with focus on weight optimization through reduced wall thicknesses combined with innovative product properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schließsysteme (Locking Systems) Precision-drawn steel tubes with low wall thicknesses designed for comfortable electric locking systems in vehicles, meeting all requirements for perfect surface coating. Sold to automotive manufacturers for vehicle lock assemblies.
• Übertragungselemente (Connecting Rods) Connecting rods for automotive seating technology, produced as profiles of various kinds with focus on tube usage as an alternative to solid material for weight reduction. The company positions itself as a global leader in this segment.
• Sitzkomponenten (Seating Components) Steel tube components and substructural components for automotive seating, representing one of the company's core specialties.
• Dashboard/Cross-Car-Beam Crash-relevant parts for dashboard instruments, manufactured with precise material selection and automated processing based on customer requirements.
• Rohrrahmen (Tubular Frames) Bending and processing of tubular frames for automotive seating using modern, automated, and efficient machinery.
• Lenkungskomponenten (Steering Components) Precision steering components that exceed standard requirements, meeting complex component specifications for automotive steering systems.
• Medienführende Leitungen (Media Guiding Lines) Welded and drawn tubes in low-diameter areas, a decades-long core competence serving various product applications as alternatives to seamless tubes.
• Stoßdämpfer (Damper/Shock Absorber) Precision steel tubes with the tightest tolerances and excellent surface finish for shock absorber applications.
• Prototyping Service Customer accompaniment through all stages of product development, from early sketches through trials, pre-series to final serial parts, using in-house conceived tools.
• Rundum Sorglos Paket (All-round Carefree Package) Comprehensive partnership service focused on unrestricted customer satisfaction through reliable daily collaboration and continuous new challenges.
• FEM / CAD Services Innovative product development through intensive research and development using modern CAD workspaces alongside core competencies in tube forming and assembly.
• Logistics Service Supply chain management expertise with wide-range network supporting worldwide and on-time customer delivery.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Surface Coating PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe company has partnered with external coating specialists to offer a wide range of coating technologies including galvanizing, cathodic dip coating (KTL), and powder coating to meet customer surface coating requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tenaris: Global leader in seamless and welded steel pipe manufacturing. Comparable in steel tube production technology and DIN-standard precision grades, but primarily serves oil & gas with adjacent industrial/automotive exposure.
• Marcegaglia: One of Europe's largest steel processing groups producing welded tubes and carbon steel products for industrial and automotive applications. Comparable in welded precision tube technology but operates at much broader scale across many end markets.
• ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: Major European steel producer with downstream precision tube offerings. Adjacent comparable in upstream steel supply and certain precision tube grades, though much broader and integrated into steelmaking.

Direct peers

• Butting Group: German family-owned manufacturer of welded stainless and carbon steel pipes and tubes. Comparable in scale, family ownership profile, and precision tube competence serving industrial and mobility customers.
• Mubea: German-headquartered automotive supplier of precision components including tubes, springs, and body structures. Closely comparable business model: precision-engineered steel components sold directly to global automotive OEMs.
• Benteler International: Global automotive supplier with a components division producing tubular and chassis components for OEMs. Directly comparable as a multi-product Tier-1 automotive metal components specialist serving European OEMs.
• Kirchhoff Automotive: German family-owned automotive supplier of metal-formed components including precision tubes and structural parts. Comparable in ownership profile (family-owned), customer base (European OEMs), and metal-forming competencies.
• Wuppermann Stahl: European manufacturer of precision steel tubes and processed tube components for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable product portfolio in welded and drawn precision tubes serving automotive sub-systems.
• Voestalpine Automotive Components: Division of voestalpine producing precision tubes, chassis components, and body-in-white parts for European OEMs. Comparable as a vertically integrated precision steel component supplier with strong automotive customer overlap.
• Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision: Division of Salzgitter AG producing precision steel tubes to DIN EN 10305 standards for automotive and industrial applications. Most direct competitor in cold-drawn precision steel tubes using purchased steel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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