WURST Stahlbau

What WURST Stahlbau does

WURST Stahlbau GmbH is a family-owned, second-generation German steel construction and turnkey building company headquartered in Bersenbrück, Lower Saxony, founded in 1966 by Hildegard and Friedmut Wurst. The firm operates three business lines: Stahlbau (custom steel construction), Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey building delivery across HOAI phases 1–5), and Photovoltaik (rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted PV systems). Its services target enterprise industrial and commercial clients across Germany, including semiconductor (Vishay), aerospace (MT Aerospace), agricultural machinery (GRIMME), packaging (Zerhusen), office furniture (ASSMANN), food/beverage (Teekanne), automotive dealerships, retail, banking, and public-sector research institutions (AWI Neumayer III station).

The company runs an integrated production platform at its 15,000 sqm Bersenbrück headquarters, comprising three production lines in two-shift operation, two Zeman welding robots, cobot-assisted fabrication, and CNC cutting, delivering up to 20,000 tonnes of processed steel per year to DIN EN 1090-2 execution class EXC-3. It maintains an in-house BIM department for digital planning and point cloud-based as-built verification, and participates in the RWTH Aachen 'Internet of Construction' research consortium. The firm is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 3834-2, and holds the Green DSTV Quality Seal for sustainable steel construction.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-by-project contracts (multi-year cycles typical for industrial construction), with project sizes ranging from approximately €1 million to €11.5 million and aggregate Gesamtleistung (total performance) of approximately €100 million. Distribution is direct, through dedicated sales engineers and branch managers at three locations — Bersenbrück (HQ), Düsseldorf (acquired 2018), and Bremen (opened 2024) — supplemented by digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google AdWords) and industry association presence (Christian Wurst as Deputy President of the German Steel Construction Association). The customer base spans 18+ named enterprise logos across highly diversified verticals, with no apparent single-anchor concentration.

Name

WURST Stahlbau

Legal name

WURST Stahlbau GmbH

Website

https://wurst-stahlbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WURST Stahlbau is a family-owned German steel construction and turnkey building company serving enterprise industrial clients with custom steel fabrication, BIM-based planning, and integrated photovoltaic solutions across three regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Construction

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE), Steel Erection & Structural Ironwork (EDAOAAAJ)

Keywords

• Steel construction services
• Turnkey building construction
• Industrial steel fabrication
• Photovoltaic system installation
• BIM construction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bersenbrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Construction (Stahlbau): Custom steel fabrication and on-site assembly of steel structures including industrial halls, warehouses, special constructions. Revenue recognized per project based on steel tonnage and complexity.
2. Turnkey Construction (Schlüsselfertigbau): Complete design-through-delivery building services for commercial and industrial clients. Covers HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-5, including planning, permitting, construction, and handover.
3. Photovoltaic Solutions: PV carports, rooftop installations, and open-space PV systems offered as standalone product or integrated into construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WURST Stahlbau is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and assembles custom load-bearing steel structures for industrial and commercial buildings. The company also delivers turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau) covering planning through handover (HOAI phases 1-5), and installs photovoltaic systems including rooftop panels, PV carports, and ground-mounted arrays. In-house capabilities include BIM-based digital planning, automated welding robotics, CNC steel processing, and three production lines with up to 20,000 tonnes annual capacity.

Product overview

WURST Stahlbau is a family-owned steel construction company offering three core services: Stahlbau (steel construction), Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey construction), and Photovoltaik (photovoltaics). The company operates as a unified service provider with design-build capabilities (Planen und Bauen) within their turnkey offerings. Supporting capabilities include BIM (Building Information Modeling) for digital planning and in-house fabrication with three production lines and welding robots. The product portfolio is service-based rather than software-based, delivering physical steel structures and construction services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stahlbau (Steel Construction) Custom fabrication and on-site assembly of reliable, load-bearing, and durable steel structures for industrial halls, warehouses, production facilities, and special constructions. Fabricated to DIN EN 1090-2 EXC-3 standards with capability for vibration-free cleanroom structures and high-bay storage up to 30m height.
• Schlüsselfertigbau (Turnkey Construction) Complete design-through-delivery building services for commercial and industrial clients. Covers HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-5 including needs assessment, design, permit applications, detailed execution planning, construction, and handover of customized, comprehensively planned, and long-lasting buildings from a single source.
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Systems) Energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solar solutions including PV carports, rooftop installations, and open-space ground-mounted PV systems. Offered as standalone products or integrated into construction projects for commercial, industrial, banking, and public sector clients.
• Planen und Bauen (Planning and Construction Management) Standalone planning and construction management covering HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-5, including needs assessment, design, permit applications, detailed execution planning, and cost estimates with focus on sustainability. Sold as part of turnkey construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual CO₂ savings of 666,000 kg through PV installations and optimized processes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bernhard Kreiling GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Joint construction project for a modern turnkey mixed feed plant in Bersenbrück. WURST handles turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau) for Kreiling's expansion project worth approx. 8 million Euro. Represents a long-standing partnership moving into its next phase.
• RWTH Aachen - Institut Individualisierte Bauproduktion (IP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Active research partnership in 'Internet of Construction' (IoC) project. WURST employees Ursel Jansen and Henning Beselbecke are part of the research team. Project involves robotics, digital assistance systems, and point cloud scanning. Jointly published a Springer book (ISBN 978-3-658-42544-9) on digital construction.
• Springer-VerlagminorOthers · 1 January 2024Co-publishing partner for the 'Internet of Construction' book (ISBN 978-3-658-42544-9) documenting research findings on digital construction processes along the construction value chain.
• Hochschule OsnabrückminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic research partnership on PV free-space systems and their positive effect on soil quality. WURST participates in studies validating environmental benefits of PV installations.
• External Energy ConsultantminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Engaged for energy audit to establish baseline energy situation as part of ISO 50001 certification process in 2024.
• Schulen und Hochschulen (Regional Schools and Universities)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnerships with Von-Ravensberg-Schule Bersenbrück, Berufsbildende Schulen Bersenbrück, Gymnasium Bersenbrück, Artland-Gymnasium Quakenbrück, Hochschule Osnabrück, HS Osnabrück Lingen, HS Bremen, TUHH. Activities include career information projects, interview training, site visits, career exploration, and internships.
• Lease-a-BikeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021E-bike leasing partner for employee mobility program. Enables employees to lease bicycles through salary sacrifice scheme as part of sustainable mobility benefits.
• HansefitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Fitness and health partner providing employees access to fitness studios, Reformer-Pilates, swimming, and other wellness offerings through the Hansefit network.
• EdenredminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Gift card provider for employee benefits. WURST loads the Edenred card for special occasions and as recognition of employee achievements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Donges SteelTec GmbH: One of Germany's largest structural steel fabricators with capacity for bridges, industrial halls, and large infrastructure. Competes with WURST on complex steel structures but operates at a much larger scale and a wider portfolio including bridge engineering.
• ZECH Bau GmbH: German construction group with steel construction and turnkey building delivery for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Larger, more diversified peer competing for similar turnkey mandates as WURST's Schlüsselfertigbau.
• Goldbeck GmbH: Largest family-owned German turnkey industrial and commercial hall builder with a systematized, in-house industrialized construction approach. Direct competitor to WURST's Schlüsselfertigbau offering across German industrial real estate, but at materially greater scale and a broader geographic footprint.
• KÖSTER GmbH: German general contractor delivering turnkey commercial, industrial, and residential projects nationwide. Competes with WURST's Schlüsselfertigbau offering on larger turnkey mandates and complements with broader construction services beyond steel.

Direct peers

• HALTEC Hallen- und Containersysteme GmbH: German steel hall builder focused on standardized and customized industrial halls with turnkey project delivery. Comparable to WURST's Stahlbau and Schlüsselfertigbau product lines for SME and mid-market industrial customers in Germany.
• ALHO Group: German family-owned modular and steel-hall construction company delivering turnkey commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable in service scope (planning through handover), family ownership model, and mid-market enterprise customer focus.
• Nägele Stahlbau GmbH: Regional German steel construction company delivering industrial and commercial steel structures with in-house engineering and fabrication. Comparable in size, customer profile, and project-based delivery model.
• Stahlbau Lavis GmbH: German steel construction specialist for industrial halls, bridges, and special structures. Comparable in EXC-class fabrication and project-based delivery to industrial and infrastructure clients.
• KLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned turnkey building specialist for industrial, commercial, and modular construction. Direct peer in offering design-build industrial halls with single-source delivery to similar enterprise customer segments.
• FISCHER Stahlbau GmbH: German mid-market structural steel fabricator producing steel halls, staircases, and architectural metalwork. Closest scale and scope comparison to WURST across fabricated structural steel for industrial and commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wurststahlbau

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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