What Gebhardt-Stahl does

Gebhardt-Stahl GmbH is a German manufacturer of roll-formed (cold-formed) profiles made from galvanized steel, pickled steel, stainless steel (including grades 1.4301 and 1.4404), aluminum, and non-ferrous metals, founded in 1973 in Werl, Germany. The company operates three production facilities (Werl and Arnsberg-Neheim in Germany, plus a wholly-owned Polish subsidiary, Gebhardt-Stahl Polska Sp. z o.o., in Stare Miasto) producing over 3,000 different profile geometries with material widths up to 350mm, thicknesses from 0.4 to 4.0mm, and lengths from 0.3 to 12 meters. Its offering is organized into three business areas: Verstärkungsprofile (reinforcement and thermally separated profiles for PVC window and door systems), Lüftungstechnik (Air Duct Solutions — profiles, mounting angles, sealing systems, duct holders, and chemical-technical accessories for rectangular HVAC ductwork), and Funktionsprofile (custom functional profiles for industrial applications including store fitting, IT raised floors, solar substructures, container construction, and machinery).

The business model is B2B sales-led and project-based, with pricing determined by quote rather than published list. Revenue is generated from one-off sales of custom and standard roll-formed profiles, complemented by value-added processing services (punching, miter cutting, deburring, stamping, milling, laser cutting) and a 24/7 online shop for standard air duct components. Customers are industrial OEMs and installers — primarily PVC window/door manufacturers, HVAC duct fabricators, and a long tail of industrial profile buyers — served directly by a multilingual sales team with local representatives in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Poland, supplemented by regular trade fair participation. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gebhardt Holding GmbH (Gebhardt Group), in which Bencis Capital Partners holds a majority stake since 2019, and operates as the profile technology specialist within a four-division group (Construction, Air Duct Solutions, Industry, Energy) spanning Germany, Poland, the UK, and the Netherlands.

Name

Gebhardt-Stahl

Legal name

Gebhardt-Stahl GmbH

Website

https://gebhardt-stahl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gebhardt-Stahl is a German roll-forming specialist manufacturing over 3,000 steel and stainless steel profile geometries for PVC window/door manufacturers, HVAC duct fabricators, and industrial OEMs across Europe, operating as the profile technology arm of the Bencis-backed Gebhardt Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Profile Manufacturing

NAICS

Custom Roll Forming (332114), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)

Keywords

• Steel profile manufacturing
• Roll forming services
• Window reinforcement profiles
• HVAC duct components
• Custom industrial profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Werl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roll-formed steel profiles: Core business manufacturing and selling roll-formed profiles from steel and stainless steel for window systems, door systems, and industrial applications. Profiles delivered in standard 6-meter bundles or custom fixed lengths from 0.3 to 12 meters.
2. HVAC air duct components: Complete range of air duct components including profiles, angles, sealing materials, installation accessories, and chemical-technical products. Online shop available for air duct solutions (Air Duct Solutions).
3. Custom functional profiles: Bespoke profile solutions for industrial applications including store fitting, IT raised floors, container construction, solar park structures, floor heating, and machinery construction.
4. Processing services: Additional processing including punching, miter cutting, deburring, stamping, milling, and laser cutting to add value to profiles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gebhardt-Stahl manufactures cold roll-formed steel and stainless steel profiles for industrial B2B customers. The portfolio covers three divisions: reinforcement profiles (Verstärkungsprofile) used in PVC window and door systems, air duct profiles and system components (Lüftungstechnik) for HVAC/ventilation, and functional profiles (Funktionsprofile) for industrial applications such as store fitting, solar mounting, container construction, and IT raised floors. The company also provides custom processing services and free 3D prototype modeling to validate customer-specific profile designs.

Product overview

Gebhardt-Stahl is a leading provider of roll-formed profiles from steel and stainless steel with over 50 years of experience. The company operates three main product divisions: (1) Verstärkungsprofile (Reinforcement Profiles) for window and door systems including PVC reinforcement profiles and thermally separated profiles; (2) Lüftungstechnik (Ventilation Technology) encompassing air duct manufacturing components (profiles, mounting angles, reinforcement systems, baffle mountings, elastic connections), installation products (support rails, duct connections, duct holders, pipe clamps, beam clamps), accessories (inspection covers, self-adhesive films, valve regulators, drain nozzles), and chemical-technical products (sealants, sealing tapes, cold shrink tapes, sprays); and (3) Funktionsprofile (Functional Profiles) for industrial applications including U-profiles, C-profiles, G-profiles, L-profiles, hat profiles, slotted pipes, welded square pipes, and thermally separated profiles. The company offers custom processing services and maintains a 24/7 online shop for product ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Air Duct Solutions: Business division focusing on air duct profiles and ventilation technology components, part of Gebhardt Group's Air Duct Solutions division.

Products and services

• Reinforcement Profiles (Verstärkungsprofile)
• Air Duct Solutions (Lüftungstechnik)
• Functional Profiles (Funktionsprofile)
• 3D Prototype Model Service
• Custom Profile Processing Service

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Netzwerk FreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork bringing together companies from windows, doors, sun protection, and facades sectors for exchange and collaboration
• Mittelstand GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExport initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy supporting climate-friendly energy solution providers
• Passivhaus Consortium SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish association promoting energy-efficient construction according to passive house standards
• RewindominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecycling initiative of the German window industry, specializing in recycling old PVC windows, doors, and roller shutters
• Creative PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman network for carpenters, joiners, and window manufacturers offering workshops and events for experience exchange among members
• Gebhardt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company established in 2019 as Gebhardt Holding GmbH, with strategic acquisitions creating an international network across Germany, Poland, UK, and Netherlands with four business divisions: Construction, Air Duct Solutions, Industry, and Energy

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of chemical products for construction, including sealants and adhesives adjacent to Gebhardt-Stahl's chemical-technical product line. Adjacent peer via shared end customers (HVAC installers, window manufacturers) rather than direct product competition.

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Swedish-listed ventilation manufacturer offering fans, air handling units, and ductwork accessories across Europe. Comparable to Gebhardt-Stahl's HVAC air duct product line, particularly in commercial and industrial ventilation distribution channels.
• voestalpine: Austrian steel and technology group with significant roll forming and metal processing operations for automotive, construction, and industrial customers. Comparable at the technology level (cold roll forming) but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer offering a wide range of flat and long steel products including sections used in construction. Comparable as a steel supplier and processed product competitor, though operating at fundamentally different scale and breadth.
• Rehau: German family-owned polymer and building solutions group with window profile systems and HVAC/RAD components. Comparable in window and construction product portfolios, particularly in PVC reinforcement and sealing system adjacencies.
• Trox: German global leader in indoor air technology, producing ventilation grilles, dampers, and air handling components. Comparable as a German HVAC ventilation specialist with overlapping commercial, healthcare, and industrial end markets, though broader and larger in scale.
• Kingspan Group: Irish-listed building envelope specialist with insulated panels, profiles, and ventilation ducting (via Kingspan Air). Comparable in HVAC ductwork and building product portfolios, though at much larger global scale with broader product breadth.
• Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe: Major European steel producer supplying flat steel and downstream processed products including sections and profiles to construction and industrial customers. Comparable as a steel supply chain participant, though focused upstream of Gebhardt-Stahl's niche roll forming.

Direct peers

• Lindab: Swedish-listed manufacturer of sheet metal products for ventilation and building envelopes, including rectangular air duct systems and HVAC components. Directly comparable to Gebhardt-Stahl's Air Duct Solutions division in product, channel, and end market.
• Welser Profile: Austrian family-owned roll forming specialist producing custom steel profiles for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Gebhardt-Stahl in core technology (cold roll forming), custom profile portfolio, and B2B industrial customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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