Schoeller Werk

What Schoeller Werk does

Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of longitudinally welded and redrawn stainless-steel tubes, headquartered in Hellenthal in the Eifel region and operating for nearly 200 years since its founding in 1827. The company runs two wholly owned production subsidiaries: Schoeller Feinrohr GmbH in Neuhaus am Rennweg for fine stainless-steel tubes, and ID Ingenieure & Dienstleistungen GmbH in Euskirchen for mechanical engineering. Core manufacturing is built around TIG and laser welding combined with precision redrawing (Nachziehen), supported by an in-house Technikum testing centre equipped with eddy-current, ultrasonic, X-ray, air-under-water, and scanning-electron-microscope inspection systems. The product range covers straight and coiled tubes in outer diameters from 0.50 to 127.00 mm, in austenitic, ferritic, duplex, nickel-alloy, and titanium grades, including dedicated lines for control lines, heat exchangers, power plants, medical technology, hydrogen-ready (H2-Ready) applications, and the new Laser XL+ large-diameter line.

The company serves two principal segments: automotive OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, where tubes are used in safety-critical applications such as EGR systems, fuel rails, injectors, exhaust systems, glow plugs, and brackets; and a diversified industrial base spanning energy and power generation, medical technology (including capillary tubes for asthma inhalers), food and beverage (EHEDG-certified), shipbuilding (DNV/BV/LRS-approved), chemical processing, and HVAC/refrigeration/solar. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven sales of certified tubes with monthly alloy surcharge pass-throughs under multi-year contracts with international OEMs and Tier suppliers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, supported by segment-dedicated account managers and a network of regional sales representatives in Italy, the USA, China, Korea, France, Turkey, and India.

Operationally, Schoeller reports 800+ employees and 70+ million meters of annual tube output. The company is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG under the holding entity Schoeller Beteiligungsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, with executive leadership comprising CEO Alexander Mertens, CTO Michael Gottschalk, COO Michel Büser, and CSO Dr. Jens Magenheimer (joined 1 June 2026), overseen by Chairman of the Advisory Board Rolf Lynen. Schoeller holds a broad certification portfolio (IATF 16949, ISO 9001/3834/14001/50001, Directive 2014/68/EU, EHEDG, TISAX, DNV, BV, LRS, and hydrogen material approval) that functions as a meaningful regulatory entry barrier into automotive, pressure-equipment, marine, hygienic, and hydrogen applications.

Name

Schoeller Werk

Legal name

Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schoellerwerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1827

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Schoeller Werk is a German manufacturer of longitudinally welded and redrawn stainless-steel tubes serving international automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers plus industrial customers in energy, medical, food, marine, and chemical sectors, producing 70+ million meters annually across three German sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welded Stainless Steel Tubes

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Welded stainless steel tubes
• Precision redrawn tubes
• Automotive tube manufacturing
• Industrial stainless tubing
• Stainless steel tube production

Headquarters

HQ city

Hellenthal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Tube Sales (Welded and Redrawn): Manufacture and sale of longitudinally welded and redrawn stainless steel tubes in standard and precision grades, sold directly to automotive OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, and industrial customers. Revenue is project-based with recurring orders from long-term customers. Alloy surcharges are applied as a separate pricing element.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schoeller Werk manufactures longitudinally welded and redrawn premium stainless steel tubes using TIG and laser welding, producing straight tubes and coiled tubing in outer diameters from 0.50 to 127.00 mm. The product range spans calibrated standard tubes to high-precision redrawn tubes in austenitic, ferritic, duplex steels, nickel alloys, and titanium, serving automotive OEMs/Tier suppliers and industrial customers in energy, medical technology, food and beverage, shipbuilding, HVAC, and chemical processing. The company also offers application-specific product lines including Control-Lines, H2-Ready hydrogen-certified tubes, and Laser XL+ large-diameter welded tubes.

Product overview

Schoeller Werk is a manufacturer of longitudinally welded and redrawn premium stainless steel tubes, offering two core product categories: Welded Tubes (produced by TIG or laser welding) and Welded Redrawn Tubes (for more demanding precision applications). The company produces straight tubes and coiled tubing in outer diameters from 0.50 to 127.00 mm, serving the automotive and industrial sectors with materials including austenitic stainless steels, ferritic stainless steels, duplex steels, nickel alloys, and titanium. Specific product lines include Control-Lines, Heat Exchangers, Power Plant tubes, Medical Technology tubes, H2-Ready (hydrogen applications), and Laser XL+ technology. The portfolio is complemented by material data sheets and monthly alloy surcharge pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Welded Tubes (Geschweißte Rohre) Stainless steel tubes produced by laser or TIG welding that reliably meet product requirements for automotive and industrial applications, featuring high corrosion resistance, consistent mechanical values, and high dimensional accuracy.
• Welded Redrawn Tubes (Geschweißte nachgezogene Rohre) Precision tubes achieved through sophisticated drawing processes and sequences, enabling individual tube geometries, very tight tolerances, restricted mechanical parameters, and special surface qualities for demanding applications beyond standard welded tubes.
• Control-Lines Control line tubes designed for precise control applications in industrial settings.
• H2-Ready Stainless Steel Tubes Hydrogen-ready stainless steel tubes certified for material resistance to pressurized hydrogen applications in the hydrogen economy.
• Laser XL+ Tubes

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 million meters of stainless steel tubes produced per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luigi RiccicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuigi Ricci serves as Sales & Business Development Manager for Italy, based in Germany, representing Schoeller in the Italian market and supporting Italian customer relationships.
• Bernhard Arlt / Emerald MetalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerald Metals, represented by Bernhard Arlt, serves as Sales Representative for the USA market, providing local sales coverage and customer development for Schoeller's products in North America.
• Zhengyu Ding / CNOOD Asia LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNOOD Asia Limited, represented by Zhengyu Ding, serves as Sales Representative for China, supporting customer acquisition and account management for Schoeller in the Chinese market.
• Changhun Kim / HAELIM TradingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHAELIM Trading, represented by Changhun Kim, serves as Sales Representative for South Korea, managing local customer relationships and sales support.
• Guillaume GarciacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuillaume Garcia serves as Sales Representative for France, providing local market coverage and customer support for Schoeller's French customer base.
• Ghrinesh Bhagia / Indocean Engineers AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndocean Engineers Associates, represented by Ghrinesh Bhagia, serves as Sales Representative for India, supporting customer development and sales in the Indian market.
• Umut EkeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUmut Eke serves as External Consultant for Sales in Turkey, providing market development support on a consultancy basis.
• Schoeller Feinrohr GmbH (Neuhaus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoeller Feinrohr GmbH is a sister production company located in Neuhaus am Rennweg, Germany, focused on fine stainless steel tube manufacturing, extending the group's production capabilities.
• ID Ingenieure & Dienstleistungen GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerID Ingenieure & Dienstleistungen GmbH, located in Euskirchen, Germany, provides mechanical engineering services and related activities supporting the Schoeller group's engineering capabilities.
• EGYM WellpassminorOthersEGYM Wellpass partnership providing subsidised gym memberships for employees as part of the SchoellerFIT health and wellbeing programme.
• Aktivpark Kall und HellenthalminorOthersLocal fitness park facilities in Kall and Hellenthal partnered with Schoeller for employee health promotion under the SchoellerFIT initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik: Sandvik is a global engineering group with a Materials Technology division producing stainless steel and special alloy tubes for industrial, automotive, and energy applications. Overlaps with Schoeller in precision welded stainless steel tubes serving similar demanding applications, though at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Acerinox: Acerinox is a Spanish-headquartered global stainless steel manufacturer producing flat and long stainless steel products including tubes. Overlaps with Schoeller as a stainless steel producer serving European industrial and automotive markets, though at significantly larger scale and broader product range.
• Outokumpu: Outokumpu is Europe's largest producer of stainless steel and supplies stainless steel tube products including welded tubes. Overlaps as a stainless steel upstream supplier and competitor in the European welded stainless steel tube market, though more focused on flat products and raw material production.
• Salzgitter Mannesmann: Salzgitter Mannesmann produces welded and seamless steel tubes for energy, automotive, and industrial applications. As a large German steel and tube group, it overlaps with Schoeller in automotive and industrial tube markets but operates at significantly larger scale with broader steelmaking integration.
• ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: ThyssenKrupp produces flat and tubular stainless steel products for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Schoeller as a major European steel producer serving automotive supply chains, though with a much broader portfolio spanning raw steel through finished components.

Direct peers

• DMV Stainless (a Suzlon Group company): DMV Stainless produces stainless steel tubes for the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Direct competitor to Schoeller in precision stainless steel tubes serving automotive and industrial applications, with similar material portfolio and European customer base.
• Tubacex: Tubacex is a Spanish manufacturer of seamless and welded stainless steel tubes for industrial, energy, and automotive applications. Direct overlap with Schoeller in stainless steel tube manufacturing for similar end markets including power generation, chemical processing, and automotive.
• Butting: Butting is a German manufacturer of longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes and pipes serving cryogenic, chemical, and industrial applications. Direct overlap with Schoeller in welded stainless steel tube manufacturing, materials portfolio, and European customer base.

Emerging players

• Wieland Group: Wieland is a global manufacturer of copper and copper alloy tubes and products, also producing stainless steel tubes for select applications. Comparable in tube manufacturing processes and target markets (HVAC, refrigeration, industrial), though primarily copper-focused.
• Tubesca: Tubesca produces welded stainless steel tubes for industrial applications, serving European markets. Direct overlap with Schoeller in welded stainless steel tube manufacturing, though at smaller scale and more limited materials portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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