What METOS does

METOS v.o.s. is a Czech mechanical engineering and trading company founded in May 1990 and headquartered at Tovární 290, 537 01 Chrudim IV. The company operates as a specialized technical commercial service provider (Metalurgický technicko obchodní servis) for the foundry and metalworking industry, structured as a veřejná obchodní společnost (general commercial partnership) with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no external investment. Its core activity is serving as the exclusive Czech-market representative and distributor for multiple international foundry raw material, equipment, and consumable manufacturers, while simultaneously providing technical support and foundry process engineering services. The company has held EN ISO 9001 certification since 2009 and operates with a headcount in the 11-50 range.

The portfolio spans six areas: (1) foundry raw materials distributed under exclusive representation including SNAM inoculants and modifiers (HIAL, ZIMAN, HIMAN, STRON 75/50, RECAL, BACAL, HIBACAL, ZIRCAL, BIAL, LACAL, XBACAL, SNAMAG), Richard Anton KG recarburizers (Ranco series), Wire d.o.o. filled profiles (WINOD FeSiMg, WINOC), DURCORIT foundry putties, silicon carbide charge material, metallurgical briquettes (FeMn, FeSi, SiC series), and METFLOK N slag coagulant; (2) castings, machined parts, welded assemblies, and Metbar continuously cast bars in grey iron, ductile iron, carbon and alloyed steels, aluminum and copper alloys, produced via classical molding, DISAMATIC lines, or 3D sand printing; (3) machines and equipment including Pour-Tech AB laser-controlled automatic casting devices and FTA thermal analysis systems with WIFI data collection modules; (4) 3D foundry technologies encompassing SMARTTECH scanning, SolidWorks/Geomagic DesignX modeling, and 3D sand printing of molds and cores; (5) technical support services including NovaFlow & Solid casting simulation, riser and gating design, defect analysis, and staff training; and (6) the annually updated Practical Foundry Handbook publication sold at €59.90 per copy.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of consumables and castings, hardware sales of foundry equipment, professional services for technical support and training, and recurring publication revenue. The go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement with Czech foundries, supplemented by participation in industry trade fairs (e.g., Fondex 2016), technical seminars, a documentation-rich website, and downloadable product PDFs in Czech, English, and German. End-customers operate in automotive, agricultural machinery, thermal technology, insulator manufacturing, railway security systems, machine building, measuring technology, and defense, all within a single-country Czech Republic market scope. The company is managed by Ing. Radek Šlajs (Director) and Miloš Hromádko (Head of Technological Foundry Center), with Hana Jelínková and Martin Brebera leading the technical-commercial and operations functions respectively.

Name

METOS

Legal name

METOS v.o.s.

Website

https://metos.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METOS v.o.s. is a Czech foundry-sector technical trading company founded in 1990, supplying raw materials, castings, equipment, and engineering services to Czech foundries serving automotive, agricultural machinery, defense, and industrial manufacturing end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chrudim

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundry Raw Materials Sales: Sale of foundry raw materials including inoculants, modifiers, carburizers, silicon carbide, metallurgical briquettes, slag coagulants, and foundry putties. Acts as exclusive representative/distributor for international manufacturers.
2. Castings, Machined Parts, and Welded Components: Supply of castings from iron, steel and non-ferrous metals produced in Czech foundries using classical or 3D printing technologies. Includes model equipment supply.
3. Continuously Cast Bars (Metbar): Supply of continuously cast bars in various dimensions and materials (grey cast iron, ductile iron) for further processing.
4. Machines and Equipment: Sale of laser-controlled casting equipment (Pour-Tech) and thermal analysis systems (FTA) for foundry operations.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support for foundries including casting technology design, 3D data preparation, casting simulation, defect analysis, and staff training.
6. Technical Publications: Sale of the Practical Foundry Handbook (Praktická slévárenská příručka) - 750 pages, updated annually with latest foundry knowledge.
7. Transportation Services: Own cargo vehicle for urgent deliveries of foundry materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

METOS is a Czech mechanical engineering and service company that distributes foundry raw materials (SNAM inoculants/modifiers, Richard Anton KG recarburizers, Wire filled profiles, DURCORIT putties, SiC, metallurgical briquettes, METFLOK slag coagulant), supplies castings and continuously cast bars from Czech foundries, sells laser-controlled casting equipment (Pour-Tech) and thermal analysis systems (FTA), delivers 3D scanning and 3D sand-printing services for molds and cores, and provides foundry technology consulting including casting simulation and staff training. The company also publishes the annually updated Practical Foundry Handbook and acts as the exclusive Czech representative for several international manufacturers.

Product overview

METOS v.o.s. is a Czech metallurgical technical and trade service company founded in 1990, operating in the foundry and engineering sectors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into six main areas: (1) Foundry raw materials including SNAM inoculants/modifiers, Richard Anton KG recarburizers, Wire filled profiles, DURCORIT foundry putties, SiC, metallurgical briquettes, and METFLOK N slag coagulant; (2) Castings and model equipment in grey iron, ductile iron, steel, aluminum and copper alloys via traditional and 3D printing technologies, including Metbar continuously cast bars; (3) Machines and equipment including Pour-Tech AB laser-controlled automatic casting devices for cold/warm chambers and FTA thermal analysis systems for graphite cast irons; (4) 3D technologies encompassing scanning, design, simulation (NovaFlow & Solid), and sand mold/core printing; (5) Technical support services including 3D casting design, foundry simulations, and staff training; and (6) Publications such as the Practical Foundry Handbook. The company serves the automotive, agricultural, thermal, railway, gearbox, machinery, and defense industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SNAM Inoculants and Modifiers Graphitizing inoculants, inoculating bodies, and modifiers distributed under exclusive Czech representation for the production of grey cast iron and ductile iron. Product families include HIAL, ZIMAN, HIMAN, STRON, RECAL, BACAL, HIBACAL, ZIRCAL, BIAL, LACAL, XBACAL inoculants and the SNAMAG modifier series. Intended for Czech foundries and metallurgical operations.
• Richard Anton KG Recarburizers Recarburizers (carburizers) supplied for the production of grey cast iron and ductile iron, including Ranco 9904, 9905, 9805, 9505, 9907, and 9710 grades for ductile iron and Ranco 9740, 9885, and 9785 for grey cast iron. Also includes electrode graphite, synthetic graphite, and calcined petroleum coke. Sold under distribution partnership to Czech foundries.
• Wire Filled Profiles for Foundries Filled profiles supplied for graphite cast iron foundries and steel plants in standard diameters and packaging formats. Includes WINOD FeSiMg modification profiles and WINOC inoculation profiles. Distributed in the Czech Republic on behalf of Slovenian manufacturer Wire d.o.o.
• DURCORIT Foundry Putties Foundry putties for repairing metal components without strict requirements on mechanical properties, hardness, or thermal resistance. Range includes DURCO B/BO, DURCO F/FO, DURCORIT F-220, Al-5000, and T-8000, applied for steel, cast iron, and aluminum repair. Sold under exclusive Czech representation of Spanish manufacturer DURCORIT.
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Charge Material Silicon carbide charge material for foundries, used to increase silicon content and improve metallurgical quality of liquid metal through natural increase of nucleation nuclei in the melt. Offered in minimum 90% and 88% SiC grades. Sold to Czech foundries.
• Metallurgical Briquettes Metallurgical briquettes of various shapes and compositions for use primarily in cupola furnaces. Range includes FeMn-C80, FeMn-K100, FeSi-C80, FeSi-K100, and SiC briquettes (C55, C80, H70, K100). Sold to Czech foundries and metallurgical operations.
• METFLOK N Slag Coagulant Non-expanded perlite ore used in metallurgical operations as a slag coagulant. Packaged in 25 kg plastic bags within Big Bags on pallets; grain size 0.6–1.20 mm. Sold to Czech foundries for slag management.
• Iron, Steel, and Non-Ferrous Castings Castings supplied from grey cast iron, ductile iron, carbon and alloyed steels, aluminum, and copper alloys. Production routes include manual molding, automatic DISAMATIC/HWS/DISA MATCH lines, 3D printing of molds and cores, and precision casting technologies. Weight range from grams up to several tons. Sold to industrial customers including automotive, agricultural machinery, thermal technology, railway, and defense sectors; model equipment also supplied.
• Metbar Continuously Cast Bars Continuously cast bars in grey cast iron (EN-GJL-150C, EN-GJL-250C, EN-GJL-300C) and ductile iron (EN-GJS series), supplied in square, circular, and rectangular profiles with detailed technical specifications for further processing by industrial buyers.
• Pour-Tech Laser-Controlled Automatic Casting Devices Laser-controlled automatic casting devices for cold and warm chamber casting in graphite cast iron foundries. Features unique laser measurement of liquid metal level in the pouring well with direct communication to the stopper rod; ladle capacities from 400 kg to 5,000 kg. Sold under exclusive Czech representation of Swedish manufacturer Pour-Tech AB, with manufacturing in Germany and engineering/service in Sweden.
• FTA Thermal Analysis System Thermal analysis system for measuring metallurgical quality of liquid metal in graphite cast irons, including carbon equivalent, liquidus, eutectic, and solidus temperatures. Scope of supply: control module, data collection modules with WIFI communication, crucible holders, and external displays; Czech-language software. Distributed under partnership with Czech producer FTA.
• 3D Technologies for Foundry Production 3D technology services for foundry production covering 3D production documentation, foundry technology procedures, 3D printing of sand molds and cores (without traditional pattern equipment), 3D scanning of patterns, core boxes, castings, and machined parts using the SMARTTECH 3D scanner, and robotic finishing of castings. Delivered to industrial customers adopting Industry 4.0 in casting operations.
• Technical Support Services for Foundries Technical support for foundries including 3D casting design, foundry technology simulations using NovaFlow & Solid, riser and gating system design, quality problem analysis, and staff training. Delivered with SOLIDWORKS Professional, ATAS thermal analysis from NovaCast, and the METOS-developed TERMIT internet variant for graphite cast iron metal quality control. Sold to Czech foundries requiring expert engineering assistance.
• Practical Foundry Handbook (Praktická slévárenská příručka) Czech translation of the foundry reference Taschenbuch der Giesserei Praxis; 750 pages in A5 format covering foundry operations, safety, materials, energy consumption, quality control, and 3D data handling. Updated annually with the latest foundry knowledge. List price €59.90 per copy plus packing and delivery costs. Sold to practicing foundry workers and engineers.

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNAM Alloys Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNAM Alloys is a global manufacturer and distributor of foundry inoculants and modifiers based on FeSi for graphite cast iron production. METOS serves as the exclusive representative for SNAM products on the Czech market. Products include inoculants, inoculation particles, and SNAMAG modifiers for ductile iron production.
• Richard Anton KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 1904, Richard Anton KG supplies carburizers and other carbon products. METOS distributes their products (electrode graphite, synthetic graphite, calcined petroleum coke) on the Czech market for grey and ductile cast iron production.
• Wire d.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenian manufacturer of filled profiles for foundries and steelworks. METOS represents Wire products including WINOD modification profiles and WINOC inoculation profiles for graphite cast iron.
• DURCORITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer of foundry putties for repair of metal components. METOS is the exclusive representative for DURCO products on the Czech market, used for filling surface defects in steel and cast iron.
• Pour-Tech ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish company specializing in automation of casting in graphite cast iron foundries. METOS is the exclusive representative for laser-controlled automatic casting devices with cold and hot chamber. Manufacturing in Germany, engineering and service in Sweden.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASK Chemicals: Global supplier of foundry chemicals, binders, coatings, and metallurgical products combined with technical service. Closely comparable to METOS's SNAM/DURCORIT inoculants, modifiers, and foundry putties portfolio plus process support.
• LaempeReich: German manufacturer of core shooting machines and foundry automation, complementary to METOS's 3D sand printing and foundry equipment offerings. Comparable as a niche specialist serving foundry production customers.
• Foseco (Vesuvius): Global leader in foundry consumables, technology, and technical services. Most comparable to METOS in combining foundry raw materials, equipment, and engineering services; competes with METOS's SNAM inoculants and technical service offering at global scale.
• HÜTTENES-ALBERTUS: German-headquartered specialty foundry chemicals manufacturer (binders, coatings, feeders). Direct overlap with METOS's metallurgical consumables portfolio and core Central European foundry customer base.
• HA International: North American foundry resins, binders, and refractory coatings supplier with technical services. Comparable distribution-plus-service model targeting foundry customers, analogous to METOS's combined offering.
• StrikoWestofen (Striko Group): German specialist in foundry melting and holding furnaces, similar product category to Pour-Tech equipment distributed by METOS. Comparable as a niche specialty foundry equipment provider targeting iron foundries.

Broad incumbents

• Inductotherm Group: Global manufacturer of induction melting and heating equipment for foundries. Comparable to METOS's Pour-Tech foundry equipment distribution activity, but focused on capital equipment manufacturing rather than consumables.
• Sinto (Sintokogio): Japanese foundry and surface treatment equipment manufacturer with European operations. Comparable to METOS as foundry equipment provider; broader global scope and direct manufacturing versus METOS's distributor model.
• Norican Group (DISA): Owner of DISA and Wheelabrator foundry equipment brands (molding lines, shot blast). Comparable to METOS's foundry machinery distribution role; both serve the same Czech foundry customer base with complementary equipment categories.
• Vulcan Engineering: North American designer and builder of custom foundry systems and metallurgical equipment. Tangentially comparable to METOS's technical service and foundry equipment orientation, but at much larger project scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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