Aluminium-Werke Wutoschingen

What Aluminium-Werke Wutoschingen does

Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen AG & Co. KG (AWW) is a sixth-generation, family-owned German aluminium manufacturer headquartered in Wutöschingen, Baden-Württemberg, operating an integrated production chain that combines in-house foundry operations, toolmaking, extrusion, CNC machining and surface treatment (anodizing and powder coating) under a single corporate roof, with surface finishing delivered through wholly owned subsidiary König Metallveredelung GmbH in Lauchringen (acquired 1971). Core products include custom aluminium extruded profiles on four press lines with ~50,000 tonnes annual capacity, stamped and sawn aluminium butzen (slugs) for cold forming in packaging applications where AWW holds a leading European market position, forging stock for warm forging up to 128 mm diameter, and ready-to-install machined components. The foundry division produces press bolzen up to 315 mm diameter with ~40,000 t/a capacity, supporting an internal closed-loop recycling circuit that yields >95% recycled content in bolzen and up to 100% recycled content in butzen and extrusion profiles.

The business is B2B and project-driven, serving five primary verticals: Construction & Architecture (facade, window, curtain-wall profiles), Industry (machinery, electrical), Automotive (lightweight structural and functional components under IATF 16949), Mobility & Transport, and Packaging (aerosol cans, tubes, bottles for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals via food-contact certifications EU 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011). GTM is sales-led via territorial field sales (e.g., Bavaria coverage) and technical inside sales, supported by a network of ~50 logistics partners enabling national and international distribution including drop-shipping models; marketing is primarily trade-fair and content-driven with an active employer-branding programme.

AWW employs ~440 specialists at Wutöschingen and ~250 across affiliated companies (~690 group total), is led by CEO Frank Aehlen and fellow Vorstand members Reinhard Schwabe and Heiko Maier under family chairman Johannes Freiherr von Salmuth, and is pursuing a 2035 climate-neutral manufacturing target anchored on renewable energy generation (~3,000 MWh/year from on-site PV and hydroelectric), EPD-certified CO2 footprints of 0.5-1.9 kg per kg Al, and ISO 50001 energy management. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aluminium-Werke Wutoschingen

Legal name

Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen AG & Co. KG

Website

https://aww.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen is a sixth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer operating an integrated aluminium value chain — foundry, extrusion, CNC machining and surface treatment — serving construction, automotive, industrial and packaging customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Extrusion and Components

NAICS

Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (33131), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)

SIC

Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334), Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI), Secondary Aluminum Smelting & Recycling (Remelt) (IMAKACAD)

Keywords

• Aluminium extrusion profiles
• Aluminium butzen production
• Aluminium forging stock
• Aluminium surface finishing
• Custom aluminium manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wutöschingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium profile and component sales: AWW designs, extrudes, machines, and finishes custom aluminium profiles sold directly to customers in construction, industry, automotive, and other sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based orders and long-term supply contracts.
2. Butzen (aluminium slugs) and forging stock sales: AWW produces and sells stamped and sawn aluminium butzen (slugs) for cold forming and forging stock to manufacturers in packaging, automotive, and other industries. Products include aerosol tubes, beverage bottles, and technical cold-formed parts.
3. Surface treatment and finishing services: Value-added anodizing, powder coating, and machining services are provided as part of complete in-house solutions, bundled with product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen (AWW) is an integrated aluminium manufacturer and processor offering the full value chain under one roof: billet casting, in-house toolmaking, extrusion, mechanical processing (CNC machining, stamping, sawing, bending, assembly), and surface treatment (anodizing and powder coating). Core sellable offerings include custom extruded aluminium profiles, stamped and sawn aluminium butzen (slugs) for cold forming, aluminium forging stock, and value-added finishing services for industrial B2B customers.

Product overview

Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen (AWW) operates as an integrated aluminium competence centre offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include aluminium extruded profiles (Strangpressprofile) manufactured on four extrusion lines with 50,000 tonnes annual capacity, mechanically processed components (Mechanische Weiterverarbeitung) including CNC, stamping, sawing and bending, aluminium slugs (Butzen) for cold forming in packaging applications, and forging stock (Schmiedevormaterial) for warm forging. These are complemented by surface finishing services (Oberflächenveredelung) through the subsidiary König Metallveredelung GmbH, in-house alloy development, casting products from their 40,000 tonne annual capacity foundry, logistics solutions, and technical consulting services. The company integrates the entire value chain from foundry operations and toolmaking through extrusion, mechanical processing, and surface treatment under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium-Strangpressprofile (Extruded Profiles) Custom extruded aluminium profiles manufactured to customer specifications with high complexity and quality, featuring maximum profile width of 460 mm and profile weight up to 35 kg per meter. Production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year across four extrusion lines. Sold to industrial customers in construction, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and mobility/transport sectors.
• Mechanische Weiterverarbeitung (Mechanical Processing) Mechanical processing services including stamping (up to 8,000 mm), precision sawing (up to 7,000 mm length), CNC machining (up to 12,000 mm length), bending, assembly, and special machinery for customized aluminium components delivered ready-to-install.
• Aluminium-Butzen (Slugs) Stamped and sawn aluminium slugs for cold forming in flow-press processes or machining. Used in packaging for aerosol cans, tubes, and bottles in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. AWW holds a leading market position in Europe for this product category with the broadest product portfolio.
• Schmiedevormaterial (Forging Stock) Aluminium forging pre-material supplied as pressed round bars or saw cut sections in diameters up to 128 mm. Used for warm forging processes to create products for automotive, two-wheel technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical technology.
• Oberflächenveredelung (Surface Finishing) Surface treatment services including anodizing (Eloxal) with oxide layers from 5 µm to 25 µm in various colors, and powder coating meeting GSB and Qualicoat standards. Provided through subsidiary König Metallveredelung GmbH in Lauchringen.
• Logistiklösungen (Logistics Solutions) Logistics services including transport coordination with approximately 50 external service providers, digital material flow tracking, drop-shipping models, customs expertise (AEO-certified), and business intelligence modules for process optimization.
• Technische Beratung & Produktentwicklung (Technical Consulting & Product Development) Technical consulting and product development services including 2D (DXF, DWG) and 3D (IGES, SAT, STEP) data exchange support, simulation of product solutions, and development of individual manufacturing routes.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂ footprint of 0.5–1.9 kg(e) per kg Al for extruded profiles (EPD-certified)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• König Metallveredelung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Acquired in 1971, König Metallveredelung GmbH in Lauchringen provides in-house anodizing (Eloxal) and powder coating services for AWW's aluminium profiles. The partnership enables AWW to offer complete surface treatment solutions from a single source, with a modern anodizing plant commissioned in 2019.
• DHBW Lörrach (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWW cooperates with DHBW Lörrach for dual study programmes in BWL-Industrie and Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen. Students alternate between theoretical studies and practical work at AWW. The partnership is key to AWW's talent acquisition strategy.
• Schule am Hochrhein (Lauchringen)minorOthersAWW participates annually in the Ausbildungsbörse career fair organized by Schule am Hochrhein in Lauchringen, which is in its twelfth year. The fair connects AWW with potential apprentices and dual students in the Waldshut region.
• IHK Schopfheim (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorOthersAWW's apprentices complete their final examinations at IHK Schopfheim (e.g., Industriemechaniker trades), indicating a formal examination and certification partnership.
• Erasmus+ (European Union Programme)minorOthersAWW supports Erasmus+ mobility programmes for its apprentices and dual students, enabling international internships such as Laura Basler's three-week placement at Hotel Sliema Marina in Malta.
• HP TrainingsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHP Trainings conducted a team-building and integration workshop for AWW's apprentices and dual students at Vogelhüsli in Schmitzingen, focusing on trust, communication, and reliability.
• Aluminium Deutschland (AD) e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing representation in the German aluminium sector alongside participation in standards committees (DIN Normausschuss Nichteisenmetalle) and initiative Nocarbforging 2050.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Speira: European aluminium rolling and recycling company with casting, rolling, and recycling operations serving automotive, packaging, and industrial markets. Comparable on recycling-driven, value-added aluminium production and European customer base.
• Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI): Austrian-headquartered aluminium extruder with casting, extrusion, and value-added machining serving construction, automotive, and industrial customers in Europe. Closely comparable mid-sized integrated extruder competing in the same core markets as AWW.
• Otto Fuchs: German family-owned manufacturer of forged and extruded aluminium components serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable as a vertically integrated German aluminium component producer with overlapping automotive and forging-stock exposure.
• Welser Profile: Austrian family-owned custom aluminium profile specialist with in-house extrusion, machining, and surface treatment serving construction, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable in integrated business model, mid-market scale, and focus on complex custom profiles.
• Trimet Aluminium: German family-owned aluminium producer covering primary smelting, casting, and extrusion with a strong focus on automotive, transport, and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated German competitor serving similar end markets.

Emerging players

• Metawell GmbH: German manufacturer of aluminium sandwich panels and lightweight components using extrusion technology for transport, shipbuilding, and architecture. Comparable niche specialist in value-added aluminium components with similar European customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Norsk Hydro: Global integrated aluminium major with a large Extruded Solutions business covering the same architectural, automotive, and industrial profile markets as AWW. Comparable on product category (extrusion, value-added components) and end-market exposure, but at significantly greater scale.
• Novelis: Global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, supplying sheet products for automotive, beverage cans, and packaging — including aerosol and bottle stock that competes with AWW's butzen business in packaging end markets.
• Constellium: Global aluminium product manufacturer with significant extrusion and rolled products serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. Overlaps with AWW in automotive and value-added aluminium components but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• König Metallveredelung GmbH: Surface treatment specialist for aluminium (anodizing and powder coating), already part of the AWW group as a wholly owned subsidiary. Listed as a peer because it competes in the same surface finishing services market that third-party extruders also rely on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AWWAluminium
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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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