What Hofmann Metall does

Hofmann Metall GmbH is a privately-held German metal recycling and processing company headquartered in Zwickau, Saxony. Founded in 1991 as Hirschfelder Metallhandel GmbH and relocated to Zwickau in 2002, the firm operates as an ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 certified Entsorgungsfachbetrieb under §§ 56 and 57 of the German Circular Economy Act (KrWG), with CrefoZert 2026 creditworthiness certification. It is led by shareholder-managing directors André Eckhold and Robert Eckhold of the founding family, alongside managing director Michael Schneider and operations/purchasing lead Christopher Reinhard.

The company purchases, sorts, processes, and resells metal scrap — steel scrap, cast iron scrap, and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, alloy scrap) — supplying secondary raw materials to steelworks, foundries, and metal smelters. Its processing equipment includes a 600-tonne Taurus scrap shear, rail crackers, cable stripping machines, chip briquetting presses, excavator scrap shears, multiple Fuchs loading excavators, forklifts, and truck scales, with material composition verified on intake via X-ray, spectrometer, and X-ray fluorescence analyzers. The firm operates eight physical sites across Saxony (30,000 m² Zwickau HQ plus branch locations in Hirschfeld, Chemnitz, Brandis/Leipzig, Schmölln, and three small drop-off points), giving it a regional collection-and-processing footprint of roughly 47,000 m².

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) transactional metal-scrap sales priced against publicly displayed BDSV nationwide steel-scrap grades (Sorte 2/8 at €316.10/t as of June 2026) and exchange-listed non-ferrous prices; (2) container services (drop containers 6–10 m³ and roll-off containers 18–36 m³, free placement, quote-based); and (3) steel and industrial demolition / site-clearing work. Two GTM segments operate in parallel: a sales-led B2B motion supplying industrial buyers, and a direct-to-consumer motion for private and small-business scrap sellers via the branch network and online container-swap form. The company is part of a corporate group that includes wholly-owned subsidiary Hofmann Recycling GmbH, focused on broader circular-economy waste recycling, with combined headcount of 70+ at Hofmann Metall and 100+ at the group level.

Name

Hofmann Metall

Legal name

Hofmann Metall GmbH

Website

https://hofmann-metall.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hofmann Metall GmbH is a German metal recycling and processing company headquartered in Zwickau, Saxony. Founded in 1991, it collects, sorts, and processes steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metal scrap, supplying secondary raw materials to steelworks, foundries, and smelters across eight Saxony locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Recycling Services

akta.pro primary industry

Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous) (BPALADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metals Recovery & Scrap Processing (from C&D) (BPALAJAF)

Keywords

• Metal scrap recycling
• Ferrous metal processing
• Industrial demolition services
• Container rental services
• Non-ferrous metal trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwickau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal scrap sales: Purchase, processing, and resale of metal scrap including steel scrap, cast iron scrap, non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, zinc), and alloy scrap. Materials are sorted, processed, and sold to steelworks, foundries, and metal smelters.
2. Container services: Provision of containers (6-36 m3) with free placement and swap services for private and business customers. Revenue from container-based collection and processing of metal waste.
3. Steel and industrial demolition services: Steel and industrial dismantling services for business customers including site clearing, container services, and contract work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hofmann Metall is a metal recycling and processing company that buys, processes, and resells metal scrap including steel scrap, cast iron scrap, and non-ferrous metals. The firm operates eight locations across Saxony, Germany, and also provides container-based scrap collection services and industrial/commercial demolition services for factories and production facilities. Quality control is performed in-house using a mobile spectral analyzer (X-ray fluorescence analysis) to verify metal composition.

Product overview

Hofmann Metall GmbH operates as a metal recycling and resource recovery company offering integrated services for steel scrap, cast scrap, and non-ferrous metals. The core offering combines collection, sorting, and processing of metal scrap with container services and industrial demolition capabilities. Quality control is ensured through X-ray based material analysis. The company operates multiple locations in Saxony, Germany, with a fleet of specialized vehicles for logistics and delivery to steelworks, foundries, and metal smelters. A related entity, Hofmann Recycling GmbH, extends the group's activities into broader circular economy and waste recycling services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal scrap trading and processing
• Container services
• Industrial demolition services
• Mobile metal analysis (X-ray fluorescence)

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SV LOK GlauchauminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Proud partner since 2024. Traditional club founded in 1919 in Niederlungwitz with over 100 years of club history. Supporting regional sports and community cohesion.
• FSV ZwickaucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Main sponsor since the 2023/24 season. Supporting the football club through challenging economic and sporting times. Partnership includes home game presentations and visibility at club events.
• BSV Sachsen ZwickaucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor of women's handball Bundesliga team since 2022/23 season. Extended sponsorship through 2025/26 season as a special priority. Supporting female sports in the region.
• SV Naunhof 1920minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting since summer 2023. Equipped the first team with complete new training equipment including shorts, long training clothing, and rain jackets.
• AMC-SachsenringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of pocket and minibike racing events at Arena-E in Mülsen. Supporting young racers from approximately 6 years old.
• Powerhall Indoor Soccer ChemnitzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting for over 4 years. Leading sports venue offering club programs, holiday programs, soccer camps, children's birthday parties, and athletic training.
• Kinder in Zwickau e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity beneficiary of annual Charity KiZ Cup golf tournament. Association supports orphans and ward children from Zwickau and region. 2025 donations raised: approximately 6,500 EUR.
• Herz fuer KinderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported charity organization. Donation of Tommy comfort bears to German Red Cross Zwickau district rescue service for children in emergency situations.
• CNVX (ConVeX)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic video collaboration since 2024. Dark rock band from Chemnitz founded in 2022. Company provided location, film production, and editing for 'Secret Signs' music video.
• Krauss EventcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Zwickauer Schlossweihnacht and Promi Darts Masters events. Company provides Metalltaler tokens as reusable entry passes for Schlossweihnacht.
• Großer Preis von SachsenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 5 consecutive years. Equestrian event with show jumping, dressage, and entertainment program. 22nd edition in November 2025.
• Sand- und Kiesgruben Sönitz GmbHminorOthersOperator of the Klipphausen drop-off location. Hofmann Metall operates a small collection point at this partner's facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ALBA Group plc & Co. KG: Diversified German recycling conglomerate combining metals recycling (via Scholz), plastics, and waste services; overlaps with Hofmann in ferrous/non-ferrous scrap collection and processing but at much larger scale and across additional material streams.
• REMONDIS SE & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest waste management and recycling groups (parent of TSR Recycling); overlaps with Hofmann through metals recovery, certified waste handling, and multi-yard regional collection, but operates a much broader materials portfolio.
• Veolia Deutschland: German arm of the global environmental services group; competes with Hofmann for industrial waste collection, certified disposal, and recycling contracts across multiple material streams including metals.

Direct peers

• Stena Recycling GmbH: Scandinavian-headquartered recycler with substantial German operations covering ferrous and non-ferrous scrap collection, processing, and certified waste management services; competes with Hofmann for the same enterprise and SMB customers in Germany.
• TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG: One of Europe's largest metal scrap recyclers and part of the REMONDIS group; directly comparable to Hofmann Metall in core ferrous and non-ferrous scrap collection, processing, and supply to steelworks, though at significantly greater scale.
• Scholz Recycling (ALBA Group): Major German metal recycler (now part of ALBA) operating collection yards and processing facilities for steel and non-ferrous scrap; directly comparable in activities, customer base (steelworks/foundries), and German regional footprint.
• Cronimet Holding GmbH: Globally active German metal trading and recycling group focused on stainless steel, ferrous, and non-ferrous secondary raw materials; comparable in supply-chain role between scrap generators and metal smelters/steelworks.

Others

• Wieland Group: Global supplier of semi-finished copper and copper-alloy products with significant German operations; comparable in copper scrap sourcing and German industrial customer base, though active further downstream in fabrication.
• Aurubis AG: European copper smelter and one of Hofmann's downstream customer archetypes (Metallhütten); comparable end-market exposure to non-ferrous scrap demand but operates as a buyer/refiner rather than a competitor in collection.

Regional players

• August Friedberg GmbH: Mid-sized German metal recycler specializing in non-ferrous metals and scrap trading; similar Mittelstand position to Hofmann Metall, serving industrial customers in Germany with comparable ferrous/non-ferrous processing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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