Metallwerke Renner

What Metallwerke Renner does

Metallwerke Renner GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned metalworking company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Ahlen, Westphalia, Germany. The company manufactures a diversified portfolio of metal products organized into three core categories: Entsorgungsprodukte (disposal products) including standing waste containers, wall/post-mounted bins, smokers' bins, dog waste stations, and recycling collectors; Industrie & Handel products including industrial bins, stainless steel articles, oil and lubrication equipment, and tinplate items; and Haus, Hof & Garten products including beverage baskets, watering cans, and poultry farming equipment. The entire production cycle — product development, sheet metal processing, hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating, assembly, and delivery — is conducted in-house at the Ahlen facility, with the galvanizing operation running for over 103 years and certified to DIN EN ISO 1461 and DIN EN ISO 55633 standards.

The company serves four distinct customer segments: municipalities and public authorities (primary, requiring durable and vandalism-resistant public space waste infrastructure), industrial and commercial buyers (primary, requiring corrosion-protected metal products), private consumers (secondary, through dealer network and the zinc-art direct-to-consumer online shop), and contract manufacturing customers (secondary, requiring toll galvanizing, powder coating, and custom metal fabrication services). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary branded products and through professional services (Lohnverzinkung, Lohnbeschichtung, Lohnfertigung). Distribution operates through a three-channel model: an international RENNER-PARTNER authorized dealer network, a direct enterprise sales team, and the recently rebranded zinc-art e-commerce platform. As of 2024, the company employs 70 people and is led by Managing Partner Jürgen Henke with Jan Henke representing the fifth family generation.

Name

Metallwerke Renner

Legal name

Metallwerke Renner GmbH

Website

https://metallwerke-renner.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metallwerke Renner GmbH is a fifth-generation family-owned German metal manufacturer founded in 1923, producing waste containers, industrial metal products, and home/garden items with in-house hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating, serving municipalities, industrial buyers, and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Products & Surface Finishing Services

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Pails & Paint Cans (IMALADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Packaging Coatings & Linings (BPA-NI, Epoxy, Internal Coatings) (IMALADAK), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Metal fabrication services
• Hot-dip galvanizing
• Public waste containers
• Powder coating services
• Industrial metal products

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahlen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Disposal Products: Sale of waste containers, ashtrays, dog toilets, and accessories for public spaces, industry, and domestic use. Products include stand-alone waste bins, wall-mounted containers, and waste collectors.
2. Industry & Trade Products: Industrial metal products including trash cans, oil and lubrication equipment, tinplate articles, stainless steel items, and value material collectors sold to commercial and industrial customers.
3. Home, Yard & Garden Products: Decorative metal articles, garden products, and poultry breeding equipment sold to consumers and businesses.
4. Contract Hot-dip Galvanizing (Lohnverzinkung): Toll galvanizing services where the company galvanizes customer-provided steel materials. Standards DIN EN ISO 1461 and DIN EN ISO 55633 apply.
5. Contract Coating (Lohnbeschichtung): Toll powder coating services applied to customer-provided materials, following quality standards.
6. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): Custom metal manufacturing services from sheet metal processing through assembly.
7. Design Objects - zinc-art Online Shop: Design objects made of metal for indoor and outdoor use sold through the zinc-art online shop (formerly Renner-Shop), featuring timeless design, high-quality materials, and 'Made in Germany' manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metallwerke Renner manufactures and sells metal products for public spaces, industry, and home/garden use, including standing and wall-mounted waste containers, smokers' bins, dog waste stations, recycling collectors, industrial bins, stainless steel articles, oil/lubrication equipment, and tinplate items. The company also provides contract hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating, and custom metal manufacturing services. The entire production cycle - from product development and construction through manufacturing, surface finishing, assembly, and delivery - is conducted in-house at the Ahlen facility.

Product overview

Metallwerke Renner GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned metalworking company founded in 1923, offering a diversified product portfolio centered around metal fabrication and surface finishing. The core offerings include Entsorgungsprodukte (disposal products) such as standing waste containers (Stand-Abfallbehälter), wall-mounted containers, smokers' bins (Ascher), dog waste stations (Hundetoiletten), and recycling collectors (Wertstoffsammler); and Industrie & Handel products including industrial bins, stainless steel articles, oil/lubrication equipment, and tinplate items. The Haus, Hof & Garten line features beverage baskets (Getränkekörbe), watering cans (Gießkannen), and poultry farming equipment. Services include Lohnverzinkung (hot-dip galvanizing), Lohnbeschichtung (powder coating), and Lohnfertigung (contract manufacturing). A new sub-brand called zinc-art offers design objects for indoor and outdoor use. All products are manufactured at the company's Ahlen facility with the entire production cycle—from product development and construction through fabrication, surface finishing, and delivery—handled in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zinc-art: Design objects made of metal for indoor and outdoor areas, characterized by clear, reduced forms and distinctive surfaces. Represents the rebranded online shop from the former Renner-Shop, emphasizing timeless design, high-quality materials, and manufacturing 'made in Germany'.

Products and services

• Entsorgungsprodukte (Disposal / Waste Disposal Products) Comprehensive range of waste disposal products for public spaces including standing waste containers, wall/post-mounted containers, smokers' bins, dog waste stations, recycling collectors, and accessories. Sold primarily to municipalities, public authorities, and industrial customers via RENNER-PARTNER dealers and direct sales.
• Stand-Abfallbehälter (Standing Waste Containers) Floor-mounted waste containers in various designs (round, oval, lamella) for public spaces. Models include 7089-00/7089-10 (110L), 7073-00/7073-10, 7072-00 Pizzabox, and Designer Model 7049. Available in standard colors (DB 703, RAL 5013, RAL 6005, RAL 7016, RAL 7021) without surcharge.
• Abfallbehälter zur Wand- und Pfostenbefestigung (Wall and Post-Mounted Waste Containers) Wall and post-mounted waste containers for public spaces, including round models (7000-10, 7003-00/7004-00, 7008-10, 7013-00/7014-00, 7022-00) and oval models (7034-00, 7034-10, 7023-00). Some feature self-closing stainless steel spring flap and interior three-corner lock for vandalism resistance.
• Ascher (Smokers' Bins / Ash Containers) Smokers' bins and ash containers for public spaces, including chrome-design models and combination units with waste containers. Sold to municipalities and public-sector buyers.
• Abfallsammler & Wertstoffsammler (Waste & Recycling Collectors) Waste collectors and recycling stations for outdoor areas, including dual-system recycling stations for the German 'yellow bag/tonne' (Duales System Deutschland) and multi-material separation systems. Sold to municipalities and industrial customers.
• Hundetoiletten (Dog Waste Stations) Dog waste stations for municipalities with optional advertising surfaces for local businesses, including complimentary dog waste bag dispensers. Sold to cities and municipalities for public space use.
• Industrie & Handel Produkte (Industrial & Commercial Products) Industrial and commercial metal products including industrial trash bins and containers, stainless steel articles, oil and lubrication equipment, and tinplate items. Sold to industrial companies, workshops, and commercial businesses.
• Edelstahlartikel (Stainless Steel Articles) Stainless steel products manufactured in-house for industrial and commercial use.
• Öl- & Schmiergeräte (Oil & Lubrication Equipment) Oil and lubrication equipment for industrial and workshop applications. Sold to industrial and commercial customers.
• Weißblechartikel (Tinplate Articles) Tinplate articles including beverage baskets, watering cans, and various household and industrial containers. Sold to consumers and industrial customers.
• Mülleimer und Mülltonnen (Industrial Bins and Containers) Industrial and commercial trash bins and containers for various professional applications.
• Haus, Hof & Garten (Home, Yard & Garden Products) Products for home, yard, and garden use including decorative metal items, gardening equipment, beverage baskets, watering cans, and poultry farming devices. Sold to consumers and dealers.
• Lohnverzinkung (Contract Hot-Dip Galvanizing Services) Contract hot-dip galvanizing services following DIN EN ISO 1461 standards. Steel parts supplied by customers are coated with zinc to protect against corrosion. Operated in-house for over 103 years.
• Lohnbeschichtung (Contract Powder Coating Services) Contract powder coating services following DIN EN ISO 55633 standards for powder coating on hot-dip galvanized steel. Applied to customer-provided materials.
• Lohnfertigung (Contract Manufacturing Services) Contract manufacturing services for metal processing and fabrication. Full-service custom metal fabrication from sheet metal processing through assembly.
• zinc-art Design Objects Design objects made of metal for indoor and outdoor areas, characterized by clear, reduced forms and distinctive surfaces. Timeless design, high-quality materials, 'Made in Germany' manufacturing. Sold direct-to-consumer via the zinc-art online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• LogiMAT 2025 was the company's most successful trade fair participation to date, with significantly exceeded expectations and strong customer acquisition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industrieverband Feuerverzinken e.V. (Industrial Association Hot-dip Galvanizing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2024The company joined the Industrieverband Feuerverzinken e.V. in December 2024. The association represents the interests of the German hot-dip galvanizing industry with 4,800 employees protecting 2 million tons of steel from corrosion annually. It advocates for the industry with politics, the public, and research; promotes sustainable innovations; and supports members with exclusive information, research projects, training, and standardization work.
• FC Schalke 04minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2014Metallwerke Renner became an official Schalke partner on July 1, 2014. The partnership included participation in the Schalke 04 SponsorCup 2014 football tournament and promotional activities during the 2014/2015 football season.
• In|du|strie Initiative Ahlen (Industry Alliance Ahlen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2013Metallwerke Renner is a founding and active member of the In|du|strie Initiative Ahlen, an alliance of Ahlener industrial companies (Leifeld Metal Spinning AG, Maschinenfabrik Th. Buschhoff, Dow Deutschland, HMV Metallverarbeitung, herotec, Münsterland Engineering, PMS) focused on youth development, career orientation, and community engagement. The company participated in career orientation days, Social Day projects, and other community initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wesco Industrie- und Handelsunternehmen: Mid-sized German player in industrial and municipal metal products including containers and waste handling equipment. Comparable as an emerging/regional competitor in the same public-space waste category.

Direct peers

• Ferdinand Lappe: German metal fabricator producing public-space waste containers and street furniture for municipalities. Direct peer in the Stand-Abfallbehälter and ashtray product categories Renner competes in.
• Klostermann GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned metal manufacturer producing waste bins, ashtrays, and street furniture for municipalities. Highly comparable as a Mittelstand Mittelstand competitor in the same product categories.

Regional players

• Gebr. Lotter Wasser- und Energietechnik: German regional manufacturer and distributor of metal products and equipment for municipalities and industry. Comparable as a regional Mittelstand competitor in the municipal and industrial product categories.
• Erich Stallkamp Werkstatt- und Industrieausrüster: German manufacturer of metal containers, including pails and drums for industrial use. Comparable in product mix (metal pails/containers) and customer base (industrial B2B) within the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Sulo Management GmbH: European leader in waste and recycling containers (including metal bins) for municipalities. Broad incumbent comparable on customer base (cities/municipalities) and product category (waste containers).
• Smurfit Kappa: Global packaging giant with metal packaging and container operations. Comparable only at the broad industry level; Renner's much smaller and more focused on specialty municipal products.
• Ziegler Metallbearbeitung: Long-established German metal fabricator with a comparable municipal and industrial waste/container product range. Comparable as a Mittelstand metalworking competitor in the public-space bin category.
• Mauser Group: Larger industrial packaging and container producer including metal pails, drums and IBCs. Comparable business model in metal container manufacturing and surface treatment at a much larger scale.
• ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe (tk Steel): Major German steel and metal products manufacturer with coating and surface treatment capabilities. Broad incumbent comparable on the surface-finishing technology side, not direct product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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