Metallbau Bennewitz

What Metallbau Bennewitz does

Metallbau Bennewitz GmbH (operating as METAB) is a German custom metal fabricator specializing in chromium-nickel stainless steel (CNS) products for the commercial kitchen and food service industry. Founded in 1991 by Gerd Bennewitz and headquartered in Radeburg, Saxony, the company designs, manufactures, delivers, installs, and commissions bespoke stainless steel kitchen furniture, cafeteria and free-flow food distribution systems, retail shop fittings for bakeries and butcheries, and custom CNS architectural fabrications. Production is performed to the DIN 18865-9 standard with configurable hygiene variants (HS, H1, H2), and the firm's technology stack combines 2D and 3D CAD construction, CNC-controlled sheet metal processing, and WIG (TIG) welding of thin-gauge stainless steel from 0.8mm to 5.0mm.

The company sells exclusively B2B direct to enterprises and institutions across Germany, with no resellers, distributors, or e-commerce channel. The go-to-market is consultative and project-based: the in-house sales team collaborates with the construction and production departments to scope bespoke solutions, with qualified installation teams handling on-site delivery, assembly, and commissioning. After-sales service — including maintenance, modifications, expansions, and repairs — is offered as a discrete revenue stream and supports long-term customer relationships. Named reference customers span healthcare (Uniklinik Dresden), education (Europäische Schule München, FH Erfurt, HTW Dresden), banking (Sparkasse Frankfurt, NRW.Bank, ILB), pharmaceutical (Berlin-Chemie), technology (Bechtle), hospitality (Jugendherberge Bayreuth, Bender, Biergarten Stuttgart), and food retail (Genussquelle Radeburg).

Ownership and leadership transitioned in 2022 to a second-generation family structure: founder Gerd Bennewitz passed leadership to his daughter Floria Pätz, who now co-manages the company alongside Mario Garand. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees across sales, construction, production, quality control, and after-sales functions. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has not raised institutional funding; operations are self-funded from project-based custom manufacturing revenue within a single-country (Germany) operating footprint.

Name

Metallbau Bennewitz

Legal name

Metallbau Bennewitz GmbH

Website

https://metab.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metallbau Bennewitz GmbH is a German custom stainless steel fabricator serving commercial kitchens, cafeterias, food retail, and bespoke CNS projects across Germany via direct B2B project-based sales, in-house design, production, and installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (332215)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Stainless steel fabrication
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Custom metal manufacturing
• Cafeteria food service systems
• Shop fitting stainless steel

Headquarters

HQ city

Radeburg

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Stainless Steel Equipment Manufacturing: Project-based custom fabrication of stainless steel kitchen furniture, cafeteria installations, and food service equipment. Revenue is generated through bespoke manufacturing contracts, with pricing based on project scope, specifications, and complexity. The company handles design, fabrication, and installation as a full-service provider.
2. Aftermarket Services (Wartung, Um- und Ausbau): Post-installation services including maintenance, modifications, expansions, and repair services for previously installed equipment. Customer service, sales, construction, and production departments collaborate to provide technical consultation, product layouts, and quality assurance for after-sales projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Metallbau Bennewitz GmbH manufactures custom stainless steel (CNS - Chrom-Nickel-Stahl) commercial kitchen furniture, cafeteria and free-flow food service systems, shop fittings for bakeries/butcheries, and bespoke CNS constructions. Production is DIN 18865-9 compliant with hygiene variants HS, H1, and H2. The company handles the full project lifecycle from construction (2D/3D CAD) through fabrication, quality control, delivery, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Metallbau Bennewitz GmbH is a manufacturer of stainless steel (CNS - Chrom-Nickel-Stahl) products for the commercial kitchen and food service industry. The company offers a portfolio of four core product lines: Großküchen (commercial kitchen furniture and equipment to DIN 18865-9 with HS/H1/H2 hygiene variants), Cafeteria- & Free-Flow-Anlagen (cafeteria systems and food distribution units with material variety), Ladenbau (custom store fixtures for bakeries and butcher shops), and Sonderbau (custom stainless steel construction). These products are complemented by full-service capabilities covering construction, production, quality control, delivery, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Großküchen (Commercial Kitchens) Stainless steel commercial kitchen furniture and equipment manufactured to DIN 18865-9 with customizable hygiene variants HS, H1, and H2. Range includes kitchen furniture, exhaust hoods, stove systems, cabinets, shelf systems, transport racks, and work surfaces for institutional and commercial kitchen operators.
• Cafeteria- & Free-Flow-Anlagen (Cafeteria & Free-Flow Systems) Individualized stainless steel food distribution and cafeteria systems featuring cold and warm food dispensers, free-flow systems, fixed installations, and front cooking stations. Combines stainless steel with glass, wood, plastic, and stone (e.g., granite) for visually distinctive yet functional cafeteria environments.
• Ladenbau (Store Fixtures for Bakeries & Butcheries) Custom-built stainless steel store fixtures and furniture for bakeries and butcher shops, including display counters, warming display cases (vitrines), shelving systems, ventilation, front cooking stations, and integrated oven installations designed to meet food hygiene requirements.
• Sonderbau (Custom CNS Construction) Custom stainless steel (CNS) construction services for non-standard gastronomic applications, including mobile food presentation units, all-glass display cases, grill stations, coat racks, and bespoke projects combining stainless steel with other materials for clients such as NRW.Bank.
• Leistungen (Project Services: Design, Production, Installation, After-Sales) Comprehensive service portfolio including construction (2D and 3D CAD technology), production with quality assurance (turning, pressing, milling, grinding, welding, cutting), final quality control, delivery, installation and commissioning, and after-sales customer service, maintenance, and modifications for previously installed equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products manufactured to DIN 18865-9 standard with configurable hygiene variants (HS, H1, H2) to meet varying hygiene requirements and regulations.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hoshizaki Europe B.V. Japanese-origin global manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment (ice machines, refrigeration, dishwashers, and stainless steel fabrication), serving the same German institutional foodservice customers as METAB.
• Hobart GmbH: Major commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer (dishwashers, cooking, refrigeration, stainless steel fabrication) with strong German market presence. Competes with METAB in stainless steel equipment portions of institutional kitchen projects.
• Ali Group S.r.l. Italian-headquartered global conglomerate of commercial foodservice equipment brands (including several stainless steel fabrication businesses). A broad incumbent whose brands compete with METAB for large institutional kitchen contracts in Germany.
• Electrolux Professional: Global leader in professional foodservice and laundry equipment, offering modular commercial kitchens and stainless steel installations to institutional buyers. A broad incumbent competing with METAB on larger institutional projects.
• Rational AG: German-listed global leader in combi-steam ovens and commercial kitchen systems; while equipment-focused, it overlaps with METAB in the institutional Großküchen procurement cycle in Germany and Europe.

Emerging players

• GGM Gastro International: European online and wholesale distributor of commercial kitchen equipment including stainless steel furniture and catering equipment. Competes with METAB on price-led, standardized stainless steel kitchen furnishings.

Regional players

• B+S GmbH Geschirr- und Besteckverleih: German commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment specialist active in canteen kitchen planning, delivery, and service across Germany. Comparable as a regional German competitor with full kitchen planning and installation capabilities.

Direct peers

• Blanco Professional: Specializes in stainless steel systems and custom solutions for commercial kitchens and food service, serving catering and institutional buyers in Europe. Comparable custom-CNS stainless steel kitchen expertise and customer profile to METAB.
• Lohberger GmbH: Austrian/German commercial kitchen specialist with comparable custom stainless steel cooking and food service equipment for gastronomy and large-scale kitchens. Direct competitor to METAB in DACH regional institutional kitchens.
• MKN Maschinenfabrik GmbH: German manufacturer of professional commercial kitchens (Großküchen) with deep expertise in stainless steel fabrication, custom layouts, and turnkey installation. Direct competitor to METAB in the same DIN-standard German institutional kitchen market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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