Color Metal

What Color Metal does

Color Metal SRL is a privately held Romanian-Hungarian joint venture founded in 2005 and headquartered in Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita County, Romania. The company distributes semi-finished non-ferrous metal products — aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, alubronze, and titanium-zinc — in forms including bars, strips, plates, profiles, sheets, pipes, and foils. Operations are split between an Industrial Division serving metalworking, automotive, aerospace, food, defense, and machine construction customers, and an Architectural Division supplying premium branded materials (KME TECU copper, elZinc titanium-zinc, PREFA aluminum) for roofing, facades, rainwater systems, and heritage restoration projects such as Putna Monastery.

Color Metal sources from internationally certified manufacturers and adds value through in-house processing services (cutting, bending, profiling, foil application) supported by a modern machinery park including a Jorns JDB 150 double bending machine co-financed by the EU Centru Region Program. The company maintains ISO 9001 certification and offers CE, REACH, RoHS, and EN 10204-compliant documentation. Its CM Portal B2B platform provides registered clients 24/7 access to product catalog, real-time stock availability, order history, invoices, and quality certificates.

The company makes money through one-time product sales (semi-finished metals), professional services (cutting, processing, technical consulting), and hardware sales (transportation and delivery). Pricing is quote-based, varying by material type, dimensions, processing complexity, and delivery location. Distribution is conducted through four logistics centers (Odorheiu Secuiesc HQ, Bucharest, Timișoara, Plovdiv Bulgaria), direct field sales, inside sales via phone/WhatsApp, and the self-serve CM Portal, serving industrial and architectural clients across Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova.

Name

Color Metal

Legal name

Color Metal SRL

Website

https://color-metal.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Color Metal is a Romanian-Hungarian joint venture founded in 2005 that distributes semi-finished aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and titanium-zinc products to industrial and architectural clients across Eastern Europe, with in-house processing services and a B2B portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Ferrous Metal Distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Non-ferrous metal distribution
• Aluminum copper products
• Metal processing services
• Architectural metal solutions
• Semi-finished metals

Headquarters

HQ city

Odorheiu Secuiesc

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Non-Ferrous Metal Product Distribution: Sale of semi-finished products made from aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and titanium-zinc. Products are sourced from internationally certified manufacturers and distributed to industrial and architectural clients. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with varying order sizes.
2. Metal Processing Services: Value-added processing services including precision cutting, bending, profiling, foil application, and special processing for aluminum, copper, titanium-zinc, stainless steel, and other metals. Services are priced based on material type, complexity, and volume.
3. Technical Consulting: Technical consultation services to help clients select optimal materials and solutions for their projects, including periodic specialized training sessions for select clients.
4. Transportation Services: Efficient transportation services ensuring products reach clients quickly and safely, covering all counties in Romania.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Color Metal SRL distributes semi-finished non-ferrous metal products (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and titanium-zinc) sourced from internationally certified manufacturers, serving industrial and architectural clients. The company operates two divisions — an Industrial Division providing bars, strips, plates, profiles, sheets, pipes, and foils for machining, automotive, aerospace, food, defense, and construction sectors, and an Architectural Division supplying premium materials (KME TECU copper, elZinc titanium-zinc, PREFA aluminum) for roofing, facades, and rainwater systems. Value-added processing services include precision cutting, bending, profiling, foil application, and technical consulting, supported by an in-house logistics network across Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova.

Product overview

Color Metal is a distributor of semi-finished non-ferrous metal products operating two divisions: an Industrial Division supplying aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and alubronze semi-finished products (bars, strips, plates, profiles, flat sheets, pipes, foils) for machining, automotive, aerospace, food, defense, construction, and advertising industries; and an Architectural Division providing premium copper (KME TECU), titanium-zinc (elZinc), and aluminum (PREFA) products for facades, roofs, rainwater systems, and interior applications. The company supports its product portfolio with processing services (cutting, profiling, folding, foil application), transportation, and technical consulting. The CM Portal B2B application provides clients with 24/7 access to product catalog, stock checks, order history, invoices, and quality certificates. Supporting tools include a specific weight calculator and architectural presentation boxes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Color Metal Bulgaria: Regional subsidiary entity operating in Bulgaria, part of the Color Metal network, with logistics center in Plovdiv.

Products and services

• Industrial Semi-Finished Products Semi-finished non-ferrous metal products including aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and alubronze in forms such as bars, strips, plates, profiles, flat sheets, pipes, and foils, sourced from internationally certified manufacturers and supplied to industrial manufacturers for machining, automotive, aerospace, food, defense, and construction applications.
• Architectural Copper Sheets and Roofings Premium copper materials for architectural applications including facades, roofs, rainwater systems, and interior design, distributed under the TECU brand from KME for residential, commercial, institutional, and heritage renovation projects.
• Titanium-Zinc Sheets Titanium-zinc sheet products for architectural roofing and facade applications, distributed under the elZinc brand from Asturiana de Laminados for residential and commercial building envelopes.
• PREFA Aluminum Roof and Facade Systems Aluminum materials for roofs, facades, rainwater systems, and flood protection products from PREFA, distributed by Color Metal across Eastern European architectural markets.
• CM Portal B2B Platform B2B web application enabling 24/7 access to product catalog, real-time stock availability, order history, invoice downloads, quality certificate downloads, quote requests, and financial status tracking for registered business clients.
• Cutting and Processing Services Customized cutting, profiling, folding, foil application, and special processing services for aluminum, copper, titanium-zinc, stainless steel, and other metals, performed with modern machinery for industrial and architectural clients.
• CM Solar Panel Mounting System Aluminum mounting system for photovoltaic/solar panel installations, enabling secure attachment of PV panels in outdoor installation applications for solar contractors and installers.
• Aluminum Fence Systems Modern aluminum fence systems offered as part of the expanding architectural product portfolio, combining durability and aesthetics for residential and commercial applications.
• Transportation Services Material transportation services covering all counties in Romania with an interactive delivery map showing routes and covered regions, providing fast and reliable distribution to clients.
• Technical Consulting Services Technical consulting and periodic specialized training sessions provided to clients to support informed decision-making and optimal implementation of non-ferrous metal products in industrial and architectural projects.
• Sheet Wrapping / Foil Application Services Protective foil/wrapping application services for sheet materials, providing additional protection during storage and transport for semi-finished metal products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast deliveries ensured by diversified stock and efficient logistics network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KME (TECU®)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKME is one of the world's largest producers of copper and copper alloy products with a global distribution network. Under the TECU® brand, KME manufactures copper materials for roofs and facades. Color Metal distributes KME's copper products for architectural applications in Eastern Europe.
• elZinc® (Asturiana de Laminados)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2006, Asturiana de Laminados S.A. under the elZinc® brand has become one of the top three global producers of rolled zinc, with presence in over 50 countries. Color Metal distributes elZinc® titanium-zinc products for architectural applications.
• PREFAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPREFA has been providing aluminum materials for roofs, facades, rainwater systems, flood protection systems, and other products for over 75 years. Driven by an innovative spirit and commitment to quality. Color Metal distributes PREFA aluminum products in Eastern Europe.
• REESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOriginating from Rees workshops in Oberstdorf, specializing in metal roofing for decades. Experience in snowy regions of the Allgäu Alps and Kleinwalsertal is integrated into product development. Color Metal offers REES roof accessories.
• FREUNDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFREUND products are essential for roofing work with unmistakable DNA in the international market. Creativity and innovation meet consistency and determination. Color Metal distributes FREUND hand tools for sheet metal processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing: German copper and brass semi-finished products manufacturer with European distribution. Comparable copper/brass portfolio, though primarily serves Western/Central European rather than Eastern European industrial and architectural markets.

Direct peers

• Wieland Group: Global leader in rolled copper and copper alloy semi-finished products (rods, sheets, tubes) with manufacturing and direct distribution. Directly overlaps Color Metal's copper/brass portfolio for industrial and architectural applications.
• Kloeckner Metals: Global metal service center distributing non-ferrous and ferrous semi-finished products with extensive value-added processing (cutting, blanking, machining). Closely mirrors Color Metal's model of distributing mill output plus processing services for industrial and construction customers.
• Elval (Viohalco): Greek aluminum rolled products manufacturer with downstream distribution across Europe. Directly comparable aluminum portfolio (sheets, coils, architectural products) and similar focus on European industrial and architectural end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Constellium: European leader in aluminum rolled products and extrusions serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging. Overlaps with Color Metal's aluminum sheet/portfolio distribution for industrial and architectural customers at much larger scale.
• thyssenkrupp Materials Services: Europe's largest metals service center, distributing steel, aluminum, copper, and specialty metals with value-added processing. Directly comparable business model (distribution + cut-to-size/processing) but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Aurubis AG: Europe's largest copper producer and one of the world's leading copper recyclers, with integrated rolled-product and rod distribution. Comparable in copper-centric portfolio but operates at the primary-smelting layer rather than as a regional sub-distributor.
• ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions: Distribution arm of the world's largest steelmaker, offering a broad catalog of metallic products and value-added processing. Comparable distributor-plus-processing model, but primarily steel-focused with non-ferrous as an extension.

Emerging players

• Stalatube: Finnish producer and distributor of stainless steel and high-temperature alloy tubes and profiles. Comparable niche metal distributor model in industrial applications across Europe, though focused on specialty alloys rather than the full non-ferrous suite.
• AMPCO Metal: Swiss-headquartered specialty non-ferrous alloys producer and distributor (bronze, aluminum bronze, copper alloys). Comparable specialty alloy focus in industrial applications, but with a manufacturing rather than pure-distribution orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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