Luxpanel International

What Luxpanel International does

Luxpanel International GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels and aluminum honeycomb cores, founded in 2010 and headquartered at a single production site in Bitburg, Germany. The company designs and produces the LUXBOARD family of sandwich panels (variants A, A/2, D, A-QA, A-Decor, A-Coated Surface, W) and the LUXCORE honeycomb core, plus Blueboard and custom form parts. The core technology pairs an EN-AW 3003 alloy honeycomb core with EN-AW 5754 H48 cover sheets bonded by a thermoplastic adhesive stable to 110°C, manufactured via a continuous production process that yields panels up to 15 meters in length with high flatness. Products are 100% chrome-free, more than 90% recyclable aluminum, and certified non-combustible under IMO FTP Code 2010, USCG Approval No. 164.109, DIN EN 13501-1 (A2-s1,d0), DIN EN 45545 (R1, HL3), and multiple Marine Equipment Directive modules, with ISO 9001:2015 quality management.

The company operates a direct-to-customer B2B sales motion with configure-to-order manufacturing: customers contact the in-house sales team (including named sales manager Thorsten Gröner) for quotes, specifications are jointly developed for applications ranging from cruise ship cabins, rail vehicle interiors, vehicle construction, architecture façades, mechanical engineering enclosures, acoustic panels, composites tooling, and special applications (e.g., flood protection). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, reflecting custom dimensions, cell sizes, surface treatments, and alloys. The company is led by Managing Director Waldemar Kronauer, with General Management under Dr. Thomas Thielen and Operations Management under Jörg Marxen. Revenue mechanics are direct hardware sales of manufactured panels and cores, with marketing concentrated on industry trade shows (notably JEC World 2024), the Composites United e.V. industry association, and the company website; no distribution partners, e-commerce channel, or external funding are disclosed.

Name

Luxpanel International

Legal name

Luxpanel International GmbH

Website

https://luxpanel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luxpanel International GmbH is a German manufacturer of aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels (LUXBOARD) and cores (LUXCORE) serving shipbuilding, rail vehicle, vehicle, architecture, mechanical engineering, and composites customers. The privately held firm produces configure-to-order panels at its Bitburg facility under multiple international safety certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels and cores (industrial composite materials)

akta.pro primary industry

Sandwich Panels & Core Materials (Foam, Balsa, Honeycomb) (IMAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Aluminium honeycomb panels
• Sandwich panel manufacturing
• Lightweight composite materials
• Marine interior panels
• Rail vehicle panel systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bitburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium Honeycomb Panel Sales: Luxpanel manufactures and sells aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels (LUXBOARD product family) and aluminium honeycomb cores (LUXCORE) directly to industrial customers. Products are cost-optimized and manufactured individually in desired formats. Revenue is generated through direct sales of manufactured panels, with custom/special solutions and formed parts adding value. Standard formats and bespoke configurations are both available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Luxpanel International GmbH manufactures and directly sells aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels (LUXBOARD product family) and aluminium honeycomb cores (LUXCORE) at its Bitburg, Germany facility. Products are produced via a proprietary continuous production process and sold in both standard formats and customer-specific dimensions, thicknesses, and surface finishes for industrial B2B applications including shipbuilding, rail vehicles, commercial vehicles, architecture, mechanical engineering, and composite tooling.

Product overview

Luxpanel International GmbH is a manufacturer of innovative aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels and cores, established in 2010 in Bitburg, Germany. The product portfolio centers on the LUXBOARD family of aluminum sandwich panels and the LUXCORE aluminum honeycomb core. LUXBOARD panels consist of aluminum honeycomb cores with aluminum cover sheets, available in multiple variants: LUXBOARD A (standard), LUXBOARD A/2 (flexible for curved applications), LUXBOARD D (with CPL laminate for wood veneer finishing), LUXBOARD A-QA (acoustic panels using Helmholtz resonance), LUXBOARD A-Decor (decorative HPL/CPL/foil coatings), LUXBOARD A-Coated Surface (color-coated), and LUXBOARD W (hybrid with wood layers). Supporting products include LUXCORE (standalone honeycomb core) and Blueboard. Form Parts provide custom manufacturing solutions. All products are manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management and feature certifications for maritime (MED/IMO), rail (DIN EN 45545), and architectural (DIN EN 13501-1) applications. The continuous production process enables panels up to 15 meters in length.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUXBOARD: Innovative aluminium honeycomb sandwich panel product line for various industrial applications including shipbuilding, rail vehicles, architecture, and automotive.
• Luxcore
• Blueboard
• Luxboard A
• Luxboard A/2
• Luxboard D
• Luxboard A-QA
• Luxboard W
• Luxboard A - Decor
• Luxboard A - Coated Surface

Products and services

• LUXBOARD A Standard aluminium honeycomb sandwich panel with aluminium honeycomb core and aluminium cover sheets on both sides. Sold to industrial B2B customers in shipbuilding, rail vehicles, and other industries requiring certified non-combustible lightweight panels.
• LUXBOARD A/2 Flexible aluminium honeycomb sandwich panel with one-sided bonded cover plate and loose second sheet, enabling uniaxial bending for curved applications such as standing or lying barrel shapes. Sold to industrial customers needing curved panels for interiors and formed parts.
• LUXBOARD D Aluminium honeycomb sandwich panel with thin CPL (Continuous Pressed Laminate) layers on both sides, designed for subsequent coating with real wood veneers. Sold for interior surfaces in shipbuilding, rail, architecture, and other applications.
• LUXBOARD A-QA Acoustic aluminium honeycomb sandwich panel using Helmholtz resonance as a reactive sound absorber, achieving strong low-frequency absorption without fibres or foam, with perforated PVDF-coated top sheet and Rw ±30 dB. Sold for acoustic ceiling panels, wall panels, and partition walls.
• LUXBOARD A - Decor Aluminium honeycomb panel based on LUXBOARD A coated with HPL, CPL or foil decorative materials in various colours and patterns. Sold for interior design and decorative architectural applications.
• LUXBOARD A - Coated Surface Aluminium honeycomb panel with PVDF, HDP or PE coating in standard white (RAL 9016), black (RAL 9005), or project-specific RAL colours. Sold for interior and exterior applications needing durable coloured finishes.
• LUXBOARD W Hybrid sandwich panel combining an aluminium honeycomb core with wood cover layers (plywood, HDF, or MDF), offering high flexural strength with the processing properties of wood. Sold for interiors in shipbuilding, rail, architecture, and furniture applications.
• LUXCORE Lightweight aluminium honeycomb core material with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, available in expanded or unexpanded form and in cell sizes 6.4mm, 9.6mm, and 12.7mm. Tested as non-combustible per IMO FTP-Code 2010. Sold as a standalone raw material for composite manufacturers and as a base for other Luxpanel products.
• Blueboard Aluminium honeycomb panel variant in the Luxpanel product portfolio with MED module certifications for shipbuilding applications. Sold for marine interior surfaces and structures.
• Form Parts Custom formed parts combining LUXBOARD panel properties, tailored to customer needs using LUXBOARD A/2, over-expanded LUXCORE, or LUXBOARD A in Cut and Fold technique. Sold to industrial customers needing bespoke shaped panels for special applications.
• Individual Solutions Tailor-made product development and component design service delivering bespoke LUXBOARD solutions for applications including special machine casings, train, yacht or vehicle construction, and flood or fire protection. Sold through direct technical consultation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction enabling higher payload and lower energy consumption and CO₂ emissions
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Composites United e.V.coreOthers · 23 October 2023Luxpanel International GmbH is a certified member of Composites United e.V. (composites-united.com), a leading European industry association for composite materials. As a member, Luxpanel participates in the Composite United joint stand at trade shows including JEC World 2024 in Paris. The association provides a platform for industry collaboration, networking, and market development for composite materials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Nidaplast: French manufacturer of polypropylene and aluminium honeycomb cores plus sandwich panel solutions for construction, transport, and industrial markets. Comparable honeycomb-core technology and French/European customer overlap with Luxpanel.
• EconCore: Belgium-headquartered technology company commercializing continuous-process honeycomb core production (ThermHex spun out of the same ecosystem) for packaging, automotive, and building applications. Comparable in core technology and continuous-process manufacturing approach to Luxpanel's LUXBOARD line.

Direct peers

• Plascore: US-based manufacturer of honeycomb cores (aluminium, aramid, polypropylene) and sandwich panels for marine, transportation, aerospace, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Luxpanel's LUXBOARD/LUXCORE product family, with overlapping marine and architectural certifications.
• Alucoil: Spanish manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (alucobond-type products) for architectural facades and transport. Comparable in product (aluminium sandwich panels) and end-markets (architecture, transport interiors), competing for similar European specification projects.
• 3A Composites: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (ALUCOBOND, DIBOND, FOREX) serving architecture, transportation, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Luxpanel in product category (aluminium sandwich/composite panels), target end-uses (facades, transport interiors), and channel (B2B specification sales), but at materially greater scale.
• Corex Honeycomb: UK-based manufacturer of aluminium honeycomb cores and sandwich panels serving aerospace, marine, construction, and industrial markets. Direct competitor with comparable aluminium honeycomb product family and overlapping European specification sales.
• ThermHex Waben: Germany-based (Halle) producer of thermoplastic honeycomb cores and sandwich panels for automotive, marine, and construction customers. Direct competitor with comparable continuous-production technology and overlapping European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Hexcel Corporation: US-listed global leader in advanced composites including aluminium honeycomb cores (HexWeb) and engineered sandwich panels for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Broadly comparable technology and certifications but skewed to aerospace and operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Diab Group: Sweden-based manufacturer of PET and PVC foam core materials plus sandwich panel kits for wind, marine, transport, and construction. Comparable as a sandwich-panel core supplier serving overlapping marine/transport end-markets, but focused on foam rather than aluminium honeycomb cores.
• Gurit Holding: Swiss-listed composites specialist supplying core materials (PVC, PET, balsa), wind blade kits, and marine/composite components. Overlapping customer base in marine and composite tooling applications where Luxpanel also sells LUXBOARD and Form Parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luxpanel-international-gmbh

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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