Drei-S-werk

What Drei-S-werk does

Drei-S-Werk is a privately held German industrial manufacturer headquartered in Schwabach, with company-reported roots tracing back to 1898 (1906 per the company history narrative, when production of grammophone needles began). The firm operates across multiple specialty industrial product lines: precision pins including A007 copper core pins and measuring pins; high-performance lubricants under the AWF 1400 (Boron Nitride-based grease) and LubeSSS/AMCOAT K brands in water-based and ethanol-based formulations; aerospace-grade Eco-Mg magnesium alloys certified to EN45545-2, SAE AS 8049 Rev C, TSO C127C, and EU Directive 95/28/EC; Stripper CFK carbon fibre paint remover; long-term corrosion protection products; and the PEDREX sub-brand offering commercial vehicle truck and suspension parts. The technology portfolio is rooted in materials science and precision manufacturing rather than software or digital platforms.

The business model is B2B direct sales to industrial manufacturing customers, with aerospace and commercial vehicle aftermarket as secondary verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom or specialty industrial component sales. Go-to-market is minimal: the company relies on a basic WordPress website, product datasheets, and document downloads rather than active digital marketing or visible sales infrastructure. No distribution partners, named customers, or revenue figures are disclosed.

The company operates with 11-50 employees and is family-owned/independent with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or public listing. The website last showed meaningful activity in 2017, with no visible hiring, funding, or press signals in more recent years. Historical integration of the NORICA and HEROLD Werke brands in 1952 established the multi-brand product architecture that persists today.

Name

Drei-S-werk

Legal name

Drei-S-Werk

Website

https://drei-s-werk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drei-S-Werk is a privately held German industrial manufacturer in Schwabach producing precision pins, high-performance lubricants, aerospace-grade magnesium alloys, carbon fibre paint removers, and commercial vehicle aftermarket parts for industrial manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwabach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Drei-S-werk manufactures and sells a diversified portfolio of precision industrial products, including A007 copper core pins, measuring pins and pinned industrial products, high-performance Boron Nitride greases and lubricants (AWF 1400, LubeSSS / AMCOAT K), aerospace-grade Eco-Mg magnesium alloys, Stripper CFK carbonfibre paint remover, long-term corrosion protection coatings, and — through its PEDREX sub-brand — truck and suspension replacement parts. Products are aimed at industrial manufacturers, aerospace customers, and the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

Product overview

DREI-S-WERK is a German industrial manufacturing company offering a diverse portfolio of precision industrial products. The company produces copper core pins, measuring pins, needles and pinned products, high-performance lubricants (AWF 1400, AMCOAT K), aerospace-grade magnesium alloys (Eco-Mg), carbon fibre paint remover (Stripper CFK), and grammophone needles. Additionally, through its PEDREX sub-brand, it offers truck and suspension parts. The product portfolio spans multiple industrial applications including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and specialty consumer products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AWF 1400: High performance grease with Boron Nitride, also marketed as LubeSSS1400
• AMCOAT K
• Eco-Mg
• LubeSSS
• NIRO
• AV03
• STRIPPER CFK

Products and services

• DREI-S-WERK A007 Copper Core Pins Proprietary copper core industrial precision pins produced by Drei-S-werk for industrial manufacturing applications requiring specialized copper core pin geometry.
• AWF 1400 High Performance Grease (LubeSSS1400) High performance industrial grease formulated with Boron Nitride additive technology, also marketed under the LubeSSS1400 name, targeted at demanding industrial lubrication use cases.
• AV03 Industrial Product Line Industrial product line from Drei-S-werk sold through the company website, part of the company's broader industrial component portfolio.
• NIRO Stainless Steel Industrial Product Line Stainless-steel based industrial product line from Drei-S-werk for industrial applications requiring corrosion-resistant steel-based components.
• LubeSSS / AMCOAT K High-Performance Lubricants High performance lubricants sold under the LubeSSS / AMCOAT K brand, available in water-based (AMCOAT K (W)) and ethanol-based (AMCOAT K (E)) formulations for demanding industrial lubrication applications.
• Eco-Mg Eco Magnesium Aerospace Alloys Aerospace-grade magnesium alloys meeting EN45545-2, SAE AS 8049 Rev C, TSO C127C, and 1995 EU Directive 95/28/EC standards, supplied to aerospace manufacturers and tier suppliers.
• DREI-S-WERK Measuring Pins Precision measuring pins produced by Drei-S-werk for industrial dimensional measurement and quality-control applications.
• DREI-S-WERK Pins and Pinned Products Industrial needles and pinned products from Drei-S-werk's historical Nadeln/Nadlerei manufacturing line, covering the period 1898–2015, supplied for varied industrial applications.
• DREI-S-WERK Stripper CFK Carbonfibre Paint Remover Single-phase carbonfibre paint remover based on high-boiling solvents, used in concentrated form in bath or spray stripping processes for carbon fibre materials and components.
• DREI-S-WERK Long-term Corrosion Protection Long-term corrosion protection products from Drei-S-werk, with supporting documentation available via the company's document downloads page (technical data sheets, safety data sheets).
• PEDREX Truck and Suspension Parts Truck and suspension aftermarket parts sold under the PEDREX industrial metallurgical sub-brand, offered via the PDX Truck Parts Catalogue and PDX Suspension Parts Catalogue for commercial vehicle operators and distributors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Molykote (DuPont): Molykote is DuPont's specialty lubricants brand focused on high-performance greases, pastes, and dry-film lubricants for industrial applications. Overlaps with Drei-S-Werk's high-performance grease line, but operates as part of a much larger specialty chemicals portfolio.
• FUCHS Lubricants: FUCHS is a large German-headquartered global lubricant manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning industrial and automotive lubricants. Overlaps with Drei-S-Werk's AWF 1400 and AMCOAT K lines, but FUCHS serves a much broader end-market footprint.

Direct peers

• Groz-Beckert: Groz-Beckert is a German family-owned manufacturer of industrial needles, precision components, and knitting/weaving machine parts headquartered in Albstadt. It is the largest direct competitor to Drei-S-Werk in industrial and textile pin/needle manufacturing, with overlapping product categories and similar Mittelstand DNA.
• Schmetz: Schmetz is a German industrial needle manufacturer (part of the Groz-Beckert Group historically, now a brand of the Ferd. Schmetz GmbH) specializing in sewing and industrial needles. Direct overlap with Drei-S-Werk's precision pin and needle product lines for industrial applications.
• Luxfer MEL Technologies: Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global manufacturer of specialty magnesium alloys and products serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in aerospace-grade magnesium alloys (the Eco-Mg product category at Drei-S-Werk), with overlapping aerospace certifications.
• Klüber Lubrication: Klüber Lubrication is a German specialty lubricant manufacturer (Freudenberg Group) focused on high-performance industrial greases and oils. Direct overlap with Drei-S-Werk's AWF 1400 and AMCOAT K high-performance lubricant lines in industrial tribology applications.
• Magnesium Elektron: Magnesium Elektron is a UK-based manufacturer of specialty magnesium alloys for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct overlap with Drei-S-Werk's Eco-Mg line, particularly in the European aerospace supply chain.
• Organ Needle Company: Organ Needle is a Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of industrial and sewing machine needles with a long history. Direct competitor in the industrial precision needle/pin category, with comparable product specifications and end-market orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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