What Rausch does

Rausch GmbH is a German metalworking and ornamental ironwork company (Schlosserei) founded in 1977 by Kurt Rausch in Hennef, North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 2010, the business has been owned and managed by Harry Wegner as a registered master craftsman operation (Meisterbetrieb). The company operates from a 560 sqm manufacturing facility at Pappelallee 5 in Hennef and employs ten staff, comprising five journeymen (Gesellen), four apprentices (Auszubildende), and one administrative employee. Its core offering is custom fabrication of steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron products, executed end-to-end from planning through design, manufacturing, and on-site installation, using modern CAD and business software alongside a DIN 18800 Part 7 welding qualification.

The product portfolio spans eight categories: steel doors and gates (including garage doors, fire protection doors, and soundproof doors), steel stairs (spiral, stringer, and central column designs), railings (balcony, stair, parapet, interior), fence systems, canopies and roof structures, custom steel constructions, steel-framed windows, and balcony installations. Service is quote-based and project-specific, with no standardized pricing or catalog sales. Distribution is direct-to-customer with on-site consultation, and the sales catchment is regional — Hennef, Siegburg, Lohmar, Cologne, Bonn, and surrounding municipalities in the greater Cologne/Bonn area.

The customer base is horizontally segmented across private residential clients, architectural offices, municipal/government entities, and industrial buyers. Rausch GmbH is a privately held GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) registered at Amtsgericht Siegburg, with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no public listing. The business model is entirely organic, growth is not externally financed, and operations are tightly bound to the local regional economy and the personal capacity of its small production workforce.

Name

Rausch

Legal name

Rausch GmbH

Website

https://rauschgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rausch GmbH is a Hennef-based German metalworking craftsman (Schlosserei) founded in 1977 that designs, fabricates, and installs custom steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron products — including doors, gates, stairs, railings, fences, canopies, windows, and balconies — for private, architectural, municipal, and industrial customers in the greater Cologne/Bonn region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hennef

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication and Installation: Manufacturing and installation of custom steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron products for residential and commercial customers. Services include stairs, railings, doors, gates, fences, canopies, balcony systems, and steel constructions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rausch GmbH is a German metalworking manufacturer that custom-fabricates and installs steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron products for residential and commercial customers. Its core offerings span steel doors and gates, steel stairs, railings, fence systems, canopies and roof coverings, bespoke steel constructions, steel windows, and balcony systems, delivered as a full-service package from on-site consultation and planning through in-house production to installation. The company serves the greater Bonn/Cologne region from its 560 sqm manufacturing facility in Hennef, Germany.

Product overview

Rausch GmbH is a traditional metalworking company (Schlosserei) offering a unified portfolio of custom steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron products and services. Their core offerings span eight main product categories: Stahltüren & Stahltore (steel doors and gates), Stahltreppen (steel stairs), Geländer (railings), Zaunanlagen (fence systems), Überdachungen (roofings/coverings), Stahlkonstruktionen (steel constructions), Stahlfenster (steel windows), and Balkonanlagen (balcony installations). All products are custom-manufactured from planning to finished product, primarily serving private customers, architectural offices, municipalities, and industry clients in the Hennef, Siegburg, Lohmar, Cologne, Bonn region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Doors and Gates (Stahltüren & Stahltore) Custom-manufactured steel doors and gates including sectional, swing, and electric garage doors; steel gates and double-leaf gates; fire protection, grid, sheet steel, and soundproof doors. Designed and fabricated for residential and commercial security and access applications.
• Steel Stairs (Stahltreppen) Metal stairs in multiple designs — spiral stairs, stringer stairs, and central column stairs — built from steel with flexible design options. Custom-manufactured for residential and commercial interiors and exteriors.
• Railings (Geländer) Railings of all types including balcony railings, stair railings, parapet railings, and interior railings. Available with glass fill, perforated plate fill, vertical bars, horizontal bar fill, or wrought iron design, executed in stainless steel, galvanized, and powder-coated finishes.
• Fence Systems (Zaunanlagen) Custom-made fence systems in double-bar grating panels or wrought iron designs with ornaments and decorative bars, executed in steel, stainless steel, galvanized, and powder-coated finishes for residential and commercial properties.
• Roof Coverings and Canopies (Überdachungen) Custom roof structures and coverings including roof constructions, entrance canopies, carports, and terrace coverings. Available with glass or double-layer panel roof systems, with terrace coverings also offered in aluminum.
• Steel Constructions (Stahlkonstruktionen) Bespoke steel fabrications and special constructions including garden furniture (tables, chairs), swings, and other custom products built to customer specifications for residential and commercial use.
• Steel Windows (Stahlfenster) Metal-framed windows including soundproof windows, window grilles, and burglary protection features for building security applications in residential and commercial properties.
• Balcony Systems (Balkonanlagen) Custom metal balconies in steel, galvanized, and powder-coated executions, with floor coverings offered in wood or a mix of wood components, thermoplastics, and additives. Designed and installed for residential buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom metal fabrication and installation services for residential and commercial properties across the greater Bonn/Cologne region

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Volleyball TeamminorOthersThe company sponsors a local volleyball team as part of community involvement and local support initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Hörmann is Europe's largest manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and steel doors/gates - directly competing with Rausch's Stahltüren & Stahltore line, but at industrial scale with standardized rather than bespoke products. Highly relevant as a broad incumbent in the steel door/gate category where Rausch competes.
• Jansen AG: Jansen is a Swiss/German manufacturer of steel and stainless steel profile systems for windows, doors, and façades. Highly comparable to Rausch's steel window and door fabrication work, as Jansen supplies the very profiles that Rausch-trained fabricators install, positioning it as an upstream supplier and standard-setter.
• Schüco International KG: Schüco is a leading international manufacturer of aluminum, steel, and PVC-U window, door, and façade systems. Rausch's Stahlfenster (steel windows) product competes directly with Schüco's steel window systems for premium architectural projects, though Schüco operates at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and steel doors for commercial and industrial applications. While much larger and more diversified than Rausch, it competes directly in the steel door, security door, and soundproof door categories that Rausch serves for architectural and commercial customers.
• WIŚNIOWSKI: WIŚNIOWSKI is a Polish manufacturer of fences, gates, garage doors, and steel doors with a strong residential and commercial presence in DACH/Europe. Comparable product portfolio to Rausch's Zaunanlagen, Stahltore, and Stahltüren lines, though at industrial scale rather than bespoke craft production.
• Forster Profile Systems: Forster is a Swiss manufacturer of steel and stainless steel profile systems for windows, doors, and partitions used in architectural applications. Comparable to Rausch's steel window and door offering in terms of material and end-use, with overlap in fire-rated and security door segments.
• GEZE GmbH: GEZE is a German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology, including steel door systems and automation. Comparable as a German-headquartered specialist in steel door and window adjacent categories that shares Rausch's regional customer base in DACH.

Direct peers

• Stahlbau Nägele: Stahlbau Nägele is a German steel construction and metalwork company producing custom railings, stairs, balconies, and steel constructions. Closest comparable to Rausch as a similarly-positioned custom Stahlkonstruktionen/Metallgestaltung firm with overlapping product portfolio and customer type.

Emerging players

• Montanstahl: Montanstahl is a Swiss/Italian architectural metalwork specialist producing custom stainless steel and steel stairs, balustrades, and structural glass systems. Directly comparable to Rausch's Stahltreppen and Geländer bespoke work, with similar target customers (architects, high-end residential and commercial).
• Siebau GmbH: Siebau is a German manufacturer of steel fencing, gates, doors, and metal construction products. Comparable in product scope to Rausch's fence, gate, and steel construction lines, though more industrialized; competes in similar mid-market residential and light commercial segments.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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