What Wasi Gmbh does

WASI GmbH is a privately held German specialty distributor of stainless steel connection elements and fastening technology, headquartered in Wuppertal and operating since 1961. The company's core offering is Edelstahl Verbindungselemente (stainless steel connection elements) including screws, bolts, and mounting systems, complemented by a Maritim product series for marine environments, Solar Montagesysteme for photovoltaic installations, Aufstelltechnik (leveling systems) for industrial alignment, and a Norm product catalog of DIN/ISO standardized fasteners. A distinguishing capability is the in-house production of Sonder- und Zeichnungsteile (custom and drawing-based parts) — non-standard connection elements manufactured to individual customer specifications.

The company operates a B2B dual-channel model: an Industry sales force organized by vertical (automotive, rail, construction, chemistry, energy, food, maritime, mechanical engineering, medical, sanitary) and a Trade sales force organized by German postal-code regions, supported by international trade contacts covering 35+ countries across Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Oceania, plus an operating facility in Denmark. Pricing is quotation-based for industrial B2B customers; a self-serve online shop (wasishop.de) and a WASI App for product information serve smaller and transactional buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of standardized catalog items and custom-manufactured parts, with no disclosed pricing or revenue figures publicly available.

WASI holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and documents compliance with ETA, REACH, and RoHS standards, which are critical qualifiers for industrial and construction procurement. The company is led by three Managing Directors (Ulrich Steiner, Daniel Gellert, Sascha Kloda), maintains no external institutional investors or parent company, and has not disclosed any funding rounds, acquisitions, or AI/ML capabilities. Its strategic posture reflects a mature specialty industrial distributor executing incremental product line extension (Duplex stainless steel, solar mounting, maritime systems) and digital channel buildout rather than transformative expansion.

Name

Wasi Gmbh

Legal name

WASI GmbH

Website

https://wasi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WASI GmbH is a privately held German specialty distributor founded in 1961, supplying stainless steel connection elements, custom-manufactured fasteners, solar mounting systems, and maritime hardware to industrial customers and trade partners across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of stainless steel fasteners, connection elements, and specialized mounting systems to trade and industrial customers
2. Custom/Special Parts: Individually manufactured special and drawing parts according to customer specifications
3. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through wasishop.de platform

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WASI GmbH is a wholesale distributor and specialist manufacturer of stainless steel connection elements and fastening technology, operating since 1961 from Wuppertal, Germany. The company sells screws, bolts, and specialized stainless steel fasteners to industrial customers and trade partners across Europe, and produces custom Sonder- und Zeichnungsteile (special and drawing-based parts) to individual customer specifications. Complementary product lines include solar mounting systems for photovoltaic installations, maritime fasteners and anchor systems, leveling/alignment technology (Aufstelltechnik), and the proprietary 3D-HVE height adjustment element.

Product overview

WASI GmbH is a wholesale distributor of stainless steel connection elements and fasteners based in Wuppertal, Germany, operating since 1961. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on Edelstahl Verbindungselemente (stainless steel connection elements) as their core product, supplemented by Solar Montagesysteme (solar mounting systems) for photovoltaic installations, Maritim products (maritime applications including anchor chains), Aufstelltechnik (leveling systems), and Norm products (standardized fasteners). Their offerings include both catalog-standard products and Sonder- und Zeichnungsteile (custom/drawing-based parts) for non-standard requirements. The company also provides the WASI App for product information access and operates an e-commerce platform at wasishop.de.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edelstahl Verbindungselemente (Stainless Steel Connection Elements) High-quality stainless steel connection elements and fasteners (screws, bolts, and related hardware) — the company's core product line since 1961, sold to industrial and trade customers across Europe.
• Solar Montagesysteme (Solar Mounting Systems) Stainless steel mounting systems for photovoltaic installations, including substructures for flat roofs, pitched roofs, trapezoidal sheet roofs, and standing seam roofs.
• Sonder- und Zeichnungsteile (Custom and Drawing-based Parts) Custom-manufactured connection elements produced individually to customer specifications for non-standard requirements — individually produced to fulfill non-standard fastening needs.
• 3D-HVE (3D Height Adjustment Element) 3D height adjustment element used for precise alignment of motors, power units, drive elements, and production lines.
• Maritim Produktserie (Maritime Product Series) Maritime-grade stainless steel fasteners including anchor chains and anchor systems for maritime applications.
• Aufstelltechnik (Leveling Systems) Leveling systems and mounting technology for industrial applications.
• Norm Produktkatalog (Standard Product Catalog) Standardized screws and connection elements manufactured to DIN/ISO industry norms.
• Holzbau-Lieferprogramm (Wood Construction Delivery Program) Wood construction delivery program including wood screws with ETA certification.
• WASI Duplex Duplex stainless steel product line offering enhanced strength and corrosion resistance compared to standard austenitic stainless steel.
• WASI Engineering Engineering services and technical consulting supporting custom fastening solutions for industrial customers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leading Global Stainless Steel ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWASI maintains relationships with leading stainless steel manufacturers worldwide as a key element of their supply chain and product quality assurance for over 60 years.
• BKMS System (Business Keeper Monitoring System)minorOthersThird-party whistleblower system used by WASI to provide a secure and confidential reporting channel for employees, business partners, and external parties to report potential legal violations or rule breaches.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: US-headquartered industrial-supply distributor with significant fastener and construction-supply offerings. Comparable on multi-channel industrial distribution and e-commerce-enabled sales model, though with a much broader product portfolio and US-centric footprint.
• MacLean-Fogg Company: US-based diversified manufacturer of engineered fasteners and components serving automotive, power, and industrial markets. Comparable on engineered, custom-machined fastening components but operates primarily in North America rather than Europe.
• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-based global leader in construction fastening, anchors, and tooling. Overlaps with WASI in stainless-steel fasteners and construction-fixings but operates at substantially larger scale with direct-to-customer sales and tools-as-a-service models.

Direct peers

• TR Fastenings (part of Trifast plc): UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of industrial fasteners and engineered components serving automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. Comparable on custom and standard fastener portfolio and on multi-country European sales coverage.
• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG: Germany's largest fastener and connection-element distributor, operating a multi-channel model combining direct industry sales, trade wholesale, and Würth Online Shop. Highly comparable to WASI's Trade/Industry sales split and e-commerce strategy, but at materially greater scale.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered global fastener and fastening-technology specialist serving industrial customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Comparable in product breadth (standard fasteners, custom parts, engineering services) and in serving Industry and Trade segments.
• Reyher GmbH & Co. KG: Hamburg-based German fastener and fixing-technology wholesaler supplying industry and trade customers across Europe. Closely comparable Trade/Industry go-to-market, product portfolio of screws, bolts, and connection elements, and German-headquartered distribution model.
• SFS Group: Swiss manufacturer and distributor of precision fasteners, fastening systems, and components serving automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to WASI on stainless-steel engineered fastener offerings and vertical specialization.

Regional players

• FIXI S.A. Spanish distributor of fasteners and industrial supplies. Comparable on stainless-steel and special fastener distribution and on serving Southern European industry and trade, though geographically focused on Iberia rather than WASI's broader European footprint.

Emerging players

• NORMA Group SE: German-listed specialist in engineered connecting technology (clamping, connecting, and fluid-handling components) with strong automotive and industrial exposure. Comparable as a German engineering-driven connection-technology specialist, though with a different product mix than WASI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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