What thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland does

thyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz AG is a Swiss subsidiary of German industrial conglomerate thyssenkrupp AG, operating as a specialized metals distributor and value-added processor from two sites in Bronschhofen/Wil and Algetshausen with roughly 100-110 employees. The company supplies metallic raw and pre-machined materials — tool steel, powder-metallurgical steel, stainless steel, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, and nickel — to Swiss industrial customers in tool and mold making, medical technology (ISO 13485-certified), watchmaking, aerospace, and mechanical engineering (pumps, compressors, ropeways). Its proprietary branded portfolio spans PCP 250® precision cast aluminum plates, ALUMOLD® high-strength aluminum alloys, CUBEINOX/CUBESTEEL/CUBETOOL-STEEL forged blocks, THYROHARD-Xtra tool steel, THYRAL-6026 lead-free aluminum, PuReSteel® recycled stainless steel, and THYROPRINT-MOLD additive-manufacturing powder.

The operating model combines direct field sales through Werkstoffberater (material consultants) with the World of Materials (WoM) B2B e-commerce platform, which enables 24/7 configuration, real-time pricing, and self-service ordering of cubical and cut-to-size metals. In-house machining (sawing, milling, deep-hole drilling, 5-axis machining, surface grinding) is delivered alongside material supply under a "Materials as a Service" 360° service concept, and the toii® IIoT platform connects 40 production machines for real-time OEE/monitoring. The t-kontrol® app, launched April 2024, gives registered customers real-time order tracking and access to material certificates (e.g., EN 10204).

Revenue is generated from the one-time sale of metallic materials (direct + e-shop), per-job machining/processing services, and broader managed-services tied to supply chain support (consulting, stock delivery, traceability, sustainability/carbon-footprint services). Daily delivery covers Switzerland and bordering countries from Swiss domestic stock. The company is ISO 9001:2015, EN 9120:2018, and DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 certified. In June 2026, the entity rebranded to "tk accelis" as part of thyssenkrupp AG's planned IPO and spin-off of the Materials Services segment while retaining majority ownership.

Name

thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland

Legal name

thyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz AG

Website

https://thyssenkrupp-materials.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

thyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz AG is a Swiss subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG distributing metallic materials combined with in-house machining services for Swiss industrial buyers in tool and mold making, medical technology, watchmaking, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metals Distribution

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Industrial metals distribution
• Tool steel supply
• Stainless steel trading
• Precision machining services
• Aluminum mold plates

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronschhofen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metallic Materials Sales: Sale of high-quality metallic materials including tool steel, powder metallurgical steel, stainless steel, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, nickel, and special materials. Sold via direct sales force and B2B e-commerce platform (World of Materials). Revenue recognized at point of delivery.
2. Machining and Processing Services: In-house machining services including sawing, milling, deep-hole drilling, 5-axis machining, and surface grinding. Services add value to sold materials and are quoted/procured alongside material orders.
3. Materials as a Service – Supply Chain Services: 360° service covering the entire customer supply chain: material consulting, stock delivery, in-house processing, and extended services. Includes t-kontrol® traceability, digital supply chain tools, and sustainability services (greenability product carbon footprint).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland distributes and pre-machines high-quality metallic materials (tool steel, stainless steel, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys) for Swiss industrial buyers. The company combines material supply with in-house value-added processing (sawing, milling, deep-hole drilling, 5-axis machining, surface grinding) and provides digital procurement via the World of Materials B2B e-commerce platform.

Product overview

thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland operates as a materials trader and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of metallic materials combined with in-house processing capabilities. The core offering consists of the World of Materials (WoM) B2B e-commerce platform for online ordering of metals (tool steel, stainless steel, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, nickel, and special alloys), supplemented by the t-kontrol® traceability app for supply chain visibility and the toii® IIoT platform for production monitoring. The product portfolio includes branded material lines such as CUBEINOX forged stainless blocks, CUBESTEEL forged construction steel blocks, PCP 250® precision cast aluminum plates, ALUMOLD® high-strength aluminum mold plates, THYROHARD-Xtra high-performance tool steel, and THYRAL-6026 lead-free aluminum. Processing services encompass sawing, milling, deep-hole drilling, 5-axis machining, and surface grinding. The company operates under the Materials as a Service concept providing 360° services across the entire customer supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metallic Materials Supply Sale of high-quality metallic materials including tool steel, stainless steel, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys from Swiss domestic stock to industrial buyers. Sold via direct sales and B2B e-commerce.
• Machining Services In-house value-added machining services including sawing, milling, deep-hole drilling, 5-axis machining, and surface grinding for metallic materials procured from thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland.
• Materials as a Service 360° supply chain partnership providing material consulting, stock delivery, in-house processing, material certificates (t-kontrol®), digital supply chain tools, and sustainability services (greenability product carbon footprint) from a single source.
• World of Materials (WoM) B2B E-Commerce Platform B2B online shop for metallic materials enabling customers to configure, calculate prices, and order tool steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals 24/7 with real-time pricing and a cubic material configurator (sawn/milled/ground).
• THYROHARD-Xtra Tool Steel High-performance proprietary tool steel combining maximum hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance, and excellent polishability for demanding tooling applications such as injection molding tools.
• CUBEINOX Forged Stainless Steel Blocks Cubically forged stainless steel blocks for low-distortion components with high dimensional stability, supporting stable and reproducible manufacturing processes. All-round sawn blanks from forged blocks (500 × 500 × 3000 mm), US-tested per EN 10204/3.1.
• CUBESTEEL Forged Construction Steel Blocks Cubically forged construction steel blocks available in various grades (1730, 2311, 2312, 6580, 6582, 6587, 7225, 8519, 8550) for low-distortion applications in demanding industries including cable cars, roller coasters, amusement rides, and energy.
• PCP 250® Precision Cast Aluminum Plates Precision cast aluminum plates (EN AW-5083) with minimal porosity, low internal stress, high flatness/parallelism, pre-milled surface, and consistent mechanical properties. Available in thicknesses 5-100mm with milled surface finish. Manufactured in partnership with Gleich Aluminiumwerk GmbH & Co. KG.
• PCP 250® ELOX PLUS Premium precision cast aluminum plates optimized for decorative and technical anodizing applications with superior surface quality.
• ALUMOLD® High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Series High-strength aluminum alloy series (150, 350, 400, 500, 600) for mold and tooling applications, offering strength, polishability, and temperature resistance up to 200°C. Used for hot-fill, injection molding, and blow molding applications.
• THYRAL-6026 Lead Free Aluminum Alloy Bars Lead-free aluminum alloy bars (EN AW-6026) compliant with RoHS Directive 2018/740/EU, offering excellent chip formation, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties (Rm ≥ 370 MPa).
• THYROPRINT-MOLD Additive Manufacturing Steel Powder Corrosion-resistant tool steel powder with high hardness designed specifically for additive manufacturing (3D metal printing) of molds and tooling components.
• PuReSteel® Recycled Swiss Stainless Steel 100% recycled Swiss stainless steel brand developed for watchmaking and luxury applications, offering sustainable, high-quality material from Swiss recycling streams.
• t-kontrol® Supply Chain Traceability App Web application providing registered customers with real-time order tracking, digital access to material certificates (e.g., EN 10204), and order documentation for supply chain traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• toii® IIoT platform targets at least 10% increase in machine productivity and capacity utilization across 40 integrated machines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• thyssenkrupp Materials IoT GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2019thyssenkrupp Materials IoT GmbH developed and provides the toii® Industrial IoT platform. thyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz integrated toii® (toii®-Lights and toii®-Fusion modules) into its production facility, connecting 40 heterogeneous machines (saws, mills, grinders, deep-hole drills, 5-axis machines). The project was delivered within 4 months on time and budget. thyssenkrupp Materials IoT GmbH is a sister company within the thyssenkrupp group.
• Gleich Aluminiumwerk GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGleich Aluminiumwerk is the manufacturing partner for PCP 250® and PCP 250® ELOX PLUS precision cast aluminum plates. thyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz distributes PCP 250® in Switzerland as the exclusive/primary channel, leveraging Gleich's unique automated production line for consistent quality and high availability.
• Swiss Watch Industry (via PuReSteel® initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Swiss watch industry partners to develop and supply PuReSteel® – 100% recycled Swiss stainless steel for watch components. Part of the HORLOBARRE ECO-90 initiative using 90% recycled materials.
• thyssenkrupp AG (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerthyssenkrupp Materials Schweiz AG is a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, the global industrial conglomerate. The company leverages the broader thyssenkrupp network for product sourcing, technology (toii®), and brand affiliation. In 2026, the company rebranded to 'tk accelis' in preparation for an IPO of the Materials Services segment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik (Materials Technology): Global engineering group with a materials technology division supplying advanced stainless steels, alloys and tool materials. Overlaps in supplying tool steel and specialty alloys to industrial OEMs across Europe with strong certifications.
• Wieland Group: Global leader in copper and copper alloy semi-finished products. Comparable non-ferrous metals portfolio (copper, brass) and serves industrial customers with regulated quality requirements across Europe.
• Klöckner & Co: One of the largest independent steel and metal distributors in Europe and the Americas. Broader portfolio and geographic scale, but overlapping mid-downstream metal distribution and processing capabilities that compete for European industrial buyers.
• Carpenter Technology: U.S. specialty alloys producer (stainless, titanium, tool steels) for aerospace, medical and industrial markets. Comparable specialty alloys portfolio targeting regulated end-markets (ISO 13485/AS9100-aligned customers) similar to thyssenkrupp Materials Switzerland's aerospace/medical verticals.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest metals service center operator in North America with global processing capabilities. Comparable metals distribution + processing model at much larger scale; relevant as a benchmark and potential competitive threat in premium industrial supply.

Direct peers

• Swiss Steel Group: Leading European producer of tool steel, stainless steel and special long products. Directly comparable as a specialty/engineering steel supplier serving tool & mold making, automotive and industrial customers in the DACH region.
• Debrunner Koenig (DK Group): Swiss metals trading and processing group serving construction, industry and engineering. Comparable Swiss-DACH focus on steel/aluminum distribution with value-added processing, directly competing for the same Swiss industrial customer base.
• voestalpine High Performance Metals: Division of voestalpine operating brands Böhler, Uddeholm and Assab for tool steel and high-speed steel. Closest direct competitor in branded tool/specialty steel for mold making and precision engineering, overlapping heavily on customer verticals.
• thyssenkrupp Schulte (Germany): Sister entity within thyssenkrupp Materials Services offering the same materials distribution + processing model in Germany. Same playbook (World of Materials-style digital ordering, toii platform family, Werkstoffberater field sales), differing only by geography.

Regional players

• Panilog / Metall-Service Plus (Swiss specialty steel distributors): Swiss specialty steel and aluminum distributor serving precision machining, mold making and medical customers in the Swiss market. Closest local overlap on customer verticals and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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