What ŽDB DRÁTOVNA does

ŽDB Drátovna a.s. is the largest manufacturer of patented steel wire and steel wire ropes in the Czech Republic, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Třinecké železárny steel group (which co-owns it with Moravia Steel). Founded in 1884 and headquartered in Bohumín with a second production site in Kamenná, the company runs four integrated plants: the patented wire drawing plant (TPD), the non-patented wire drawing plant (TND), the rope plant (Lanárna), and the spring plant (Pérovna), supplemented by wire-products manufacturing and a dies line. Production covers an unusually broad diameter range from 0.1 mm to 74 mm, including large-diameter ropes that no other domestic competitor supplies. The rope plant runs at approximately 6 kilotons of annual capacity, with over 95% exported. The product portfolio spans annealed, bright/plating, cold-heading, hard-drawn, prestressed, rope, spring, needle, profile, and electrical-conductor wires, plus conveyor belts, cylindrical and pleated filters, filter cloth, metallic fabrics, sealing wire, welded mesh, springs, and specialty steel ropes (mining, crane, ropeway, fishing, and ski-lift constructions).

The business model is a project-driven B2B industrial sale: pricing is quote-based with no public rate card, customers submit inquiries through an online quotation system or via dedicated divisional sales managers (TPD, TND, Lanárna, Pérovna, Wire Production), and large contracts are negotiated individually against technical specifications (DIN, EN, PN, ISO, and customer-specific standards). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for European core markets with channel partners such as Eurocable in Belgium for international reach. End markets are diversified across mining (Polish copper mines, Anglogold Ashanti in Brazil, DOLVAP in Slovakia), automotive fasteners (Nedschroef, PEM Europe at ~1,500 tpa), cable cars and ski resorts (Petřín, Lomnický štít, GrapaSki), oil and gas (Dunlop Oil & Marine), maritime and shipbuilding (Suez Canal Authority, Burgas Shipyard), nuclear energy (ČEZ at Temelín), fishing (Santymar in Spain/Namibia), and furniture (MKR Plus). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company relies instead on its certification stack (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Lloyd's Register, DNV, OEKO-TEX, OBAC, EU design review, ČEZ nuclear approval) as the principal commercial qualification layer.

Name

ŽDB DRÁTOVNA

Legal name

ŽDB Drátovna a.s.

Website

https://dratovna.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ŽDB Drátovna a.s. is the Czech Republic's largest manufacturer of patented steel wire and wire ropes (0.1 mm to 74 mm diameter), serving mining, automotive, cable car, nuclear, and industrial customers globally from its Bohumín headquarters under Třinecké železárny ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Wire and Rope Manufacturing

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing (3326), Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Ropes, Cords, Twines & Netting (Mooring/Lifting/Fishing/Load Restraint) (IMAOADAK)

Keywords

• Steel wire manufacturing
• Steel rope production
• Industrial wire products
• Mining ropes supply
• Spring manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohumin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Wire Sales: Manufacturing and sale of various steel wire types including patented wire, hard drawn wire, cold heading wire, spring wire, rope wire, and specialty wires for construction, automotive, and industrial applications
2. Steel Rope Sales: Manufacturing and sale of steel ropes including mining ropes, crane ropes, ropeway ropes, fishing ropes, and specialty ropes. Production capacity approximately 6 kilotons annually with over 95% exported
3. Spring and Wire Products: Manufacturing of springs, conveyor belts, filters, filter cloth, welded mesh, and other wire products for furniture, industrial, and construction applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ŽDB Drátovna a.s. manufactures and sells steel wires, steel ropes, springs, wire products (conveyor belts, filters, filter cloth, welded mesh), and dies. The company operates four production divisions: Tažírna patentovaného drátu (TPD) for patented wire, Tažírna nepatentovaného drátu (TND) for non-patented wire, Lanárna for steel ropes, and Pérovna for springs, serving mining, automotive, cable car, construction, fishing, and furniture industries.

Product overview

ŽDB Drátovna a.s. is the largest manufacturer of patented wire and ropes in the Czech Republic with a production range from 0.1 mm to 74 mm. The company's product portfolio comprises three main categories: Wire Products (including annealed wire, bright/plating quality wire, cold heading wire, hard drawn steel wire, rope wire, spring wire, profile wire, and steel wire for electric conductors), Wire Products manufacturing (including conveyor belts, cylindrical filters, endless rope belts, filter cloth, filters, metallic fabrics, sealing wire, and welded mesh), and Steel Ropes (including various constructions for mining, cable cars, fishing, and industrial applications). The company operates multiple production plants including Tažírna patentovaného drátu (TPD), Tažírna nepatentovaného drátu (TND), Lanárna (rope plant), and Pérovna (spring plant). Annual production reaches approximately 6 kilotons with over 95% exported.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RoBo: Brand for specialized rope products including RoBoFlex, RoBoLift, RoBoStar, RoBoFish, and RoBoSnow rope series
• Pérovna
• Lanárna
• Tažírna patentovaného drátu (TPD)
• Tažírna nepatentovaného drátu (TND)

Products and services

• Annealed Wire
• Bright and Plating Quality Wire
• Cold Heading Wire
• Hard Drawn Steel Wire
• Prestressed Steel Wire for Concrete
• Rope Wire – Bright and Galvanized
• Spring Wire – Bright and Galvanized
• Steel Ropes (Lana)
• Springs (Pružiny)
• Dies (Průvlaky)
• Conveyor Belts
• Cylindrical Filters
• Filter Cloth
• Welded Mesh

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 6 kilotons of rope annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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.

• EurocablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 August 2022Belgian channel partner through which ŽDB secured contract to supply six-strand wire ropes with wire inner tube for tugs in the Suez Canal. Total contract value EUR 177 thousand for ropes with diameters from 52 to 74 mm. Eurocable enables access to international markets where direct sales would be challenging.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kiswire: Kiswire is a South Korean global manufacturer of steel wire rope, tire cord, and specialty wire products serving mining, marine, and crane applications. Comparable in product mix (wire + tire-cord-style products) and global export orientation.
• Casar Drahtseilwerk Saar: Casar is a German premium steel wire rope manufacturer focused on mining, crane, and elevator applications. Direct peer operating in the same specialty large-diameter rope niche as ŽDB, particularly relevant for the 74 mm diameter segment.
• Teufelberger: Teufelberger is an Austrian manufacturer of steel wire ropes, fiber ropes, and strapping for lifting, crane, and forestry applications. Comparable as a Central European specialty rope producer serving similar industrial end-markets including mining and construction.
• WireCo WorldGroup: WireCo WorldGroup is a US-headquartered global manufacturer of wire rope, synthetic rope, and engineered products serving mining, energy, crane, and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable as a multi-region steel wire rope producer with similar application portfolio and export-driven business model.
• Bekaert: Bekaert (formerly Bridon-Bekaert combination) is a Belgian global leader in steel wire transformation, including steel wire ropes for mining, lifting, and oil & gas — directly comparable to ŽDB's mining, crane, and cable-car rope offerings. Overlapping product range, similar end-markets, and comparable technical certification profile.
• Gustav Wolf GmbH: Gustav Wolf is a German manufacturer of high-quality steel wire ropes for mining, crane, elevator, and ropeway applications. Direct peer in Central Europe with overlapping specialty rope portfolio (mining hoists, cable cars) and similar technical specifications.
• PFEIFER Seil- und Hebetechnik: PFEIFER is a German manufacturer of wire ropes, round slings, and lifting equipment, with strong ties to mining and heavy industry. Comparable to ŽDB's rope plant output and direct competitor in Central European industrial rope markets.

Regional players

• Insteel Industries: Insteel Industries is a US-based manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction. Regional peer with comparable prestressed concrete wire products (overlap with ŽDB's ČEZ nuclear plant application) but geographically focused on North American infrastructure markets.

Broad incumbents

• ArcelorMittal: ArcelorMittal is the world's largest steelmaker with wire products operations serving construction, automotive, and energy. Broad incumbent operating wire product as part of a much larger steel portfolio; only partial overlap with ŽDB's specialty rope and wire focus.

Others

• Třinecké železárny (Moravia Steel): Třinecké železárny is the parent conglomerate and primary steel supplier to ŽDB Drátovna. Adjacent/parent rather than competitor — ŽDB sources wire rod upstream from this Moravia Steel group entity, making it both a parent and a key supplier in the same integrated value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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