Koot Metals

What Koot Metals does

Koot Metals B.V. is a Dutch factory agent (fabrieksagent) headquartered in Gameren, Gelderland, Netherlands, that supplies non-ferrous semi-finished products and raw materials. The company operates as an exclusive sales representative for more than 20 renowned European manufacturers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg (Benelux region), and supplements this core supply base with access to over 60 complementary suppliers for specialty alloys and non-standard specifications. Founded in 1975, Koot Metals functions as an intermediary between upstream European mills/processors and downstream industrial buyers, providing sourcing, technical consultation, and order fulfillment rather than manufacturing itself.

The company's product portfolio spans eight core categories: strip (bare, profiled, plated), wire (rod, single, multiwire, braided, stranded, welding, profile, resistance, aluminium conductor), tube (copper, stainless steel, brass in sanitary, industrial, refrigeration, medical gas, and capillary variants), bar (copper, brass, aluminium in multiple cross-sections), profile (drawn copper, brass, aluminium from 1.5 mm to 500 mm), foil (precision-rolled in thicknesses from 0.005 mm to 1 mm and widths 1–230 mm across copper beryllium, titanium, nickel, aluminium, brass, bronze, stainless steel, and specialty alloys), laminated foil (non-ferrous metals combined with PET, LDPE, PVC, EAA, BOPP for EMC shielding, food and wine packaging), and other specialty products. Koot Metals is ISO 9001 certified (certificate valid 2024-09-01 through 2027-08-31) and represents only ISO-certified manufacturers.

Koot Metals generates revenue through commissions or margins on distribution of these non-ferrous semi-finished products, with the revenue stream classified as hardware sales. Its go-to-market model is sales-led and relationship-driven: each customer is assigned a dedicated account manager, staff are multilingual (German, French, English, Dutch), and the company markets primarily through direct B2B contact supplemented by a corporate website (Dutch and English) and LinkedIn presence. Served verticals include automotive, electronics, energy and process industries, packaging, medical technology/aerospace, and HVAC/plumbing/sanitary. No public pricing is disclosed; customers contact Koot Metals directly for quotations and alloy availability.

Name

Koot Metals

Legal name

Koot Metals B.V.

Website

https://kootmetals.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Koot Metals B.V. is a Dutch factory agent supplying non-ferrous semi-finished products (strip, wire, tube, bar, profile, foil, laminated foil) to industrial customers across the Benelux region, exclusively representing 20+ European manufacturers and supplementing with 60+ complementary suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Non-ferrous metals distribution
• Metal semi-finished products
• Industrial metal supply
• Copper alloy products
• Factory agent services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gameren

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Non-ferrous metal distribution: As a factory agent representing more than 20 European manufacturers, Koot Metals generates revenue through commissions or margins on the sale of non-ferrous semi-finished products including strip, wire, tube, bar, profile, foil, and laminated foil to industrial customers in the Benelux region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Koot Metals is a Dutch factory agent that exclusively represents more than 20 European manufacturers of non-ferrous semi-finished products for the Benelux market (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg). The company supplies strip (bare, profiled, plated), wire (rod, single, multiwire, braided, stranded, welding, profile, resistance, aluminium conductor), tube (copper, stainless steel, brass), bar (copper, brass, aluminium), profile, foil, and laminated foil in various alloys to industrial customers. It supplements its exclusive manufacturer portfolio with over 60 complementary suppliers to source specialty alloys and non-standard specifications.

Product overview

Koot Metals is a supplier of non-ferrous semi-finished products operating as a factory agent representing more than 20 renowned European manufacturers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of non-ferrous metals organized into eight core product categories: Strip (Band), Wire (Draad), Tube (Buis), Bar (Staf), Profile (Profiel), Foil (Folie), Laminated Foil (Gelamineerde folie), and Other Products (Overige). These products span various alloys including copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, nickel, titanium, and specialty alloys, serving industries such as automotive, electronics, heating, climate control, sanitary, industrial, food packaging, and electrical transmission. Koot Metals supplies raw materials alongside semi-finished products and can deliver standard or custom-specified products in various forms and quantities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 20+ European ManufacturerscoreOthersKoot Metals exclusively represents more than 20 renowned European manufacturers of non-ferrous semi-finished products in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. These manufacturers are ISO certified and provide strip, wire, tube, bar, profile, and foil products in various alloys.
• 60+ Complementary SupplierssupportingOthersBeyond the exclusive manufacturer relationships, Koot Metals utilizes services of over 60 complementary suppliers to fulfill customer requirements for specialty alloys and non-standard specifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Metalcenter: Metalcenter is a Dutch metals service centre distributing non-ferrous and ferrous semi-finished products across the Benelux. It is a direct competitor to Koot Metals in the same geography, with overlapping product categories (strip, tube, bar) and customer segments.
• KME Group: KME is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products, including strip, tube, bar, and profiles. KME is a direct upstream counterpart to the producers Koot Metals represents, and competes head-to-head across the same product categories and end markets (HVAC, automotive, electrical).
• Luvata: Luvata is a Finnish manufacturer of copper products and engineered solutions, including strip, wire, and tube products. It mirrors Koot Metals' upstream product portfolio and serves industrial customers across Europe in automotive, energy, and electronics.
• Rimex Metals Group: Rimex Metals is a UK-based specialist supplier of non-ferrous metal finishes, foils, and special finishes (stainless steel, titanium, aluminium). It is comparable to Koot Metals' foil and specialty strip categories, serving similar architectural, automotive, and industrial design markets.
• Poortershaven Metalen: Poortershaven Metalen is a Dutch metals stockholder and distributor based in Rotterdam, supplying non-ferrous and ferrous semi-finished products. Like Koot Metals, it is a Benelux-based agent/distributor serving industrial customers with a similar product portfolio.
• Wieland Group: Wieland is a leading European manufacturer of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products (strip, sheet, rod, tube, wire). Like Koot Metals, Wieland focuses on non-ferrous semi-finished products for industrial customers, often supplying the same end markets (automotive, electronics, HVAC). Koot Metals represents European copper-alloy producers in the same category Wieland leads globally.
• Rodacciai: Rodacciai is an Italian steel and non-ferrous products distributor with pan-European reach, supplying cold-finished steel bars, drawn wire, and specialty profiles. It is comparable to Koot Metals in product categories and European industrial customer base, though predominantly serving southern Europe.
• AMPCO Metal: AMPCO Metal is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty copper and aluminium bronze alloys, serving aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. It overlaps with Koot Metals' specialty non-ferrous portfolio and quality-driven customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Aurubis AG: Aurubis is Europe's largest copper producer and a major global recycler, supplying copper and precious metal products. While Koot Metals is a downstream agent, Aurubis operates upstream in the same copper value chain and serves many overlapping industrial customers across Europe.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: ThyssenKrupp Materials Services is the distribution arm of the ThyssenKrupp Group, supplying a broad portfolio of metals including non-ferrous materials across Europe. It competes with Koot Metals on a wider scale and product range, serving many of the same industrial customer segments but as a much larger, vertically integrated distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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