TOGE Dowels

What TOGE Dowels does

TOGE Dübel GmbH & Co. KG (operating as 'TOGE The Fastening Experts') is a privately-held German specialist manufacturer of concrete screws and structural fastening solutions, headquartered in Nuremberg and producing primarily at that single facility. The company designs and manufactures a proprietary portfolio of more than 600 SKUs organized under the TOGE TSM product line, covering concrete screws, aerated-concrete screws, insulation panel fixings (up to 300mm thickness), asphalt screws, adhesive screw anchors, bridge cap anchors (for both Deutsche Bahn and road bridges), parapet/crash-barrier/formwork anchors, shear connectors, and specialized anchors for noise barriers and railings. Underlying technology relies on mechanized concrete-screw fastening with proprietary anti-corrosion coatings (TOGE-KORR, TÜV Rheinland tested) and detachable connection architectures for circular construction; regulatory depth is significant with eight European Technical Assessments (ETAs), eight German Z-21.x approvals, and three Federal Railway Authority approvals enabling Deutsche Bahn infrastructure deployment.

The business model is largely B2B product sales of physical fastening hardware via two channels: (i) a regional dealer/distributor network in the building-materials trade and (ii) direct sales to planners, structural engineers, and construction contractors supported by a technical sales and application-engineering team. Complementary revenue streams include private-label packaging and approval-transfer licensing for partners, plus free software tools (DesignFiX anchor design, in partnership with ZiWu-Soft, and KAPPA cap-anchoring tool) that act as specification-lock-in utilities rather than standalone revenue drivers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the sales organization.

Customer concentration spans Deutsche Bahn (railway infrastructure: noise barriers, railings, contact protection), planners/engineers specifying structural fastenings, building contractors, and a long tail of resold fastener purchases via trade partners. Operational footprint is Europe-focused with 90% of suppliers located within a 500km radius of Nuremberg, supporting short supply chains and a reduced environmental footprint as a procurement differentiation point. The company is family/founder-controlled under a German KG structure with no disclosed external investment, M&A activity, or public-market listing.

Name

TOGE Dowels

Legal name

TOGE Dübel GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://toge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TOGE Dübel GmbH & Co. KG is a Nuremberg-based German specialist manufacturer of more than 600 proprietary concrete screw and structural fastening products, serving dealers, distributors, planners, engineers, construction contractors, and Deutsche Bahn infrastructure projects primarily across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: TOGE generates revenue through the sale of proprietary fastening products including concrete screws, insulation fasteners, asphalt screws, and specialized anchors for structural engineering applications. Products are sold through distributors, dealers, and directly to engineering firms and contractors.
2. Private Label & Approval Transfers: TOGE offers private label packaging and approval transfers for partners who wish to market products under their own brand or utilize TOGE's technical approvals.
3. Software Services: Free anchor design software (DesignFiX) and cap anchoring tool (KAPPA) provided to customers, with authorization and support services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TOGE Dowels is a German manufacturer and supplier specializing in concrete screws and fastening solutions for construction and structural engineering. The company produces over 600 product variants, including concrete screws (TSM line), aerated concrete screws, insulating panel fixations, asphalt screws, adhesive screw anchors, and a comprehensive system of bridge cap anchors, parapet anchors, crash barrier anchors, shear connectors, and noise/railing anchors for railway and road infrastructure. All products are proprietary in-house developments, largely manufactured at the Nuremberg facility with 90% of suppliers within a 500km radius.

Product overview

TOGE Dübel GmbH & Co. KG is a specialist manufacturer of concrete screws and fastening solutions based in Nuremberg, Germany. The company operates as a single-brand portfolio with a unified product architecture organized around the TOGE TSM (Toge Schraube für Mauerwerk/Concrete Screw) product line. The core offering centers on concrete screws with over 600 different product variants, including specialized lines for aerated concrete (TSM PB), masonry (TSM High Performance with ETA approvals for masonry), and multi-substrate applications (TSM Multiground). Related fastening products include insulating panel fixations (TIS insulating screws, TID/TIDR insulating anchors), asphalt screws (TSM A), and adhesive screw anchors. For structural engineering applications, TOGE provides a comprehensive system of bridge cap anchors (TSM BS/BC series for DB and road bridges), parapet anchors, formwork anchors, crash barrier anchors, shear connectors, and specialized anchors for noise barriers and railing/contact protection. All products are proprietary in-house developments manufactured largely at the Nuremberg facility with 90% of suppliers within a 500km radius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOGE TSM High Performance Concrete Screw High-performance concrete screw with ETA approval (ETA-23/0099 and ETA-23/0923) for masonry applications, available in steel and stainless steel A4 variants. Designed for maximum safety for high loads in concrete with seven head variants, various materials and lengths.
• TOGE TSM Multiground Female threaded screw designed for various substrates with European technical assessment ETA-23/0542, providing versatility across different construction materials as one screw for different base materials.
• TOGE TSM L Short Concrete Screw Short concrete screw designed for lightweight applications with European technical assessment ETA-15/0055.
• TOGE TSM PB Aerated Concrete Screw Aerated concrete screw enabling rapid and simple mounting in aerated concrete, even without pre-drilling, while achieving high usable loads. Designed for dry interior spaces.
• TOGE TIS Insulating Screw Insulating screw for fixing insulation materials up to 300mm thickness directly in concrete, featuring small drill holes and minimal embedding depths. Suitable for garage insulation applications.
• TOGE TID/TIDR Insulating Anchor System Insulating anchor system for thermal insulation panel fixation with high load-bearing capacity.
• TOGE TSM A Asphalt Screw Asphalt screw for rapid installation in all common asphalt types, enabling safe fixation of passive restraint systems, safety devices, and traffic signs.
• TOGE TSM Adhesive Screw Anchor Adhesive screw anchor combining mechanical and chemical fastening for heavy-duty applications in structural engineering.
• TOGE TSM BC Parapet Anchor Parapet anchor for securing parapets and fall protection systems with general design type approvals Z-21.8-2115 and Z-21.1-2074.
• TOGE TSM Formwork Anchor Formwork anchor for concrete formwork applications with vibration and dynamic load resistance.
• TOGE TSM B Crash Barrier Anchor Crash barrier anchor for motorway and road safety barrier installations with general technical approvals Z-21.8-1971 and Z-21.8-1970.
• TOGE TSM BC SB KVS Bridge Cap Anchor (Existing/Prefabricated DB) Bridge cap anchor for existing or prefabricated caps of Deutsche Bahn bridges with dynamic exposure, part of the KVS series.
• TOGE TSM BC SB VS Bridge Cap Anchor (New Cap DB) Bridge cap anchor for new cap construction of Deutsche Bahn bridges with dynamic exposure.
• TOGE TSM BS VS Bridge Cap Anchor (Road Bridges Subsequent) Bridge cap anchor for existing or prefabricated caps of road bridges or subsequent fastening applications.
• TOGE TSM BS Bridge Cap Anchor (Road Bridges New Construction) Bridge cap anchor for new cap in-situ concrete construction of road bridges.
• TOGE TSM BC Shear Connector Shear connector for structural connections in bridge construction and renovation projects.
• TOGE TSM BC SB L Noise Barrier Anchor Noise barrier anchor specifically designed for Deutsche Bahn noise barrier installations.
• TOGE TSM BC SB G Railing/Contact Protection Anchor Railing anchor and contact protection anchor for Deutsche Bahn applications with federal railway authority approval.
• TOGE TSM BC ST Temporary Fastening Screw Concrete screw for temporary fastening and construction site safety applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products for fastening insulation materials up to 300mm thickness directly in concrete
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZiWu-Soft EDV Systeme GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTOGE offers DesignFiX anchor design software developed by ZiWu-Soft. This free software allows engineers, planners, and craftsmen to perform mechanical and chemical heavy-duty anchor design under static loads and earthquake conditions according to ETAG 001 and EN 1992-4:2018 standards. TOGE redirects customers to the partner site for software downloads.
• TÜV RheinlandminorOthersTOGE products have been tested by TÜV Rheinland for anti-corrosion coating performance. Results report TÜV Rheinland anti-corrosion coating TOGE-KORR confirms quality of surface treatments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered global leader in construction fastening technology with a broad portfolio of concrete screws, anchors, and installation systems. Direct competitor to TOGE in ETA-certified mechanical concrete screws and structural anchors, serving the same planners, engineers, and contractors across Europe.
• Fischer (Artur Fischer): German family-owned manufacturer of fixing systems including concrete screws, anchors, and steel/nylon products. Most direct comparable to TOGE in terms of German Mittelstand heritage, ETA-certified concrete screw technology, and focus on planners and construction professionals.
• Mungo Befestigungstechnik: Swiss manufacturer of anchors and concrete screws with ETA-certified products for structural applications. Direct comparable in specialty mechanical concrete fastening, similar Mittelstand scale, and overlapping customer base of planners and contractors in DACH region.
• SPAX (Altenloh, Brinck & Co): German-headquartered manufacturer of construction screws including concrete and facade fastening solutions. Comparable as a German specialty screw producer targeting trade and construction professionals, with overlap in concrete and masonry fastening categories.
• EJOT Holding: German-headquartered fastening technology specialist producing concrete screws, anchors, and engineered fastening solutions for construction and industrial applications. Direct comparable in specialty fastener manufacturing, German Mittelstand scale, and target customer base of planners and contractors.
• HECO Schrauben: German manufacturer of wood and concrete screws with ETA-certified fastening solutions. Direct comparable in concrete screw manufacturing, German Mittelstand positioning, and sales to planners/contractors via specialist distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: German global leader in fasteners, tools, and construction consumables with very broad product catalog including concrete screws and anchors. Comparable as a dominant incumbent competitor with deep dealer/distributor reach and much larger scale than TOGE.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) — Construction Products: Diversified industrial manufacturer with construction-focused brands producing concrete anchors, screws, and fastening systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in construction fastening with global reach and deeper R&D resources than TOGE.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Powers Fasteners / DEWALT): Global tool and fastening conglomerate whose Powers Fasteners division produces mechanical and adhesive anchors including concrete screws. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlap in concrete anchoring products, particularly in infrastructure and construction applications.

Emerging players

• Upat (UIP GmbH): German specialist supplier of fixing systems and concrete anchors with overlapping product categories to TOGE. Comparable as a niche DACH-focused fastening specialist competing in similar concrete screw and anchor segments, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance21 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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