Astam GmbH

What Astam GmbH does

ASTAM GmbH (legal name: ASTAM Allgemeine Stahl-, Anlagen- und Maschinenbau Ges.m.b.H.) is an Austrian industrial manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in St. Andrä, Kärnten. The company produces custom machine, steel and plant construction components, crane systems, welded components, and engineering services for industrial customers. Its 4,000+ m² production facility processes special steels, fine-grained structural steels, stainless steels, and aluminium, with unit-weight capacity up to 20 tonnes from a single source. ASTAM serves as the official ABUS crane system sales and service partner for Carinthia, Styria, and East Tyrol, distributing ABUS products regionally and providing full after-sales service. The firm holds a workforce of approximately 70 employees plus 7 apprentices, with multiple IWE/EWE-certified welding supervisors and quality assurance staff capable of VT, MT, PT, and UT non-destructive testing.

The technology stack is built around CNC machining (vertical milling, lathe, press brake, guillotine shears), CAD/CAM planning in 2D and 3D, laser measurement systems, and a Hexagon/Infinite 3D measurement arm with up to 12 m³ measurement volume. Production capabilities are certified to EN ISO 9001:2015, EN 1090 Exc4, ISO 3834-2, DIN 15085-2, and DIN 18800, providing the regulatory credentials required by industrial and rail customers. The technology stack is conventional industrial rather than software-driven; no AI, machine-learning, or digital platform capabilities are present in the source data.

The business operates a direct, project-based B2B model with custom quotes per engagement. Sales are handled by an internal team led by the Operations Manager and Crane Department Head, supported by production planning staff and service technicians who maintain ongoing customer relationships. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, the ABUS regional channel for crane systems, participation in industry and career fairs, and a moderate social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Target customers are industrial manufacturers in mechanical engineering, rail vehicles, automation, storage and materials handling, and power plant technology across Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Revenue streams are organized around four pillars: machine/steel/plant construction, crane systems (sales and service), welding components, and engineering services, with after-sales crane maintenance creating a recurring service revenue layer on top of one-time project sales.

Name

Astam GmbH

Legal name

ASTAM Allgemeine Stahl-, Anlagen- und Maschinenbau Ges.m.b.H.

Website

https://astam.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASTAM GmbH is a 1988-founded Austrian industrial manufacturer in St. Andrä, Kärnten, producing custom steel fabrications, crane systems, welded components, and engineering services for industrial customers in Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Switzerland, operating as the official ABUS crane partner for Carinthia, Styria, and East Tyrol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Fabrication and Crane Systems

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAD

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Steel fabrication services
• Industrial crane systems
• Plant engineering construction
• Custom welding components
• Heavy machinery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Andrä

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine, Steel and Plant Construction: Custom steel fabrication, special steels, fine-grained structural steels, stainless steels, and aluminium processing. Manufacturing of components for storage, materials handling, rail vehicles, automation, and power plant technology. Unit weight capacity up to 20 tonnes from a single source.
2. Crane Systems (Sales and Service): Planning, manufacturing, and assembly of overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes, and special crane systems. Includes comprehensive after-sales service, maintenance, repair, inspection, and spare parts supply. Official ABUS partner distributing and servicing ABUS crane products.
3. Welding Components: Production of welded constructions for mechanical engineering, rail vehicles, automation, storage, and materials handling technology. Full production process from calculation, project management, material procurement, sandblasting, cutting, welding, inspection, stress relief annealing, and finishing.
4. Engineering Services: Engineering and planning services using CAD tools, laser measurement, and 3D modelling. Layout planning, workshop drawings, and documentation. Services offered standalone or bundled with manufacturing and assembly.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Astam GmbH fabricates custom steel structures, plant components, and complete crane systems for industrial customers, with engineering, production, and on-site installation handled in-house. The company also produces specialized welded components and sub-assemblies for machine builders, and provides maintenance and repair services for industrial crane installations.

Product overview

ASTAM GmbH (Allgemeine Stahl-, Anlagen- und Maschinenbau Ges.m.b.H.) is a specialized industrial manufacturing company offering a portfolio of integrated products and services centered on steel construction, crane systems, and welding technology. The core offerings consist of Machine, Steel and Plant Construction for customized industrial components and structures; Crane Systems including overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes, and special crane systems; and Welding Components for various industrial applications. These are complemented by Engineering Services featuring 3D CAD planning and laser measurement capabilities, as well as comprehensive Crane Maintenance and Repair Services. As an official ABUS partner, the company distributes and services ABUS crane products across Carinthia, Styria, and East Tyrol. The integrated approach allows ASTAM to deliver turnkey solutions from planning and production through to installation and ongoing service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine, Steel and Plant Construction Custom-designed and fabricated steel structures, machine frames, and industrial plant components engineered to customer specifications, produced using 3D CAD design, CNC cutting, and certified welding processes for industrial operators and plant builders.
• Industrial Crane Systems Design, fabrication, and supply of industrial crane systems including complete crane installations for material handling in plants, factories, and industrial facilities, configured to customer load and span requirements.
• Welding Components and Sub-Assemblies Custom-welded components and sub-assemblies produced under certified MIG/MAG and TIG welding procedures for OEMs, machine builders, and equipment manufacturers requiring outsourced welded parts to specification.
• Steel Bending and CNC Plate Processing Precision CNC steel plate cutting and bending services for the manufacture of formed steel parts used in machine construction, plant engineering, and welded assemblies.
• Engineering and 3D CAD Design Services In-house 3D CAD design, engineering, and project planning services supporting custom fabrication and crane system projects for industrial customers from concept through production documentation.
• Crane Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services On-site crane installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services delivered by Astam's own service teams for industrial crane installations, including inspection, servicing, and post-installation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unit weight capacity of up to 20 tonnes per component from a single source
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABUS KransystemecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2021Official ABUS partner responsible for sales, installation, service, and maintenance of ABUS crane products across Carinthia, Styria, and East Tyrol. ASTAM distributes new ABUS crane systems, handles conversions and modernizations, and provides ongoing crane service and maintenance. ASTAM hosted an ABUS crane service training attended by approximately 30 participants from Austrian and Slovenian ABUS representatives in 2020.
• Boote SchmalzlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Cooperation with Boote Schmalzl led to the establishment of the 'Bootcube' brand for fully automated boathouses, expanding ASTAM's business into automation technology.
• EFRE (European Regional Development Fund)minorOthersEFRE logo appears on ASTAM's website, indicating the company has received EU regional development fund support for investments such as the 2,100 m² flight roof construction project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stahl CraneSystems GmbH: German manufacturer of explosion-protected and standard crane systems, hoists, and drive technology. Directly comparable to ASTAM's crane systems business and competes with ABUS in the DACH overhead crane market.
• Heinrich Kuper GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in sheet metal fabrication and welded assemblies for industrial customers, including laser-welded components. Comparable to ASTAM in custom fabrication of welded components for machinery, automation, and materials handling applications.
• Haslinger Stahlbau GmbH: Austrian steel construction company fabricating structural steel, industrial plant components, and crane runways for industrial clients across DACH. Directly comparable to ASTAM's machine, steel and plant construction and welded components business in the same Austrian market.
• ABUS Kransysteme GmbH: German-based manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, hoists, and gantry systems. ABUS is ASTAM's core channel partner and supplies the crane product line that ASTAM distributes, installs, and services across Carinthia, Styria, and East Tyrol — making it the most direct comparable for ASTAM's crane systems business.
• Unger Stahlbau Ges.m.b.H. Austrian steel construction company producing structural steel, bridges, halls, and industrial plant components with similar fabrication capabilities to ASTAM. A relevant domestic peer for the steel fabrication and welded components business.
• SEHLHOFF GmbH: German engineering services and industrial plant construction firm offering CAD planning, fabrication, assembly, and plant engineering comparable to ASTAM's engineering plus machine/plant construction bundle.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes Plc: Finnish-headquartered global leader in overhead cranes, port solutions, and lifting equipment with full service network across Europe. Broad incumbent in the same overhead crane and material handling market that ASTAM serves regionally as an ABUS partner.
• Terex Corporation (Demag Cranes): Global manufacturer of materials handling and crane products through the legacy Demag brand, supplying industrial cranes, hoists, and port equipment. Broader incumbent competitor to ASTAM's crane systems offerings across Europe.
• Liebherr-International AG: German/Swiss family-owned manufacturer of a wide portfolio including tower cranes, mobile cranes, and material handling technology. Broad incumbent in the crane and heavy equipment space overlapping with ASTAM's industrial customer base.
• Waagner-Biro Stage Systems AG: Austrian-headquartered specialist in complex steel structures, stage engineering, and bridge construction with similar high-end fabrication capability to ASTAM, though serving different end-markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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