BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH

What BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH does

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH is a privately held, founder-managed German sheet metal processing specialist headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Württemberg, founded in October 1999. The company offers a full, single-source sheet metal value chain — construction/design engineering, CNC laser cutting (5kW fiber laser), punching, high-precision bending on three machines including an AMADA HG-1003 ATC press brake with automatic tool changer, MIG/MAG/WIG/pulse welding across ten certified workstations, assembly, and coordinated outsourced surface finishing (powder coating, KTL, galvanizing, anodizing). Supporting services include just-in-time delivery, Kanban picking systems, and call-off warehousing.

The firm serves roughly 14+ named enterprise customers across machine and plant engineering (TRUMPF Hüttinger, IMS Gear, WIKA Mobile Control, Raimann/WEINIG), automotive and vehicle manufacturing (IMS Gear, WISS Feuerwehrfahrzeuge), medical technology (BMG LABTECH, Bösch), electrical engineering and energy (FRAKO, ASD Automatic Storage Device, CONSOLAR, Hirschmann MCS), and consumer/architectural segments (hansgrohe, durlum, KUNSMANN). It is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (through March 2029), GDPR, and is a 25-year member of the German Welding Association (DVS).

BUT's go-to-market is direct B2B sales on a quote-based, project-by-project basis with no public catalog or fixed pricing; revenue is one-time and project-driven rather than recurring. Distribution is regional: southern Germany is the core, with active cross-border engagement in Alsace (France) and northern Switzerland. Geographic footprint, supplier-rating track record (TRUMPF Premium/A-Supplier 2015-2020, IMS Gear TOP rating), and ongoing capex in TRUMPF and AMADA equipment indicate a stable, mid-tier regional Mittelstand manufacturer rather than a high-growth or scaled industrial player.

Name

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH

Legal name

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH

Website

https://but-lahr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH is a German Mittelstand sheet metal processor founded in 1999 in Lahr, offering CNC laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly to enterprise customers in machine building, automotive, medical, and electrical sectors across southern Germany, Alsace, and northern Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Fabrication

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• CNC laser cutting
• Precision metal bending
• MIG MAG welding
• Metal component manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Component Manufacturing: One-time manufacturing of custom sheet metal parts and assemblies based on customer specifications. Services include construction, laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and complete manufacturing. Revenue is project-based, not recurring.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH is a contract manufacturer specializing in sheet metal processing for industrial customers. The company delivers custom laser cutting (5kW CNC fiber laser), punching, high-precision bending on three machines, MIG/MAG/WIG/pulse welding at ten workstations, and complete assembly of components. It also coordinates surface finishing through partners and provides just-in-time delivery, Kanban call-off warehousing, and logistics services to industrial customers across southern Germany, Alsace, and northern Switzerland.

Product overview

BUT Blech- und Tortechnik GmbH offers a comprehensive sheet metal processing portfolio built around six core manufacturing services: Construction/Design, Laser Cutting (5kW CNC fiber laser), Punching, Bending (three machines including AMADA HG-1003 ATC with automatic tool changer), Welding (MIG/MAG/WIG at ten workstations), and Complete Manufacturing. These production capabilities are complemented by supporting services including Surface Finishing (through qualified partners: powder coating, galvanizing, anodizing, etc.), Inventory Management (call-off warehouses, Kanban systems), and Just-in-time Delivery. The company produces diverse product categories including sheet metal small parts, enclosures/housings for electronics and medical devices, machine covers/guards, welded assemblies, decorative metal items (Metalltiere), and store fixtures. Founded in 1999 and certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, BUT serves customers in machinery, vehicle manufacturing, medical, electrical, computer, furniture, construction, energy, and environmental technology industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Konstruktion (Construction/Design Engineering) Manufacturing-optimized design and construction engineering service for sheet metal components, providing technical consultation and product development support to industrial customers.
• Laserschneiden (CNC Laser Cutting) CNC laser cutting with a 5kW fiber laser capable of processing steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass. Performed on modern TRUMPF equipment for industrial customers.
• Stanzen (Sheet Metal Punching) Sheet metal punching services using what the company describes as one of the most productive punching machines available, for high-volume production runs of precision parts.
• Abkanten (Precision Bending) High-precision sheet metal bending on three machines including AMADA and TRUMPF TruBend equipment, with the AMADA HG-1003 ATC featuring 1,000 kN press force, 3,110 mm bending length, and automatic tool changer for minimal setup times.
• Schweißen (Welding) MIG, MAG, WIG, and pulse welding services performed at ten modern workstations by certified welders (DIN EN ISO 9606) for steel and aluminum, serving industrial customers needing welded assemblies.
• Komplettfertigung (Complete Manufacturing) Turnkey sheet metal manufacturing service covering design, laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and assembly of finished components, providing a single-source solution for industrial customers.
• Oberflächenveredelung (Surface Finishing) Coordinated surface treatment including sand and glass bead blasting, powder coating, wet painting, dip coating (KTL), galvanizing, chrome/nickel plating, pickling, and anodizing, delivered through qualified partner companies.
• Lagerhaltung (Inventory Management) Flexible inventory and logistics services including call-off warehouses, intermediate storage, call-off orders, and Kanban picking systems for industrial customers.
• Just-in-time-Anlieferung (Just-in-time Delivery) Time-precise delivery service with flexible organization via pickup, company fleet, or freight forwarder, supporting Kanban and just-in-time production systems for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018-2021 average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Surface Treatment Partner CompaniesminorOthersBUT outsources surface finishing and coating work to qualified partner companies. Services include sand and glass bead blasting, powder coating, wet painting, dip painting (KTL), galvanizing, chrome/nickel plating, pickling, and anodizing. No specific partner company names were disclosed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miba AG: Austrian manufacturer of metal-based components (bearings, friction linings, power electronics substrates) serving industrial machinery, automotive, and energy. Comparable custom metal component supplier with overlapping DACH customer base in machinery and energy transition markets.
• Welser Profile: Austrian specialist in roll-formed profiles and sheet metal components serving construction, automotive, and industrial machinery. Closely comparable contract manufacturing model with similar customer verticals in DACH.
• Heldele GmbH: Southern Germany-based EMS and contract manufacturer combining sheet metal fabrication with electronics assembly for industrial customers. Closest comparable Mittelstand peer in scale, geography (Baden-Württemberg), and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Voestalpine AG: Austrian integrated steel and metal processing group with significant special sections, automotive components, and contract manufacturing operations. Vastly larger and broader but operates in overlapping metal processing categories serving industrial customers.
• Benteler International: Austrian-headquartered global supplier of metal processing, automotive components, and steel/tube products. Much larger scale but operates in comparable metal forming and welded assembly processes for automotive and industrial customers.
• Mubea Group: Global German automotive supplier specializing in metal forming (stamping, bending, welded assemblies). Much larger than BUT but directly comparable in process technology, customer verticals, and automotive/welded assembly work.
• Aalberts Industries: Dutch-listed industrial group with surface treatment, metal forming, and contract manufacturing operations across Europe. Comparable in process technology and customer industries but operates at significantly larger scale and across multiple segments.
• Kirchhoff Automotive: German family-owned Tier 1/2 supplier of metal automotive components including chassis, cross car beams, and body-in-white parts. Overlaps with BUT on stamped/welded assemblies but at much larger scale and predominantly automotive.
• Gestamp Automoción: Spanish multinational specializing in metal automotive components (stampings, welded assemblies, chassis). Larger and broader than BUT but operates in adjacent metal forming processes for similar automotive customers.

Regional players

• Martinrea International: Canadian-listed Tier 1 automotive metal forming supplier with stamped, welded, and assembled components for global OEMs. Comparable in metal forming and welded assembly processes but serves a primarily North American customer base rather than competing in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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