METAL-DISAIN LTD

What METAL-DISAIN LTD does

METAL-DISAIN OÜ is an Estonian private limited company founded in spring 2000 in Tallinn, operating as a specialized metal grating manufacturer serving the Baltic states and Finland. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of press welded gratings, stainless steel gratings, composite Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) gratings, perforated sheets, welded, woven and drawn metal meshes, stair steps, profiled surfaces, foot cleaning gratings, and related fastening accessories. It claims to be the only full-cycle grating manufacturer in the Baltic-Finland region, having established in-house welded grating production capabilities through a strategic partnership with a German grating manufacturer that supplied the original equipment and technical know-how.

The company operates a sales-led, direct distribution model with both B2B and B2C components, targeting large-scale corporations in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure construction as well as individual consumers undertaking residential renovations. Sales are conducted via phone consultation and in-person visits, with quote-based pricing reflecting custom specifications. The company's go-to-market is reinforced by a multilingual website (Estonian, Finnish, Latvian, Russian, English, and German), an outdated PDF product catalog, and a modest organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. Compliance with the EU Construction Products Regulation is documented through a Lloyd's Register verification certificate (0038/CPR/CFO6020618), positioning the firm for tenders and regulated construction supply chains.

METAL-DISAIN generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of both standard catalog items and custom-manufactured gratings, with revenue concentration in industrial and construction end markets across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. The business is operated independently by its founders/owners with no evidence of external investment, parent company affiliation, or institutional capital backing. With approximately 12 employees and a regional-only footprint, the firm is positioned as a small, vertically integrated specialty manufacturer rather than a scale player.

Name

METAL-DISAIN LTD

Legal name

Metal-Disain OÜ

Website

https://metal-disain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METAL-DISAIN OÜ is an Estonian metal grating manufacturer founded in 2000, producing welded, stainless steel, and composite GRP gratings, perforated sheets, stair steps, and foot cleaning gratings as the only full-cycle manufacturer in the Baltic states and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Grating Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

Keywords

• Metal grating manufacturing
• Welded steel gratings
• Stainless steel gratings
• Composite GRP gratings
• Perforated metal sheets

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Grating Products: One-time sale of manufactured metal gratings including press welded gratings, stainless steel gratings, composite GRP, perforated sheets, and metal meshes. The company sells both standard products and custom-manufactured items to order.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

METAL-DISAIN LTD is a manufacturer of metal gratings and related metal products, including press welded gratings, stainless steel gratings, composite Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) gratings, perforated sheets, stair steps, profiled surfaces, metal grids, and foot cleaning gratings. The company produces standard catalogue items and custom-manufactured orders through its full-cycle grating manufacturing facility in Tallinn, Estonia, supported by equipment and expertise from a German partner.

Product overview

METAL-DISAIN LTD is a metal product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of grating products and metal construction solutions. The core product line includes Gratings (press welded, stainless steel, welded, woven and drawn meshes), Composite GRP gratings, Foot Cleaning Gratings, Stair Steps, Profiled Surfaces, Metal Grids, and Perforated Sheets, complemented by Fasteners for Gratings. The company also provides Manufacturing services for custom production and a Now in Stock inventory service for ready-to-ship products. As the only full-cycle grating manufacturer in the Baltic states and Finland region, METAL-DISAIN positions itself as a regional manufacturer with in-house production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gratings Metal gratings including press welded, stainless steel, welded, woven and drawn meshes, for industrial and construction applications.
• Fasteners for Gratings Hardware components used to secure and install metal gratings in place.
• Stair Steps Metal stair steps and treads for industrial and commercial staircases.
• Profiled Surfaces Metal profiled surfaces for industrial flooring and structural applications.
• Metal Grids Metal grid products for various industrial and construction purposes.
• Perforated Sheets Perforated metal sheets for industrial filtration, ventilation, and decorative applications.
• Foot Cleaning Gratings Foot cleaning gratings designed for entryway floor systems to remove debris from shoes.
• Custom Metal Manufacturing Services Custom metal manufacturing services including production of welded metal grating and stainless steel products to specification.
• Now in Stock (Ready-to-Ship Inventory) Pre-made, ready-to-ship metal grating and related products available for immediate purchase.
• Composite GRP Gratings Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) gratings offering corrosion resistance for industrial applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• German Grating ManufacturercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAL-DISAIN partnered with their main partner, a grating maker from Germany, to establish manufacturing capabilities in Estonia. The German partner provided the equipment and expertise necessary to produce welded metal grating including stainless steel, enabling METAL-DISAIN to become the only full-cycle grating manufacturer in the Baltic-Finland region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest US steel producer with a grating and joist product line. Overlaps with METAL-DISAIN's steel grating offerings as part of a much broader steel and steel products portfolio.

Direct peers

• Ohio Gratings Inc. US manufacturer of bar gratings, stair treads, and fabricated metal grating products serving industrial and architectural markets. Similar product mix and custom-manufacturing model.
• Marco Specialty Steel: US-based steel service center and grating manufacturer offering bar gratings, perforated sheets, and expanded metal. Overlapping product portfolio with METAL-DISAIN.
• Webforge: International grating and walkway systems manufacturer with operations across multiple continents. Directly comparable offering of metal gratings, stair treads, and architectural metalwork.
• AMICO (Alabama Metal Industries Corporation): North American manufacturer of metal grating, expanded metal, perforated metal, and related products. Directly comparable product mix and target end-markets.
• Indiana Gratings Inc. US maker of welded steel and aluminum gratings, stair treads, and structural metal products. Comparable niche manufacturer serving construction and industrial end markets.
• Meiser GmbH: German-based manufacturer of steel, stainless steel, and GRP gratings. METAL-DISAIN's German technology partner and a direct global competitor in welded grating production.
• Lichtgitter Group: European manufacturer of steel and GRP gratings, stair treads, and perforated metal sheets. Closely comparable product portfolio and target customers to METAL-DISAIN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MetalDisainOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/metaldisain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metal-disain-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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