Upat Vertriebs GmbH

What Upat Vertriebs GmbH does

Upat Vertriebs GmbH is a German fastening technology company headquartered near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1926 as Max Langensiepen KG in Hamburg. The company manufactures and distributes mechanical and chemical fastening solutions, including steel anchors, frame and specialty dowels, injection mortar systems, and installation accessories, serving primarily German tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, metalworkers, carpenters, drywall installers, and general contractors. Upat's product portfolio holds European Technical Assessments and Declarations of Performance for use in concrete, masonry, and fire-protection applications, and the company offers Design Fix calculation software to support project planning.

The business operates a channel-partner go-to-market: products are sold exclusively through the German Fachhandel (specialist trade dealer) network, with B2B ordering handled via the nexMart electronic ordering platform for 24/7 availability, real-time pricing, and no-contract dealer access. The 2010 strategic repositioning refocused Upat on a streamlined core product range with lean cost structures to deliver attractive trade pricing. Media assets and the website domain (media.fischer.group) indicate operational affiliation with the fischer Group, a major German fastening technology company, although the input material does not state an explicit parent-subsidiary relationship. Current headcount is approximately 9, consistent with a focused sales, marketing, and distribution entity within a larger group structure rather than a standalone industrial manufacturer.

Name

Upat Vertriebs GmbH

Legal name

Upat Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://upat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Upat Vertriebs GmbH is a German fastening technology company founded in 1926 that designs, supplies, and distributes mechanical anchors, chemical injection systems, and specialty dowels to German tradespeople and craftsmen exclusively through the Fachhandel specialist dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners and Anchoring Systems

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Mechanical anchors
• Chemical fastening systems
• Wall plugs dowels
• Fastening technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fastening Solutions: One-time product sales of mechanical and chemical fastening solutions including anchors, dowels, and accessories through trade distribution channels. Historical revenue of 120 million DM (approximately 61 million EUR) achieved in 1992 with 550 employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Upat Vertriebs GmbH manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of fastening technology products — including steel anchors, chemical injection mortars, frame anchors, and specialty dowels — for the German trades and construction sector. The company sells its "Made and Engineered in Germany" fastening solutions exclusively through specialist trade dealers (Fachhandel) and the nexMart B2B electronic ordering platform, targeting professional craftsmen such as electricians, plumbers, metalworkers, carpenters, drywall installers, and contractors. Supporting offerings include professional Design Fix calculation software and chemical fastening accessories for installation.

Product overview

Upat Vertriebs GmbH is a German manufacturer of fastening technology products founded in 1926, operating as a subsidiary of the fischer Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of anchoring and fastening solutions primarily serving the trades and construction sector. The product lineup includes steel anchors (such as the Expressanker MAX for concrete applications), chemical fastening systems (including the UPM 33 injection mortar and dispensing accessories), and an extensive range of dowels/anchors covering general-purpose, frame, and specialty applications. The core anchor products are organized into product families: standard dowels (Spreizdübel ISP, Universal-Dübel UVD II, Nageldübel UN), frame anchors (URD, URDL, UFD metallic frame anchors), and specialty anchors (insulation dowels, drywall anchors, cavity anchors, toggle bolts, brass anchors, metal expansion anchors, and ring nuts). Supporting products include the Dübelbox UB assortment boxes and Design Fix calculation software for professional fastening planning. Upat emphasizes quality 'Made in Germany' and serves the German trades market through specialized trade partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upat Expressanker MAX Steel bolt anchor for medium to heavy loads in cracked and uncracked concrete and natural stone with dense structure, for professional tradespeople.
• Upat Injektionsmörtel UPM 33 Two-component chemical injection mortar for standard fastening applications in solid and hollow masonry and cracked concrete, for tradespeople.
• Upat Rahmendübel URD High-quality nylon long-shaft frame anchor (Langschaftdübel) for quick installation in solid and hollow masonry, used by tradespeople for versatile mounting work.
• Upat Rahmendübel URDL Universal long-shaft frame anchor with 70mm anchorage depth for secure hold in unstable masonry, approved for concrete, masonry, and fire protection applications (ETA-18/0548).
• Upat Metallrahmendübel UFD Solid metal frame anchor for stress-free distance mounting in concrete and solid building materials, for medium loads.
• Upat Spreizdübel ISP Cost-effective nylon expansion anchor for secure hold in concrete and solid building materials.
• Upat Universal-Dübel UVD II Safe universal anchor for unknown building materials including concrete, solid, hollow, and panel building materials for light to medium loads.
• Upat Nageldübel UN Pre-assembled nail-screw impact fastener for quick installation in concrete and solid building materials for light loads.
• Upat Dämmstoffdübel UD Specialty insulation anchor for fastening insulation materials in construction applications.
• Upat Gipskartondübel UG/UGM Specialty drywall anchor for plasterboard and gypsum board mounting applications.
• Upat Hohlraumdübel UH/UHZ Strong metal cavity anchor with metric internal thread and screw for multiple loosening/fastening cycles in panel building materials.
• Upat Ausdrückgerät Profi UPM DM P Professional extrusion gun designed for quick, low-effort pressing of Upat injection cartridges from 150ml to 390ml, for chemical fastening installations.
• Zubehör Chemische Befestigungen (Chemical Fastening Accessories) Accessories for chemical fastenings — extrusion guns, hole cleaning brushes, static mixers, and setting tools for efficient installation.
• Upat Dübelbox UB (Assortment Box) Assortment box including ISP dowels and UVD II universal dowels with optional screws, round hooks, and angle hooks for various building materials.
• Design Fix Bemessungssoftware (Calculation Software) Professional calculation software for easy and safe planning and dimensioning of fastenings, designed by professionals for craftsmen.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• nexMartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributornexMart is the electronic ordering platform used by Upat for B2B trade partner transactions. It enables 24/7 ordering, real-time availability information, immediate price and conditions confirmation, discounted handling fees, and is free with no contract commitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Rawlplug: European fastening manufacturer with a long heritage in wall plugs and a portfolio that directly mirrors Upat's (mechanical anchors, frame fixings, chemical systems, screws). Competes for the same professional tradesperson segment in the DACH market.
• CELO Fixings: European specialist in small-diameter fasteners, anchors, and screws with a comparable trade-channel distribution model. Overlaps with Upat's dowel and lightweight anchor ranges for the German and broader European trades market.
• TOX-Dübel-Technik GmbH: German mid-market fastening technology manufacturer offering mechanical and chemical anchors, frame anchors, and specialty dowels. Closely comparable in product range, German SME profile, and trades-customer focus.
• EJOT Holding GmbH & Co. KG: German fastening technology specialist with a strong position in construction fasteners, frame anchors, and chemical systems for the building envelope. Competes head-to-head with Upat for German tradesperson and façade/installation projects.

Regional players

• Mungo Befestigungstechnik AG: Swiss fastening technology company with an essentially overlapping product portfolio (mechanical anchors, chemical mortars, frame dowels) targeting the same professional craftsman customer. Geographic focus is DACH/EMEA, with limited overlap in Germany proper.

Broad incumbents

• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG: Germany's dominant trade-supplies distributor with a deep fastening and anchor range serving the same trades/craftsmen segment via specialist dealer and direct-sales models. Direct competitive overlap with Upat in dowels, frame anchors, and chemical fastening.
• Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Established North-American/European brand of construction anchors and chemical fastening systems. Comparable product categories (wedge anchors, sleeve anchors, injection mortars) for the same professional contractor base.
• fischer Group (fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG): Parent/affiliated entity and Germany's largest fastening technology company. Operates the same product categories (anchors, dowels, chemical mortars, screws) with a far broader portfolio and global footprint; Upat's digital assets are served from fischer.group infrastructure.
• Spit / ITW Construction: Construction fastening brand within Illinois Tool Works, offering mechanical anchors, chemical fixings, and gas/powder-actuated tools. Competes with Upat in medium-to-heavy load fastening for European construction trades.
• Hilti AG: Global leader in construction fastening systems and power tools, with comparable product families (mechanical anchors, chemical anchors, frame anchors) targeted at the same professional tradesperson and structural-specifier base as Upat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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