Wieland Gruppe

What Wieland Gruppe does

Wieland Gruppe (legal entity Wieland-Werke AG, headquartered in Ulm, Germany) is a privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1820 that produces semi-finished products and engineered components from copper and copper alloys, as well as aluminum, titanium and steel. Its product portfolio spans rolled products (strips, sheets, plates), rods and sectional rods, wires, smooth and innergrooved tubes, finned tubes, heat exchangers (shell-and-tube, coaxial, safety), electronics cooling solutions, slide bearings, solid cages, and a growing line of e-mobility components including rotors, overmolded busbars, welded multi-metal strips, shunts and shunt-based current sensors. The company also commercializes differentiated branded offerings such as cuprolife® (100% recycled copper tubes for construction) and Ecoline (lead-free alloys for automotive and drinking-water applications), and operates a recently acquired U.S. centrifugal casting business (Techni-Cast) serving aerospace and other high-performance segments.

Wieland generates revenue through direct B2B sales of custom-specified, quote-based industrial materials and components to enterprise customers across eight primary verticals: automotive, aerospace, electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning, construction and building, process industry, machinery and plant, and connectivity/telecommunications. Pricing is project-based rather than list-based, with multi-year contract cadence typical for safety- and performance-critical applications. The go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales, technical co-development from idea phase to production readiness, and a digital channel that includes the Alloy Wizard specification tool and a comprehensive technical documentation portal, supported by presence at major industry events (e.g., Farnborough Airshow) and regional offices across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

Operationally, the group reports FY2024/25 turnover of €6,619M and operating EBITDA of €707M (approximately 10.7% margin), employs an average of 10,279 people, and operates from 89 locations worldwide organized into divisions covering Engineered Products, Global Extruded and Cast Products, Rolled Products, Rolling and Recycling North America, Thermal Solutions, and Global Services. Recent strategic actions — including the Techni-Cast acquisition, a major Northwest Ohio manufacturing expansion groundbreaking in January 2026, and an active hiring footprint — signal ongoing capacity build-out and product-line expansion into electrification, aerospace, and sustainability-driven applications.

Name

Wieland Gruppe

Legal name

Wieland-Werke AG

Website

https://wieland.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Wieland Gruppe is a German-founded (1820) global manufacturer of semi-finished copper and copper-alloy products plus engineered components serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, HVAC/R, and construction customers via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu-ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Semi-finished Metal Products: Manufacturing and sale of semi-finished products made of copper and copper alloys. Products include rolled products (strips, sheets, plates), rods and sectional rods, wires and sectional wires, smooth and innergrooved tubes, finned tubes, and other semi-finished products. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to industrial customers across automotive, aerospace, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wieland manufactures and sells semi-finished copper and copper alloy products including rolled products (strips, sheets, plates), rods, wires, tubes, and finned tubes, along with engineered components such as heat exchangers, e-mobility parts (rotors, busbars, shunts), slide bearings, and electronics cooling solutions. The company also produces specialized branded product lines including cuprolife® (100% recycled copper tubes) and Ecoline (lead-free alloys), serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, HVAC/R, and construction industries globally.

Product overview

Wieland Gruppe is a global manufacturer and supplier of semi-finished products made of copper and copper alloys, operating as a multi-divisional industrial company. The product portfolio includes: (1) Semi-finished products such as rolled products (strips, sheets, plates), rods and sectional rods, smooth and innergrooved tubes, finned tubes, and wire and sectional wire in various materials including copper, brass, bronze, nickel silver, and aluminum; (2) Finished components including e-mobility components (rotors, busbars, shunts, current sensors), heat exchangers (shell-and-tube, coaxial, safety), electronics cooling solutions, slide bearings, solid cages, and roller devices for railway points; (3) Specialized product lines including cuprolife® (100% recycled copper tubes for construction) and Ecoline (lead-free alloys for automotive and drinking water). The company serves automotive, aerospace, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other industrial sectors, with operations organized across Engineered Products, Global Extruded and Cast Products, Rolled Products, Rolling and Recycling North America, Thermal Solutions, and Global Services divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rolled products Strips, sheets and plates made of copper, brass, bronze, nickel silver and aluminium for various industrial applications.
• Rods and sectional rods Rods and sectional rods made of copper, brass, lead-free machining brass, bronze, nickel silver and other materials for industrial use.
• Wire and sectional wire Wires and sectional wires in copper, copper alloys, brass, aluminum and other materials for electrical and industrial applications.
• Smooth and innergrooved tubes Smooth and innergrooved copper and copper alloy tubes for heat transfer and fluid transport applications.
• Finned tubes Finned tubes in copper, copper-nickel, brass, steel, stainless steel, titanium and individual customer requirements for enhanced heat transfer.
• E-Mobility components Rotors, rotor components, high voltage components, overmolded busbars, welded multi-metal strips, shunts and shunt-based current sensors for electric vehicle applications.
• Heat exchangers Coaxial, standard, safety heat exchangers and individual heat exchangers for thermal management.
• Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers for industrial process applications requiring efficient thermal transfer.
• Electronics Cooling Thermal management solutions for electronics cooling applications.
• Slide bearings Slide bearings for demanding applications in industrial machinery and equipment.
• Solid cages Ball and roller bearings in various designs for industrial and mechanical applications.
• Roller device for railway points Specialized roller devices for railway point systems enabling efficient train routing.
• Copper alloys Pure copper, high-performance alloys, high-copper alloys, copper-nickel alloys, and cast alloys for industrial applications.
• Brass alloys Special brass, machining brass, and lead-free machining brass for various industrial uses.
• Bronze alloys Tin bronze and aluminium bronze for industrial applications requiring wear resistance and strength.
• Other materials Aluminum and steel materials for specialized industrial applications.
• cuprolife® Installation tubes made of 100% recycled copper for sustainable construction applications.
• Ecoline Lead-free solutions optimized for automotive and drinking water applications, electrical components and consumer goods.
• K65 Tube System High pressure tube system for high-pressure applications in refrigeration and air conditioning.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Techni-CastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Wieland acquired Techni-Cast, a U.S. centrifugal casting specialist. This acquisition strengthens Wieland's manufacturing capabilities in centrifugal casting technology, enhancing their product portfolio for aerospace and other high-performance applications requiring cast components.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Luvata: Finland-based specialist in copper products including tubes, bars, profiles, and engineered components serving HVAC, automotive, and renewable energy end markets. Luvata's product mix and customer base overlap materially with Wieland's, particularly in tubes and engineered copper solutions.
• ElvalHalcor (Halcor): Greek copper and aluminum products manufacturer with a strong focus on copper tubes for HVAC/R, plumbing, and industrial heat exchange applications. ElvalHalcor competes directly with Wieland in the enhanced surface tubes and HVAC copper tube market globally.
• Aurubis AG: Europe's largest copper producer and a direct competitor in copper semi-finished products including rolled products, rods, wire rod, and shapes. Both companies serve overlapping automotive, electrical, and construction customers with comparable copper-based product portfolios, making Aurubis the most relevant publicly traded benchmark for Wieland.
• KME Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products including tubes, sheets, rods, and bars. KME competes directly with Wieland across European HVAC/R, construction, and industrial markets with a similar product portfolio and B2B field sales motion.
• Materion Corporation: US specialty alloys producer including copper beryllium, copper alloys, and engineered materials serving aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Materion competes with Wieland's high-performance alloy and aerospace product lines, with comparable engineered content and customer segments.
• MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing: German manufacturer of semi-finished copper and brass products including strips, sheets, rods, and tubes. As a fellow German-based copper semi-finished producer, MKM competes with Wieland in core European markets with directly comparable product categories and customer segments.
• Mueller Industries: US-based manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Mueller is a relevant North American comparable to Wieland, particularly for tube products, fittings, and copper-based components.
• Poongsan Corporation: Korean manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products including rolled products, tubes, rods, and engineered components serving automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. Poongsan is an Asia-based peer with directly overlapping product categories to Wieland.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Materials: Large Japanese diversified nonferrous metals and materials conglomerate with copper products operations among broader segments including aluminum, cement, and electronic materials. Comparable to Wieland's copper products business but with broader portfolio and scale advantages.
• Diehl Group: German industrial conglomerate with copper products and metallurgical operations as part of a broader defense, aerospace, and industrial portfolio. Diehl's metallurgical division competes partially with Wieland in copper semi-finished products, particularly for aerospace and defense customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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