HOF International

What HOF International does

HOF International (legal entity H.O.F. Alutec Metallverarbeitungs GmbH & Co. KG) is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in Mettingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates aluminium and steel truss systems, modular pre-rig trusses, stage structures, integrated LED-truss bars, tower systems, and bespoke special constructions for the live-event, broadcast, exhibition, performing-arts, and industrial sectors. Core product families include the MLT pre-rig truss series (ZERO through FOUR and FRAME), HOFKON conical-connector trusses, HOFFORK fork-connector trusses (including the HOFFORK 350 Boxcorner), HOFBOLT bolt-connector grid trusses, HOFPRO, the patented XOOP LED-truss 2-in-1 bars, TRUSSTILT, PG3 NEO, BYB exhibition booth systems, Excellent Line design steles, POST Dolly transport equipment, and VAPATO ground-support towers. All products are backed by TÜV Nord certification to DIN EN 1090-3 (aluminium up to EXC3) and DIN EN 1090-2 (steel up to EXC2), with manufacturing done in-house on CNC machinery and robotic welding, and finished on HOF's own fully/semi-automated powder coating lines including a Heavy Duty option.

The business model is hardware-led B2B sales, combining a self-serve e-commerce storefront (shop.h-of.de, available in German/English/French) for standard SKUs with quote-based direct sales for custom Sonderkonstruktionen and large enterprise projects. Pricing is unit-based for catalogue items (with a €100 minimum order and free shipping over €1,000 net in Germany/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg) and individually quoted for custom engineering work, often structured as multi-year contracts. Distribution spans roughly 30 European countries via the company's own sales desk, a network of regional distribution partners, and a local pickup location at the Mettingen facility. Reference customers include the Royal Ballet & Opera House London, Sabaton, Take That, Sebastian Fitzek, KARPE, the Allianz Arena Munich, Autostadt Wolfsburg (Lamborghini Pavilion), and St. Galler Kantonalbank, alongside more than 2,600 cumulative customers served over 25+ years and 29,000 m² of produced stage surface.

The company operates a GmbH & Co. KG structure with H.O.F. Alutec Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH as the personally liable general partner, under three managing directors (Björn Heinzmann, Dennis Klostermann, Isabel Inclan). It is founder/management-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, no public listing, no funding rounds, and no reported revenue. The marketing mix emphasises content via the corporate website, a multilingual e-commerce shop, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), an "HOF // Insights" newsletter, and trade-show participation, targeting enterprise field sales rather than high-volume consumer distribution.

Name

HOF International

Legal name

H.O.F. Alutec Metallverarbeitungs GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://h-of.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOF International is a privately held German manufacturer of aluminium and steel truss systems, stage structures, lighting bars, and industrial metalwork serving live-event, touring, exhibition, broadcast, performing-arts, and industrial customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event technology truss and stage hardware

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

Keywords

• Aluminium truss systems
• Pre-rig trusses
• Stage rigging hardware
• Custom stage engineering
• Powder coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mettingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Technology Products: Sale of aluminium and steel truss systems (HOFKON, HOFFORK, HOF-PRO, HOF-BOLT), pre-rig trusses (MLT series), lighting equipment (XOOP LED), stage roofs, tower systems, clamps, accessories, and transport equipment.
2. Custom Special Constructions: Design and fabrication of custom aluminium and steel constructions for challenging installations including stage platforms, video wall supports, rotating platforms, and other unique engineering solutions.
3. Industrial Solutions: Aluminium and steel components for industrial applications including cable management systems (i-Series), hall lighting, bridges, storage containers, and loading ramps.
4. Powder Coating Services: In-house powder coating services including standard and Heavy Duty (HD) coating finishes for their own products and potentially third-party items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HOF designs, manufactures, and sells aluminium and steel truss systems, pre-rig trusses, stage structures, integrated LED-truss lighting, modular exhibition and booth systems, transport dollies, and tower/ground-support systems for professional event-technology and industrial applications from its facility in Mettingen, Germany. Beyond catalog hardware sold via shop.h-of.de and through European distribution partners, the company delivers custom special constructions (e.g., rotating platforms, video wall substructures, modular battens) using in-house engineering, CNC machining, robotic welding, and an in-house powder coating line with Heavy Duty coating capability.

Product overview

HOF International (H.O.F. Alutec Metallverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of event technology hardware and industrial solutions from its base in Mettingen, Germany. The core product line centers on aluminum truss systems including the MLT Pre Rig Truss series (MLT FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, ZERO, FRAME), HOFKON conical connector trusses, HOFFORK fork connector trusses, HOFBOLT bolt connector trusses, and the 200-2 Grid Truss. Supporting products include XOOP LED lighting bars (truss-integrated), PG3 NEO multi-function stands, BYB exhibition booth systems, Excellent Line design steles, TRUSSTILT tilting devices, POST Dolly transport equipment, BroadWeigh load monitoring, VAPATO towers, clamps/couplers, and stage roofs. The company also provides custom aluminum and steel constructions (Sonderkonstruktionen), powder coating services with Heavy Duty coating options, and industrial solutions including cable management systems and hall lighting. All offerings are backed by in-house engineering, statics, CNC machining, and production with TÜV Nord certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOFKON: Conical connector truss system product line
• HOFFORK
• HOFBOLT
• HOFPRO
• MLT Series
• XOOP
• Excellent Line
• PG3 NEO
• BYB Boost your Booth
• TRUSSTILT
• POST Dolly
• Monobloq

Products and services

• MLT Pre Rig Truss Series (MLT ZERO, ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FRAME) Modular pre-rig truss family (aluminium) for touring productions, concerts and arena shows. The series enables drastically reduced setup and teardown times by allowing moving lights, video modules and motors to remain rigged in the truss during transport; shock-absorbing Blickle castors, rail motor positioning (MLT FOUR), open-bottom design for easier moving-light/video mounting (MLT THREE) and one-person handling (MLT TWO) are headline features. MLT FRAME is a frame component for the system.
• HOFKON Truss Series Conical-connector aluminium truss systems (220, 290, 400, 520 series) available in standard and Black Line versions with HD and XHD heavy-duty variants; designed for event technology, staging and structural applications.
• HOFFORK Truss Series (incl. HOFFORK 350 Boxcorner) Fork-connector aluminium truss system including the HOFFORK 350 and 620 series; the HOFFORK 350 Boxcorner offers a single, individually configurable corner fitting that replaces multiple corner variants ('one corner fits all'). Used for stage structures, lighting rigs, and event installations.
• HOFPRO Truss Series Professional aluminium truss series with conical connectors including X30D, H30D, X30V and H30V models for event technology applications.
• 200-2 Grid Truss (HOFBOLT) 2-point bolt-connected aluminium truss for maximum flexibility: usable as hanging, ground-supported, or simple 2-point truss; features 500kg integrated hanging points per corner connector and sliding connectors for millimeter-precise positioning.
• XHD (Extra Heavy Duty) Corner Heavy-duty corner fitting for HOF truss systems offering approximately double the load capacity of the HD corner, so that in roughly 90% of static calculations the truss rather than the corner becomes the limiting factor.
• XOOP 200-2 LED / XOOP 290-1 LED Patent-protected LED bars that simultaneously function as trusses, providing a 2-in-1 lighting and structural solution with additional load capacity and extensive design possibilities for stage and event lighting.
• PG3 NEO Design Stand Multi-function stand for light, video, and audio, providing countless setup variants from a single PG3 NEO set for event technology and exhibition applications.
• BYB Boost your Booth System Exhibition booth, showroom, and store system for high optical and flexibility requirements; designed for quick setup by 2 people with millimeter-precise positioning of lighting and equipment, combining Excellent Line with the Grid Truss.
• TRUSSTILT Tilt Positioning System Precision tilting device designed for HOFKON trusses that allows exact, constructively secured inclination for speakers and AV equipment while maintaining full load capacity across the entire tilt range.
• POST Dolly (Popup Stage Dolly) POpup STage Dolly combining transport and staging functions: serves as a transport dolly and as part of the stage set design with 1200x600mm dimensions, stackable for multi-level configurations.
• Excellent Line Design Steles Puristic design steles for gala events and conferences, balancing minimalist design with functional technology; offered in variants compatible with L-Acoustics, Nexo, and d&b audiotechnik speaker systems.
• Monobloq Rope Lock Rope lock accessory for simple and quick suspension of loads in event technology and rigging applications.
• BroadWeigh Wireless Load Monitoring Wireless load-monitoring system (BroadWeigh) offering quick installation and easy handling, offered in standard and Blue (Bluetooth) variants for rigging and load monitoring during event setups.
• VAPATO Tower System Tower system for ground-support applications in event technology and staging.
• HOFKON 290/400 Tower Tower system built on HOFKON 290/400 truss components for ground-support and lighting-rig applications.
• Clamps and Couplers Connection hardware range for fixing lamps to trusses and connecting pipes and trusses together; includes double clamps, half clamps, TV pins, and CJS couplers for event rigging.
• Stage Roofs Stage-roofing systems including flat (Pultdach), gabled, and curved roof designs in various sizes with different load capacities for outdoor events and touring productions.
• Cable & Channel Management System i-Series Industrial cable-routing/tray system for indoor and outdoor facility infrastructure.
• Industrial Hall and Outdoor LED Lighting Hall and outdoor LED lighting solutions for industrial facilities, complementing HOF's industrial aluminium and steel components portfolio.
• Custom Special Constructions (Sonderkonstruktionen) Custom aluminium and steel engineering service for demanding fixed installations and unique events - including stage platforms, video wall supports, rotating platforms, modular battens, and bespoke engineered installations. Reference projects include the Royal Ballet & Opera House London (5x 21m battens), Autostadt Wolfsburg Lamborghini 5m rotating platform, KARPE Meta Cube Stage, and Allianz Arena 21x9m video wall substructure. Quoted individually per project scope.
• In-house Powder Coating Service (incl. Heavy Duty coating) In-house powder coating service using fully and semi-automated coating lines, including Heavy Duty (HD) coating for highly robust truss finishes. Used for HOF's own products and offered as a service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction: 7.9t to 5.3t (approximately one third less) for Royal Ballet & Opera London project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motor Stage AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the development and implementation of the 24-meter flying catwalk for Sabaton's 'The Legendary Tour'. The catwalk was designed as a medieval drawbridge and integrated with the M:CAT automation system and MLT FOUR Pre Rig Truss.
• Stagelight SwitzerlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distribution partner that used HOF products for the St. Galler Kantonalbank Hall opening event, including MLT TWO/ONE Pre Rig Trusses, HOFFORK 350-5, and POST Dollies.
• EntediminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner that documented the Take That 'Pre Rig Waterfall Truss' project on their blog, featuring HOF's MLT THREE pre rig trusses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Litec: Italian manufacturer of trusses, towers, and stage roofing systems for events and entertainment. Comparable custom engineering capabilities and product breadth to HOF.
• SIXTY82: European truss manufacturer specialising in high-load aluminium truss and stage engineering. Competes directly with HOF in pre-rig and heavy-duty truss categories for touring and arena applications.
• Prolyte Group (Area Four Industries): Dutch manufacturer of aluminium truss systems, staging, and rigging products serving the same live events, touring, and theatrical markets as HOF. Direct competitor across pre-rig truss, standard truss, and ground support categories with overlapping product families.
• Global Truss: Manufacturer of aluminium truss systems serving concerts, exhibitions, and event production globally. Overlapping product portfolio with HOF's standard and heavy-duty truss lines.
• James Thomas Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of aluminium truss systems, ground support towers, and staging. Direct competitor serving European touring and venue markets with comparable pre-rig and standard truss products.
• Milos (Area Four Industries): Manufacturer of structural systems and aluminium trusses for events, exhibitions, and broadcast. Direct competitor in truss and stage roof categories, with comparable engineering certifications and European market focus.
• Eurotruss: Dutch aluminium truss manufacturer offering conical connector and pre-rig truss systems for live events and touring. Direct product overlap with HOF's HOFKON and MLT product lines.

Regional players

• Naxpro-Truss: German truss manufacturer with similar product portfolio (aluminium trusses, stage systems) primarily serving the DACH region. Geographic overlap with HOF's German home market.

Others

• Schletter Group: German manufacturer of structural metal systems (mounting structures, aluminium profiles) for industrial and solar applications. Uses comparable aluminium extrusion and fabrication capability to HOF's industrial solutions segment, providing a vertical-overlap reference rather than direct competition in events.

Broad incumbents

• Tomcat (Staging Concepts): Established US-based manufacturer of staging, truss, and structural solutions for live events and venues. Broader geographic and product footprint than HOF, but overlapping in core aluminium truss categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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