Metten Stein + Design Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Metten Stein + Design Gmbh & Co. Kg does

METTEN Stein+Design GmbH & Co. KG is a family-controlled German manufacturer of premium concrete and natural stone products for outdoor landscaping and public space applications, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Overath, Germany. Its product portfolio spans paving stones, terrace slabs, walls, steps, pool edgings, edging systems, natural stone, and ceramic plates (Lithocera), supported by a set of proprietary technologies including the CleanTop surface protection system (15+ years proven), EcoTerra / EcoTerra ZERO 100% cement-free concrete (up to 75% lower CO2 per square meter), ASAK FLYT permeable hexagonal paving (up to 28% water permeability), BlueAir, radix-Verschiebesicherung, Stadtparkett, and Greenline grass joint stones. Beyond products, the company operates a >5,000 sqm Ideengarten experience center, an in-house cleaning service within a 200 km radius of Overath, a Beton Manufaktur customization line, the METTEN-Akademie training platform, and digital services including 3D live visualization, video consultation, sample service, and a METTEN online shop for accessories and care products.

The business model is primarily a hardware-sales operation distributing exclusively through the building material specialized trade (Baustoff-Fachhandel), with a secondary professional-services stream from cleaning and care, and a tertiary revenue line from cleaning/care product sales and customer-loyalty programs such as My Metten. Pricing is largely quote-based, with publicly disclosed per-square-meter rates only for cleaning services and sample handling. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across private homeowners, garden and landscape builders (GaLaBau), building material trade, architects/urban planners, and municipalities/public institutions in Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria, supported by a decentralized field-sales organization of regional sales managers and a 14-person inside sales team. The company is led by Managing Director Dr. Michael Metten and has received multiple high-credibility design and sustainability awards (German Design Award, IF Product Design Award, Red Dot, German Innovation Award Gold 2021, German Sustainability Award Top 2023).

Name

Metten Stein + Design Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

METTEN Stein+Design GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://metten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

METTEN Stein+Design is a family-owned German manufacturer of premium concrete and natural stone paving, slabs, walls, and outdoor systems, serving homeowners, trade partners, architects, and municipalities across Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria via specialized building-material dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hardscape Products

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pavers & Permeable Paving Blocks (Clay/Concrete) (IMADABAH), Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI)

Keywords

• Concrete paving stones
• Natural stone slabs
• Outdoor hardscape products
• Water-permeable pavers
• Garden landscaping products

Headquarters

HQ city

Overath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Concrete and Natural Stone Products: Sale of paving stones, terrace slabs, steps, walls, and other landscaping products manufactured from concrete and natural stone. Products are sold exclusively through the building material specialized trade channel.
2. Professional Services: Cleaning service for terraces, garden paths, and driveways using modern, innovative, and ecological technology. Offered within a 200km radius of Overath. Regular/contract cleaning services also available.
3. Cleaning and Care Products: Sale of cleaning and care products including METTEN Außenreiniger (outdoor cleaner), METTEN Steinschutz (stone protection), and METTEN BioSteinpflege (bio stone care).
4. My Metten Program: Customers upload photos with METTEN products and receive a 25 Euro voucher for the METTEN online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Metten Stein+Design develops and produces concrete and natural stone pavers, slabs, steps, walls, and related outdoor surface systems. The company manufactures paving stones, terrace slabs, natural stone products, wall systems, pool edgings, grass joint stones, water-permeable pavers, ceramic plates, and custom Beton Manufaktur elements for private gardens, terraces, driveways, and public spaces. Distribution is handled exclusively through the building material specialized trade channel (Baustoff-Fachhandel), supported by proprietary surface and concrete technologies including CleanTop, EcoTerra, and ASAK FLYT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CleanTop: Surface protection technology for concrete stones and terrace slabs, proven for over 15 years
• EcoTerra
• EcoTerra ZERO
• BlueAir
• Lithocera
• Beton Manufaktur
• SPRING by Metten
• ASAK FLYT
• Umbriano
• La Linia
• Palladio

Products and services

• Paving Stones (Betonsteine / Pflastersteine) Concrete paving stones for private gardens, terraces, driveways, and public spaces, available in multiple collections including Umbriano, Palladio, La Linia, Cortesa, Senzo, and Boulevard. Sold exclusively through the building material specialized trade.
• Terrace Slabs (Terrassenplatten) Concrete and ceramic terrace slabs for outdoor living areas, available with CleanTop surface protection and in XXL formats. Targeted at private homeowners designing terraces, balconies, and roof terraces.
• Natural Stone Products (Natursteine) Natural stone plates and pavers, natural stone steps, and decorative gravel and chippings (Zierkies / Edelsplitte) for private and public outdoor spaces.
• Steps and Platforms (Stufen und Podeste) Concrete step systems, entrance platforms (Eingangspodeste), and step installations (Stufenanlagen) for residential and public use, including floating-step designs.
• Walls (Mauern)
• Palisades and Wall Slabs (Palisaden / Mauerscheiben) Palisades and wall slabs (Mauerscheiben) for slope retention, garden structuring, and terracing in private and public outdoor spaces.
• Pool Edgings (Pooleinfassungen) Concrete pool edgings and pool surroundings manufactured via the Beton Manufaktur for residential and commercial pool installations.
• Water-Permeable Pavers (Wasserdurchlässiges Pflaster / Öko-Pflaster) Water-permeable concrete pavers for sustainable, drainage-friendly surfaces in private and public outdoor applications, including the ASAK FLYT hexagonal interlocking system.
• Grass Joint Stones (Rasenfugensteine / Greenline) Grass joint paving stones that enable up to 30% partially greened surfaces, supporting sustainable and ecologically valuable outdoor areas.
• Lithocera® Ceramic Plates Lithocera ceramic plates for outdoor applications including ceramic plates, steps, pool edgings, and XXL formats. Positioned as a premium ceramic product line under the Lithocera® brand.
• XXL Format Slabs (XXL-Formate / Großformatplatten) Large-format concrete and Lithocera slabs for modern terrace and outdoor designs, targeting premium residential and architectural projects.
• Edgings (Randeinfassungen) Concrete edging systems for bordering and finishing paved areas in private gardens and public spaces.
• EcoTerra® / EcoTerra ZERO Cement-Free Concrete Stone Products METTEN's 100% cement-free concrete stone technology applied across the paving and slab product portfolio, delivering up to 75% less CO2 per square meter, eliminating lime efflorescence, and providing permanently color-finished, easier-to-clean surfaces.
• SPRING by Metten Distinct product line for garden and outdoor design elements offered under the SPRING by Metten sub-brand, complementing the core concrete and stone portfolio.
• Beton Manufaktur Custom Concrete Elements Custom-manufactured concrete elements including entrance platforms (Eingangspodeste), stair systems, privacy screens (Sichtschutz-Stelen), pool edgings, and garden lighting (Licht im Garten) tailored to project specifications.
• LichtDesign (Lighting Design) Outdoor lighting design products for public spaces and gardens, sold via the METTEN-OnlineShop at metten-shop.de alongside accessories.
• Cleaning Service (Reinigungsservice) Professional cleaning service for terraces, garden paths, and driveways using modern, innovative, and ecological technology. Offered for METTEN products, METTEN products with CleanTop, and foreign products, with tiered unit pricing. Service available within a 200km radius of Overath, including regular/contract cleaning.
• Cleaning and Care Products (Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel) METTEN-branded cleaning and care product line including METTEN Außenreiniger (outdoor cleaner), METTEN Steinschutz (stone protection), and METTEN BioSteinpflege (bio stone care) for stone surface maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% less CO2 per square meter with EcoTerra ZERO cement-free concrete
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FachPartner des GaLaBau (Garden and Landscape Builder Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of professional garden and landscape builders who install METTEN products. Partners receive support through the METTEN Akademie, sales consultation, and access to the full product range for professional installation services.
• Baustoff-Fachhändler (Building Material Specialized Trade)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution channel for METTEN products. Building material specialized trade partners distribute products to end customers and professional installers. This is the primary sales channel as products are sold exclusively through this channel.
• Verbands- und Kooperationspartner (Association and Cooperation Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious industry associations and cooperation partners that support METTEN's market position and professional network development.
• Internationale Lizenznehmer und Consulting (International Licensees and Consulting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational licensees and consulting partners who operate under METTEN licensing arrangements for international projects and market expansion.
• METTEN AkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational and training platform for professional partners including garden and landscape builders, building material trade, and architects. Provides professional development and product training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EHL AG: EHL AG is a German manufacturer of concrete pavers, slabs, and landscaping products with comparable private-label and branded offerings across garden, terrace, and public-space segments. Most direct German comp to Metten in product portfolio and channel model.
• Berding Beton GmbH: Berding Beton produces concrete pavers, landscaping elements, and prefabricated concrete products with comparable offerings to garden/landscape and civil-engineering customers. Direct German comp with overlapping product lines.
• KANN Baustoffwerke GmbH: KANN is a German family-run producer of concrete paving stones, slabs, walls, and stair elements serving garden/landscape and public-space customers via building-material trade. Closely comparable product mix, channel, and Mittelstand positioning.
• Lithonplus GmbH & Co. KG: Lithonplus manufactures concrete pavers, slabs, and wall systems for private and public outdoor spaces in Germany. Similar product portfolio, sustainable concrete offerings, and trade-channel distribution to Metten.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim Ltd: Holcim is a global cement and aggregates producer with a growing range of sustainable concrete and paving solutions in Europe. Overlaps with Metten via cement/concrete supply chain and decarbonization roadmap, not direct paver competition.
• Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger is a publicly listed Austrian building-materials group with a sizable paver and landscaping stone portfolio across Europe. Comparable product category and European footprint, but operates at much larger scale across bricks, roof, and pipe segments.
• CRH plc: CRH is one of the largest global building-materials groups with concrete-products and paver operations across Europe and North America. Operates in adjacent product category at much larger scale and through acquired regional brands.
• Heidelberg Materials AG: Heidelberg Materials is a globally diversified cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete producer headquartered in Germany. Adjacent overlap through concrete materials and sustainable concrete development (e.g., evoZero), though not a direct paver specialist.
• Saint-Gobain SA: Saint-Gobain is a global building-materials leader with exterior and hardscape product offerings in Europe. Adjacent incumbent with much broader portfolio (glass, insulation, mortars) rather than paver specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mettennews
• Facebookfacebook.com/metten.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/14072391
• Instagraminstagram.com/metten_stein_und_design
• Pinterestpinterest.de/mettensteine

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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