Homberg

What Homberg does

Homberg GmbH is a privately held German metal-fabrication company headquartered in Gevelsberg (Hammerstr. 14, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis), founded in 1958 and led by managing directors Alexander Schmedt and Thomas Grundmann. The company operates two distinct business divisions: a core shaft-cover and manhole-cover manufacturing line, and a secondary regional welding-supplies trade (Schweißfachhandel).

The shaft-cover division produces walkable, driveable (up to load class D), fillable, basement grate, foldable gully grate, and waste-bin shaft covers in steel, stainless steel (V2A and V4A grades), and aluminum, with corrosion-protection options including fire galvanizing and powder coating. Beyond standard dimensions, the division offers custom engineering for non-standard dimensions, load requirements, and security features. The welding-supplies division stocks over 5,000 articles at the Gevelsberg location, covering welding equipment, accessories, technical gases (shielding gases for MAG/MIG and TIG, oxygen, propane, acetylene), chemical-technical products, and occupational safety gear.

The business model is sales-led B2B ('Profi zu Profi'), with quote-based pricing for custom products and direct sales via phone (02332-2010) and on-site consultation. No e-commerce channel or public pricing is offered. The company serves professional trade and construction customers, with Nettelbeck GmbH (10+ years) as a named enterprise reference; the welding division serves small craft businesses and industrial buyers regionally across Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Hagen, and Wuppertal. There are no disclosed financials, headcount figures, digital channels, app presence, or AI/ML capabilities in the input data.

Name

Homberg

Legal name

Homberg GmbH

Website

https://homberg-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Homberg GmbH is a German metal fabricator founded in 1958, manufacturing standard and custom manhole and shaft covers in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, alongside a regional welding supplies trade, serving B2B construction and trade customers in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gevelsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shaft Cover Sales (Primary): Sale of standardized and custom-manufactured shaft covers, manhole lids, and related metal products in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Both standard sizes and special custom orders.
2. Welding Equipment & Supplies: Sale of welding equipment, accessories, technical gases, and work protection equipment from central Gevelsberg location with over 5,000 articles in stock.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Homberg GmbH manufactures and sells custom and standard manhole/shaft covers (Schachtabdeckungen) in steel, stainless steel (V2A/V4A grades), and aluminum for pedestrian and vehicle traffic applications up to load class D, including walkable, drivable, and fillable cover systems, basement grates, gully grates, and waste bin covers. The company also operates a regional welding supply trade (Schweißfachhandel) business from Gevelsberg stocking over 5,000 articles including welding equipment, technical gases, chemically-technical products, and work safety equipment.

Product overview

Homberg GmbH operates two distinct business divisions: (1) Schachtabdeckungen (Shaft Covers/Manhole Covers) — a core product line offering pedestrian and vehicle-traversable covers in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; fillable covers for tiles/pavers; basement grates; gully grates; and waste bin covers, all manufactured in Germany since 1958; and (2) Schweißfachhandel (Welding Supply Store) — a secondary product line providing over 5,000 welding accessories, technical gases, chemically-technical products, and work safety equipment for professional welding operations in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walkable Shaft Covers (Begehbare Schachtabdeckungen) Pedestrian-grade shaft covers designed for foot traffic areas, available in steel and stainless steel variants. Manufactured by Homberg GmbH in Germany for professional trade and construction customers.
• Vehicle-Traversable Shaft Covers (Befahrbare Schachtabdeckungen) Heavy-duty shaft covers engineered for vehicle traffic up to load class D, available in steel and stainless steel. Designed for professional infrastructure and construction applications.
• Fillable Shaft Covers (Verfüllbare Schachtabdeckungen) Shaft covers designed to be filled with flooring materials (tiles, carpet, laminate) or paved surfaces (stone slabs, pavers, bricks), available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. For professional construction and architectural applications.
• Basement Grates (Kellergitter) Optimal coverage for light wells and basement windows, made from primed or hot-dip galvanized steel or stainless steel (on request), suitable for concrete installation. Targets construction and building trade professionals.
• Walkable and Foldable Gully Grates (Begehbares und klappbares Gullygitter) Robust and durable gully grates for drainage systems in pedestrian areas, featuring flat steel bars (20x4 mm), round bars (8/10 mm), and angle steel frame (25/25/3 mm) with folding mechanism for easy cleaning and maintenance. For professional drainage and infrastructure applications.
• Waste Bin Shaft Cover - Düsseldorfer Geschränk (Mülltonnen-Schachtabdeckung) Hot-dip galvanized, vehicle-traversable waste bin shaft cover featuring welded reinforcements, 8mm triangular lock, masonry anchors, concealed hinges, and hold-open device. For property and facility management applications.
• Welding Accessories (Schweißzubehör) Over 5,000 items including welding equipment from leading manufacturers, welding torches and spare parts, welding wires and electrodes, and wear parts for professional welding operations. Sold through the Gevelsberg welding supply store.
• Technical Gases (Technische Gase) Complete range of shielding gases for MAG/MIG and TIG welding, oxygen for autogenous welding, propane and acetylene, and gas cylinders in various sizes with exchange service. For professional welders and industrial customers.
• Chemically-Technical Products (Chemisch-technische Produkte) High-quality release agents and welding sprays, effective cleaning agents for various materials, reliable corrosion protection for long durability, and special surface treatment products. For professional welding and metalworking operations.
• Work Safety Equipment (Arbeitsschutz) Comprehensive selection of protective equipment including welding protective clothing, modern welding helmets, specialized welding gloves, and professional hearing and respiratory protection. For welders and metalworkers.

Named customers2 records

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.

• Nettelbeck GmbHminorOthersLong-standing customer relationship with Nettelbeck GmbH for both shaft covers and welding supplies. Featured in testimonials on company website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Nettelbeck GmbH (customer relationship exemplar): Nettelbeck GmbH is a construction/trade firm cited as Homberg's long-standing enterprise customer. Not a peer in product terms but representative of the regional construction-trade buyer profile Homberg serves.
• Fronius International GmbH: Fronius manufactures welding equipment and related accessories sold into the welding trade. Adjacent to Homberg's welding supplies retail business via shared customer base in the welding trade.

Broad incumbents

• EJ Group, Inc. EJ is one of the world's largest manufacturers of access solutions and infrastructure products, including manhole covers, gratings, and drainage castings. Directly comparable to Homberg in the access-cover category but with global distribution.
• ACO GmbH: ACO is a global manufacturer of drainage, manhole, and access cover systems for civil engineering and infrastructure. Overlaps with Homberg on shaft/access cover products but operates at much larger scale and breadth.
• Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG: Hauraton designs drainage channels, manhole, and access cover systems for civil engineering projects across Europe. Comparable to Homberg in manhole and access covers, but with a broader product portfolio and wider geographic reach.
• Messer Group GmbH: Messer is one of the largest privately-held industrial gas companies worldwide, with a strong welding supplies portfolio (technical gases, welding equipment, and consumables). Comparable to Homberg's Schweißfachhandel division though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• HAGO GmbH: HAGO produces access covers, manhole covers, and floor hatches in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for construction and industrial use. Highly comparable niche competitor to Homberg's shaft cover business.
• BG-Graspointner GmbH: BG-Graspointner is an Austrian manufacturer of manhole covers, gully grates, and access solutions in steel and stainless steel. Closely comparable to Homberg in product range, materials (steel/stainless), and target applications (walkable, driveable, fillable covers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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