vdm metals international

What vdm metals international does

VDM Metals International GmbH is a German specialty alloys producer founded in 1930 and headquartered in Werdohl, Germany, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Spanish stainless steel group Acerinox S.A. The company develops and manufactures high-performance nickel, cobalt, and zirconium alloys plus high-alloy special stainless steels engineered for corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and high-temperature service in aggressive industrial environments. Its portfolio spans wrought forms (strip, sheet, plate, bar, wire, billets, shapes), metal powders for additive manufacturing (notably VDM Powder 625, 718, 939, and the newly launched VDM Powder 699 XA), and welding consumables, with proprietary grades like VDM Alloy 699 XA secured under ASME Code Case 3111 for metal-dusting service up to 800°C. Production is concentrated across four German sites (Werdohl, Altena, Unna, Siegen) and two U.S. sites (Florham Park, Reno), complemented by four Service Centers in Europe, China, Korea, and Australia and sales branches in nine additional countries.

VDM operates a B2B enterprise sales model targeting chemical processing, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, energy (including Power-to-X), electronics, medical, and additive-manufacturing customers. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of alloys and semi-finished products, powder sales for additive manufacturing, welding consumables, and contract/toll manufacturing services, with quote-based pricing on custom specifications rather than published price lists. Commercial channels combine direct field sales, regional Service Centers providing local inventory and processing (water-jet cutting, laser cutting, sawing), a webshop for small-quantity orders, and a customer portal. The company has built durable relationships with downstream converters (notably the exclusive Tubacex alliance for seamless 699 XA tubes) and research institutes (Jülich Research Center for Crofer 22), holds multiple ISO certifications plus EcoVadis Platinum for sustainability, and is currently executing the €14 million ExtraMile powder-capacity expansion at Unna with completion targeted for 2027.

Name

vdm metals international

Legal name

VDM Metals International GmbH

Website

https://vdm-metals.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VDM Metals International is a German specialty alloys producer (founded 1930) manufacturing high-performance nickel, cobalt, zirconium, and special stainless steel products for chemical processing, oil and gas, aerospace, energy, and additive-manufacturing customers worldwide. Wholly owned by Acerinox S.A., it operates production sites in Germany and the USA with Service Centers across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Product category

Specialty Alloys

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing (3314), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (331410), Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (33149)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel) (IMABANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM) (IMAAABAE), Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)

Keywords

• Nickel alloys manufacturing
• Cobalt alloys production
• Additive manufacturing powders
• Welding consumables
• High-performance alloys

Headquarters

HQ city

Werdohl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Alloys and Semi-Finished Products: Manufacture and global distribution of corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and high-temperature-resistant nickel alloys, cobalt and zirconium alloys, and high-alloy special stainless steels in forms including hot- and cold-rolled strip, sheet, bar, wire.
2. Powder for Additive Manufacturing: High-alloy metal powders as precursor products for additive manufacturing processes. Sales of powder materials including VDM Powder 625, 718, and 939.
3. Welding Consumables: Welding wire, electrodes, and filler metals for industrial welding applications. MIG/TIG welding consumables with tight tolerance fluctuations in alloying elements.
4. Contract/Toll Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services for customer-specific requirements including processing and finishing of materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VDM Metals International manufactures and globally distributes high-performance nickel alloys, cobalt and zirconium alloys, and high-alloy special stainless steels in semi-finished forms including hot- and cold-rolled strip, sheet, bar, wire, billets, and seamless tubes. The company also produces metal powders via Vacuum Inert Gas Atomization (VIGA) for additive manufacturing and a full range of welding consumables (MIG/TIG rods and electrodes). Materials are engineered for corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and high-temperature-resistant applications in chemical processing, oil and gas, aerospace, energy, and other demanding industrial environments.

Product overview

VDM Metals International is a German industrial company specializing in the manufacture and global distribution of corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and high-temperature-resistant high-performance materials. The product portfolio consists of nickel and nickel alloys (including Alloy 601, Alloy 625, Alloy 718, Alloy 800 H, Alloy 825, Alloy C-276, Alloy 602 CA, Alloy 699 XA, Nickel 200, Nickel 201, Alloy 36), cobalt alloys, zirconium, high-alloy special stainless steels (including Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Alloy 31, 904L SS), aluminum and copper products, powders for additive manufacturing (VDM® Powder 625, 718, 939, 699 XA), and welding consumables. These materials are supplied in various forms including hot- and cold-rolled strip, sheet, plate, bar, wire, billets, and shapes. The company operates four Service Centers (Europe, China, Korea, Australia) providing stock, processing, and distribution services. Additional services include Research and Development, Powder Development, Engineered Solutions, Technical Customer Advisory, Welding Technology Center of Excellence, and Contract/Toll Manufacturing. VDM Metals also offers digital services through its Customer Portal and Webshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VDM Alloy: Proprietary alloy brand including VDM Alloy 699 XA, VDM Alloy 625, VDM Alloy 718, VDM Alloy 825, and other nickel and cobalt-based alloys
• VDM Powder
• VDM FM

Products and services

• Nickel and Nickel Alloys High-performance nickel alloys including Alloy 601, Alloy 625, Alloy 718, Alloy 800 H, Alloy 825, Alloy C-276, Alloy 602 CA, Nickel 200, and Nickel 201, characterized by corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and high-temperature stability for demanding industrial applications.
• Cobalt Alloys Cobalt-based alloys providing wear resistance, high-temperature strength, and corrosion resistance for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• Zirconium Zirconium alloys offering superior corrosion resistance, particularly in aggressive chemical environments, used in chemical processing and medical applications.
• Special Stainless Steels High-alloy special stainless steels including Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Alloy 31, and 904L SS designed for applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.
• Powder for Additive Manufacturing High-alloy metal powders produced via Vacuum Inert Gas Atomization (VIGA) including VDM Powder 625, VDM Powder 718, VDM Powder 939, and VDM Powder 699 XA for use as precursor material in 3D printing of aviation, turbine, and chemical process industry components.
• Welding Consumables Welding filler metals including MIG/TIG rods and electrodes (e.g., FM 61, FM 60, FM 625, FM 82, FM C-276, FM 59, FM 602 CA, FM 617) for welding nickel alloys, stainless steels, and special materials meeting AWS A5.14 and other international standards.
• VDM Alloy 699 XA Next-generation nickel alloy (N06699) specifically designed for metal dusting conditions at temperatures up to 800°C, featuring higher chromium content, aluminum additions, and lower iron content for outstanding oxidation and creep resistance.
• Research and Development Services R&D services including development collaborations with scientific institutions such as the Jülich Research Center (e.g., Crofer 22 material series), focused on advancing high-performance materials technology.
• Engineered Solutions Custom engineering solutions for specific customer requirements, providing tailored material solutions and technical expertise.
• Technical Customer Advisory Technical consultation services helping customers identify the most suitable materials and providing guidance on processing products.
• Welding Technology Center of Excellence Expert center providing welding technology expertise and support for joining high-performance materials, including TIG arc welding processes under argon.
• Contract/Toll Manufacturing Contract manufacturing services for processing and finishing high-performance materials according to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced maintenance costs for petrochemical customers using Alloy 699 XA in carburizing conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TubacexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Tubacex is an exclusive producer and seller of seamless tubes made of Alloy 699 XA. The partnership involves joint product development and exclusive manufacturing rights. Tubacex has been producing and selling seamless tubes in Alloy 699 XA for several years, with over 100 tons sold worldwide. The companies collaborate on application engineering and material-specific technical questions for petrochemical and industrial applications.
• Forschungszentrum Jülich (Jülich Research Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment collaboration with scientific research institution for development of the Crofer 22 material series. Research partnership for advanced material development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• AMG Critical Materials: AMG produces specialty metals including nickel, cobalt, and titanium alloys, with growing focus on powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing. It competes with VDM in the metal powder for AM segment and in high-purity specialty alloys serving energy and aerospace customers.

Broad incumbents

• voestalpine High Performance Metals: voestalpine's High Performance Metals division produces specialty steels, nickel alloys, and tool materials with global service center distribution. It mirrors VDM's model of alloy production combined with regional service centers for tool steels and high-alloy materials.
• Allegheny Technologies (ATI): ATI is a diversified specialty materials producer spanning nickel alloys, titanium, and stainless steel for aerospace, defense, and chemical processing. It competes with VDM in nickel-based flat-rolled products and powder, but as a much larger, broadly diversified incumbent.
• Sandvik Materials Technology: Sandvik's materials technology division produces advanced stainless steels, nickel alloys, and powder for additive manufacturing serving chemical processing and aerospace. It overlaps with VDM in tube, strip, and powder product categories while operating across a broader industrial tooling portfolio.
• Eramet: Eramet is a major miner and refiner of nickel and cobalt, integrated into specialty alloys and high-purity nickel products. Its downstream alloy operations compete with VDM in nickel alloy semi-finished products and high-temperature materials for aerospace and energy.
• Aperam: Aperam is a European stainless and specialty alloys producer, with its Alloys Imphy division producing nickel-based alloys, superalloys, and electrical steels. It overlaps with VDM in corrosion-resistant stainless and nickel alloy strips, sheets, and bars for chemical and energy applications.
• Outokumpu: Outokumpu is a major European stainless steel producer with overlap into high-performance austenitic and duplex stainless grades comparable to VDM's special stainless steel line. It competes in the chemical processing and oil & gas end-markets where VDM also supplies corrosion-resistant alloys.

Direct peers

• Special Metals Corporation: Special Metals is a leading global producer of nickel-based superalloys, including the INCONEL family, serving aerospace, chemical processing, and oil & gas. It competes head-to-head with VDM in nickel alloy billet, bar, wire, and strip forms used in the same demanding industrial applications.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: Carpenter Technology manufactures specialty alloys including nickel, cobalt, and high-performance stainless steels for aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Its product mix in nickel/cobalt alloys, powder for AM, and bar/strip forms directly overlaps with VDM's portfolio.
• Haynes International: Haynes International produces high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys for chemical processing, aerospace, and industrial gas turbine markets. It is the closest direct competitor to VDM's nickel alloy portfolio and notably is also owned by Acerinox S.A., making it both a peer and corporate sibling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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