badische drahtwerke gmbh

What badische drahtwerke gmbh does

Badische Drahtwerke GmbH (BDW), headquartered at Weststraße 31, 77694 Kehl am Rhein, Germany, is a steel wire processing and concrete reinforcement manufacturer and the largest wire processing site within the Baustahlgewebe-Unternehmensgruppe corporate group. Founded in 1955 (originally as Süddeutsche Drahtverarbeitungs-GmbH) and operating as a private German GmbH, BDW specializes in the further processing of rolled wire rod into concrete reinforcement and construction wire products. Its core products include concrete steel in coils, reinforcement wire (coil and bar), standard and custom lattice mats, lattice girders, and — under the Neckardraht sub-brand — spiral gabion grids, floor-heating grids, steel wires in 1.0–6.0 mm diameters (galvanized, heavy galvanized, PE-coated, soft-annealed, sintered, and plain), and custom resistance-spot-welded wire gratings. Production relies on rolling, bending, and resistance spot welding processes, with 100% manufacturing in Germany.

BDW operates a sales-led, direct B2B go-to-market, selling to construction companies, reinforcement steel processors, and building contractors in Germany and other European countries through individual, project-driven dialogue and tailored solutions. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales of manufactured reinforcement steel and wire goods; pricing is negotiated per order based on specifications and volumes and is not publicly disclosed. The firm holds ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001:2015 environmental, and ISO 50001:2018 energy management certifications, and is co-located at the Rheinhafen in Kehl with sister-company Badische Stahlwerke GmbH (BSW), from which it sources nearly all required ribbed or smooth wire rod by rail. Managing Directors are Dr. Christian Piehl and Kai-Uwe Weber.

BDW is the largest wire processing location within the Baustahlgewebe corporate group; its competitive positioning rests on Rheinhafen-anchored rail logistics, scale within the group, certified Made-in-Germany manufacturing, and a customized-solutions sales model. The customer base is concentrated in the construction vertical across Germany and broader Europe, with no named end customers disclosed and no disclosed revenue, funding, or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

badische drahtwerke gmbh

Legal name

Badische Drahtwerke GmbH

Website

https://bdw-kehl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Badische Drahtwerke GmbH is a Kehl am Rhein-based B2B manufacturer of concrete reinforcement steel and wire products — including coils, lattice mats, girders, and Neckardraht wire goods — serving construction industry customers in Germany and across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reinforcement Steel Products

NAICS

Steel Wire Drawing (331222), Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel (33122), Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAH

Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMADACAC

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMADAAAF

Concrete Reinforcement Accessories & Fibers

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Cement, Concrete & Aggregates

Keywords

• Reinforcement steel products
• Concrete steel manufacturing
• Wire processing
• Lattice girders
• Construction steel supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Kehl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Reinforcement Steel Products: Manufacturing and sale of concrete reinforcement steel products including concrete steel in coils, reinforcement wire in coil and rod form, lattice girders, and mats. Products are sold to construction industry customers domestically in Germany and in European export markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Badische Drahtwerke GmbH (BDW) manufactures and processes concrete reinforcement steel and wire products for the construction industry. Its core offering includes concrete steel in coils, reinforcement wire (coil and rod), lattice girders, lattice mats (standard and custom), and specialized wire products (spiral gabion grids, heating grids, steel wires, and wire gratings) under the Neckardraht brand. All products are manufactured in Germany and supplied to construction customers domestically and across European export markets.

Product overview

Badische Drahtwerke GmbH (BDW) is a steel wire processing and manufacturing company specializing in concrete reinforcement and construction products. The product portfolio centers on certified reinforcement steel products (concrete steel in coils, reinforcement wire in coil and bar form, lattice mats, custom mats, and lattice girders) alongside specialized wire products under the Neckardraht brand including spiral gabion grids, heating grids, quality steel wires, and wire gratings. All products are manufactured exclusively in Germany (100% Made in Germany) and are certified for quality. The company serves construction industry customers domestically and internationally, with raw materials sourced primarily from nearby Badische Stahlwerke GmbH via rail transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neckardraht: Brand for quality wire products including Spiralgabionengitter (spiral gabion grids), Heizungsgitter (heating grids), and Stahldrähte (steel wires) in diameters from 1.0 to 6.0 millimeters.

Products and services

• Betonstahl im Ring (Concrete Steel in Coil)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Badische Stahlwerke GmbH (BSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSW is a key raw material supplier, providing the ribbed or smooth rolled wire needed for BDW's production. BSW is also located at Rheinhafen Kehl, enabling efficient rail-based supply chain. Both companies are part of the Baustahlgewebe corporate group.
• Baustahlgewebe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDW is the largest wire processing location within the Baustahlgewebe corporate group. Baustahlgewebe handles product information and customer referrals to BDW for reinforcement steel products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Baustahlgewebe GmbH: Parent/sister entity within the same Baustahlgewebe-Unternehmensgruppe that markets and routes customers to BDW's reinforcement steel products. Direct peer in concrete steel mesh and reinforcement steel across Germany and EU.
• Badische Stahlwerke GmbH (BSW): Co-located sister company at Rheinhafen Kehl, also part of Baustahlgewebe-Unternehmensgruppe, producing the wire rod that BDW processes. Closest vertically linked peer in steel wire production.
• SWB Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH: Service entity within the Baustahlgewebe group that shares the Kehl site and supports BDW operations (also operates the career portal). Sister entity inside the same corporate group.

Broad incumbents

• Bekaert: Global leader in steel wire drawing and coated wire products serving construction, automotive, and industrial markets. Directly comparable wire-product manufacturing capability, including reinforcement and fencing mesh, at much larger scale.
• ArcelorMittal Europe: Europe's largest integrated steelmaker producing rebar, wire rod, and mesh products (e.g., ArcelorMittal Construction). Broad incumbent serving the same construction reinforcement value chain across the EU.
• Voestalpine Stahl Donawitz: Austrian integrated steel producer manufacturing wire rod and reinforcing steel. Comparable product range in concrete reinforcement wire, lattice girders, and mesh for European construction.
• Salzgitter AG: Major German steel producer (Peiner Träger, Ilsenburger Grobblech) with wire rod and reinforcement products. Broad incumbent in German/EU concrete reinforcement steel supply.
• Tata Steel Europe: Major European steel producer (formerly Corus) manufacturing wire rod, rebar, and mesh products across the UK and Netherlands. Comparable product portfolio in reinforcement steel for EU construction.

Regional players

• Saarstahl AG: German specialty steelmaker producing wire rod and drawn wire products. Regional peer with comparable wire processing capability for industrial and construction customers.
• Liberty Steel Europe: European steel producer with wire rod and reinforcement operations (including former ArcelorMittal sites). Regional peer in the EU rebar and wire mesh value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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