Active worldwide for our customers as the global technology leader

Added value in cold rolled steel strip

Added value for our customers. That is our promise to you – whether you obtain a standard material or a fully-customized solution: As the global technology leader, we deliver material precisely as per order, within extremely tight tolerances – and maintain this precision with every subsequent order as well. And we actively accompany our customers into the future: If desired, we will lend you our materials expertise already in the early stages of product development and also offer a tailored delivery to meet your unique needs.

A strong partner – worldwide

We currently have 2,300 employees worldwide and annually produce more than 780,000 metric tons of high-quality cold rolled steel strip and shaped wire at our locations in Europe, North and South America and Asia. We place great value on long-term and fair collaborations with our customers and industry partners. As an independent, family business, we aim for sustainable growth in up-and-coming markets: where our customers rely on us as a strong and reliable partner.

Wind turbine in the countryside cover graphic 2022/2023 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report 2022/2023

From our sustainability management to the areas of people and society, climate and environment, and responsible corporate governance up to our ESG strategy – find out everything you need to know about sustainability at Waelzholz. 

 

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Management With a vision

The management board at Waelzholz is comprised of three members, leading the company with a long-term, future-oriented mindset. / more 

Company history Traditionally innovative

Be it crinoline springs for hooped skirts in the 1860s or Olympic-grade ski edge profiles in the 1950s: The history of Waelzholz is characterized by innovative ideas and products. / more 

Environmental and energy policy Energy efficiency

The aim of the Waelzholz environmental and energy policy is to protect ressources, use energy efficiently and to minimize the environmental impact. / more 

| Sustainability New episodes: Waelzholz podcast Steel to Zero

In three new episodes, the Waelzholz podcast highlights key aspects of the transformation of the steel industry in… / more

| Corporate & markets The US market: customer focus thanks to local presence

The benefits of a local presence are particularly true for the US market. Keep reading to find out how the Waelzholz… / more

| Corporate & markets Changes to the Waelzholz Executive Board

Dr. Matthias Gierse retired from his position on the Executive Board on June 30, 2024, but will continue to serve the… / more

| Corporate & markets Acquisition of the service center Tempracciaio S.r.l.

On June 28, 2024, the Waelzholz Group acquired Tempracciaio S.r.l., based in Milan, Italy. Together with Waelzholz… / more

| Careers “Family-friendly company” award for Waelzholz

After initially receiving the award in 2021, Waelzholz has now once again received the “family-friendly company” award,… / more

| Sustainability Waelzholz and thyssenkrupp take important step towards green steel production

Waelzholz received its first delivery of coils with reduced carbon emissions from thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg. / more

| Sustainability Low-emission steel strip: Waelzholz signs agreement with Tata Steel Nederland

Tata Steel Nederland and Waelzholz have signed an agreement for the supply of low-emission hot-rolled steel strip. / more

| Corporate & markets Logistics innovation with digital driver check-in terminal

Truck drivers are now welcomed at Waelzholz in Hagen, Germany, in 13 languages and with a logical, step-by-step check-in… / more

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