At a glance

Largest producer-independent distributor of steel and metal products and one of the leading steel service center companies in the European and American markets combined
Total solutions for companies of any size and from any industry under one roof
Wide range of services: consulting, procurement, warehousing, processing and distribution
Extensive distribution and service network with around 240 locations in 15 countries
Around 10,000 employees
Group headquarters: Duisburg, Germany
Turnover in 2012: 7.1 million tons
Sales in 2012: €7.4 billion
EBITDA in 2012: €139 million (before restructuring expenses)