Klöckner & Co SE Group
Klöckner & Co SE is the largest producer-independent multi metal distributor in the European and North American markets combined. It has been publicly listed since mid-2006 and generated sales of around $7.3 billion in 2010. Klöckner & Co SE is represented in 16 countries worldwide at more than 290 locations and employs around 11,000 people in total.
As a mill-independent international steel and metal distributor, Klöckner & Co SE is a key link in the value chain that extends from multi metal production to small and mid-size customers. Klöckner & Co SE purchases metals in vast quantities worldwide and supplies customers via an international distribution system that includes local warehousing sites.
Global reach with broad product and customer diversification
Its product range consists of long products, hollow sections, stainless and quality steel, aluminum products, and special products, such as plastics ironware and accessories.
In addition to unmachined metals and intermediate products, the Klöckner & Co SE Group offers its customers extensive services, including shearing, sawing, cutting to length, and flame-cutting. With this range of products and services, the Klöckner & Co SE Group serves about 185,000 customers in total from a wide selection of industries. Its main industries are construction, machinery and mechanical engineering industries.
Its ability to engage in global procurement from around 70 main suppliers gives the Klöckner & Co SE Group a further crucial competitive edge. Its independence from individual steel producers provides high flexibility and thus a solid basis for negotiating with suppliers. At the same time, the annual purchasing volume of about 5 million metric tons allows the company to engage in strategic partnerships and arrange attractive supply agreements.