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 290 locations in
more than 20 countries
Around 11,200 employees
Group headquarters: Duisburg, Germany
Turnover in 2011: 6.7 million tons
Sales in 2011: €7.1 billion
EBITDA in 2011: €217 million