BIKAR METALS
Global supplier of non-ferrous metal materials (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, special alloys, plastics) in semi-finished forms for industrial applications including additive manufacturing supply chains
- CEO / Founder
- Pascal Bikar, Claudia Bikar
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Non-ferrous semi-finished metal products including aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and special alloys, as well as plastics. They offer sheets, plates, blanks, and cut-to-size solutions. BIKAR AEROSPACE METALS also supplies titanium and superalloys.
Technological Advantage
Supply-chain scale with 125,000 t storage and 120,000 m² production/warehouse space; FORMODAL® milled aluminum plates; BIKAR ZONE fully automated blank cutting; in-house ERP NEXT/EDI; 75+ machines; own logistics fleet (40+ trucks)
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides reliable, high-quality metal materials with global distribution network and technical expertise, enabling manufacturers to source consistent materials for production including AM applications
How They Differentiate
As a materials supplier rather than AM technology developer, BIKAR differentiates through its extensive global distribution network, 60+ year legacy in metal trading, and specialization in non-ferrous metals with technical support services
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical technology, tool/mold making, and general engineering requiring high-quality metal materials
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical Technology; Tool/Mold Making; General Engineering; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
thyssenkrupp Materials / regional metal service centers; Klöckner & Co; Amari Metals and other non-ferrous semi-finished metal distributors
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
~1,200 employees; ~€640M annual revenue; 120,000 m² production/storage; 125,000 t warehouse capacity; 50,000 SKUs; 18 branches / 9 plants; 25,000+ customers; production sites DE/UK/IN/MY
Major Milestones
Founded 1962 (Radomir & Luise Bikar); 3rd gen ownership Claudia/Pascal/Alexander Bikar (2022); BIKAR ZONE automated cutting center; world market leader South Westphalia (2024); Bristol UK plant (2023); Belagavi India plant (2025); GKN Filton supply (2026); Malaysia Sendayan plant (autumn 2026); ~€640M revenue / ~1,200 staff
Notable Customers
GKN Aerospace (Filton/NL supply ~4,000 t Al/year from Jan 2026); Sonaca (long-term aerospace aluminum supply since 2024)