DURUM
Manufactures welding consumables and thermal spray equipment (including cold spray) for hard facing and wear protection of industrial components in demanding environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Knauf
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
DURMAT thermal spray powders (DIN EN 1274); Welding filler wires (Ni/Fe-based); PTA welding rods; TIG/MIG filler rods; Tungsten carbide (WC) wear parts; Custom wear protection solutions for drilling, steel, glass, mining, ceramics, agriculture, textile, earthmoving, pump industries
Technological Advantage
Proprietary formulations for flux-cored wires and powders optimized for wear and corrosion resistance; integrated equipment-consumables ecosystem reduces customer switching costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers high-quality flux-cored wires, electrodes, powders, and thermal spray equipment enabling cost-effective hard facing and wear protection solutions, extending component lifecycle and reducing replacement frequency.
How They Differentiate
Full product ecosystem combining consumables and equipment; deep application expertise across oil & gas, mining, and cement industries; four decades of proven reliability and customer support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and asset operators in heavy industries requiring component wear protection and restoration.
Industry Verticals
Oil & Gas; Mining; Cement; Steel; Agriculture; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
Castolin Eutectic, Kennametal, Höganäs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 1984; 40+ years operation; exports to 80+ countries; facilities in Germany, Brazil, France, USA
Major Milestones
1984: Founded in Mettmann; 1990: First DURMAT® NIFD patent; 2001: Wire saw for Kursk submarine salvage; 2003: Tricolor car freighter dismantling; 2014-2016: Niederrhein University laser PTA collaboration; 2024: DURMAT® NIFD® ON patent for seamless cored wire; 40th anniversary
Notable Customers
Oil and gas, mining, cement, steel, power generation, tunneling industries; 80+ export countries