Ervin
Industrial-scale metal AM powders produced via centrifugal atomization; partnered large-format LPBF systems (Macro SLM/LPBF-XXL) enabling cost-effective serial production of complex metal components.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Wolfgang Assmann
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Private (Ervin Industries, family-owned parent)
- Key Investors
- Ervin Industries Inc. (USA, parent company, family-owned since 1920)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Centrifugal atomized metal powders for additive manufacturing; Macro SLM (LPBF-XXL) large-format metal printing systems (partnership); Air-blast post-processing and surface treatment services
Technological Advantage
Vertically integrated manufacturing from raw steel to finished abrasive with proprietary casting process technology; unique position in both shot blasting post-processing and AM metal powder supply (AMAPOWDER line).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-performance metallic abrasives and AM-grade metal powders manufactured to consistent international standards, enabling reliable shot blasting, peening, surface preparation, and AM part powder supply.
How They Differentiate
Ervin combines 100+ years of steel abrasive expertise with proprietary AMAPOWDER metal powders for AM feedstock and shot peening media, uniquely bridging traditional shot blasting abrasives with additive manufacturing materials supply.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs requiring high-volume metal AM production
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Aerospace; Metalworking; Construction; Transportation
Competitors
Wheelabrator Group (USA/Europe); Winoa (France)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Ervin Industries founded 1920 by John F. Ervin (USA). 1992: acquired UK operations (Barton Abrasives). 2008: opened stainless steel plant in Sprockhövel, Germany. 2014: opened second European AMASTEEL plant in Glaubitz, Germany. 2016: established Ervin Germany GmbH corporate HQ in Berlin. 2020: 100th anniversary. Introduced AMAPOWDER metal powders (17-4PH, 316L, 304L) for AM feedstock.
Notable Customers
F.X. Meiller; Beltramo Fratelli; [VERIFIED_NULL] Additional customers not publicly named