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
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Ervin Industries Inc. (USA, parent company, family-owned since 1920)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ervin Germany GmbH specializes in the production of metallic particles and steel abrasives, including stainless steel and black steel. Their product portfolio encompasses cast steel abrasives, stainless steel abrasives (AMACAST, AMACHROME, AMAGRIT), and advanced metal powders for additive manufacturing and shot peening.
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
Mill Steel Company, thyssenkrupp Materials NA Copper and Brass Sales Division, Severstal NA
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