GTV
German thermal spray and laser cladding equipment manufacturer with 650+ systems installed worldwide, specializing in wear protection and metal surface engineering for additive manufacturing and industrial post-processing with 30+ years of expertise.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr.-Ing. Konstantin von Niessen, Dr. Klaus Nassenstein
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $642.0K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Rheinland-Pfalz government
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermal spraying systems, laser cladding equipment, compact systems, dosing/conveying systems, process monitoring, materials supply, spare parts, maintenance, training.
Technological Advantage
Proven thermal spray/laser cladding technology; 30+ years market presence; turnkey systems; global installation base.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Proven thermal spray and laser cladding systems enabling wear protection, surface coating, and material modification for AM post-processing with 650+ systems globally and 30+ years track record.
How They Differentiate
Extensive global installation base; thermal spray/laser cladding specialization; turnkey solutions with support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM service providers, aerospace manufacturers, automotive suppliers, metal processing, energy/maritime industries.
Industry Verticals
Thermal Spray/Laser Cladding, Metal AM, Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Maritime, Steel Manufacturing
Competitors
Sulzer, Hochtemperatur-Messkammer, Castolin Eutectic (thermal spray); other laser cladding vendors.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees: >100 (recent); Annual Turnover/Revenue: ~45 million EUR (recent); Customers: 500+; Systems Installed: 650+
Major Milestones
1983: Founded by Wolfgang Basseler and Friedhelm Janke; Mid-1990s: Gained market share due to competitor supply issues; Last 30 years: Installed over 650 turn-key coating centers worldwide; Over 35-40 years as thermal spraying expert; April 2024: Received €642,000 government grant for R&D expansion
Notable Customers
ABB (later Alstom) Mannheim