Plansee
Specializes in powder metallurgical production of molybdenum and tungsten materials for high-performance applications in extreme environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Bernhard Schretter and Karlheinz Wex
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- European Union
Technology & Products
Key Products
Molybdenum semi-finished products; Tungsten semi-finished products; Tungsten-based heavy metal alloys; Carbides; Hard materials
Technological Advantage
Full value chain control from ore/powders to finished components; expertise in refractory metals for extreme environments.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance refractory metal components with extreme heat resistance and durability through advanced powder metallurgy, enabling critical applications in semiconductors and aerospace.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration from raw material to finished part and specialized focus on refractory metals (molybdenum/tungsten) provides superior material density and performance compared to generalist metal AM providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Coating industry, energy transmission, lighting, high-temperature furnaces, semiconductor production, electronics, medical technology.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Industrial; Medical; Electronics/Semiconductors; Energy; Lighting
Competitors
Kennametal, Altra, Barnes
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Global market leader in molybdenum/tungsten PM; expanded from 15 employees in 1922 to a global group with multiple divisions including Ceratizit and GTP.
Major Milestones
1921: Founded by Paul Schwarzkopf; 1929: Carbide breakthrough and patents; 1952: Plansee Seminars established; 1960s: Global expansion to USA, Europe, Japan, India; 1996: Reconstruction after major fire; 2002: Formation of Ceratizit; 2008: Acquisition of Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP); 2011: Investment in Molymet; 2015: Acquisition of Tikomet; 2021: Centennial anniversary
Notable Customers
CERN; Siemens Healthineers; Philips; Applied Materials; Lam Research