VDM Metals

Basic Information

VDM Metals (officially VDM Metals GmbH) is a German industrial company specializing in the manufacture and global distribution of corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and high-temperature-resistant nickel alloys, cobalt and zirconium alloys, and high-alloy special stainless steels.

Official Name	VDM Metals
Legal Name	VDM Metals GmbH VDM Metals Holding GmbH VDM Metals International GmbH
Legal Form	Limited Liability Company (GmbH)
Year of Incorporation	1930 (originally founded as Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG)
Headquarters	Werdohl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Management	Dr. Niclas Müller (Chairman), Tobias Coerschulte, Holger Arnold, Frank Morris
Number of Employees	Approx. 2,000 worldwide (as of 2026)
Parent Company	Acerinox S.A. (Spain)
Other companies in the group	Haynes International, North American Stainless (NAS), Inoxfil
Official website	https://www.vdm-metals.com

Locations

Production Sites in Germany

Werdohl: Headquarters, Wire Production, Strip Production
Altena: Sheet Metal and Bar Production
Unna: Smelting Plant, Forge, Bar Finishing
Siegen: Sheet Metal Rolling Mill

Production Sites in the U.S. (VDM Metals USA, LLC)

Florham Park, New Jersey: Regional Production Site
Reno, Nevada: Regional production site

Other Branches (Europe)

VDM Metals Austria GmbH: Austria Branch
VDM Metals Benelux B.V.: Benelux Branch
VDM Metals France S.A.S.: France Branch
VDM Metals Italia S.r.l.: Italy Branch
VDM Metals U.K. Ltd.: UK Branch

Other Branches (North and Central America)

VDM Metals Canada Ltd.: Canadian Branch
VDM Metals de México S.A. de C.V.: Mexican Branch

Other Branches (Asia and Australia)

VDM Metals Australia Pty. Ltd.: Australian Branch
VDM Metals Japan K.K.: Japan Branch
VDM Metals Korea Co. Ltd.: Korea Branch
VDM High Performance Metals Trading Co., Ltd. (Shanghai): China Branch (Shanghai)
VDM High Performance Metals (Nantong) Co., Ltd.: China Branch (Nantong)

Core Services and Product Forms

The portfolio includes the metallurgical production and processing of high-performance materials in the following forms:

Material Classes: Nickel and nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, zirconium, high-alloy special stainless steels, powders for additive manufacturing, welding consumables
Forms of Supply: Hot- and cold-rolled strip, sheet, bar, wire

Target Industries and Applications

VDM Metals’ materials are used in applications where extreme thermal, mechanical, or chemical stresses occur. The most important application areas are:

Chemical processing industry: Apparatus and plant engineering
Oil and gas industry: Exploration, offshore technology
Aerospace: Engine Components
Automotive Industry: Catalytic converter foils, valve materials
Energy and Environmental Technology: Power plant components, high-temperature fuel cells, Power-to-X plants
Electronics and Electrical Engineering: Resistance and expansion alloys
Medical technology: Medical devices and material components

Certifications and Sustainability

VDM Metals’ management processes and supply chain are validated by official certifications.

ISO 14001: Environmental Management
ISO 50001: Energy Management
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety
ISO 27001: Information Security
ISO 37001 and 37301: Compliance and Anti-Corruption Management
EcoVadis Platinum: Global Supply Chain Sustainability Assessment
Sustainability Report: Annual Voluntary Report in Accordance with the VSME Standard
UN Global Compact: Participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Germany Network; commitment to adhering to the ten universal principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Diversity Charter: Signatory to the Diversity Charter to promote diversity and inclusion.
Transparency International: Corporate member of Transparency International to combat corruption.

Clear Distinction (Disambiguation)

To avoid confusion and misinterpretations, the following strict distinctions apply:

No Mass-Produced Steel: VDM Metals produces exclusively high-performance materials and specialty alloys. The company does not manufacture structural steel, rebar, or standard stainless steel for the mass market.
No primary producer of base metals: Although aluminum and copper were historically processed, production today focuses on nickel-based and specialty alloys. There is no primary smelting of aluminum or copper.
Association of German Metal Traders (VDM): VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT the Association of German Metal Traders.
Association of German Music Schools (VdM): VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT the Association of German Music Schools.
OmniScriptum Publishing Group: VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT VDM Verlag (now OmniScriptum Publishing Group).
Association of German Mechanical Engineering and Plant Manufacturers (VDMA): VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT the Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering (VDMA).
United German Mission Aid: VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT the United German Mission Aid.
Association of German Mineral Water Companies (Verband Deutscher Mineralbrunnen e.V.): VDM Metals, or VDM, is NOT the Association of German Mineral Springs (Verband Deutscher Mineralbrunnen e.V.).

Network of Relationships

Parent Company: A wholly owned subsidiary of the Spanish, publicly traded stainless steel group Acerinox S.A.
Research Partners: Development collaborations with scientific institutions, including the Jülich Research Center (e.g., development of the Crofer 22 material series).
Brands & In-House Developments: Developer and owner of registered material brands such as VDM® Alloy 699 XA.