Materials Services

Tailor-made material and supply chain solutions

The Materials Services segment of thyssenkrupp ensures that customers can focus on what is important: their core business.

As one of the world's leading materials distribution and service providers, the segment combines materials distribution with data-driven products and services in the area of supply chain management as part of the “Materials as a Service” strategy. There is hardly anything in our everyday lives that has not been supplied, processed, or moved by Materials Services. With products and services, Materials Services ensures that cars roll off production lines, buildings are constructed, airplanes take off, and plants are manufactured – day after day.  Digital solutions ensure efficient, resilient and resource-efficient supply chains. As a crucial link between suppliers and manufacturing companies, thyssenkrupp Materials Services plays a key role in the world of logistics.

The operating business is divided into three units: Distribution & Trading covers global materials trading, Processing offers processed flat steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to meet specific needs, and Solutions comprises services and digital solutions to make supply chains more transparent, efficient and resilient.

With a strong market position in Europe and North America, the company serves approximately 250,000 customers worldwide, ranging from large corporations to small businesses, particularly in high-growth industries such as aviation, data centers, industrial electrification, and defense. Trends such as nearshoring, outsourcing, and digitalization are specifically addressed to develop new business models and take advantage of growth opportunities. The goal is to contribute sustainably to the economy and society by providing smart, data-driven solutions and making the best possible use of resources – for a future-proof industry.