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Innovation in steel wholesale since 1880.

Frankstahl. Moving forward since 1880.

As a leading steel trading company with a long history, we create innovation from tradition. Since its foundation in Vienna in 1880, Frankstahl has developed into one of the most innovative steel traders in the whole of Europe. With more than 700 employees in ten European countries, we have firmly established our position as a reliable partner for the steel industry.

Under the leadership of Marcel Javor, who is the second generation to manage the family business, Frankstahl has been able to further strengthen its pioneering spirit. With a clear focus on digitalization, we have optimized our business processes and implemented new technologies. The key to our success is our highly qualified specialists, a working culture at eye level and respectful interaction with one another. That is why we continue to build on cohesion and mutual trust.

In order to expand our leading position in the steel market, we invest in the best minds and innovative technology. This enables us to meet our customers' needs even faster, more flexibly and more efficiently.

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The past, the present and the future: Our milestones.

2023: Steelcoin ETP turns steel into a stock market investment

With Steelcoin ETP, Steelcoin can now also be traded via banks and online brokers.

2022: Steelcoin turns steel into an investment

Marcel Javor founds Steelcoin, the youngest company in the Frankstahl Group.

2018: Steelprinters enables precision 3D printing from metal

TheSteelPrinters is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Frankstahl that is revolutionizing spare parts production with the use of 3D metal printing.

2016: The online store for steel is here

Launch of TheSteel.com. With over 100,000 immediately available steel products and freight-free delivery throughout Austria.

2014: Frankstahl remains a family business

Marcel Javor continues the family tradition and takes over the company in its entirety, which he has been running for almost a decade.

2012: Frankstahl takes over Bogner Edelstahl

Acquisition of Bogner Edelstahl with distributors in five countries and an annual turnover of over 100,000,000 euros.

2008: Frankstahl now also in Romania

Foundation of the Frankstahl subsidiary in Romania.

2007: Frankstahl now also in Bulgaria

Takeover of the trading activities of the local dealer Helios.

2006: The fourth joint venture

Foundation of another joint venture with AluKönigStahl in Romania with headquarters in Bucharest.

2002: The third joint venture

Foundation of the third joint venture in Senec, approx. 20 km east of Bratislava, with a covered storage area of 12,000 m2.

2001: The second joint venture

Development of the second joint venture with AluKönigStahl in Budapest - based on the successful Czech model - with a covered storage area of 10,000 m2.

1999: The first joint venture

Foundation of the first joint venture with the company AluKönigStahl in the Czech Republic with a covered storage area of over 9,000 m2.

1997: The first company acquisition

Integration of Friedrich Hirnböck GmbH in Nussdorf near Salzburg into the Frankstahl Group.

1994: Frankstahl on a world tour

Concentration on international project business with pipelines.

1986: A new company headquarters, part 2

Relocation to the new company premises with over 50,000 m2 in Guntramsdorf, south of Vienna

1979: A new company headquarters

Frankstahl relocates from Vienna to Traiskirchen.

1969: Frankstahl becomes a family business

Purchase of the flange factory founded by Bela Frank by Erwin Javor. Expansion of Frankstahl to become the market leader in Austria.

1880: This is the beginning

Foundation of a flange factory in Vienna by Bela Frank.