Hoberg & Driesch Rohr Group, one of Europe’s leading steel tube distributors, and Mannesmann Precision Tubes GmbH, a company of the Salzgitter Group and a leading manufacturer of precision steel tubes, have agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership. This move follows Hoberg & Driesch's acquisition of parts of the tube business, including precision steel tubes, from Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH.
The objective of the intensified collaboration is to further optimize the interaction between manufacturer and distributor. The partners plan to work more closely together in both stockholding and project business for end customers. Customers will benefit from improved availability, bundled expertise, and a coordinated market approach.
“With the intensification of our cooperation, we are not only taking an important step in the strategic development of our company, but also placing our trust in strong partnerships. The close collaboration with Mannesmann Precision Tubes opens up new potential for us – particularly in the field of precision steel tubes. Together, we can further develop both the stockholding business and end-user project business in a targeted manner, allowing us to offer our customers even more tailored solutions,” says Hanns-Jörg Westendorf, CEO of the Hoberg & Driesch Rohr Group.
“Hoberg & Driesch has been a reliable partner of Mannesmann Precision Tubes for many years. By deepening our cooperation, we are creating optimal conditions to position our high-quality precision steel tubes in the market more effectively and with a greater focus on customer needs – both through Hoberg & Driesch’s European stockholding locations and in direct end-customer business. This partnership not only strengthens our joint market position but also enhances the competitiveness of our customers,” adds Andreas Betzler, CFO at Mannesmann Precision Tubes GmbH.
The implementation of the collaboration will take place gradually over the coming months. Both companies see the close cooperation as a significant contribution to strengthening the supply chain and further positioning themselves in the European market for precision steel tubes.