GMH Gruppe Secures the Future of Stahlwerk Bous

The continuation of Bous operations and the planned acquisition of Buderus strengthen GMH Gruppe’s competitiveness and sustainable growth.

GMH Gruppe has decided to continue operating Stahlwerk Bous GmbH as part of its portfolio. After thoroughly evaluating strategic options, the company has developed a robust concept to secure the long-term future of this traditional steel site and ensure its continued contribution to the Group’s transformation journey.

The decision to continue operations at Bous is based on a robust standalone concept, which includes long-term customer agreements, a strong workforce commitment, and a targeted investment roadmap. These elements ensure the site’s competitiveness and future viability independently of other measures.

A few weeks ago, GMH Gruppe announced the planned acquisition of two Buderus Edelstahl GmbH business units in Wetzlar: the hot rolling mill for large, rolled steel dimensions, as well as the machining and heat treatment facilities for highly complex, open-die forged parts. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and approval by the relevant authorities. Once completed, this acquisition will further strengthen GMH Gruppe’s strategic capabilities and open up additional integration opportunities that will complement the future development of Bous.

With this dual approach, GMH Gruppe continues to pursue its growth agenda: strengthening existing production capabilities, expanding into new market segments, and enhancing service quality for its customers. The link between Bous and the planned Buderus integration underpins the Group’s ability to create additional value and reinforces its focus on sustainable and competitive steel solutions.

By combining the continuation of Bous and the planned acquisition of Buderus, GMH Gruppe reaffirms its commitment to sustainable growth, competitiveness, and social responsibility. Together, these steps represent important milestones in the Group’s transformation journey and in advancing the future of low-CO₂ steel production.

About GMH Gruppe

GMH Gruppe is a full-service provider of steel products, ranging from scrap-based steelmaking to ready-to-install components. It is one of Europe’s largest privately owned metal-processing companies. The group comprises more than 20 medium-sized sites of the steel, forging and casting industries, serving customers in over 50 countries. With around 6,000 employees, GMH Gruppe generates annual revenues of approximately 2 billion euros.
GMH Gruppe is a pioneer in sustainable steel production and a member of the ‘German Association of Climate Protection Companies’. By recycling metal scrap, the company produces green steel and contributes to a circular economy. Electric arc furnaces at four sites reduce CO2 emissions by a factor of five compared to conventional blast furnaces – thus significantly lowering the carbon footprint for GMH customers worldwide. These include companies from the automotive, mechanical engineering, railway, energy, logistics, aerospace, agriculture and construction machinery sectors.
GMH Gruppe is committed to achieving full climate-neutrality by 2039. www.gmh-gruppe.de/en/

About Stahlwerk Bous GmbH

Based in Bous/Saarland, Stahlwerk Bous GmbH manufactures ingot blocks and continuous casting products in large dimensions. Today, it is recognized as one of Germany’s most environmentally friendly steel companies. Its relatively low-CO₂ value chain—where scrap is melted in an electric arc furnace and recycled into new steel—plays a significant role in the circular economy and positions the company as a pioneer in sustainable steel production. The company supplies pre-materials for tube and ring rolling mills as well as for open-die and closed-die forging, predominantly serving the energy, mechanical engineering, and railway sectors. Currently, Stahlwerk Bous employs approximately 300 people.