Günther + Schramm, (G+S) a distributor of special bar qualities (SBQ) active mostly in southern Germany, has taken over International Metal Service Süd, Kallanish learns.
International Metal Service Süd is a southern affiliate of International Metal Service IMS, a subsidiary of France’s Jacquet Metals, located in Butzbach. IMS will retain five sites in Germany, mostly located in the northern half.
G+S says the acquisition will strengthen its offer in high-alloyed steels, stainless steels, engineering steels, pipes, and aluminium. It will also expand its coverage of southern Germany to a great extent, it notes.
G+S will now have five warehouses and two distribution hubs with an inventory of 35,000 tonnes. It ships up to 90,000 t/year of products with a staff of 280.
Christian Koehl Germany
