Hoberg & Driesch Expands with Salzgitter Pipe Business Acquisition - News and Statistics - IndexBox

Mar 22, 2025

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Hoberg & Driesch Rohrengruppe, a prominent steel pipe distributor based in Dusseldorf, has finalized an agreement to acquire a portion of Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH's pipe business in Germany. The source highlights that this acquisition includes seamless heavy-wall pipes and precision steel pipes, marking a strategic enhancement for Hoberg & Driesch's market presence.

This transaction enables Hoberg & Driesch to broaden its product offerings and solidify its standing in the European steel pipe market. According to IndexBox data, the European Union's pipe production is projected to experience a modest recovery, with a 0.3% year-on-year increase expected in 2025 following a 3% decline in 2024. Projections for 2026 indicate a further 1.2% growth.

Hans-Jorg Westendorf, CEO of Hoberg & Driesch Rohrengruppe, expressed optimism about the acquisition, emphasizing a seamless transition for Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel's customers. Dr. Sebastian Bros of Salzgitter's management team noted the focus on core competencies, ensuring efficiency and organizational optimization.

The gradual integration of assets promises to offer customers an expanded product range and increased production capacity, leveraging the combined expertise of both entities. Despite the anticipated stability in pipe consumption within the machine building and automotive sectors, overall demand for large welded pipes is expected to remain subdued due to the EU's shift towards LNG and reduced oil project investments.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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