Your reliable partner for stainless steel since 1975
Stainless steel solutions that keep your production running smoothly.
STAINLESS NOT BRAINLESS
Reliable Supply Security
through high stock levels and an international supplier network.
Personal Contact Persons
directly reachable – without detours or waiting loops.
Certified Quality
constantly checked, documented, and traceable.
Flexible Delivery
from small orders to projects – on time!
Over five decades of stainless steel expertise
For more than fifty years, KGW Gerber Edelstähle GmbH has been supplying the manufacturing industry with flawless quality stainless steel - reliably, flexibly, and always at eye level with its customers.
Two locations in Germany
From small regional stamping plants to global automotive suppliers: Today, the company is one of the established stainless steel dealers for flat products in Germany and combines traditional values with modern service orientation.
Global supplier network
Thanks to high stock availability, in-house processing, and a global network of suppliers that has grown over decades, KGW Gerber assures its customers one of the most important promises in this industry: supply security.
Our product portfolio
Stainless steel in all standard dimensions, materials and finishes
From coils to blanks: We deliver stainless steel products in certified quality, precisely tailored to your requirements.
stainless steel coils
Hot and cold rolled coils for the highest quality requirements.
split strips
Precisely cut slit strips from narrow band to wide band. For precise further processing and consistently high dimensional accuracy.
precision strips
Tightest thickness and width tolerances for applications with maximum accuracy requirements.
cut-outs
Individual cuts, rounds and stainless steel rods made to measure. Ideal for productions that require precisely fitting solutions in a short time.
surfaces
Diverse surface finishes, grinding patterns and protective films, matched to the function and design of your end product.
edge processing
Mechanically processed cut edges for clean, safe further processing and perfect fit.
rollers
Targeted cold or hot rolling to achieve desired strengths. Precisely tailored to your technical requirements.
Why our customers have trusted us for decades
Our customers value us not only for the highest quality stainless steel, but above all for what other dealers do not offer:
Trade & service in one
We are not just a dealer, but the extended workbench of our customers. In addition to classic trade, we offer processing, technical advice and flexible solutions that go far beyond the usual - for real added value that noticeably relieves your production.
Long-term partnerships with substance
For over five decades, as a family business, we have stood for continuity and personal care. Many of our customers have been with us for decades - because we focus on partnerships that last for decades, not just quarters.
Our most important promise: security of supply
Two warehouse locations, a worldwide supplier network, and alternative procurement routes guarantee: You get your material. On time. Even when markets are tight.
Certified quality – consistently reliable
Our processes are certified according to DIN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 14001. Clear proof of our audited, traceable standards. For you, this means: stainless steel of consistently high quality, precisely documented and reliably reproducible.
Our stainless steel has already proven itself here
For decades, we have been supplying leading companies in these industries with our stainless steel.
construction industry
Fireplaces, lamps and luminaires, swimming pool technology, building fittings, profiles, air conditioning, technical springs
automotive
Stamped, bent and deep-drawn parts, interior, body, exhaust systems, seals and filters, fasteners
household goods
Commercial kitchen technology, pots and bowls, sinks, waste bins, fittings, dishwashers
medical equipment
Surgical Instruments, Laboratory Technology, Medical Furniture, Cleanroom Systems
Experienced buyers and production managers know:
The wrong stainless steel supplier can jeopardise your entire production.
And the consequences show up faster than you'd like:
delivery failures
The material doesn't arrive - exactly when the machines should be running. The result: production standstill, idle costs, and angry customers because delivery dates are missed.
quality defects
The stainless steel does not meet specifications: too soft, wrong alloy, faulty surface. Production standstill: entire batches are sorted out, backlogs are expensively caught up.
price risks
Overnight, alloy surcharges or raw material prices explode. Suddenly your calculations tip, margins collapse and projects become unprofitable. Planning certainty is gone.
With KGW Gerber is
Reliable production supply at all times
Instead of bottlenecks, quality defects, and price fluctuations, with us you have a reliable partner who secures your steel supply and has your back.
Predictable production
No downtime, no frantic search for replacement suppliers. With KGW Gerber, your material is there on time, in the right quantity and dimension. This way, your production always runs reliably.
Assured quality
Instead of rejects and complaints, we guarantee you stainless steel that precisely meets your specifications - consistently, certified, and documented. You can rely on every delivery having the same immaculate quality.
Stable calculation
Instead of sudden price jumps, you benefit from reliable conditions and long-standing supplier relationships. This gives you the security to precisely calculate projects and protect your margins.
Relief in everyday operations
No more discussions about late deliveries or faulty batches. Less stress in purchasing, fewer complaints, more time for your core business. In short: We've got your back.
Consistent quality - confirmed by independent audits
We are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015.
For you, this means: meeting high quality standards, documented processes, and responsible use of resources.
Family-founded, professionally managed since 1975
KGW Gerber Edelstähle combines tradition and modernity: founded by Kuno Gerber, continued by CEO Kai Bützler - with a strong team, clear values and a vision based on reliability and partnership.
Founded in 1975 by Kuno Gerber in Witten. Grown from a trading house in a barn to an established specialist for stainless steel with its own warehouse, two locations in Witten and Untersteinach, and specialized machines for processing. Today, KGW Gerber serves leading companies from various industries with its stainless steel solutions in certified quality.
We are a family business. For 50 years now, fundamental values such as stability and reliability have shaped our corporate culture. Together with our business partners, we work to ensure that success is not just for the moment. We create connections that last for decades.
- Kai Bützler, Managing Director of KGW Gerber Edelstähle GmbH
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NRW & Bavaria
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clients
satisfied in recent years, from over 20 industries
Our Team
Your direct contacts
Whether for purchasing, technology, or service - our employees are directly and easily accessible for your concerns.
Kai Bützler
managing director
📞 +49 (0)2302-88908-88
📧 kai@kgw.nrw
Marco Hertel
authorised signatory
📞 +49 (0)2302-88908-83
📧 marco@kgw.nrw
Kerstin Sesselmann
assistant to the MD
📞 +49 (0)2302-88908-81
📧 kerstin@kgw.nrw
Lisa Marcks
QM
📞 +49 (0)2302 88908-82
📧 lisa@kgw.nrw
Jasmina Bromme
sales
📞 +49 (0)2302 88908-78
📧 jasmina@kgw.nrw
Janine Spitzer
accounting
📞 +49 (0)2302 88908-72
📧 janine@kgw.nrw
Ulrike Schmitz
accounting
📞 +49 (0)2302-88908-71
📧 ulrike@kgw.nrw
Your path to a reliable supply of stainless steel
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Direct contact
You contact our sales department by phone or email and speak directly with a personal contact person, without detours.
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Needs analysis & consulting
Together, we clarify your needs. The conversation can take place on-site, online, or by phone. This way, we ensure that we understand your requirements precisely.
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Personalised quote
Based on your specifications, you will receive a tailor-made offer. We will clarify all commercial and technical details in advance, so you have planning security.
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Evaluation & Feedback
We will discuss the offer with you personally, answer any open questions and make adjustments if desired. We will also contribute our own suggestions for improvement if we see potential for technical or economic optimizations. Your feedback will be incorporated directly before the offer becomes binding.
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Long-term support
After the first delivery, we continue to stand by your side as a partner for reorders, new projects, or continuous supply. Reliability doesn't end with delivery for us.
Our locations: Serving you in North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria
With our headquarters in Witten and our branch in Untersteinach, we are present in two strong industrial regions and close to our customers.
head office
Mewer Ring 9
58454 Witten
Phone: +49 (0) 2302 88908-88
Fax: +49 (0) 2302 88908-80
Mail: kai@kgw.nrw
branch office
Robert-Bosch-Straße 4
95369 Untersteinach
Phone: +49 (0) 2302 88908-83
Fax: +49 (0) 2302 88908-80
Mail: marco@kgw.nrw
Our answers to your questions
Frequently asked questions
KGW Gerber combines trade, service and technical advice into a complete package that reliably secures your production. Personal contacts, decades of experience and certified quality ensure that you can plan your production with confidence. You can be sure that your material will arrive on time and in the best quality.
We offer a wide range of stainless materials for a variety of applications.
An overview of all materials essential to our business can be found here.
Yes! Thanks to our own warehouse, two locations and a global network of suppliers, we can guarantee security of supply, even in times of crisis or shortages.
Yes! On request, we supply stainless steel sheets with protective films from renowned manufacturers. Depending on the application, you will receive the appropriate coating, from light duty to demanding manufacturing processes such as deep drawing, profiling, punching, bending or laser cutting.
We provide a transparent overview of the alloy surcharges for stainless steel sheets, strips and precision strips.
Yes. With over four decades of experience, established supplier relationships and alternative sourcing channels, we are prepared for crisis scenarios and remain reliably able to deliver.
Reliability starts with a conversation.
Our contacts are directly available to you - personally, competently and without detours.
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