TOBSTEEL has celebrated its 20th anniversary at the end of July with all its employees and their families, having established itself as a specialist for stainless steel products and special materials.
Established by owner and managing director Tobias Schäfer on 1st August 2004, TOBSTEEL started out as a screw distributor for stainless steel fasteners of all kinds. Over the years, the company continued to develop, by carving out a niche for itself and thereby achieving numerous significant milestones.
These include the new premises in Öhringen with an administration building, a logistics building, as well as a storage area of 12,500m². There has also been an increase in the number of employees from three to 103 and the creation of one of the largest stainless steel screw storage areas with fasteners for all five corrosion resistance classes.
This is the speciality of the screw expert, which has specialised in large-scale projects in the construction sector including tunnel construction, pipeline construction, solar technology, timber construction, fence construction, offshore and façade and window technology. TOBSTEEL is now well known in the industry for its technical expertise, quality processes and high stock levels.
The company attaches particular importance to quality – which is highlighted in the bi-metal thin sheet screws with ETA. The bi-metal thin sheet screws with double thread and fine thread were especially developed for use in the PV/solar industry as well as in roof and façade construction, hall construction and metal construction. These screws offer outstanding drilling performance in steel up to a thickness of 2mm and in aluminium up to 4mm – without any pre-drilling. This saves valuable time and reduces material wear. In addition, the chip reduced screwing ensures a smooth and clean screwing process.
Another significant advantage of the bi-metal thin sheet screws is that the main application, the fastening of pre-drilled aluminium components, is tested exclusively at TOBSTEEL and is also covered by the ETA.
The screw wholesaler has set itself ambitious goals for the future. These include investments in warehouse logistics, the expansion of
its market position and further growth in sales. With a clear vision and a strong team, the company is looking confidently towards the coming years.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
Don't have an account? Sign Up
Signing up to Fastener + Fixing Magazine enables you to manage your account details.
