Klöckner & Co SE (KCO)

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https://www.kloeckner.com

Klöckner & Co SE is a leading producer-independent processor and distributor of steel and metal products, operating as a Societas Europaea with a global network of 120 warehousing and processing locations primarily in Europe and North America. Founded in 1906 by Peter Klöckner in Duisburg, Germany, the company serves over 90,000 customers, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations in construction, mechanical engineering, automotive, shipbuilding, and consumer goods sectors. Its comprehensive value chain spans procurement, warehousing, advanced processing services such as laser cutting, CNC milling, coil processing, and surface treatments, to logistics and just-in-time delivery. Klöckner & Co SE emphasizes digital transformation through initiatives like the kloeckner.i center and AI-powered Kloeckner Assistant for order processing, while expanding sustainable offerings under the Nexigen brand, including CO2-reduced steel and aluminum. Structured into segments like Kloeckner Metals Europe and Kloeckner Metals Americas, it bridges steel producers and end-users, providing tailored solutions and investing in innovative technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency. With a workforce of approximately 6,500-7,000 employees, Klöckner & Co SE maintains its position as one of the world's top steel distributors.