
Steel, light-metal and stainless-steel construction as well as sheet metal processing and special constructions from Hamburg-Schnelsen
Arthur Ludwig Stahl- und Leichtmetallbau GmbH
Hamburg (22457)New on Amplifa
About Ludwig Metall
Ludwig Metall is a family-owned craft business founded in 1932 in the Hamburg metropolitan region, comprising Arthur Ludwig Stahl- und Leichtmetallbau GmbH and Ludwig Metallbau GmbH, which specializes in sheet metal processing. With more than 30 employees, the company manufactures as a certified welding specialist in accordance with DIN EN 1090 in steel construction, light-metal construction, stainless-steel and special-metal construction. The range of services includes locksmith work, apparatus construction and special constructions such as vacuum cabinets for the pharmaceutical industry or stainless-steel washing drums with laser-cut stainless steel sheets, as well as facades, conservatories, window doors and fire protection safety elements. Materials include structural steels, stainless steel, aluminium and special metals; as a premium partner of Schüco and Jansen, the company works with the corresponding systems. As a premium partner of the system providers Schüco and Jansen, projects are realized from a single source, from consulting and cost calculation through manufacturing to installation. The company is a member of the Hamburg Metalworkers' Guild and provides repair and maintenance services.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- Steel construction, Light-metal construction, Stainless-steel construction, Special-metal construction, Locksmith work (traditional locksmith's shop), Sheet metal processing, Apparatus construction, Welding (certified welding specialist in accordance with DIN EN 1090, for steel and aluminium)
- Materials
- Structural steels, Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium (light metals), Special metals, Structural steels (steel)
- Certificates
- DIN EN 1090 (certified welding specialist), Approved welding specialist steel, Approved welding specialist aluminium, EN 1090 (certified welding specialist), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1932
- Employees
- over 30
- Industries
- Construction/building construction, Metalworking, Pharmaceuticals, Recycling, Airport infrastructure, Public administration
- 01
Consulting and cost calculation
- 02
Sheet metal processing (including laser cutting)
- 03
Locksmith work and manufacturing
- 04
Welding (DIN EN 1090)
- 05
Installation
- 06
Repair and maintenance service
Materials and Processes
Structural steels (steel)
Base material for steel construction, special constructions and fire protection safety elements.
Stainless steel
Used in stainless-steel construction, apparatus construction and special constructions such as washing drums with laser-cut sheets.
Aluminium (light metals)
Light-metal construction, facades, conservatories and window doors, among others with Schüco systems.
Special metals
Processing of demanding special materials for individual customer projects.
Locations

Hamburg
DEHead office, manufacturing and installation (since 1961)
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, special metals
Components and Projects





Inside the production





Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Steel, Structural steels |
| Light-metal constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Stainless-steel constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Special-metal constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Special metals |
| Locksmith work (traditional locksmith's shop)Installation | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium |
| Sheet metal processingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Stainless steel |
| Apparatus constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Welding (certified welding specialist in accordance with DIN EN 1090, for steel and aluminium)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium |
| Repair and maintenance serviceInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of fire protection safety elementsInstallation | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Facade and window door construction (among others Schüco, Jansen Janisol, Jansen Viss)Installation | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium |
| Conservatory constructionInstallation | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Steel |
| Special construction (e.g. vacuum cabinets, stainless-steel washing drums)Installation | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Laser processing/laser cutting of stainless-steel sheetsMachining | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
As a certified welding specialist in accordance with DIN EN 1090 as well as an approved welding specialist for steel and aluminium, Ludwig Metall manufactures to consistent quality standards with highly specialized skilled workers and qualified vocational training.
| Evidence | Hamburg |
|---|---|
| EN 1090 (certified welding specialist) | |
| Approved welding specialist steel | |
| Approved welding specialist aluminium | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1932
Arthur Ludwig founds a locksmith's shop in HH-Altona, initially in a garage as a sole trader.
- 1934
Master craftsman's examination before the Altona Chamber; authorization to train apprentices, later four journeymen and two apprentices.
- 1934–1945
War years: The workshop is destroyed by bombing raids, and later also the provisional new building.
- 1961
The craft business relocates to HH-Schnelsen, today's company headquarters.
- 1986
Founder's son Jürgen Ludwig establishes the subsidiary Ludwig Metallbau GmbH, which specializes in sheet metal processing.
- 1987
Sven Olof Ludwig joins the company as the third generation.
- 2012
The family-owned company celebrates its 80th anniversary.
- 2022
With Lennart Ludwig, the fourth generation is ready to take over; the company is heading towards its 100th anniversary.