About us

We steel believe

Founded in 1974 in Düsseldorf, Primex Steel Trading GmbH has been active in the trading of steel and non-ferrous products for over 40 years.

The core business of Primex Steel Trading GmbH is the international trade with carbon steels, flat and long products, stainless steel and finished aluminum products.

In addition to the direct purchase from steel manufacturers, Primex Steel Trading GmbH also has the possibility to serve the international market from the stockholding operations and steel service centre of the Carl Spaeter Group. Slit strips, steel sheets in standard and fixed formats, blankings, etc. can be acquired from our affiliated company,  Hebels Staalservice B.V. (Netherlands).

As an international trading company, Primex Steel Trading GmbH is active in worldwide sourcing and sales.

In addition to the procurement of high-quality goods, the complete service of the company includes comprehensive logistics with customs clearance and insurance as well as individual financing concepts to meet the requirements and expectations of customers and suppliers.

We are part of the SPAETER Group 

The SPAETER Group was founded in 1875 by Carl Spaeter. The family owned business is ranking in the top 500 highest-revenue companies in Germany. The group has a leading role in Europe-wide steel trading. Carl Spaeter entertains 15 subsidiaries led by the headquarters located in Duisburg, Germany. Primex Steel Trading has been part of the Spaeter Group since 2004.