m4p Material Solutions GmbH, a specialist for metal powders in additive manufacturing, has gained two new investors in Finindus NV and Berkau Beteiligungs GmbH. In addition to financial support, the partners bring extensive networks and expertise in metallurgy and in the development of high-growth companies. This strengthens m4p’s position in the dynamic market for industrial 3D printing applications.
The company specializes in the development and production of advanced metal powders and offers a portfolio of over 160 products optimized for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). The powders are used by over 400 customers worldwide. In addition to standard alloys, m4p also develops customized materials that are specially adapted to the requirements of individual applications. The aim is to combine the highest material properties with reliable printability in order to meet the requirements of the agile 3D printing industry.
”m4p impressed us with their strong position in their home market, which we quickly understood is due to their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, paired with a profound understanding of both materials and processes. By seamlessly integrating flexibility with stringent contamination control of powders and minimizing batch variability they empower their customers to focus on what they do best: building exceptional parts.” said Roel Callebaut, Senior Investment Manager at Finindus.
With the new funding, m4p plans to expand internationally into North America and Asia and to introduce innovative alloys for additive manufacturing. Furthermore, additional 3D printing technologies besides LPBF are to be supported by new materials. Another focus is on optimizing the fully digitalized business processes to further improve the supply chain and customer experience.
Andreas Berkau agrees and adds: “As one of m4p’s first customers, I have been able to follow the company’s development closely over the years. I have been particularly impressed by the fact that m4p has managed to build up an excellent reputation among users, service providers and machine manufacturers in recent years. I look forward to supporting m4p in the coming years with both capital and technical expertise.”
With the support of Finindus and Berkau Beteiligungs GmbH, m4p Material Solutions has a promising path ahead to expand its position in the global 3D printing materials market.
Philipp Tschertou, CEO of m4p, adds: “We are honoured to have Finindus and Andreas Berkau as new shareholders, as they bring their market knowledge and experience on top of the financial funding for further market penetration. We are looking forward to a successful and rewarding cooperation with our top class shareholder group for the benefit of our customers.“
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