# Van Merksteijn Steel Group and Südwest Beteiligungen merge to form Reinforcing Steel Europe

Van Merksteijn Steel Group and Südwest Beteiligungen completed their merger, establishing Reinforcing Steel Europe B.V. as a leading producer and processor of reinforcing steel in Europe.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-04-30
- Where: Almelo, Netherlands, Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: reinforcing steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Van Merksteijn Steel Group](https://endata.com/companies/84459.md)
- [Reinforcing Steel Europe B.V.](https://endata.com/companies/84460.md)
- [Badische Stahlwerke](https://endata.com/companies/82217.md) (partner)
- [Südwest Beteiligungen](https://endata.com/companies/82218.md) (partner)
- [Südwest Beteiligungen](https://endata.com/companies/82218.md) (target)
- [Van Merksteijn Steel Group](https://endata.com/companies/84459.md) (acquirer)
- [Van Merksteijn Steel Group](https://endata.com/companies/84459.md) (target)
- [Reinforcing Steel Europe B.V.](https://endata.com/companies/84460.md) (acquirer)
- [Südweststahl Group](https://endata.com/companies/84502.md) (target)

## Sources

- [reinforcing-steel.com](https://reinforcing-steel.com/reinforcing-steel-europe-merger/), 2025-04-30: "This merger is a significant milestone in our journey to exceed your expectations in terms of service, quality and sustainability."
- [noerr.com](https://www.noerr.com/en/press/2025_05_02_suedwest-gruppe_rse), 2025-05-02: "This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both groups and consolidates their position as one of the leading manufacturers and processors of reinforcing steel in Europe."
- [eurometal.net](https://eurometal.net/van-merkstejn-badische-form-reinforcing-steel-europe/), 2025-05-15: "The merger allows Südwest to optimise the production capacity of its two steel and wire rod plants."

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