Innovative strength born of engineering, experience, and curiosity
Graepel develops innovations where standard solutions reach their limits. Complex tasks, high technical requirements, and economic cost pressures demand new approaches to design, perforation, forming, and surface technology.
Our engineers know what sheet metal can do—and what it cannot. It is precisely this knowledge that forms the foundation for innovation: We identify limitations, push them in targeted ways, and open up new possibilities for solutions. This results in products that intelligently combine functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Two Paths to Innovation at Graepel
Innovations at Graepel arise through two clearly defined pathways:
- Market-driven innovations, developed on our own initiative to set new standards
- Customer-driven innovations that arise specifically from concrete requirements and challenges
Both approaches pursue the same goal: better sheet metal solutions—technically sophisticated, economically viable, and ready for series production.
Graepel DuraVent – A New Combination of Perforation and Surface Finish
Graepel DuraVent combines a high-precision punching process with a specially developed anti-corrosion coating. The result: up to 7% greater airflow, significantly reduced pressure loss, and over 1,000 hours of durability in salt spray testing—tested and proven.
Graepel-ColorGrip – Color with grip, safety without compromise
Graepel-ColorGrip is a newly developed, slip-resistant coating for sheet metal grating, stair treads, and walkways. It allows for custom color schemes in line with corporate design—while maintaining consistently high slip resistance, at least on par with hot-dip galvanized grating.
Graepel PERCUS – Perforated sheet metal as a design element
Graepel PERCUS stands for custom-designed perforated metal sheets that create unique visual motifs through the finest perforations. Through precise embossing, metal becomes a design surface—scalable, durable, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. PERCUS combines engineering with design freedom.
Graepel Persity – Ventilation Grille with Fivefold Added Value
Graepel Persity is an innovative ventilation grille featuring high airflow, high structural rigidity, and low weight. Its specially developed geometry reduces pressure loss, lowers material and labor costs, and combines technical performance with an impressive design.
Innovation at Graepel – Progress with Responsibility
At Graepel, innovation does not stem from mere action for the sake of it, but from technical expertise, experience, and a commitment to creating sustainable solutions. Our goal is to make better use of materials’ potential, enhance functionality, and provide our customers with genuine competitive advantages.
“At Graepel, innovation starts with listening. We understand applications, are familiar with the requirements of a wide range of industries, and use this knowledge to develop production-ready solutions that deliver real added value. It’s often the small details that make all the difference. We identify these early on and combine them with pragmatism, curiosity, and technical expertise. This creates the right balance of stability and agility for successful products. I am particularly excited when good ideas turn into solutions that not only impress in concept but also prove their worth in the long term.”
Markus Abeln
Head of Project Management, Graepel
