A trusted partner to the defense industry
Graepel is a supplier of perforated sheets to manufacturers of military vehicles, maritime systems, and tactical equipment. We manufacture sheet metal parts specifically tailored to military applications, even in small quantities. Graepel has production sites in Germany and Hungary to ensure reliable supply chains and meet our delivery commitments. We are certified according to DIN 2303 for the welding of defense technology products.
Our components are designed in collaboration with the OEM to withstand high mechanical loads, climatic influences, and use under real combat and operational conditions. The focus is on protective function, structural stability, and consistently reliable performance in safety-critical systems—on land and at sea.
Technical Focus:
- Sheet metal parts for military vehicles, ships, and infrastructure
- Surface treatment for camouflage, corrosion protection, and durability
Military vehicles
Sheet metal parts for tactical and logistics vehicles
- Ventilation and radiator grilles, as well as grilles to protect the drivetrain
- Steps, ladders, tread plates, and walkways
- Heat shielding panels, frame and structural components, and sheet metal brackets
- Surface treatment for effective camouflage coating
Military ships
- Components and systems for maritime applications with maximum corrosion resistance.
- Access points, bridges, tread plates, ladders, and stairways, as well as robust walkways and gangways
- Coatings specifically designed for saltwater environments, with a selection of raw materials suitable for this environment
What expertise does Graepel offer in the field of defense equipment?
Graepel develops and manufactures functional sheet metal parts for safety-critical applications in defense technology using interdisciplinary teams. They work closely with development partners on the specification and design of the components. We have our own prototyping facility for initial implementation.
Design, sheet metal fabrication, and surface treatment are considered holistically during component development to ensure that components such as climbing surfaces, treads, ventilation grilles, and stamped sheet metal parts are optimally tailored to function, load-bearing capacity, and tactical requirements.
FAQ
Graepel designs and manufactures sheet metal parts and perforated sheets for military vehicles, ships, infrastructure, and mobile systems—in accordance with documented quality standards.
The highest standards of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, combined with tactical functionality and ease of maintenance.
Coating systems such as powder coating or specialty paints provide protection against corrosion, chemical exposure, and glare.
Graepel manufactures modular metal solutions for perimeter security and infrastructure—scalable and adaptable to different terrain profiles.
