European Materials Expertise. For 50 Years.
Refracore is the specialised brand of Nagler Normalien GmbH for refractory metals and high-temperature materials. Tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium and their alloys for Europe's most demanding industries — from a single source, with technical consultation, engineer to engineer.
Refracore — The Shortest Path to the World's Best Manufacturers
A European Specialist. Always Within Reach.
- Uncompromising quality — with the difference that we can offer more attractive pricing.
- Response times in hours — not days. No delays from time zones, holidays or language barriers. Technical questions are answered by experienced materials specialists.
- Deep manufacturing capability: We don't just supply the semi-finished material. We deliver your finished part to drawing!
Premium Manufacturers Welcome Your Inquiry
- Global producers with over 1,600 employees and four production sites supply outstanding raw materials.
- Communication in English and German. Expect a quote within the shortest possible time.
- Semi-finished products, small quantities, sample pieces and test materials: for these, we recommend the wolframkupfer.de webshop.
Five Reasons for Refracore
Years of Experience — Not a Newcomer
Nagler Normalien GmbH has been trading in technical materials for five decades. Refractory metals have been part of our core business from day one.
High-Performance Materials at Better Prices
Benefit from stable energy costs.
European Certification Without the Hassle
3.1 mill certificates to EN 10204, RoHS declaration of conformity, REACH, chemical analysis — no back-translations, no missing fields.
Small Quantities for Samples and Research, Too
Large producers think in tonnes. We think in your project size.
Based in Germany — Short Distances
Warehousing and shipping. Delivery within Germany and across Europe.
How Your Material Is Made
From ore to high-performance material: understanding the production process means better advice on alloy, purity and delivery form.
50 Years of Materials Expertise
Founding of Nagler Normalien GmbH
Building the trading business for technical materials. Industries: tool making, mould making, mechanical engineering. Refractory metals in the range from day one.
Expanding Materials Expertise
Building long-term, classic customer and supplier relationships. European premium producers supply premium products. Specialisation in technical high-temperature materials takes its course.
International Sourcing Routes
Advancing globalisation opens new markets. Expansion of the supply range through premium Asian manufacturers. Building a qualified multi-sourcing network for all material classes.
Digitalisation & Sales Optimisation
Enormous growth in international business. Rising demand for materials that require high energy input to produce.
Launch of Refracore.de
Launch of the specialised materials portal for refractory metals and composites.
Your European Partner
50 years of experience. Refractory metals & their alloys. Satisfied customers worldwide.
Send Us Your Projects and Drawing-Spec Parts for a Quote
Tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium, tantalum — custom parts, semi-finished products, specifications. Quote within 1–2 business days.
