History Guides the Path to the Future

The year was 1947. SAAB unveiled its first passenger car, model 92, to the public. In the same year, Danubia began its operations with a clear goal: to grow into a strong company and a competitive player in the metals industry.

Paul Böhm founded the company, representing Austrian producers of copper, aluminum, and steel. In 1971, Lennart Haunss, father of Peter Haunss, invested in the company after a successful career in the metal wholesale business, laying the foundation for Danubia’s future. The company gained additional momentum in 1986 when Rolf Lagerman, father of Johan Lagerman, also with a distinguished career in metal wholesale, acquired a stake and brought valuable connections to aluminum producers, contributing to further growth.

In 1997, Peter Haunss and Johan Lagerman took over ownership of Danubia and strategically steered the company towards metal distribution. By 2000, the company had transitioned from a wholesale model to specializing in the distribution of non-ferrous metals, building long-term partnerships with its customers.

The company’s development continued in 2017 with the arrival of Selim Beslioglu, who brought extensive expertise from previous roles in the industry. His contributions further enhanced Danubia’s capabilities and business opportunities, ultimately leading to his becoming a co-owner in 2021/2022.

Today, Danubia is a dynamic, privately-owned company. It maintains a strong position in the industry through productive collaborations with both new and long-standing customers and suppliers while continuously driving business development forward.