Closing the Loop: How Europe's Titanium Strategy Is Taking Shape - and Hermith role within this evolving framework

In the beginning of 2025 the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released its report "Closing the loop on the EU's titanium supply chain", outlining how Europe must strengthen autonomy, circularity, and resilience in titanium production.

Titanium is essential for aerospace, defence, medical technology, energy and additive manufacturing - yet the EU remains strongly dependent on imports. Recent geopolitical shifts and supply disruptions have pushed European companies to rethink sourcing, increase traceability, and build a more robust titanium ecosystem.

The EU still imports six times more titanium than it exports. Supporting European manufacturers is now both an economic and strategic priority - essential for securing titanium supply for aerospace, defence, and energy applications.


Hermith: Delivering Titanium for Europe's New Reality

Hermith GmbH, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has long supported European industry with titanium bars, plates, wire, tubes and billets produced to EN9100, EN9120 and ISO 9001 standards. With distribution hubs in Germany, Ireland, Turkey and India, Hermith combines European-certified production with a growing regional footprint.

Hermith's approach aligns closely with the EU's titanium strategy:
- European production and certification ensure supply chain security.
- Broad product portfolio covers everything from bars and sheets to billets and tubes.
- Commitment to innovation and recycling supports circularity.
- Strategic presence across key European regions ensures flexibility and timely delivery.


Looking Ahead

Industry analysts expect titanium demand in Europe to accelerate over the next five years, driven by both civilian and defence programs. At the same time, EU policy will increasingly favour suppliers that can demonstrate local sourcing, sustainability, and circularity. This convergence of policy and industry priorities is reshaping the competitive landscape - rewarding companies that combine reliability, innovation, and regional presence.


To read full press release: https://www.hermith.com/news/
To read a full article from EC: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/closing-loop-eus-titanium-supply-chain-2025-01-23_en
For more information about titanium materials and services provided by Hermith GmbH, please visit our website: https://www.hermith.com/

Hermith GmbH, Englmannstr. 2, 81673 Munich, Germany

For more than 2 decades, Hermith GmbH, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has specialized in supplying titanium materials for aerospace, medical, industrial and many other applications - all manufactured to EN9100, EN9120, and ISO 9001 standards.

With a production and distribution capacity exceeding 1000 tonnes per year, Hermith serves clients across Europe from its hubs in Germany, Ireland, Turkey and India. The company's expanding footprint reflects a broader strategy: shorten supply chains, strengthen regional presence, and ensure reliability in a volatile market.

Hermith is also investing in innovation - particularly in titanium wire for additive manufacturing, where improved purity and consistency are essential for high-performance 3D printing. This focus on material science and process control directly supports the EU's goals of cleaner, more circular production.

This release was published on openPR.