Germany is the core industrial market of the EU and a major destination for Chinese steel structure exports. Automotive, mechanical engineering, distribution and cold chain are the main sources of demand, while data centre construction around Frankfurt is growing fast. Germany is demanding on engineering quality and documentation: design follows DIN EN 1993, and components entering the market must be executed to EN 1090-1 with the corresponding marking and factory production control records.
Why EN 1090 execution class matters in Germany
Germany is a driving force behind the EN 1090 system, and clients and supervisors are strict about documentation. Logistics and commercial projects usually run EXC2, with EXC3 for long spans and public or critical structures. Beyond the execution class, clients often require welding organised to DIN EN ISO 3834 with material traceability and coating inspection records.
- Production to EN 1090-1 EXC2 / EXC3 with factory production control (FPC) documents
- Welding to DIN EN ISO 3834 and DIN EN 1090-2, with qualified welders and procedures
- 3.1 / 3.2 material certificates, coating checks and inspection records as a package
Codes and climate loads
Design follows DIN EN 1993 with German National Annexes and loads follow DIN EN 1991. Snow is heavier in the southern uplands while wind dominates in the north; industrial and coastal areas need a C3–C4 corrosion environment, with S235 / S355 steel commonly used.
- Snow/wind: values from the project region, with correspondingly enhanced roof and cladding fixing
- Corrosion: C3 inland and C4 near the coast or in industrial areas, hot-dip galvanised or galvanised plus coating
- Fire: coatings or boards to DIN fire resistance requirements for the building use
- Cladding: insulation and waterproofing to suit the local climate, with airtightness and thermal performance
Delivery and logistics: Shanghai / Ningbo to Hamburg, Bremerhaven
Detailing and fabrication take place at our Shanghai and Jiangsu facilities; knocked-down members ship from Shanghai or Ningbo to Hamburg and Bremerhaven with marking drawings, packing lists and erection guidance.
- Detailing 7–10 days, fabrication 25–40 days, ocean 30–40 days
- FOB / CIF / DAP terms; we assist with German customs and EN 1090 documentation
- High loading density: fewer containers per tonne and lower unit freight cost
Frequently asked questions
Can you provide calculations to German standards?
How is the EXC class decided for German clients?
Who handles site erection?
Send the span, use and site conditions — we reply with an EN 1090 solution and budget price within 48 hours.
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