When Tungco talks about “doing whatever it takes,” we’re not just talking about a Kentucky mindset—we’re talking about a global commitment that spans continents and cultures.
Forty kilometers north of Düsseldorf, in the industrial heart of Germany, Markus Ewecker is proving that the Tungco spirit translates beautifully across the Atlantic. As Managing Director of Tungco GmbH, Markus leads our European arm with the same family-first, relationship-driven approach that built Tungco from Kentucky backyards into a global force.
The Making of a European Leader
Watch Markus walk through his operation, and you’ll see something remarkable: the same meticulous care for every pound of material that Steve Nance instilled in Kentucky, now refined through German engineering precision. From the moment tungsten scrap arrives at their Dienstlagen facility to the final spectral analysis, every step reflects Tungco’s core principle—we weigh every pound with care, settle every quote with integrity.
“We need to be as efficient as possible with such a small team,” Markus explains in his behind-the-scenes video. “Our guys in the warehouse are very professional. I think no one is faster than us supplying this kind of service.”
But what makes Markus truly special isn’t just his operational excellence—it’s how he’s managing Tungco GmbH as a genuine family business. His wife Jolanda manages the entire finance operation, ensuring suppliers and customers receive the same level of service Tungco has delivered for 50 years. Their sons Konstantin and Vincent are growing up understanding both the weight of tungsten and the weight of legacy.
Recognition Where It’s Due
In 2024, Markus received Tungco’s Founder’s Award (previously the MVP Award)—a recognition reserved for those who embody Steve Nance’s original vision while pushing the company forward. The moment Cliff Nance and Ryan Sizemore presented him with a Rolex was more than ceremony; it was acknowledgment that Tungco’s future lies in leaders who understand that relationships matter more than transactions.
European Excellence Meets Global Reach
As Markus prepares to represent Tungco at EMO—Europe’s largest manufacturing trade show—he carries with him not just product catalogs and price sheets, but 50 years of proven reliability. Tungco GmbH has become the definitive tungsten reclamation leader in the EU, collecting scrap worldwide while maintaining the local, personal touch that defines the Tungco way.
From hardscrap sorting to softscrap sampling, from laboratory preparation to final analysis, Markus and his team deliver what the European market demands: precision, efficiency, and absolute reliability.
The Tungco Difference, Globally Applied
“We are more than happy when our suppliers and customers are happy,” says Markus.
