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Help & FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about ordering, cutting to size, shipping and your account. Not here? We help in person.
Ordering
Can I order as a private person?
No. martan.de is a B2B-only shop for companies, public bodies and institutions. Everyone sees the list prices; only verified business accounts can order.
How do I open a business account?
Register with your company details and VAT identification number. We check the VAT ID automatically through the EU system VIES; after a successful check you receive an e-mail and can order.
My VAT ID is not confirmed – what now?
The EU system VIES is overloaded at times; we repeat the check automatically every ten minutes. If it keeps failing, verify the number with your tax authority or write to us.
Are prices net or gross?
Both are shown: the net price applies to the invoice to businesses, the gross price includes the statutory VAT. Cut-to-size prices are calculated from weight and price per kilogram and shown immediately.
Is there a minimum order value?
Yes: €50 net per order, including the sawing fee, excluding shipping. The cart shows how much is still missing, if anything.
What is the sawing fee?
For orders with at least one cut-to-size item we charge €30 net once per order – regardless of the number of cuts.
Cutting to size
How do I order a cut-to-size part?
On the product page choose "Cut to size", enter thickness, length and width – diameter and length for round rods, the diameter for discs – and see the price immediately.
Which dimensions are possible?
The limits depend on the material and the stock format, for example 2,000 × 1,000 mm for many sheets. The configurator states the allowed range; please enquire for larger parts.
How accurate is the cut?
Cut-to-size parts are sawn, not milled. For tight tolerances or finished dimensions order the part as a milled part through our services.
Can I upload a drawing?
For milled parts from CAD data use the finished-parts configurator or send us the drawing through the contact form.
Shipping and delivery
What does shipping cost?
Shipping is based on the total weight and shown in the cart before you order. Long and heavy parts go by freight forwarder.
How long does delivery take?
Stock items and cut-to-size parts usually leave within a few working days; for machining orders we state the lead time in the quotation.
Do you deliver abroad?
We deliver to businesses in Germany and, by arrangement, to other EU countries. Ask us before ordering.
Payment and invoice
Which payment methods are there?
Purchase on invoice only, for verified business customers. You receive the invoice with the delivery or by e-mail.
What happens after I order?
You immediately receive an acknowledgement by e-mail. The contract is concluded with our order confirmation or with the delivery.
Where do I see my orders?
Under "My account" you find all orders with items, amounts and status.
Data and security
How do you handle my data?
Your data is processed exclusively in German data centres. Details are in the privacy policy.
Why do some pictures carry an "i"?
Pictures with this mark were generated with artificial intelligence and are labelled under Art. 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act). They serve as placeholders until our own photos are available.