Simplex
Simplex (Simplex Arabia) is an Egyptian manufacturer and distributor of CNC machines — routers, fiber and CO2 lasers, plasma cutters, press brakes, and woodworking equipment — selling to metalworking, woodworking, signage, and logistics-automation customers across 17 countries with offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Simplex does
Simplex (also doing business as Simplex Arabia) is a privately-held Egyptian industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cairo, with regional branches in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Sharjah, UAE. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines and related industrial solutions across metalworking, woodworking, advertising/signage, stone processing, and electrical-panel manufacturing. Its core product portfolio includes CNC routers, fiber laser cutting machines (1.5KW to 30KW), plasma cutters, CO2 laser machines, edge banding machines, press brakes, hydraulic shearing machines, metal welding machines, foaming/gasket injection machines, panel saws, letter bending machines, fiber marking machines, and a curated line of European-made woodworking and metalworking machines. The company also sells spare parts and consumables (laser nozzles, Raycus laser sources, oil pumps, sensors, lenses, Mach3 interface boards) to support the installed base.
The business model is primarily hardware sales of capital equipment priced on a quote basis, supplemented by recurring revenue from spare parts and a comprehensive service package spanning inspection, feasibility studies, pre-sales consultancy, installation, training, warranties, maintenance, technical support, and shipping/export. The co-founders are Ahmed Shaaban Ahmed (CEO), Mohamed Mansour (CMO), and Amr Mahmoud (CTO). Distribution is sales-led through the bilingual simplexarabia.com website and physical offices across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, with the company self-reporting machines used by customers in more than 17 countries across 50+ industrial sectors. Strategic customers to date include Bosta, for which Simplex built a $5M automated sorting facility claimed to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East. In 2024 Simplex secured an 8-figure USD investment (advised by Exits MENA) followed by a $13M round from the National Industrial Clusters Development Program in January 2025, both earmarked for capacity and product expansion across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa.
Simplex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Simplex
- Legal name
- Simplex
- Website
- https://simplexarabia.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Simplex (Simplex Arabia) is an Egyptian manufacturer and distributor of CNC machines — routers, fiber and CO2 lasers, plasma cutters, press brakes, and woodworking equipment — selling to metalworking, woodworking, signage, and logistics-automation customers across 17 countries with offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Simplex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)
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Where Simplex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cairo
- HQ country
- Egypt
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices4 records
Markets served
Simplex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- CNC Machine Sales: Sale of industrial CNC machines including routers, laser cutters, plasma machines, welding machines, press brakes, shearing machines, and woodworking equipment for various manufacturing sectors.
- Spare Parts and Consumables: Sale of machine parts and consumables including nozzles, laser sources, protective lenses, oil pumps, proximity sensors, relay components, and power supplies for CNC equipment maintenance.
- Services: Comprehensive service revenue from maintenance, technical support, training, installation, feasibility studies, and consulting services for machine operators and manufacturing facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Machine Sales - Contact for Quote |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spare Parts - Unit Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Simplex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Simplex manufactures and sells CNC (Computer Numerical Control) industrial machines—including routers, fiber and CO2 laser systems, plasma cutters, welding machines, press brakes, shearing machines, edge banders, panel saws, and gasket injection machines—for metalworking, woodworking, and advertising/signage manufacturers. The company also distributes European-made woodworking and metalworking equipment, supplies replacement parts and consumables, and delivers full lifecycle services covering installation, training, maintenance, technical support, feasibility studies, and shipping.
Product overview
Simplex is an Egyptian manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machines and industrial equipment across multiple sectors. The core product lineup includes CNC Router Machines (standard, multi-head, ATC, B-axis, stone/marble configurations), Fiber Laser Machines (1.5KW-30KW), Plasma Cutting Machines, CO2 Laser Machines, Edge Banding Machines (4-7 step configurations), Press Brake Machines, Hydraulic Shearing Machines, Metal Welding Machines, Foaming/Gasket Injection Machines, Panel Saw Machines, Letter Bending Machines, and Fiber Marking Machines. The company also offers European-made woodworking machines (spindle moulders, sanders, planers, automatic moulders, edgebanders, thicknessing planers, combination machines, band saws, panel saws) and European metalworking machines (CNC punching, shearing). Supporting the machine portfolio is a full range of machine parts and spare parts including laser nozzles, laser sources, oil pumps, sensors, and interface boards. The company provides comprehensive services encompassing the entire customer lifecycle including pre-sales consultancy, installation, training, warranties, maintenance, technical support, and shipping/export.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CNC Router Machines CNC router machines for wood, metal, stone, and composite materials including standard, multi-head, ATC (automatic tool changer), B-axis (4th axis), stone/marble, and door/routing configurations for furniture, carpentry, and stone working workshops.
- Fiber Laser Machines Fiber laser machines for metal cutting, available in power ranges from 1.5KW to 30KW for industrial metalworking applications such as cutting iron, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum.
- Plasma Cutting Machines Plasma machines for cutting and shaping various metals (iron, copper, stainless steel, aluminum) with standard and rotary configurations for advertising, signage, and metal fabrication businesses.
- CO2 Laser Machines CO2 laser machines for engraving, drawing, and blanking on wood, acrylic, leather, plastic, glass, cloth, and other materials for advertising, signage, and craft industries.
- Edge Banding Machines Edge banding machines available in 4, 5, 6, and 7-step configurations for applying edging tape to panels in furniture manufacturing, featuring Schneider electrical components and Turkish motors.
- Press Brake Machines Press brake machines for metal bending, available in NC and CNC configurations for blacksmithing, metal construction, and general contracting applications.
- Hydraulic Shearing Machines Hydraulic shearing machines for cutting raw materials including iron, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum in industrial fabrication operations.
- Metal Welding Machines Specialized welding machines for stainless steel letters in advertising, working on iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper for sign-making and metal fabrication businesses.
- Foaming/Gasket Injection Machines Gasket injection machines for electrical panel manufacturing with servo motors, 40-litre tank capacity, and operating area starting from 125x235 cm, providing water and dust protection for electrical enclosures.
- Panel Saw Machines Panel saw machines for cutting acrylic, aluminum panels, and natural/industrial woods, with automatic and sliding table configurations for woodworking operations.
- European Woodworking Machines European-made woodworking machines including spindle moulders (F23), sanders (LN3000, Libra 35), planers (PF41), automatic moulders (Matrix 230 X), edgebanders, thicknessing planers (PS 52, PS63), combination machines (C41 C), band saws, and automatic panel saws (AXO 200, XENIA 40).
- European Metalworking Machines European-made metalworking machines including CNC punching machines and shearing machines for sheet metal processing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Automated sorting facility capable of processing 11,000 shipments per hour - built by Simplex for Bosta
Companies that use Simplex
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Simplex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Simplex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BostamajorSimplex developed a $5M automated sorting facility for Bosta, Egypt's logistics startup, claimed to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East, capable of processing 11,000 shipments per hour to support Bosta's target of 80 million annual parcel deliveries.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Simplex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Haas Automation: Haas Automation is one of the largest CNC machine tool manufacturers in North America, producing milling, turning, and machining centers. Comparable to Simplex as a broad-line CNC machine maker, though at significantly larger scale and with deeper proprietary IP.
- DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a global leader in CNC machine tools including milling, turning, and additive manufacturing systems, plus digital factory solutions. Comparable to Simplex across the CNC metal-cutting portfolio but operates at much larger scale with extensive service networks.
- TRUMPF: TRUMPF is a German global leader in machine tools, laser technology, and sheet metal processing. Highly comparable to Simplex's fiber laser and metal forming (press brake/shear) offerings, though at enterprise scale and with proprietary laser sources.
- Bystronic: Bystronic specializes in sheet metal processing including laser cutting, press brakes, and automation. Directly comparable to Simplex's fiber laser, press brake, and shear product lines for metalworking customers.
- Amada: Amada is a Japanese manufacturer of metalworking machinery including laser cutters, press brakes, shears, and welding systems. Comparable to Simplex's metalworking portfolio, though at much larger scale and with stronger proprietary technology.
Direct peers
- Trotec Laser: Trotec Laser produces CO2 and fiber laser engraving and cutting systems for signage, advertising, woodworking, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Simplex's CO2 laser, fiber marking, and advertising-sector laser offerings.
- Epilog Laser: Epilog Laser manufactures CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting, and marking systems for woodworking, signage, and small business use. Directly comparable to Simplex's advertising and signage laser product lines.
- Laguna Tools: Laguna Tools makes CNC routers, edge banders, panel saws, and other woodworking machinery. Directly comparable to Simplex's woodworking router, edge banding, and panel saw portfolio for furniture and carpentry workshops.
- MultiCam CNC Cutting Systems: MultiCam manufactures CNC cutting systems including routers, plasma, laser, and waterjet machines for sign-making, woodworking, and metalworking. Directly comparable to Simplex's router, plasma, and laser cutting portfolio across multiple sectors.
Emerging players
- Cincinnati Incorporated: Cincinnati Incorporated makes metal fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, and laser cutting systems. Partially comparable to Simplex's metal forming and fabrication product lines for industrial metalworking customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Simplex social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Simplex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Simplex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors3 records
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Simplex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Simplex
What does Simplex do?
Simplex manufactures and sells CNC (Computer Numerical Control) industrial machines—including routers, fiber and CO2 laser systems, plasma cutters, welding machines, press brakes, shearing machines, edge banders, panel saws, and gasket injection machines—for metalworking, woodworking, and advertising/signage manufacturers. The company also distributes European-made woodworking and metalworking equipment, supplies replacement parts and consumables, and delivers full lifecycle services covering installation, training, maintenance, technical support, feasibility studies, and shipping.
Is Simplex a public or private company?
Simplex is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Simplex founded?
Simplex was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Simplex based?
Simplex is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, in the Africa region.
How does Simplex make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. CNC Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts and Consumables and services.
Who are Simplex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Haas Automation, DMG MORI, TRUMPF, Bystronic and Amada. Direct peers are Trotec Laser, Epilog Laser, Laguna Tools and MultiCam CNC Cutting Systems. Cincinnati Incorporated is listed as an emerging player.
Does Simplex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Simplex.
What industry is Simplex in?
Simplex's product category is Industrial Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.