Ellison Technologies

What Ellison Technologies does

Ellison Technologies, Inc. is a privately held US machine tool distributor and manufacturing technology integrator, incorporated in Illinois and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company operates 16 regional offices across the United States and self-identifies as the largest machine tool distributor in North America. Its core business is the exclusive North American distribution of DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) CNC equipment — vertical and horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, boring and bridge mills, turning centers (including the PUMA TT twin-turret series), Swiss-style turning machines, EDM, and grinding equipment — supplemented by multi-vendor partnerships with Tsugami, Tornos, Citizen, Star, and Hydmech. Ellison also distributes Markforged and Trumpf TruPrint additive manufacturing systems, including the DN Solutions DLX-325.

The technology stack extends well beyond machine reselling. The AutoMate automation portfolio combines the company's co-developed AutoPilot CNC machine tending solution (Doosan Robotics cobots with OnRobot D:PLOY software), HALTER LoadAssistant robotic loading systems (FANUC arms, Schunk grippers), and Doosan cobots in M-, A-, and H-Series configurations. Ellison Software Solutions distributes CAMWorks (natively integrated into SOLIDWORKS), 3DExperience, CADchat, simulation, and data management tools, providing CAD-to-CAM workflow continuity. Supporting services under the OneSource umbrella include installation, preventative maintenance, calibration (ballbar, laser interferometry), spindle rebuild, repair, in-house financing with Section 179 tax structuring, turnkey engineering services, and recruiting services.

The business model blends hardware sales (CNC machines, automation, additive systems, parts) with software licensing (CAMWorks, 3DExperience), professional services (installation, maintenance, engineering), and managed financing. GTM is sales-led and field-based: enterprise regional sales teams, applications engineers, and local service technicians operate across 16 US territories supported by a Build-a-Quote web tool, ChipChat video content, direct email/newsletter marketing, SMS campaigns, and trade show participation. Vertical segmentation spans aerospace, automotive, medical device, die/mold, industrial machinery, and aerospace/defense. Ellison does not disclose revenue or funding and has no public ticker; leadership lists Graham Hooper as President.

Name

Ellison Technologies

Legal name

Ellison Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://ellisontechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ellison Technologies is the exclusive North American distributor for DN Solutions CNC machine tools and the largest machine tool distributor in the region, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturers across 16 US operations with hardware, automation, software, and service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tool Distribution

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Manufacturing automation
• Robotic machine tending
• CAD CAM software
• Industrial distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC machine tools including machining centers, turning centers, EDM, boring mills, bridge mills, and grinding machines from DN Solutions and other OEM partners.
2. Automation Solutions: Sale and integration of automation solutions including Doosan Robotics cobots, HALTER LoadAssistant robotic systems, and AutoPilot machine tending solutions.
3. Software Licenses: Sale of CAM software including CAMWorks (SOLIDWORKS-integrated CAM), 3DExperience, CADchat, simulation, and data management software with associated training.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of machine tool parts, components, tooling, and related accessories. Includes replacement parts, spindle repair parts, and accessories for all supported OEM equipment.
5. Service and Maintenance: Service organization providing installation, repair, preventative maintenance, calibration (Ballbar testing, laser interferometry), and spindle rebuild services.
6. Financing Services: In-house customized financing services for equipment investment including leasing options and Section 179 tax benefit assistance.
7. Engineering Solutions: Turnkey engineering solutions including process development, part programming, system runoff, factory layout, and robotic simulation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ellison Technologies is the exclusive North American distributor of DN Solutions CNC machine tools (vertical/horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machines, turning centers, EDM, boring mills) and bundles these machines with robotic automation (AutoPilot, Doosan cobots, HALTER LoadAssistant), CAM software (CAMWorks, 3DExperience), 3D printing systems, and comprehensive lifecycle services (installation, preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, spindle rebuild, financing). The company serves manufacturing customers across aerospace, automotive, medical device, die/mold, and industrial machinery sectors through 16 US regional operations.

Product overview

Ellison Technologies is a comprehensive manufacturing technology provider offering a diverse portfolio of CNC machining solutions, robotic automation systems, software, and 3D printing technologies. The company serves as the exclusive DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) distributor in North America, providing vertical and horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machines, boring mills, and turning centers including the specialized PUMA TT twin-turret series. Its automation portfolio includes the AutoPilot CNC machine tending solution developed with Doosan Robotics and OnRobot, Doosan Robotics collaborative robots (M-Series, A-Series, H-Series), and HALTER LoadAssistant robotic loading systems. The software suite encompasses CAMWorks (built natively into SOLIDWORKS), 3DExperience, CADchat, simulation, and data management tools. Additive solutions include Markforged, Trumpf TruPrint, and DN Solutions DLX series 3D printers. Supporting services include preventative maintenance, machine repair, calibration, spindle rebuild, engineering/turnkey solutions, financing with Section 179 tax benefits, and recruiting services. With over 300 employees across 16 operations in the USA, Ellison positions itself as the largest machine tool distributor in North America offering complete manufacturing solutions from equipment procurement through ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoPilot: CNC machine tending solution developed in collaboration with Doosan Robotics and OnRobot for automated loading and unloading tasks.
• OneSource
• Ellison Software Solutions

Products and services

• Vertical Machining Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-18 months ROI for HALTER LoadAssistant automation solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and standard.

• DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive DN Solutions distributor in North America. Offers full product line including vertical machining centers, horizontal turning centers, 5-axis machines, boring mills, and multi-tasking mill-turn centers. Ellison is the exclusive channel partner providing sales, service, and support for DN Solutions machines across the USA.
• Doosan RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration for collaborative robots (cobots) and machine tending solutions. Ellison partnered with Doosan Robotics to develop AutoPilot, Ellison's CNC machine tending solution. Doosan cobots are offered through Ellison's automation portfolio including M-Series, A-Series, and H-Series models.
• OnRobotcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for OnRobot D:PLOY platform integrated into Ellison's AutoPilot CNC machine tending solution. OnRobot provides end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) including 2FG7 and 3FG15 grippers, quick changers, and the D:PLOY software platform enabling 80% reduction in deployment time.
• HALTERkeyTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for HALTER LoadAssistant robotic loading systems. HALTER systems feature FANUC robotic arms with plug-and-play compatibility for any CNC machine brand and SmartControl interface. Over 1000+ installations globally. Models include Universal, TurnStacker, and MillStacker for various CNC applications.
• CAMWorks / HCL TechnologieskeyTechnology or IntegrationCAMWorks CAM software partnership - CAMWorks is built natively into SOLIDWORKS and generates CNC toolpaths from CAD models. Ellison Software Solutions provides CAMWorks licensing, training, and implementation support. Reduces programming time 40-60% on complex parts.
• SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes)keyTechnology or Integration3D CAD software partnership - SOLIDWORKS is the design environment where CAMWorks runs natively. Ellison supports the full stack from design through manufacturing, enabling associativity between CAD models and CAM programs.
• FANUCstandardTechnology or IntegrationCNC control system partnership - FANUC controls (0i-M, 0i-Plus, iHMI) are standard on DN Solutions machines. FANUC warranty included with machine purchases (2-year FANUC warranty). Service technicians trained on FANUC control systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Methods Machine Tools: Methods Machine Tools is a major US CNC machine tool distributor with comparable regional footprint and product breadth. Directly comparable as a value-added distributor offering machining centers, turning centers, automation, and service across the United States.

Broad incumbents

• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is the largest US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer, competing directly with DN Solutions products Ellison distributes. While a manufacturer rather than distributor, its direct-sales model and broad product line overlap with Ellison's offerings and target customers.
• Mazak Corporation: Mazak is a major global CNC machine tool manufacturer with strong US presence through direct sales and technology centers. Competes with Ellison's DN Solutions portfolio in multi-tasking, 5-axis, and turning markets, and represents the OEM-direct alternative to distributor-led sales.
• DMG MORI USA: DMG MORI is a leading global manufacturer of CNC machine tools with established US direct-sales operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving aerospace, automotive, and medical machining customers with overlapping 5-axis, mill-turn, and additive offerings.
• Okuma America Corporation: Okuma is a major CNC machine tool manufacturer with significant US distribution and direct-sales infrastructure. Competes in horizontal and vertical machining centers, turning centers, and multi-tasking machines sold to similar manufacturing customers.
• Hurco Companies: Hurco is a US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer focused on machining centers and turning centers for job shops. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping mid-market manufacturing customers, though smaller in scale than Ellison's distribution volume.

Others

• Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric is an industrial automation and welding equipment provider serving manufacturing customers. Adjacent comparable as a diversified industrial automation and capital equipment company with recurring service revenue, though not a direct machine tool competitor.
• Kennametal: Kennametal is a metalworking tooling and consumables supplier serving CNC machining customers. Adjacent comparable as it serves the same end customers (machine shops) with complementary products, and has similar industrial distribution and service economics.
• Sandvik Machining Solutions: Sandvik is a global supplier of metal cutting tools and tooling solutions for CNC machining operations. Adjacent comparable serving the same machine shop end-customers with cutting tools, inserts, and digital manufacturing solutions.

Regional players

• Trident Systems: Trident Systems is a smaller US-based CNC distributor and integrator. Comparable as a regional distributor peer in CNC machine tool sales and service, though smaller in scale and geographic reach than Ellison Technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellison-technologies

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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