What Fermat does

Fermat is a Czech Republic-headquartered, family-founded industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in horizontal boring mills and cylindrical grinding machines. Founded in 1990 by Jiří Ferenc and Mr. Matys (whose surnames were combined to form the company name), Fermat has operated continuously for over 30 years from its Czech base, employing between 501 and 1,000 people. The company serves heavy industrial manufacturers requiring precision machining of large workpieces, with documented end applications in wind energy (customers LAKICS and Nordmark), and supports installations across at least nine European countries including Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Russia, and the Czech Republic itself.

The company's core product portfolio spans three categories of horizontal boring mills: table-type machines (WFT 11, WFT 13, WFT 15) for workpieces up to 50 tons, floor-type machines for workpieces up to 100 tons, and gantry/bridge-type machines for heavy-duty operations. Its technology platform rests on a modular manufacturing concept that enables flexible customization, combined with industry-standard digital CNC controls (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc), linear guidance systems, and an extensive accessories ecosystem including milling heads, facing heads, rotary tables, automatic tool changers, KUKA robots, and multi-pressure cooling systems. A separate grinding machine division operates under the FERMAT Machine Tool brand, and the company has extended into 5-axis multitask gantry machining. R&D is supported through ongoing partnerships with Brno University of Technology, Prague Czech Technical University (ČVUT), and Palacký University Olomouc.

Fermat operates a direct enterprise field-sales model, selling new machines, used machines, accessories/spare parts, and professional services (operator training, turn-key projects, production optimization, and machine overhauls). Pricing is quote-based with stock machines offering shorter delivery for time-sensitive buyers. The company distributes through its own multi-language website (10+ languages), regional phone contacts in key markets, and direct factory sales from Czech Republic. Named customer relationships span over a decade, with LAKICS operating seven Fermat boring mills — evidence of both strong product fit in wind-energy component manufacturing and high repeat-purchase economics. In 2021, the company relocated operations from Brno to Nuremberg, signaling a strategic deepening of its German-speaking market presence.

Name

Fermat

Legal name

FERMAT

Website

https://fermatmachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fermat is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer, founded in 1990, specializing in horizontal boring mills, cylindrical grinding machines, and modular machining solutions for heavy industrial manufacturers across Europe, with notable customer concentration in wind energy component production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding & Milling Equipment (IMAHAMAF)

Keywords

• Horizontal boring mills
• Metalworking machinery
• Milling machines
• Machine tool manufacturing
• Cylindrical grinding machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

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. New Machine Sales: Sale of horizontal boring mills and milling machines including table-type, floor-type, and gantry machines. Machines are available as stock machines with short delivery time or custom-configured to customer specifications.
2. Used Machine Sales: Wide range of used metal-working and forming machines including borers, machining centres, lathes, grinding machines, and accessories. Also offers machine purchase and exchange services.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including milling heads, facing heads, rotary tables, automatic tool changers, operator cabins, and cooling systems. Spare parts supply for maintenance and machine overhauls.
4. Service and Application Support: Professional services including operator and programmer training, turn-key projects, production optimization, helpline support, maintenance, and machine overhauls.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FERMAT designs, manufactures, and sells horizontal boring mills and cylindrical grinding machines for heavy industrial metalworking. The portfolio spans table-type boring mills (up to 50-ton workpieces), floor-type boring mills (up to 100 tons), and gantry/bridge-type machines, complemented by stock machines, milling/grinding heads, rotary tables, automatic tool changers, KUKA robotic automation, and cooling systems. The company also supplies used machines and offers operator training, turn-key projects, and maintenance/overhaul services.

Product overview

FERMAT is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer specializing in horizontal boring mills and machining centers. The product portfolio includes three core machine categories: Horizontal Table-Type Boring Mills (WFT 11, WFT 13, WFT 15) for workpieces up to 50 tons, Horizontal Floor-Type Boring Mills for workpieces up to 100 tons, and Gantry/Bridge-Type Machines. The portfolio is complemented by stock machines (WFC 10, WPT 130) for rapid delivery, FGM milling machines, and a comprehensive accessories line including milling heads (UHAmi, UHA, PHAmi, PHA, OHA series), rotary tables, KUKA robots, automatic tool changers, cooling systems, and operator cabins. FERMAT also offers used machines marketplace and services including application support (training, turn-key projects, production optimization), service/spare parts, and co-operative machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horizontal Table-Type Boring Mills Table-type boring and milling machines with cross-wise table movement for machining small and medium-size workpieces up to 50 tons. Includes the WFT 11, WFT 13, and WFT 15 models. Sold to industrial manufacturers in heavy metalworking sectors.
• Horizontal Floor-Type Boring Mills Horizontal floor-type boring and milling machines with cross-wise travel of column, designed for machining workpieces up to 100 tons. Targeted at heavy industrial manufacturers handling very large components.
• Gantry and Bridge-Type Machines Gantry and bridge-type machines with movable columns or tables, with a wide range of optional accessories for heavy-duty machining of large components.
• WFT 13 Horizontal Boring Mill Bestselling FERMAT horizontal boring mill, known for its price-performance ratio and versatility for small to medium workpieces. Sold to industrial manufacturers.
• WFT 11 Horizontal Boring Mill Compact horizontal boring mill for small workpiece machining applications, part of the table-type family.
• WFT 15 Horizontal Boring Mill Larger-capacity horizontal table-type boring mill for medium-size workpieces, with optional ram stroke configuration.
• WPT 130 Horizontal Boring Mill Modern horizontal boring machine with linear guidance for highly efficient machining, featuring 130mm spindle diameter, 3400 rpm max speed, 31kW power, and HH TNC 7 Basic control. Targets customers seeking strong price-performance ratio with linear guidance technology.
• WFC 10 Horizontal Boring Mill (Stock) Smallest boring mill in the FERMAT portfolio, offered as a stock machine with short delivery time for rapid deployment.
• FGM Milling Machine (Cylindrical Grinding) Universal cylindrical grinding machine from the FERMAT Machine Tool division, complementing the boring mill portfolio with grinding capability.
• Used Machines Pre-owned metal-working and forming machines including borers, machining centres, lathes, grinding machines, and milling machines, with online inspection capability. Includes machine purchase and exchange services.
• Application Support Services Comprehensive customer services including operator and programmer training, turn-key projects, production optimization, and references of completed turn-key projects. For industrial customers purchasing FERMAT machines.
• Service and Spare Parts Maintenance services including helpline support, service checks and maintenance, angle head maintenance, spare parts supply, and machine overhauls. Service center active since 1990.
• Co-operative Machining Contract machining services offered to customers requiring specialized metalworking capabilities without purchasing their own equipment.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Brno University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership in the field of research and development for machine tool technology. Part of FERMAT's commitment to cutting edge technologies and innovation in boring and milling machine manufacturing.
• Prague Czech Technical University (ČVUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for development of advanced machine tool technologies. Contributes to FERMAT's R&D capabilities in precision manufacturing.
• Palacký University OlomouccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership supporting FERMAT's technological innovation and development of specialized boring mill solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TOS Varnsdorf: Czech Republic-based manufacturer of horizontal boring and milling machines, including table-type and floor-type machines. The closest direct competitor to FERMAT, sharing geographic origin, product category, and target industrial customers across Europe.
• Union Machinery: Manufacturer of horizontal boring and milling machines headquartered in the Czech Republic. Directly comparable to FERMAT in product category (heavy boring mills) and customer base, competing for the same mid-market European industrial buyers.
• PAMA: Italian manufacturer of horizontal boring and milling machines, floor-type and traveling-column machines. Comparable to FERMAT in specializing in heavy boring equipment for energy, marine, and heavy industrial customers across Europe.
• Niles-Simmons: German manufacturer of heavy horizontal turning and milling machines for large workpieces. Comparable to FERMAT in addressing large-component machining for energy, marine, and heavy industrial sectors in Europe.
• Schiess Brighton: German manufacturer of heavy horizontal boring mills, vertical turning lathes, and large-bed milling machines. Directly comparable to FERMAT in the heavy boring mill niche serving wind, energy, and heavy industrial component manufacturers.

Emerging players

• SMTCL: Chinese state-owned machine tool manufacturer with broad portfolio including horizontal machining centers. Represents a cost-competitive alternative to FERMAT for European buyers evaluating price-performance in the boring and milling category.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Japan-based global machine tool manufacturer with horizontal machining centers and automation solutions. Competes for the same industrial customers as FERMAT through broader product breadth and a global service network.
• DMG Mori: Global machine tool leader offering a broad portfolio including horizontal machining centers and 5-axis platforms. While not specialized in FERMAT's boring mill niche, DMG Mori competes for the same industrial capex budget and represents a scale-driven competitive threat.
• Skoda Machine Tool: Czech-based manufacturer historically known for heavy machine tools including horizontal boring mills. Operates broadly in the same metalworking equipment space as FERMAT and shares the Czech industrial heritage, though its product range is wider.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean global machine tool manufacturer offering horizontal machining centers and turning centers. Competes with FERMAT's mid-market boring mills on price-performance, particularly for European buyers seeking alternatives to premium European builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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