Name

Tuwi

Legal name

Tuwi Nederland B.V.

Website

https://tuwi.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tuwi is a Dutch Benelux distributor of metalworking machinery founded in 1978, selling and servicing machines from brands such as Durma, Mitsubishi Electric, Accurl, and Imet for SMB and mid-market metal fabricators, complemented by a webshop and the CONNEXT software platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Sales: Sale of metalworking machines including laser cutters, press brakes, bending machines, sawing machines, and drilling machines from partner brands like Durma, Accurl, Mitsubishi Electric, CMA, Imet, VLB, Memoli, SimasV, and Thoman.
2. Service and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance services, spare parts supply, and technical support through a dedicated service department with field technicians.
3. Webshop (shop.tuwi.nl): Online sales of metalworking tools, press brake tools, saw blades, punches, circular saw blades, machine taps, and tap pots. Offers fast delivery with 24-hour service on in-stock products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tuwi is a Dutch supplier of metalworking machines, representing an international portfolio of brands across laser cutting, press brakes, tube/profile bending, drilling, sawing, and automation. The company sells capital equipment to metalworking companies, complements it with a service department (field technicians plus internal staff), a 500+ m² parts warehouse, a financing partnership with DLL, a webshop for consumables and tools, and the CONNEXT software concept (developed with AESC) that integrates machine park, work preparation, and process control.

Product overview

Tuwi is a Dutch metalworking machine supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of bending, rolling, drilling, sawing, and plate processing equipment from international manufacturers. The portfolio includes VLB mandrel bending machines (ECO NC, ECO CNC, EB, EB HD, EB HD-UD, EB RH, EB LR, EB CB series), Memoli and SimasV profile/horizontal bending machines (ETM, ETM-H, Eurekamatic, SUPER, CNC), Thoman profile rolling machines (RB), M&G drilling-sawing lines (3 OV, 3 OVI), Imet sawing machines (Record, Sirio, GBS, Cubo, K-Tech, H, XS), and plate processing equipment from Accurl and Durma. Beyond hardware, Tuwi provides software solutions including CONNEXT (with AESC) for integrated production management and CAM 2000 for automated sawing. Additional offerings include consumables, Pyrodura spray products, and a webshop for tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VLB Mandrel Bending Machines (ECO NC, ECO CNC, EB, EB HD, EB HD-UD, EB RH, EB LR, EB CB series) Range of semi-automatic, hybrid, and fully electric CNC mandrel bending machines for tube and profile processing, with capacities up to 220mm diameter, used by metalworking companies.
• Memoli Tube and Profile Bending Machines (ETM, ETM-H, Eurekamatic) Electric, semi-automatic, and universal bending machines for tubes up to 168mm, supporting circle, angle, mandrel, and spiral bending operations for metalworking and machine-building customers.
• SimasV Horizontal Bending Machines (SUPER, CNC) Hand-operated and CNC horizontal bending machines with 360-degree bending capability and SimasV Interface CNC software for graphical 2D programming and active angle control.
• Thoman Profile Rolling Machines (RB series) Flexible profile bending (rolling) machines with variable roller distance for round, square, and special profiles in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• M&G Drilling-Sawing Lines (3 OV, 3 OVI) CNC drilling-sawing lines with 3-fold drill units, ISO40 tool holders, double mitre saw, and direct import of DSTV, STEP, and DXF files from CAD/CAM systems for steel profile processing.
• Imet Sawing Machines (Record, Sirio, GBS, Cubo, K-Tech, H, XS) Circular and band saw machines for steel and stainless steel cutting, ranging from hand-operated/half-automatic models to fully automatic band saws with CAM integration and heavy-duty saws for solid materials up to 1250mm diameter.
• CONNEXT Production Integration Platform Total software-and-machines solution integrating machine park, work preparation, and process control into a single connected chain, jointly developed with AESC for metalworking companies.
• CAM 2000 Sawing Software Sawing software that reads DSTV, DSTV+, STEP, and DXF files, recognises profiles, checks manufacturability, and creates automatic nesting based on stock and remnants.
• Shop.tuwi.nl Webshop Online store for UKB press brake tools, saw blades, punches, circular saw blades, machine taps, tap pots, and other metalworking consumables with 24-hour delivery on in-stock products.
• Pyrodura Spray Products Solutions for laser cutting cleaning and maintenance that reduce slag buildup and keep machines in top condition.
• Service and Maintenance (Field Technicians) Repair and maintenance services, spare parts supply, and technical support through a dedicated service department with 20 field technicians and 9 internal staff, including remote diagnostics capability.
• Machine Park Advisory and Financing Specialized sales advisors who analyse customer production processes and recommend appropriate machines, with financing options through DLL (leasing at competitive interest rates).

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day parts shipping from warehouse
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AccurlcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Accurl manufactures tube lasers, plate lasers, panel benders, and press brakes. Tuwi partner since 2024, added to meet customer demand for affordable but reliable laser cutting and bending solutions.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Mitsubishi Electric manufactures high-end laser cutting machines. Partnership since 2022 for premium laser solutions.
• DurmacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Durma is a manufacturer with a broad portfolio of high-quality machines including plate lasers, press brakes, and bending machines. Tuwi partner since 2005, representing Durma in the Dutch market.
• ImetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1997Imet is an Italian supplier of sawing machines. Part of a group with more than 200 employees. Tuwi partner since 1997. Nearly 30 years of experience together on the Dutch market.
• CMAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1993CMA manufactures drilling centers and tapping machines. Tuwi partner since 1993, one of the longest-standing partnerships.
• RAScoreTechnology or IntegrationRAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH has been a leading company in sheet metal working for over 85 years with strong focus on innovation and custom solutions. Tuwi and RAS are collaborating to better position RAS machines in the Dutch market.
• Memoli & SimasVcoreTechnology or IntegrationMemoli has over 50 years developing solutions for precise and reliable tube and profile bending. SimasV produces hydraulic horizontal bending machines since 1957 with over 60 years of experience. Both represent European quality, safety, long lifespan, and high-quality finish.
• VLB GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationVLB is a Portuguese manufacturer with decades of experience in metalworking machines. Specializes in solutions for tube and plate processing, combining engineering, automation, and software. New partnership for mandrel bending machines in Benelux.
• AESCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAESC has been one of Tuwi's most important software partners for years. Jointly developed CONNEXT concept bringing machine park, work preparation, and process control together. AESC was founded in 2007 to provide suitable software solutions at relatively small investments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Global Swiss-based manufacturer of laser cutting, bending, and automation systems for sheet metal. Bystronic is a direct competitor in the sense that it sells metalworking machines to the same Dutch/Benelux end customers, often through its own direct sales and service organization, challenging Tuwi's role as an independent multi-brand distributor.
• TRUMPF: German global leader in metalworking machinery including laser cutting and bending. TRUMPF sells through its own Benelux subsidiary, making it a large incumbent that competes for the same metalworking customers that Tuwi serves with its partner brands.
• Amada: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of sheet metal machinery (lasers, press brakes, punch presses) with a direct European sales and service network. Amada competes for the same Dutch/Benelux metalworking customer base, often through direct sales that bypass independent distributors like Tuwi.
• Prima Power: Italy/Finland-based manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery (laser cutting, bending, punching, automation). Sells directly to metalworking companies across Europe, overlapping with Tuwi's plate-processing portfolio (Accurl, Durma).
• Mazak: Japanese global manufacturer of machine tools including laser cutting and tube processing. Mazak sells through direct European subsidiaries to industrial customers, making it a broad incumbent competing for metalworking capex spending in the Benelux market.

Direct peers

• LVD Group: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of sheet metalworking machinery (laser cutting, bending, shearing) with strong Benelux presence. LVD is a direct regional peer in the same geography, selling to the same metalworking customers and partially overlapping with Tuwi's laser/press brake portfolio.
• BLM Group: Italian-based manufacturer of tube and sheet metal processing equipment (laser tubes, benders, end-forming). Comparable to Tuwi in the tube processing category where Tuwi offers VLB, Memoli, SimasV, and Thoman, serving the same machine-building and steel-construction end customers.
• Linsinger: Austrian manufacturer of sawing, milling, and special-purpose metalworking machinery, including band saws comparable to Tuwi's Imet range. Linsinger sells to industrial sawing customers in Europe, making it a direct peer in the sawing-machine subcategory.
• Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch-based manufacturer of CNC steel processing and plate-working machinery (drilling, sawing, cutting) for steel construction. Voortman is a direct regional peer in the Netherlands, competing in the same Staalbouw (steel construction) segment where Tuwi offers M&G drilling-sawing lines and CMA drilling centers.
• HGG Pro: Dutch-based specialist in 3D profiling and cutting machinery for tubes, beams, and plate. HGG Pro is a direct regional peer in the Netherlands, supplying steel construction and machine-building customers with machines that overlap with Tuwi's M&G drilling-sawing and tube-processing offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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