What KASTO does

KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1844 and headquartered in Achern, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs, produces, and services metal sawing machines (hack saws, bandsaws, circular saws, and specialized series such as KASTOtec, KASTOvariospeed, KASTOgripspeed, and KASTOwin) and automated storage systems for long goods and sheet metal (KASTOcenter, KASTO UNICOMPACT, KASTO UNIBLOC, KASTO UNIGRIP). It complements hardware with proprietary KASTOlogic warehouse management software, the KASTOlogic mobile app, KASTO ProControl machine controls, robotic material handling systems (KASTOsort, KASTOsort tower, KASTOpick split), and a full service, retrofit, and spare parts operation distributed through KASTOshop.

The company serves primarily steel and aluminum distributors, machine and system manufacturers, and adjacent verticals such as automotive, shipbuilding, and education. It monetizes through project-based capital equipment sales, recurring spare parts and consumables via KASTOshop, and ongoing service, maintenance, and retrofit contracts. Pricing is custom and quote-based, with multi-year contracts for integrated systems. KASTO employs 501-1,000 staff across wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Singapore, and China, with manufacturing facilities in Achern, Schalkau (Germany), and Taicang (China). Notable reference customers include Thyssenkrupp, Salzgitter, Klöckner, Swiss Steel, Saarstahl, Van Leeuwen, Festo, SEW-Eurodrive, Otto Fuchs, Sülzle Hagmeyer, and SchwarzwaldEisen, with documented retrofits completed 15 working days and systems processing 50-100 items per day at scale of 2,000 tons.

Name

KASTO

Legal name

KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kasto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KASTO is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1844 that designs metal sawing machines, automated long-goods and sheet-metal storage systems, robotic material handling, and KASTOlogic warehouse software for steel and aluminum distributors, OEMs, and adjacent industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Cutting and Storage Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Metal sawing machines
• Bar stock storage systems
• Sheet metal storage
• Automated material handling
• Warehouse management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Achern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Saws and Storage Systems: KASTO designs, manufactures and sells metal sawing machines (bandsaws, hacksaws, circular saws) and automated storage systems (bar storage, sheet metal storage) as capital equipment to industrial customers. Products range from standalone machines to fully integrated automated systems.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: KASTO operates KASTOshop offering original spare parts for their machines, as well as consumables and peripheral equipment. They maintain extensive spare parts warehouses for fast customer service.
3. Service, Maintenance and Retrofit: Full service offerings including installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, repairs, and modernization/retrofit of existing systems. The company provides ongoing support throughout machine lifecycle.
4. Software Solutions: KASTO offers SmartSolutions including warehouse management software (KASTOlogic), mobile apps, and digital solutions for optimized production and storage processes.
5. Material Handling Equipment: Robotic handling systems, cranes, and automation components for integration with sawing and storage operations, including KASTOsort, KASTOpick split, and custom handling solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KASTO designs, manufactures and sells metal sawing machines (bandsaws, hacksaws, circular saws) and automated storage systems for bar stock and sheet metal, complemented by robotic material handling equipment, warehouse management software (KASTOlogic), and a global service and retrofit organization. The company delivers integrated interlocking solutions from a single source, covering planning, design, project execution, commissioning, and after-sales service for industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

KASTO is a global market and technology leader for metal sawing machines and storage systems, with over 180 years of experience since its founding in 1844. The company's product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Saws — including hack saws, bandsaws, circular saws, and specialized machines like KASTO*tec*, KASTO*variospeed*, KASTO*gripspeed*, and the modern KASTOwin series; (2) Storage — encompassing bar storage (KASTO*center*, KASTO*UNICOMPACT*, KASTO*UNIBLOC*), sheet metal storage (KASTO*UNIGRIP*), and the award-winning KASTO*sort tower*; and (3) SmartSolutions & Services — including KASTO*logic* warehouse management software, KASTO*logic mobile* app, KASTO*weld* mobile production, KASTO ProControl control system, and comprehensive service/retrofit offerings. Products are complemented by the KASTOshop e-commerce platform for spare parts and new machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KASTOsort tower: Automated material handling and sorting tower system that won Product of the Year 2024 award from INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION and materialfluss.
• KASTOshop
• KASTOlogic
• KASTO SmartSolutions

Products and services

• Hack Saws Power hacksaws for metal cutting applications. KASTO's foundational metal cutting product line, first introduced in 1947.
• Bandsaws Bandsaw machines for precision metal cutting, suitable for industrial metal cutting operations.
• Circular Saws Circular saw machines designed for high-volume metal cutting operations in industrial environments.
• KASTOwin Series Modern sawing machine series introduced in 2014 representing contemporary metal sawing technology for industrial customers.
• KASTOtec Award-winning sawing machine recognized for innovative industrial design, developed in 1999.
• KASTOvariospeed Variable speed sawing machine offering flexible metal cutting operations with adjustable speed for optimal cutting performance.
• KASTOgripspeed Sawing machine with advanced gripping feed system for enhanced material handling during cutting operations.
• Bar Storage Systems Automated storage systems for bar stock and long goods, including portal systems with integrated saws for storage and retrieval operations.
• Sheet Metal Storage Systems Storage solutions for sheet metal formats with individual customization options for different industrial requirements.
• KASTOcenter Automated storage system for bar stock and long goods with integrated sawing capabilities, designed for steel trade and production environments.
• UNICOMPACT Honeycomb storage system for high-density storage of long goods and bar stock.
• UNIGRIP Buffer storage system for sheet metal with automated gripping capabilities for production environments.
• UNIBLOC Stacking cradle system for high-density bar stock storage with over 1,530 cassette spaces and automated crane handling, capable of storing up to 2,000 tons of steel and aluminum.
• KASTOsort (including KASTOsort Tower) Robotic handling system for automated sorting and precise placement of metal parts cut by sawing machines. The KASTOsort Tower variant was recognized as Product of the Year 2024.
• KASTOpick Split Automated picking and splitting system for material handling operations in sawing and storage environments.
• KASTOweld Mobile cassette production system allowing load carriers to be manufactured economically, environmentally friendly, and in certified quality on-site.
• KASTOlogic (Warehouse Management System) Intelligent warehouse management software that manages automated and manual storage areas, accelerates processes, and ensures seamless batch tracking with host system integration.
• KASTOlogic Mobile Mobile application for warehouse management that works in conjunction with KASTOlogic WMS, enabling batch tracking and process acceleration.
• KASTO ProControl New generation sawing machine control system that supports operators with simplified processes and clearer overview for day-to-day operations.
• KASTO SmartSolutions Digital solutions portfolio for sawing, storage, and service process optimization.
• KASTO Service Comprehensive service organization providing installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, repairs, and retrofit services for KASTO machines and storage systems throughout their lifecycle.
• KASTOshop (E-commerce Platform) Online e-commerce platform offering brand new sawing machines, show and stock machines, peripheral equipment, and original KASTO spare parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• KASTO UNIBLOC A storage system processes 50-100 items per day with capacity for 2,000 tons of steel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EUROMETALcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025KASTO was Platinum Sponsor of the EUROMETAL 75th Anniversary Conference on July 2-3, 2025 in Luxembourg - the central industry event for European steel distribution. Armin Stolzer, Managing Partner of KASTO, delivered a keynote speech on 'Efficient warehousing in challenging times'. This partnership positions KASTO as a thought leader in the steel distribution industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kardex Holding AG: Swiss-listed intralogistics company offering automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems. Comparable automated storage product category and customer base (industrial warehouses), with broader product breadth and software capabilities.
• SSI Schäfer: German global intralogistics specialist in warehouse and storage systems, conveyor technology, and order fulfillment. Comparable in industrial storage and material handling, particularly for steel service centers and manufacturing customers.
• Amada Co., Ltd. Japanese global leader in metalworking machinery including bandsaws, laser cutters, and press brakes. Comparable category (metal cutting/sawing) but with much broader product portfolio across lasers, punching, bending, and software.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean machine tool manufacturer offering turning, milling, and bandsaw products. Overlaps with KASTO in metal cutting saws but operates across a far broader range of metalworking equipment globally.
• Makino Milling Machine Co. Japanese global machine tool maker with focus on milling, EDM, and automation. Overlaps with KASTO on metal-cutting machinery and automation integration but operates in a more premium/machining-center niche.

Others

• Wik Saw (Wikus): German manufacturer of bandsaw blades — a complementary supplier to KASTO's bandsaw machine business. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant whose tooling feeds KASTO machine installations and spare parts demand.

Direct peers

• Behringer GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of metal bandsaws, circular saws, and automated production systems. Directly comparable to KASTO on core product (metal sawing machinery) and target customers (steel service centers, metal processors), though smaller and less global.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: German manufacturer of automated storage systems (rotary racks, vertical carousels) for industrial and warehouse applications. Directly comparable to KASTO's automated storage business for parts, sheet metal, and bar stock.
• Cosen Saws: Taiwanese manufacturer of bandsaws and circular saws for industrial metal cutting. Competes with KASTO on metal saws directly, particularly in mid-market and cost-sensitive segments served by KASTOshop.
• Everising Machine Co. Taiwanese bandsaw manufacturer selling globally into metal cutting and steel service center markets. Directly comparable product (bandsaws) and overlapping customer base, primarily in mid-tier price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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