Hull Hille

What Hull Hille does

Hüller Hille GmbH is a German manufacturer of premium horizontal 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres, marketed under the NBH series. Founded in 1947 and operating as a subsidiary of the family-owned Kirchgässner Komponenten GmbH, the company designs and builds its machines exclusively in Germany, with a product range spanning pallet sizes from 400mm to 2000mm and configurations including motor spindle, gear spindle, swivel table, swivel head, clevis head, and mill-turn variants. Differentiating technology includes the patented cassette magazine with up to 400 tool locations, the NBH machine concept emphasising thermal stability and damping, and the world-first NBH 630BA 5-axis platform launched in 2024. The company also offers modular options such as tool management, tool monitoring, workpiece measurement, and clamping hydraulics.

The company serves enterprise customers in capital-intensive industries including automotive and drivetrain (ZF Friedrichshafen, SEW, Tandler), aerospace and medical, agricultural machinery, commercial and construction vehicles, renewable energy, and general mechanical engineering. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supplemented by a wholly-owned China subsidiary in Qingdao and local representation partners (e.g., GALIKA CZ in the Czech Republic). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of configured machining centres and a layered aftermarket offering that includes original spare parts, 24|7 fault reporting, preventive maintenance, retrofits and overhauls, Smart Glasses remote support, and customer training. Certifications held include ISO 9001:2015, VDA 6 Part 4, and IQNet, and the company is a partner of the VDMA Blue Competence sustainability initiative.

Name

Hull Hille

Legal name

Kirchgässner Komponenten GmbH

Website

https://hueller-hille.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hüller Hille is a German manufacturer of premium horizontal 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres (NBH series), serving enterprise customers in automotive, aerospace, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, and renewable energy. It sells configured machines directly and generates recurring revenue through spare parts, retrofits, and 24|7 service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Machining Centers

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Horizontal machining centers
• CNC machine tools
• Heavy-duty machining
• Precision metalworking
• Industrial machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mosbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Machine Tool Sales: Sale of premium horizontal 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres (NBH series) with pallet sizes from 400mm to 2000mm. Machines are sold with extensive customisation options including different spindle types, tool magazine configurations, and automation systems.
2. Spare Parts: Sale of original spare parts directly from the manufacturer. Parts are available just-in-time and include direct manufacturer know-how.
3. Preventive Maintenance and Service: Regular preventive maintenance, servicing, and 24|7 fault reporting services to protect machines throughout their lifecycle and optimise plant availability.
4. Retrofit and Overhaul: Custom retrofits and first-class overhauls bringing machines up to date, including improvements to energy consumption and CO2 footprint. Includes control system upgrades, speed packages, loader system integration, hydraulic tool double gripper conversion, and tool identification systems.
5. Training Services: Training courses and instruction to support customers in building internal know-how and performing professional work steps independently.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hüller Hille develops and manufactures premium horizontal 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers under the NBH product line, with pallet sizes ranging from 400mm to 2000mm, using motor spindle and gear spindle configurations. The machines are complemented by a proprietary cassette tool magazine (up to 400 tool locations) and a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio including retrofits, preventive maintenance, original spare parts, training, and remote Smart Glasses support. All machining centers are developed and produced in Germany for enterprise customers in capital-intensive industries.

Product overview

Hüller Hille is a German manufacturer of premium horizontal 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers under the NBH (NBH = Hüller Hille Bearbeitungszentrum) product line. The portfolio spans pallet sizes from 400mm to 2000mm and includes motor spindle and gear spindle configurations for 4-axis machines, plus various 5-axis configurations (swivel table, swivel head, clevis head, and Mill Turn combinations). The core NBH machining centers are complemented by a range of modular tool magazine options (cassette, disc, pick-up disc, and chain magazines with 32-400 tool locations) and machine options (tool management, tool monitoring, workpiece measurement, clamping hydraulics). The company also provides comprehensive aftermarket services including Smart Service remote support, Smart Glasses assistance, preventive maintenance, original spare parts, retrofit/upgrades, and training. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NBH 40 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 400 x 500mm pallet size and motor spindle, for precision and heavy-duty machining of small workpieces. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers needing compact, accurate horizontal machining.
• NBH 50 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 500 x 500mm pallet size and motor spindle for versatile machining operations.
• NBH 500 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 500 x 500mm pallet size and gear spindle configuration for demanding heavy-duty machining applications.
• NBH 60 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 500 x 630mm pallet size and motor spindle for precision machining applications.
• NBH 600 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 500 x 630mm pallet size and gear spindle for heavy-duty machining operations.
• NBH 63 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 630 x 630mm pallet size and motor spindle configuration for medium workpieces.
• NBH 630 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 630 x 630mm pallet size and gear spindle for heavy-duty applications.
• NBH 630BA World-first 5-axis horizontal CNC machining center with unique Hüller Hille 5-axis configuration (B-axis swivel table on A-axis) and 630 x 630mm pallet size. Combines filigree simultaneous machining with precise heavy-duty machining for highest precision workpiece production. Targeted at manufacturers requiring complex 5-axis parts on a heavy-duty platform.
• NBH 630C 5-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 630 x 630mm pallet size and C-axis swivel head configuration for complex machining operations.
• NBH 630BA MT 5-axis Mill Turn horizontal machining center combining milling and turning operations on the NBH 630BA platform with 630 x 630mm pallet.
• NBH 630C MT 5-axis Mill Turn horizontal machining center combining milling and turning operations on the NBH 630C platform with 630 x 630mm pallet.
• NBH 80 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 800 x 800mm pallet size and motor spindle for precision and heavy-duty machining.
• NBH 800 4-axis horizontal CNC machining center with 800 x 800mm pallet size and gear spindle for demanding heavy-duty machining operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in cycle time achieved through retrofit of four NBH290 machines at ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DHBW Mosbach (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHüller Hille is a partner company of DHBW Mosbach. The company offers dual study programmes where students learn theory at DHBW Mosbach and gain practical experience working on real challenges at Hüller Hille. The company participates in DHBW dual study programme days and actively recruits dual students for Bachelor of Engineering programmes. This partnership supports Hüller Hille's talent acquisition and development pipeline for engineering roles.
• GALIKA CZ, spol. s r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGALIKA CZ represents Hüller Hille at the MSV (Mezinárodní strojírenský veletrh) trade show in Brno, in hall P, booth 44. The company serves as a local representation partner for the Czech market, extending Hüller Hille's presence at key industry events.
• Blue Competence Initiative (VDMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHüller Hille is a partner of the Blue Competence sustainability initiative, which is managed by the VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau). As a partner, Hüller Hille commits to the twelve sustainability principles of mechanical and plant engineering. The initiative aims to promote sustainability in the machinery and plant engineering sector and make sustainable solutions known.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HELLER: German manufacturer of 4- and 5-axis horizontal machining centers for heavy-duty and high-productivity applications, directly competing with Hüller Hille's NBH series in automotive, aerospace and general machining segments.
• GROB-WERKE: German manufacturer of machining systems and automation, particularly strong in automotive powertrain and e-mobility components, with overlapping 4/5-axis horizontal machining center offerings to similar enterprise customers.
• EMAG: German machine tool group producing turning, grinding, and machining systems for automotive and industrial customers, competing with Hüller Hille in precision component production and serving comparable enterprise end markets.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of turning machines and multi-spindle machining centers with deep automotive and aerospace customer overlap, offering complementary precision metal-cutting solutions to Hüller Hille's horizontal machining portfolio.
• Starrag Group: Swiss high-precision machine tool maker focused on aerospace, energy and industrial components, directly comparable in serving premium-tier customers with complex 5-axis horizontal machining requirements.
• Liechti Engineering: Swiss specialist in 5-axis blade and aerospace profile milling machines, a niche peer sharing Hüller Hille's high-precision aerospace and energy sector orientation.
• Chiron Group: German manufacturer of vertical and horizontal machining centers with strong automotive and industrial customer base, comparable in German engineering heritage and modular CNC machine positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global leader in CNC machine tools offering a comprehensive portfolio of horizontal and 5-axis machining centers. Larger scale, broader product breadth and global service network compete with Hüller Hille in mid- and high-end segments.
• Mazak: Japanese global machine tool incumbent with horizontal machining centers, automation and Industry 4.0 solutions, competing with Hüller Hille across automotive and general industrial customers worldwide.
• Makino: Japanese precision machine tool maker with horizontal machining centers for aerospace and automotive, serving overlapping premium customers and competing on 5-axis precision and automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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