CIDAN Machinery
CIDAN Machinery Group is a 119-year-old Swedish-founded manufacturer of sheet metal processing equipment, including folding machines, shears, coil handling systems, and CNC control software, sold through direct offices and a 30+ country dealer network to industrial fabrication, architectural metal, and construction customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1907
- HeadquartersGötene, Sweden
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CIDAN Machinery does
CIDAN Machinery Group is a privately held Swedish-founded manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery, headquartered in Götene, Sweden with 51-100 employees and a history dating to 1907. The group operates through three wholly-owned manufacturing facilities in Sweden (CIDAN folding machines), Austria (Forstner coil handling and cut-to-length lines, and nuIT control systems/software), and Switzerland (Thalmann long folding machines), consolidated from a merger of five companies. Its product portfolio spans manual and CNC metal folders (MF, MFB, F, FS, FX, FORMA, PRO, MEGAPRO lines), up/down folders (FORMA Z, PRO Z), electrical guillotine shears (RAPIDO), coil handling and slitting equipment, roll formers, automated flat sheet storage (STACKMASTER), and proprietary control systems (nuLink, ProLink) and production management software (nuEVOLUTION from nuIT, with AutoPOL integration for 3D import).
The company serves industrial sheet metal fabrication shops, architectural metal and roofing companies, sign manufacturers, and broader construction and manufacturing industries, with a primary focus on enterprises requiring precision bending, forming, cutting, and material handling. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales (quote-based pricing, no public disclosure), software and control system licensing, spare parts through a dedicated e-commerce web shop (Pweb), service agreements, training, and customer financing. Distribution combines direct sales offices in Sweden, Germany, and the USA with a dealer and agent network spanning more than 30 countries, supported by trade fair participation (including Fabtech), multilingual websites (Swedish, English, German, Spanish), an active LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube presence, a newsletter, and the CIDAN Academy training hub. Notable customers span facade construction (Mobil JSC), aluminum windows (KPAB), musical equipment manufacturing (Wenger Corporation), commercial boilers (Malvern Boilers), air curtains (Masterveil), and steel manufacturing (Hornsey Steel), with documented productivity outcomes including 60% reduction in standard panel production time and 20% production rate improvement at Mobil JSC.
CIDAN Machinery firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CIDAN Machinery
- Legal name
- CIDAN Machinery Sweden AB
- Website
- https://cidanmachinery.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1907
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- CIDAN Machinery Group is a 119-year-old Swedish-founded manufacturer of sheet metal processing equipment, including folding machines, shears, coil handling systems, and CNC control software, sold through direct offices and a 30+ country dealer network to industrial fabrication, architectural metal, and construction customers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CIDAN Machinery industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sheet Metal Processing Machinery
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)
Keywords
Where CIDAN Machinery is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Götene
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
CIDAN Machinery business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of sheet metal processing machines including metal folders, shears, coil handling equipment, slitting lines, roll formers, and automation systems. Machines are manufactured in Sweden (Götene), Austria (Forstner), and Switzerland (Thalmann).
- Control Systems and Software: Sale and licensing of proprietary control systems (nuLink, ProLink) and software platforms (nuEVOLUTION, AutoPOL) for sheet metal processing machines.
- Spare Parts: Replacement parts, tooling, and accessories for CIDAN, Forstner, and Thalmann machines sold through service department.
- Service and Maintenance: Technical support, preventive maintenance, protective maintenance, service agreements, and training for operators and technicians.
- Financing: Financing options offered to customers for purchasing new machines.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
CIDAN Machinery product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CIDAN Machinery Group manufactures and sells sheet metal processing machinery and metal fabrication equipment, including metal folding machines, up/down folders, manual folders, electrical guillotine shears, coil handling and slitting lines, long folders, and automated flat sheet storage systems. The group also develops and licenses proprietary CNC control systems and production management software for these machines. Equipment is produced at manufacturing facilities in Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland, and sold globally through direct offices and a dealer/agent network spanning 30+ countries to industrial sheet metal shops, construction companies, and manufacturers.
Product overview
CIDAN Machinery Group is a sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer with over 119 years of experience, producing a comprehensive portfolio of machines and software. The product lineup includes metal folding machines (CIDAN F, FS, FS PLUS, FX, FX PLUS, FORMA, PRO, MEGAPRO), up/down folders (FORMA Z, PRO Z), manual folders (MF, MFB), metal shears (RAPIDO), Forstner coil handling and cut-to-length equipment, flat sheet storage (STACKMASTER), and Thalmann long folders. The group also offers control systems and software including ProLink and nuLink CNC controls, and nuEVOLUTION production management software. CIDAN machines are manufactured in Sweden (Götene), Austria (Forstner), and Switzerland (Thalmann).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Forstner: Coil handling machines and slit & cut to length lines manufactured in Austria, renowned for quality for over 60 years
- Thalmann
- nuIT
- Stackmaster
- ProLink
- nuLink
Products and services
- CIDAN Folder MF Manual metal folder for sheet metal bending, suitable for simpler bending tasks and smaller sheets. Designed for sheet metal shops needing straightforward manual operation.
- CIDAN Folder MFB Manual metal folder with motorized features for sheet metal processing, bridging manual and fully automated folding capability.
- CIDAN Folding Machine F Motorized folding machine with BASIC backgauge for higher production volumes and improved repeatability, targeted at sheet metal fabrication operations needing consistent output.
- CIDAN Folding Machine FX Strongest-in-class Kombi folding machine with fully welded side frames, rotating combi beam, and nuLink CNC control system. Features XSPACE option for extra space around the folding beam.
- CIDAN Folding Machine FX PLUS Powerful, precise folding machine with adjustable bending center and automatic sheet thickness adjustment. Features combi beam with 6.3-second tool rotation and nuLink control system.
- CIDAN Folding Machine FS Folding machine with solid lower beam for hemming and narrow bending beam for precision work.
- CIDAN Folding Machine FS PLUS Accurate folding machine with automatically programmable bending center and sheet thickness adjustment. Features narrowest bending beam on the market.
- CIDAN Folding Machine FORMA Cross-over folding machine for batch to one-piece production with combi beam, strength, speed, flexibility, and user-friendliness. Available in standard and Multifold versions.
- CIDAN Folding Machine PRO Most versatile folding machine with great power and comprehensive equipment. Features rotating combi upper beam with high-divided box tooling and straight rail, segmented tools, and ProLink control system.
- CIDAN Folding Machine MEGAPRO Powerful and robust folder capable of bending 6mm steel and 4mm stainless steel. Features 350mm opening height, eccentric upper beam drive, and ProLink control.
- CIDAN Up/Down Folder FORMA Z Up/down folding machine with rotating combi beam that bends in both directions without flipping material. Features servo-electric drives, CNC crowning, automatic tool detection, ProLink control, energy recovery, and 3200 or 4100mm working length.
- CIDAN Up/Down Folder PRO Z Robust double folder for bending complex parts with demanding handling. Features patented OED (Optimal Eccentric Drive), up/down bending capability, and 254mm opening height.
- CIDAN RAPIDO Electrical Guillotine Shear Electrical guillotine shear for fast and precise sheet metal cutting operations.
- Forstner COMPACT Slitting, straightening, and cut-to-length machine for processing sheet metal from coil. Features 6-roller straightener with 70mm polished steel rollers, 5 pairs of hardened slitting knives (Rc45), height-adjustable slitting shaft, quick lock system, tolerances less than 0.01mm, and S1 control system.
- Forstner Coil Handling Equipment Coil handling machines including decoilers, recoilers, and slit & cut-to-length lines manufactured in Austria by CIDAN Machinery Austria GmbH, renowned for quality for over 60 years.
- Thalmann Long Folders Long folding machines manufactured in Switzerland for over 70 years, known for superior quality and precision, for large-format sheet metal folding applications.
- CIDAN STACKMASTER Flat Sheet Storage Automated flat sheet storage system with up to 20 shelves, touchscreen selection, and automated material delivery. Tracks sheet format, quality, and color in stock. Each shelf stores 1000-2000kg with feeding speed of 9m/min.
- ProLink CNC Control System Proprietary CNC control system developed in-house by CIDAN for their folding machines. Features graphical programming, material tables, bend allowance calculations, collision warnings, XTAP conical bending control, and 3D import via AutoPOL integration.
- nuLink CNC Control System Smart Linux-based CNC control system for F, FS, and FX folding machines with 21.5-inch touchscreen, graphical programming, bend-sequence simulation, box generator, 3D capabilities, automatic sheet thickness adjustment, and SIM-enabled connectivity for remote access and cloud updates.
- nuEVOLUTION Production Management Software Platform-independent software from nuIT for order and production management. Links workflow from order to production and provides real-time production data. Industry 4.0-ready.
Quantifiable outcome
- Standard panel production time reduced by about 60% (Mobil JSC case study)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use CIDAN Machinery
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CIDAN Machinery technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature9 records
CIDAN Machinery partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- nuITcorenuIT in Austria develops CIDAN's control systems (nuLink, ProLink) and the nuEVOLUTION platform-independent software for order and production management that links workflow from order to production with real-time data.
- AutoPOLcoreAutoPOL is a software developer that integrates with CIDAN's ProLink control system, providing 3D import capabilities for easier CAD-to-machine workflow integration.
- SchücominorMentioned as customer relationship - Mobil JSC provides services for design, production, installation and warranty maintenance of Schüco windows and façade systems, indirectly connecting CIDAN products to Schüco's ecosystem.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CIDAN Machinery competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Salvagnini: Salvagnini is an Italian maker of flexible sheet metal manufacturing systems, including panel benders (P-series), punch-shear combination machines, and FMS lines. It is a direct peer in automated folding/bending systems for industrial sheet metal shops.
- Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of sheet metal processing equipment — including press brakes, folding machines, laser cutting systems, and automation. It is the closest large-scale direct competitor to CIDAN in metal folding and integrated sheet metal cells.
- RAS Maschinenbau (Reinhardt): RAS is a German manufacturer of folding machines (up/down folders, swing-fold), shears, and coil handling equipment. It is a close head-to-head competitor to CIDAN, particularly in the European folder and shear segments.
- LVD Group: LVD is a Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, shears, laser cutting machines, and automation tooling — directly comparable to CIDAN's folders (e.g., ToolCell, SyncroForm) and shears for industrial fabrication customers.
- Durmazlar (Durma): Durmazlar is a Turkish producer of press brakes, shears, and panel bending machines, with growing global presence. It directly competes with CIDAN in folders and shears, often at a lower price point across Europe and emerging markets.
- Prima Power: Prima Power (part of the Prima Industrie group) manufactures panel benders, servo-electric press brakes, and integrated sheet metal automation cells. It competes with CIDAN in folding, bending, and automation for industrial fabrication.
- HACO Atlantic: HACO is a Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, shears, and plasma/laser cutting machines, serving industrial sheet metal fabricators. It competes with CIDAN's folders, shears, and integrated cell offerings at similar mid-market positioning.
Regional players
- JMT (Jiangsu JMT Machine): JMT is a Chinese-based manufacturer of press brakes, shears, and laser cutting machines serving global markets, including Europe. It competes with CIDAN primarily on price-sensitive folders and shears in regions where CIDAN's dealer network reaches.
Broad incumbents
- Trumpf: Trumpf is a German family-owned leader in machine tools, laser technology, and sheet metal processing — including press brakes, bending automation, and TruBend series folders. It is a much larger incumbent that overlaps with CIDAN in bending and folding but at a very different scale and portfolio breadth.
- Amada: Amada is a Japanese global manufacturer of metalworking machinery, including press brakes, shears, and automated bending cells. It competes with CIDAN across folding, shearing, and automation for industrial fabricators, but with a significantly larger product portfolio and global footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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CIDAN Machinery leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
CIDAN Machinery subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
CIDAN Machinery funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CIDAN Machinery M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CIDAN Machinery
What does CIDAN Machinery do?
CIDAN Machinery Group manufactures and sells sheet metal processing machinery and metal fabrication equipment, including metal folding machines, up/down folders, manual folders, electrical guillotine shears, coil handling and slitting lines, long folders, and automated flat sheet storage systems. The group also develops and licenses proprietary CNC control systems and production management software for these machines. Equipment is produced at manufacturing facilities in Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland, and sold globally through direct offices and a dealer/agent network spanning 30+ countries to industrial sheet metal shops, construction companies, and manufacturers.
Is CIDAN Machinery a public or private company?
CIDAN Machinery is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was CIDAN Machinery founded?
CIDAN Machinery was founded in 1907. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is CIDAN Machinery based?
CIDAN Machinery is headquartered in Götene, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does CIDAN Machinery make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are control Systems and Software, spare Parts, service and Maintenance and financing.
Who are CIDAN Machinery's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Salvagnini, Bystronic, RAS Maschinenbau (Reinhardt), LVD Group, Durmazlar (Durma), Prima Power and HACO Atlantic. JMT (Jiangsu JMT Machine) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Trumpf and Amada.
Does CIDAN Machinery have an API?
No public API is recorded for CIDAN Machinery.
What industry is CIDAN Machinery in?
CIDAN Machinery's product category is Sheet Metal Processing Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping), with a secondary code of IMAHADAD, Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching). Its NAICS code is 33351 and its SIC code is 3540.