CIDAN Machinery

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.

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

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

• Sheet metal machinery
• Metal folding machines
• Coil handling equipment
• CNC control systems
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Götene

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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).
2. Control Systems and Software: Sale and licensing of proprietary control systems (nuLink, ProLink) and software platforms (nuEVOLUTION, AutoPOL) for sheet metal processing machines.
3. Spare Parts: Replacement parts, tooling, and accessories for CIDAN, Forstner, and Thalmann machines sold through service department.
4. Service and Maintenance: Technical support, preventive maintenance, protective maintenance, service agreements, and training for operators and technicians.
5. Financing: Financing options offered to customers for purchasing new machines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• nuITcoreTechnology or IntegrationnuIT 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.
• AutoPOLcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoPOL is a software developer that integrates with CIDAN's ProLink control system, providing 3D import capabilities for easier CAD-to-machine workflow integration.
• SchücominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned 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

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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