Pilana Metal

What Pilana Metal does

Pilana Metal s.r.o. is a Czech manufacturer of bimetal band saw blades and complementary cutting tools, founded in Hulín in 1934 as "The First Moravian Factory For Saws and Tools" and now part of the PILANA Group following a September 2025 ownership transfer to PILANA SB a.s. The company operates a single production site in Hulín producing bimetal band saw blades in M42 and M51 high-speed-steel grades (up to 69 HRC tooth hardness) from European-origin coils (Swiss/Austrian), using flash-butt welding that delivers more than 300 welded endless loops daily, a continuous nitrogen-atmosphere heat treatment that combines hardening and tempering in one pass, and CCD-camera-controlled tooth setting with 0.002mm precision. Its product range also includes hand hacksaw blades (bimetal, HSS, HSS-cobalt, carbon steel), power hacksaw blades (STANDARD and KMITOS lines), sabre/reciprocating saw blades, and accessories such as a portable tension meter and hacksaw frames.

The business model is hardware sales of consumable cutting tools, with pricing set on a quote basis rather than published list price, reflecting B2B specification-driven purchasing. Go-to-market is primarily indirect through a network of distributors exporting to more than 50 countries, supplemented by direct sales and service support in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, trade-fair presence at events such as EMO Hannover 2025 and EISENWARENMESSE, and a multilingual corporate website. Customer segments are hybrid: the primary verticals are industrial metalworking (steel profiles, structures, stainless and high-alloy steels, non-ferrous metals) and woodworking (hard and frozen wood, lumber processing), with secondary horizontal segments in professional craftsmen and DIY/home users served by the MYROS sub-brand.

Revenue is not disclosed at the entity level; PILANA Group, the parent following the September 2025 transfer, reports over EUR 80 million in annual turnover and exports 90% of production to 90 countries. The company is privately held (s.r.o.) with 11–50 employees, and there are no public funding rounds, patents, regulatory actions, or executive hires disclosed in the source material beyond sales, sales-directorship and sales-assistant contacts at the Hulín site.

Name

Pilana Metal

Legal name

Pilana Metal s.r.o.

Website

https://pilanametal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pilana Metal is a Czech manufacturer of bimetal band saw blades, hand hacksaw blades, power hacksaw blades and sabre saw blades, serving industrial metalworking and woodworking customers in more than 50 countries via a global distributor network from its Hulín facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Tools

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Bimetal band saw blades
• Hand hacksaw blades
• Power hacksaw blades
• Sabre saw blades
• Industrial cutting tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bimetal Band Saw Blades: Production and sale of bimetal band saw blades for metal and wood cutting. Products are sold as welded endless loops ready for installation. Revenue generated from direct sales and through distributor network in over 50 countries.
2. Hand Hacksaw Blades: Production of hand hacksaw blades in carbon steel, bimetal, and HSS variants. Sold through distributors and directly to industrial customers and hardware retailers.
3. Power Hacksaw Blades: Production of power hacksaw blades including STANDARD and KMITOS product lines for industrial pneumatic and electrical machines.
4. Sabre Saw Blades: Reciprocating saw blades (sabre saw blades) for metal and wood cutting, sold with universal shank compatibility for all major brands.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pilana Metal manufactures bimetal band saw blades for metal and wood cutting, hand hacksaw blades (bimetal, HSS, carbon steel), power hacksaw blades, and sabre/reciprocating saw blades. The company produces welded endless loops of band saw blades in-house using M42 and M51 high-speed steel grades with proprietary continuous heat treatment. Products are sold primarily through a global distributor network serving industrial metalworking and woodworking customers in over 50 countries.

Product overview

Pilana Metal is a Czech manufacturer of precision cutting tools with over 85 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on bimetal band saw blades (including M42 and M51 grade products for metal and wood cutting), hand hacksaw blades (bimetal, HSS, carbon steel variants), power hacksaw blades (STANDARD and KMITOS lines), and sabre/reciprocating saw blades. Supporting products include the Handy Hacksaw and Mini Hand Hacksaw tools, Hacksaw Frame, and Portable Tension Meter accessory. The company operates as a single unified product line manufacturer rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M42 UNIVERSAL Band Saw Blade Universal bimetal band saw blade with variable tooth pitch suitable for smaller band saw machines, common steels, non-ferrous metals, structures, and single/bundle cutting. Features HSS M42 tooth tips. Designed for industrial metalworking customers.
• M51 MASSIVE Profi Band Saw Blade Premium bimetal band saw blade with extra wear resistance for cutting steels up to 1700 MPa tensile strength, high alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium alloys, nickel, and hard machined materials. Features M51 HSS tooth tips with 69 HRC hardness. Targeted at demanding industrial metalworking applications.
• M42 ALUCUT Band Saw Blade Specialized bimetal band saw blade designed for aluminium and aluminium alloys cutting, suitable for all profiles and structures including materials with residual stress. Features HSS M42 cutting edge with extra wide tooth setting. For industrial non-ferrous metal cutting operations.
• M42 PROFILE Band Saw Blade Band saw blade specially designed for profile and structures cutting, suitable for conventional steels and non-ferrous metals. Features M42 HSS tooth tips with 68 HRC hardness and variable tooth pitch. Targeted at industrial profile cutting applications.
• M42 REGULAR Band Saw Blade Bimetal band saw blade with constant tooth pitch for smaller dimensions, suitable for regular steels and non-ferrous materials with cross-sections under 100mm, profiles and structures. For industrial metalworking customers.
• M42 PLUSCUT Band Saw Blade Bimetal band saw blade with extra positive rake angle designed for long chipping steels, special bronzes and copper alloys, and heat resistant steel. Offers extra long lifetime expectancy. For specialized industrial cutting applications.
• M42 GRINDCUT Band Saw Blade Band saw blade with positive rake angle and ground cutting edge for solid rods, thick walled structurals, stainless steels, and non-ferrous metals. Features hardness up to 68 HRC. For industrial cutting applications requiring high precision.
• M51 GRINDCUT PROFI Band Saw Blade Premium bimetal band saw blade for difficult machinability materials including high alloy steels and stainless steels. Features M51 HSS teeth with ground teeth for perfect chip forming and highest cutting quality. Targeted at high-end industrial metalworking.
• M51 PLUSCUT PROFI Band Saw Blade Premium band saw blade for high alloy steels, suitable for large cross-sections, high alloy and stainless steel, nickel titanium alloys, and hard machining materials. Features M51 cutting edge with teeth hardness up to 69 HRC and very positive rake angle. For demanding industrial applications.
• WOODCUT Bimetal Band Saw Blade for Wood Bimetal band saw blade with HSS tooth tips for wood cutting, designed for cutting very hard woods, frozen wood, and single/bundle cutting. Features 67-68 HRC tooth hardness. For woodworking companies, lumber mills, and furniture manufacturers.
• Bi-Metal Hand Hacksaw Blade Bimetal hand hacksaw blade with spring steel body and laser-welded HSS teeth for hard steel up to 1100 N/mm². Features long lifetime, shatterproof design, and dual heat treatment. For industrial metalworking and professional craftsmen.
• HSS ALL HARD Double-Sided Hand Hacksaw Blade HSS hand hacksaw blade hardened at full cross-section with extreme rigidity and strength. Non-flexible design suitable for firmly clamped material and steel up to 900 N/mm². For professional metal cutting applications.
• 3% Cobalt HSS ALL HARD Hand Hacksaw Blade Premium cobalt HSS hand hacksaw blade for extra hard steels up to 900 N/mm², stainless steel and similar materials. High cobalt content provides extreme rigidity and very long-lasting blade. For demanding professional cutting applications.
• Bimetal 8% Cobalt HSS Hand Hacksaw Blade High-performance bimetal hacksaw blade with 8% cobalt for extra hard steels up to 1200 N/mm², stainless steel and similar materials. Features shatterproof design and dual heat treatment. For industrial and professional metalworking.
• Power Hacksaw Blade STANDARD Traditional power hacksaw blade with HSS M2 tooth tips, hardened and tempered for maximum cutting performance. Suitable for iron, structural and tool steels, non-ferrous metals, and solid material/profiles. For industrial power hacksaw machines.
• Power Hacksaw Blade KMITOS Traditional power hacksaw blade for pneumatic and electrical machines. Made from Swedish high-speed steel HSS DMO 5 with regular/wavy tooth setting for steel profiles, plastics, and chipboard. For industrial pneumatic power hacksaw machines.
• Sabre Saw Blade for Metal Cutting - HEAVY HSS BiMetal sabre saw blade with 1.3mm body thickness for heavy duty metal cutting including stainless steels. Features 8% cobalt alloy HSS wire welded to flexible spring body. Compatible with all major reciprocating saw brands.
• Sabre Saw Blade for Metal Cutting - UNIVERSAL HSS BiMetal sabre saw blade with 0.9mm thickness and exceptional cutting performance for metal cutting including stainless steels. Features universal shank 12.7mm (1/2") for all common brands. For professional and industrial users.
• Sabre Saw Blade for Metal Cutting - RECYCLING HSS BiMetal sabre saw blade designed for recycling of wooden pallets, nail-embedded wood and wood with metal residues. Features longest lifespan and exceptional wear resistance. For recycling and demolition professionals.
• Sabre Saw Blade with Progressive Teeth HSS BiMetal sabre saw blade for cutting plastic and wood with exceptional cutting performance and wear resistance. Features HSS wire welded to spring body for maximum flexibility. For woodworking and plastic cutting applications.
• Handy Hacksaw Hand-held hacksaw tool suitable for smaller cutting operations without need for clamping material. Features one-handed operation and can cut components up to 120mm diameter. Available in blue, black, or red with optional OEM colors. For professional and DIY users.
• Mini Hand Hacksaw Compact hand hacksaw with bimetal blade ideal for cutting small workpieces and hard-to-reach places. Features plastic handle with comfortable grip and bimetal blade resistant to bending and breakage. For precision cutting tasks in tight spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 welded band saw blade loops produced daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PILANA SB a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Starting September 2025, Pilana Metal s.r.o. ownership transfers to PILANA SB a.s., headquartered in Zborovice. PILANA SB a.s. is part of the PILANA Group, one of the world's leading tool manufacturers. This strategic move strengthens the PILANA brand's market position and provides operational stability and foundation for improved customer service and product availability.
• PILANA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilana Metal is part of the PILANA Group, which generates over EUR 80 million in annual turnover and exports 90% of its products to 90 countries worldwide. The group is one of the world's leading tool manufacturers, providing Pilana Metal with brand strength and market access.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DoALL Company: U.S. pioneer of the band saw machine and a major producer of band saw blades. Competes with Pilana across the consumables value chain, including bi-metal and carbide blades sold through industrial distributors.
• Simonds International: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial saw blades, including bi-metal bandsaw blades. Comparable mid-sized specialty player competing for similar metalworking and woodcutting OEM and distributor accounts.
• Bahco (Snap-on Incorporated): Swedish-origin premium band saw blade brand owned by Snap-on. Competes head-to-head with Pilana's M42/M51 lines in European industrial channels, with comparable European steel sourcing and a global distribution footprint.
• M.K. Morse Company: U.S. manufacturer of bi-metal band saw blades, hacksaw blades, and reciprocating saw blades. Closely comparable product mix and similar mid-sized industrial supplier profile, serving North American and export channels.
• Eberle (J. EBERLE GmbH): German maker of bi-metal band saw blades and hacksaw blades. Direct European peer with overlapping M42 product lines and a similar mid-sized, specialty-manufacturer positioning.
• Wikus-Sägenfabrik: German family-owned manufacturer of bimetal and carbide band saw blades. Closest direct competitor to Pilana Metal, offering M42/M51 equivalents with similar precision-grinding and welding capabilities for the European metalworking market.
• Röntgen (RÖNTGEN Sågblad): German manufacturer of premium bi-metal and carbide band saw blades. Direct European competitor with comparable focus on heavy-industry metal cutting, very similar in scale and customer base to Pilana Metal.

Broad incumbents

• L.S. Starrett Company: U.S. manufacturer of precision tools, saw blades, and metrology equipment. Overlaps with Pilana in band saw blades and hand hacksaw blades while also serving broader metalworking and measurement markets.
• Lenox (Stanley Black & Decker): U.S.-based band saw blade and cutting tool brand of Stanley Black & Decker. Directly competes with Pilana in M42/M51 bi-metal blades but operates at much larger scale with broader power-tool and accessory adjacencies.

Emerging players

• Bichamp Cutting Technology: Chinese manufacturer of band saw blades that has rapidly scaled M42/M51 bi-metal output. Competes with Pilana on price in lower-tier SKUs and is increasingly moving upmarket into European distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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