Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank

Name

Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank

Legal name

Witzig & Frank - Pfiffner GmbH

Website

https://pfiffner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rotary Transfer Machines

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Rotary transfer machines
• Hydromat CNC machining
• High-volume metal machining
• Precision industrial machinery
• Multi-spindle CNC systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Utzenstorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rotary Transfer Machine Sales: Sale of high-precision CNC rotary transfer machines and Hydromat systems for high-volume production of complex metal parts. Machines include Pfiffner Hydromat HC EPICplus, HC-U EPICplus, and Witzig & Frank Turmat, TriFlex 5X, LSA, and LSA-Uniflex series.
2. Aftermarket Services and Spare Parts: Comprehensive service offerings including spare parts supply, repairs, inspections, process optimization (OEE), remote service, and technical support. Standard and express shipment options with courier service available.
3. ReVest Machine Reconditioning Program: Factory rejuvenation treatment for older machines through complete reconditioning or modernization, including control retrofit and upgrades. Extends machine life and protects customer investments.
4. Retooling Services: Efficient retooling solutions for existing machines to adapt to new workpieces, materials, and machining technologies. Includes design of machining processes, real-time simulation, collision analysis, tool design, and NC program creation.
5. Rental Concept: Temporary rental solutions for smaller quantity orders, including Pfiffner Hydromat CNC as standalone machining unit with minimum rental from one month to several years, with purchase option.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank designs and manufactures modular CNC rotary transfer machines (Hydromat HC/HC-U EPICplus, Turmat, TriFlex 5X, LSA, LSA-Uniflex) for high-precision, high-volume series production of complex turned and milled metal parts. Machines support up to 24–33 simultaneous machining units with multi-sided or 5-axis machining without reclamping, achieving cycle times of 6–12 seconds for the majority of applications. The offering is complemented by special manufacturing solutions (sucker rod, GDI pump bodies, differential housings), factory-rejuvenation ReVest® programs, Industry 4.0/teleservice retrofits, and a global aftermarket service and spare-parts network.

Product overview

Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank (operating as Witzig & Frank - Pfiffner GmbH) offer a portfolio of rotary transfer machines for high-precision series production of complex metal parts. The core product lines include Pfiffner Hydromat® HC-U EPICplus and HC EPICplus for multi-sided CNC machining of round and cubic workpieces with up to 24 simultaneous machining units, and Witzig & Frank Turmat, TriFlex 5X, LSA, and LSA-Uniflex machines for various 3/5-axis and multi-side machining requirements. These machines support operations from bar, coil, or automatic part feeding with 80% of applications achieving 6-12 second cycle times. The portfolio is complemented by special manufacturing solutions for Sucker-Rod, GDI pump bodies, and differential housings, plus Pfiffner Innovation offerings (new sawing unit, control systems, full-touch FT21 panel). Service offerings include ReVest® factory rejuvenation programs for both brands, Industry 4.0 solutions for data collection and machine diagnostics, and comprehensive support including inspections, repairs, rentals, and training. The group is part of FFG Europe & Americas and operates facilities in Offenburg and Zimmern, Germany, and Utzenstorf, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydromat®: World-leading rotary transfer machine brand known for high-volume production of complex turned and milled parts
• Turmat
• TriFlex 5X
• LSA
• LSA-Uniflex
• ReVest®

Products and services

• Pfiffner Hydromat HC-U EPICplus Modular rotary transfer machine for 5-sided CNC machining of round and cubic workpieces without reclamping, with swiveling satellite chucks and individually adapted hydraulic clamping. Designed for high-volume series production of complex metal parts across automotive, hydraulics, and electronics customers.
• Pfiffner Hydromat HC EPICplus High-precision rotary transfer machine for series production of complex turned and milled metal parts, featuring up to 24 fully automated and simultaneous machining units, full CNC control via Bosch MTX, and a modular unit concept for high productivity and machine availability. Targeted at high-volume industrial manufacturers.
• Witzig & Frank Turmat Vertical rotary transfer machine with 4–12 stations and up to 33 parallel machining units for 3/5-side machining with optional B axis. Suspended rotary transfer unit ensures free chip fall and high process reliability. Targeted at high-volume manufacturers needing flexibility across diverse part geometries.
• Witzig & Frank TriFlex 5X Rotary indexing center for simultaneous 5-axis machining without reclamping in medium and large production runs. Features 6 sequential stations and 40 freely assignable spindles, minimized non-productive times, and a compact 9 x 8 m footprint with high power density.
• Witzig & Frank LSA Horizontal rotary transfer machine for simultaneous 3-side machining in a single clamping, with 4–10 stations and up to 21 parallel machining units supporting drilling, milling, threading, honing, grinding, turning, broaching, forming, annealing, measuring, inspecting, and assembling operations.
• Witzig & Frank LSA-Uniflex Standard rotary indexing center with 4 stations and up to 6 machining units (single-spindle or DUO 2-spindle configuration), modular 3-axis units with tool changer. Targeted at entry-level and mid-volume production of precision parts.
• Special Manufacturing Solutions Custom-engineered rotary transfer and special-purpose machining solutions for high-volume production, including the Endomat 4.0 sucker-rod processing system, gasoline direct injection pump bodies, differential housings, and hybrid machining concepts. Designed for specific automotive and industrial customer applications.
• Pfiffner ReVest Factory Rejuvenation Factory rejuvenation and modernization program for Pfiffner Hydromat rotary transfer machines. Includes complete dismantling, sandblasting, repainting, mechanical and electrical reconditioning, and control upgrades to Siemens or Bosch systems to extend machine life and protect customer investments.
• Witzig & Frank ReVest Factory Rejuvenation Factory rejuvenation treatment for Witzig & Frank rotary transfer machines, including mechanical and electrical reconditioning, control retrofit, and CE certification to extend operational life of installed machines.
• Rental Concept for Pfiffner Hydromat CNC Rental program offering Pfiffner Hydromat CNC standalone machining units for temporary capacity needs, with rental periods from one month to several years and a purchase option. Targeted at customers with smaller quantity orders or pilot production needs.
• Spare Parts and Retooling Services Comprehensive aftermarket services for installed Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank machines, including spare parts supply (standard and express shipment), repairs, inspections, process optimization for OEE, remote service, and retooling solutions covering machining process design, real-time simulation, collision analysis, tool design, and NC program creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of applications achieve cycle times of 6-12 seconds
• +3 more outcomes

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• FFG Europe & AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfiffner Group belongs to FFG Europe & Americas, part of the globally active Fair Friend Group which unites 15 established German, Italian, Swiss, and American manufacturers of lathes, milling machines, rotary transfer machines, and similar. Parent company providing strategic direction and resources.
• Hydromat Inc. (St. Louis, US)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partner for Hydromat machines in North and South America. Partner company for development, project planning, sales, and support.
• MAG Automotive LLC / FFG Europe & Americas (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and support for Witzig & Frank machines and Pfiffner RT/Special-Design machines in the United States at Sterling Heights, MI.
• G + S Gläsener + Schmidt GmbH (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Bavaria region, Germany, representing Witzig & Frank - Pfiffner products.
• Berner + Straller GmbH (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Bavaria (Witzig & Frank brand only) in Nuremberg, Germany.
• ALMA S.r.L (Italy)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Italy, located in Canegrate (MI).
• MAKE! Machining Technology B.V. (Netherlands)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for the Netherlands, located in Drunen.
• DAWIN Plus (Poland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Poland, located in Poznan.
• EUROMASKIN (Sweden)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Sweden, located in Jönköping.
• MDTC, s.r.o. (Slovakia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Slovakia, operating through Maier Central Europe s.r.o.
• Daunert Maquin.-Herramient. SA (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Spain, located in Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona).
• CHIRON Czech s.r.o. (Czech Republic)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Czech Republic, located in Brno.
• BOZTAS Makina Sanayi (Turkey)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Turkey, located in Istanbul.
• Pfiffner China / Swiss Center Shanghai (China)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPfiffner China operation established in Swiss Center Shanghai for sales and support in China, with contact Li Zhi.
• Fair Friend Enterprise Co. Ltd (Taiwan)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Taiwan, located in Taichung City.
• FFG Korea DMC (South Korea)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for South Korea, located in Changwon.
• Pfiffner Japan Co., Ltd. (Japan)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Japan, located in Tokyo.
• M.T.M. Machine Tools Marketing Ltd. (Israel)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Israel, located in Tel-Aviv.
• MAG India Industrial Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for India, located in Bangalore.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grob-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Bavarian manufacturer of universal machining centers and highly flexible production systems with parallel multi-spindle configurations. Competes head-to-head with Witzig & Frank Turmat and TriFlex for complex, high-mix/high-volume workpieces in automotive and aerospace.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of high-precision turning machines and multi-spindle machining centers, including rotary transfer-style platforms. Direct competitor in the high-precision, high-volume metalcutting niche that Pfiffner and Witzig & Frank occupy, serving similar automotive and industrial customers.
• Tornos SA: Swiss manufacturer of single-spindle and multi-spindle turning machines (e.g., MultiSwiss), serving the same watch-, medical-, and automotive-precision shaft markets. Comparable heritage, geography (Switzerland), and precision-turning focus to the Pfiffner Group.
• Traub (Index Group): German manufacturer of single-spindle and multi-spindle sliding-headstock turning machines, now part of the INDEX Group. Directly comparable to the Witzig & Frank turning-and-machining lineage for high-volume precision parts.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German machine tool builder specializing in hard turning, vertical pick-up turning, and modular machining systems for automotive, hydraulics, and aerospace applications. Highly comparable product/market overlap with Pfiffner's rotary transfer portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of EDM, laser, and high-speed milling machines serving aerospace, automotive, and medical device customers. Peer reference for precision, customer mix, and aftermarket intensity comparable to Pfiffner Group.
• Mazak Corporation: Japanese global manufacturer of multi-tasking machining centers, lathes, and hybrid additive-subtractive systems. Competes with Pfiffner for high-mix precision work and provides a relevant scaling reference for the rotary transfer category.
• DMG MORI Co., Ltd. Global broad-line CNC machine tool leader across turning, milling, and additive. Overlaps with Pfiffner in premium machining centers but at far greater scale and product breadth; serves as the primary reference customer expectation in the European metalworking market.
• Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese global supplier of horizontal and vertical machining centers for high-precision metalcutting, with strong aerospace and die/mold exposure. Comparable in precision positioning and end-market overlap to Pfiffner's higher-end TriFlex 5X deployments.

Regional players

• Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of multi-axis turning centers and multitasking machines serving automotive and aerospace customers. Comparable product/customer architecture to Witzig & Frank portfolio; main competition is geographic (Japan-domestic) relative to Pfiffner's European base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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