VOLLMER of America Corp.

Name

VOLLMER of America Corp.

Legal name

VOLLMER WERKE Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Website

https://vollmer-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Grinding and Tool Machining Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial grinding machines
• Tool sharpening equipment
• EDM machining systems
• PCD tool processing
• Circular saw grinders

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Sales: VOLLMER generates revenue primarily from the sale of grinding, eroding, and laser processing machines. The product portfolio includes solutions for rotary tools, circular saws, and metal-cutting band saws, ranging from manual machines to fully automated production systems.
2. Service and Maintenance: The company provides comprehensive services including project planning, financing, training, maintenance, spare parts, software upgrades, and used machine sales through its global subsidiary network.
3. Training Services: VOLLMER offers training programs from beginner to professional levels, branded as VAcademy, covering machine operation and best practices.
4. Service Contracts: Tiered service packages including VBASIC (inspection), VPRO (maintenance with original parts), and VCOMPLETE (full-service including repairs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VOLLMER manufactures and sells industrial grinding, eroding (EDM), and laser processing machines for sharpening and machining rotary cutting tools, circular saw blades, and metal-cutting band saws. The product portfolio ranges from manual grinders to fully automated production systems, complemented by robotic loading automation, digital IoT platforms, training, and tiered service contracts.

Product overview

VOLLMER is a technology leader in precision grinding, EDM (electrical discharge machining), and laser processing machines for cutting tools. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Rotary Tool Solutions including VLaser 370 (laser), VHybrid 260 (hybrid grinding/EDM), VPulse 500 and QXD 250 (wire and disc EDM), and the VGrind series (argon LINEAR, neon, infinity LINEAR) for carbide grinding; (2) Circular Saw Solutions spanning manual grinders (CHHF 21H) through fully automated systems (CS/CSF 860, CM series, CHC/CHF/CHP/CHX series), complemented by ND automation systems (ND 230-360) for robotic loading; and (3) Metal-Cutting Band Saw Solutions with CB 400 and CBF 400 automatic grinding machines. The digital portfolio includes V@dison (digital platform for predictive maintenance and process transparency), VPortal (e-commerce web shop), VOLLMER Smart Hub (data platform with VOLLMER.GPT chatbot), plus service contracts VBASIC, VPRO, and VCOMPLETE. Accessories include N 173 measurement devices and LG 21H brazing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VLaser: PKD laser processing machines for precision tools
• VGrind
• VHybrid
• VPulse
• QXD
• QM eco
• V@dison
• VPortal
• VAcademy

Products and services

• VLaser 370 Laser processing machine for PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tools, providing precise laser treatment directly at the turning point. Designed for tool manufacturers producing diamond-tipped rotary cutting tools.
• VHybrid 260 Hybrid machine combining grinding and EDM (electrical discharge machining) for complete machining of rotation-symmetric tools. Suited for PCD tool manufacturers that need both processes on a single platform.
• VPulse 500 5-axis kinematics wire EDM machine specialized for PCD rotary tool processing, featuring the new VPulse EDM generator for efficient control and innovative operation. Targets precision tool manufacturers.
• QXD 250 CNC 6-axis controlled disc EDM machine suitable for complete machining of PCD precision tools, featuring the VPulse EDM technology. Built for tool manufacturers needing precision disc erosion.
• QM eco select Disc EDM machine with 5 CNC-controlled axes and 2 manual axes that automatically erodes and measures tools in cantilever arrangement, suitable for PCD and other hard material blades.
• VGrind Series (argon LINEAR, neon, infinity LINEAR) Grinding machines for economic processing of precision tools from small tools starting at 0.2 mm diameter up to 200 mm, and tool lengths between 30 mm and 360 mm. Targets carbide tool manufacturers requiring precision grinding.
• QS 860 & QSF 860 High-efficiency disc eroding machines for production and service of PCD circular saw blades.
• CS 860 & CSF 860 Fully automatic grinding machines achieving maximum flexibility for circular saw blade processing.
• CP 650 Grinding machine with 4 CNC-controlled axes for automatic processing of carbide chip saw blades with various outer diameters and tooth geometries.
• CPF 650 Grinding machine with 5 CNC-controlled axes for double-sided outer circumference grinding, suitable for automatic processing of carbide chip saws with various outer diameters and tooth geometries.
• CHC 840 & CHC 1300 Carbide saw blade grinders for diameters up to 840 mm and 1300 mm, designed for circular saw processing in aluminum, plastics, and especially woodworking.
• CHF 840 & CHF 1300 Grinding machines for side surface processing of chip saws for sawmill, wood processing, plastic, aluminum, and metal processing, with CNC-controlled versions for carbide chip saws up to 1300 mm diameter.
• CHP 840 & CHP 1300 Carbide saw blade grinders for diameters up to 840 mm and 1300 mm, for wood, aluminum, plastic processing, and metal cutting circular saw processing.
• CHX 840 & CHX 1300 Multi-purpose chip saw grinders for diameters up to 840 mm and up to 1300 mm.
• CM 200 & CMF 200 CM 200 is a grinding machine with 8 CNC-controlled axes and measuring device for automatic processing of carbide chip saws with various outer diameters and tooth geometries, with optional connection-ready interface for ND robot system. CMF 200 is a machine for machining the tooth surface of carbide chip saws.
• CM 300 & CMF 300 CM 300 is a grinding machine for machining chip and relief surfaces of carbide chip saws. CMF 300 is a machine for machining the tooth surface of carbide chip saws with outer diameters from 200 to 1440 mm.
• CHHF 21H Side surface grinding machine for manual machining of carbide chip saws in various diameters.
• ND Automation Systems (ND 230, ND 250, ND 270, ND 320, ND 340, ND 360) Automated loading systems with 4 CNC-controlled axes, double gripper, and multiple loading carts for automatic loading of up to 150-650 circular saws into 1-3 grinding machines. Designed for high-volume circular saw blade processing.
• V@dison Digital platform enabling reduced downtime, predictive maintenance, maximum plant availability, and complete process transparency for VOLLMER machines. Combines data management with the VOLLMER.GPT chatbot for conversational interaction.
• VPortal Web shop platform with Commerce Cloud for ordering spare parts and services, providing product information, specifications, and direct customer engagement.
• VOLLMER Smart Hub Transparent and efficient data platform combined with the VOLLMER.GPT chatbot for conversational access to machine data and operational insights.
• VBASIC Service Contract Entry-level service package offering price advantages on spare parts orders and systematic machine inspection to identify wear and prevent unplanned downtime.
• VPRO Service Contract Service contract including regular maintenance and replacement of central wear parts with original VOLLMER components, reducing unplanned service calls.
• VCOMPLETE Service Contract Full-service package including regular maintenance, professional repairs with original spare parts, and complete coverage including unexpected machine downtime.
• VAcademy Training Services Training programs from beginner to professional levels, branded as VAcademy, covering machine operation and best practices for VOLLMER equipment.
• VOLLMER Project Planning, Financing, Consulting and Spare Parts Services Comprehensive services including project planning, financing, consulting, maintenance, spare parts, software upgrades, and used machine sales provided through VOLLMER's global subsidiary network.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Rollomatic: Swiss precision grinding machine specialist focused on cutting-tool and medical-tool applications; overlapping product scope and customer base with VOLLMER's high-end grinding portfolio.
• Walter Maschinenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of CNC grinding and eroding machines for metalworking tools (formerly Walter Werkzeuge); directly comparable as a specialist in tool-processing machinery serving the same tool manufacturers and sharpening services.
• ANCA: Australian maker of CNC tool and cutter grinders plus ancillary automation; competes head-to-head with VOLLMER's VGrind and VHybrid lines in the rotary-tool grinding segment globally.
• Schütte GmbH: German manufacturer of CNC grinding machines for cutting tools and high-precision metalworking; closely comparable product portfolio and German Mittelstand customer base.
• Reinecker Werkzeugmaschinen: German maker of tool-grinding and saw-sharpening machines, including circular saw blade equipment that competes directly with VOLLMER's CHC/CHF/CHP/CHX series.
• Sodick: Japanese manufacturer of wire and die-sink EDM machines plus high-precision milling; directly comparable technology stack to VOLLMER's VPulse and QXD EDM offerings.
• EWAG: Swiss grinding and laser machine builder for small tools and insert production (part of UNITED GRINDING Group); direct overlap with VOLLMER's VGrind and VLaser ranges.

Broad incumbents

• UNITED GRINDING (Schleifring Group): Large global grinding-machine group (Studer, Walter, Schaudt, Mikrosa); broader portfolio than VOLLMER with overlapping cylindrical and tool-grinding capabilities.
• Makino Milling Machine Co. Japanese machine tool maker with EDM and machining-center lines; overlaps with VOLLMER's VPulse and QXD EDM products for advanced tool and die applications.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered supplier of EDM, milling, and laser texturing systems; competes with VOLLMER's EDM and laser product lines in tool and mold-making markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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