What HGG Group does

HGG Group (legal entity HGG International bv, headquartered at Zuidrak 2, 1771 SW Wieringerwerf, Netherlands) is a privately held Dutch industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 1984 by three engineers who developed the first pipe-profiling machine with integrated smart weld preparation. The company designs, builds, and services 3D profiling machines used to cut and prepare steel pipes, boxes, beams, profiles, and vessel heads, including flagship models such as the RPC 1200 Mk3, ProCutter 900 RB, ProCutter 600-900, RoboRail, and SPC 1500-3000 PT. Core intellectual property centers on proprietary robotic thermal-cutting mechanics, in-house CAM software (ProCAM and the freemium ProCAM Lite viewer), and the original TubeNC (.XML) data format adopted by Tekla Structures for tubular connections. HGG also runs a contract cutting services operation processing approximately 500 tons of material per week.

HGG monetizes through four revenue streams: (1) direct hardware sales of proprietary profiling machines to steel fabricators, shipbuilders, and process-industry customers; (2) OEM/white-label licensing of its cutting cells and software to partners Peddinghaus (Peddibot 1200 since 2016) and Kaltenbach (KC 1221 since March 2020) under the "Powered by HGG" brand; (3) ProCAM software licensing with a freemium onboarding tier (ProCAM Lite); and (4) contract cutting services for customers preferring outsourcing to capex investment. An aftersales business provides remote support, spare parts, and multi-year maintenance under Orgalim terms, with customer data retained for 20 years. The company serves four primary verticals — steel construction, shipbuilding, process piping, and offshore energy — and integrates bidirectionally with the dominant detailing software ecosystems (Tekla/Trimble, SDS2/Allplan, STRUMIS, PypeServer, ShipConstructor). Distribution combines enterprise field sales, a multilingual website covering seven regions in five languages, presence at major trade events (MACH, NASCC, Schweissen & Schneiden, Fabtech, Australian Manufacturing Show), and the OEM channels described above.

Name

HGG Group

Legal name

HGG International bv

Website

https://hgg-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HGG Group is a Dutch industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 1984 that builds proprietary 3D steel-profiling machines and ProCAM software for steel fabricators, shipbuilders, process-industry operators, and offshore-energy contractors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Profiling & Cutting Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• 3D profiling machines
• Steel fabrication equipment
• Pipe cutting machines
• CAM software profiling
• Weld preparation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Wieringerwerf

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Profiling Machines: Sale of proprietary 3D profiling machines including RPC series, ProCutter series, RoboRail, and SPC series. Machines are sold directly to steel fabricators, shipbuilders, and process industry companies. Includes OEM licensing to partners like Peddinghaus and Kaltenbach who incorporate HGG technology into their machines.
2. Cutting Services: Contract cutting services for customers who prefer to outsource profiling work rather than purchase machines. Leverages 40 years of 3D profiling experience and processes approximately 500 tons of materials weekly.
3. ProCAM Software: Software licensing including ProCAM full suite and free ProCAM Lite viewer. Software provides CAM capabilities for HGG machines and integrates with third-party design systems like Tekla, SDS2, and STRUMIS.
4. Aftersales Services: Remote support services, spare parts, and maintenance following Orgalim General Conditions for supply and installation. Customer data retained for 20 years for long-term service and quality assurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HGG Group designs, manufactures, and sells 3D profiling machines for cutting steel pipes, boxes, beams, profiles, and vessel heads, including the RPC 1200 Mk3, ProCutter 900 RB, ProCutter 600-900, RoboRail, and SPC 1500-3000 PT series. The company also develops and licenses the proprietary ProCAM CAM software suite (with a free ProCAM Lite viewer) and provides contract cutting services (pipe, box, beam, profile) leveraging 40 years of in-house profiling experience.

Product overview

HGG Group offers a portfolio of 3D profiling machines and software for steel fabrication. The core product line includes pipe profiling machines (RPC 1200 Mk3, ProCutter 900 RB, ProCutter 600-900), beam/profile cutting machines (RoboRail), and vessel head profilers (SPC series). ProCAM is HGG's proprietary CAM software suite controlling machine operations, with ProCAM Lite offered as a free viewer for DSTV, NC, XML, and PCD files. HGG also provides cutting services (pipe, box, beam, profile) leveraging 40 years of profiling experience. Through the 'Powered by HGG' program, HGG's technology is incorporated into machines from partners Peddinghaus (Peddibot 1200) and Kaltenbach (KC 1221).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProCAM: Software suite developed for 3D profiling, utilizing 40 years of HGG experience in 3D profiling.
• ProCutter
• RPC
• RoboRail
• SPC
• ProCAM Lite
• Powered by HGG

Products and services

• RPC 1200 Mk3 Flagship robotic pipe profiling machine featuring thermal cutting with marking and cutting on all four sides of profiles; the technology base for OEM-branded machines Peddibot 1200 and Kaltenbach KC 1221.
• ProCutter 900 RB Heavy-duty pipe profiling machine featuring a robust rotating beam design for demanding steel fabrication environments.
• ProCutter 600-900 Profile cutting machine covering the 600-900 size range for pipe profiling applications.
• RoboRail Plasma steel cutting machine designed for beam, profile, and box cutting applications, introduced as an automation revolution for steel fabricators.
• SPC 1500-3000 PT Cutting machine for pipe and vessel head profiling, part of the SPC 3000 series enabling perfect bolt holes with less rework.
• SPC 3000 Vessel head profiler machine enabling clean operation with perfect bolt holes and less post-processing rework.
• ProCAM Software Suite Proprietary in-house CAM software suite that controls HGG profiling machines, manages NC file processing, and integrates with third-party steel detailing systems (Tekla, SDS2, STRUMIS, PypeServer). Includes DSTV Viewer for beams/square tubes/angle profiles and PCD Viewer for pipes, supporting .DSTV, .NC, .XML, and .PCD formats.
• ProCAM Lite Free downloadable software tool consisting of DSTV Viewer and PCD Viewer that allows users to view any .DSTV, .NC, .XML, or .PCD file and perform final production data checks before cutting.
• Pipe Cutting Services Contract cutting services for pipe profiles using HGG's 3D profiling machines and expertise, offered to customers who prefer to outsource rather than purchase machines.
• Box Cutting Services Contract cutting services for square and rectangular box profiles for steel fabrication customers outsourcing their cutting needs.
• Beam Cutting Services Contract cutting services for beam profiles used in steel construction for customers preferring to outsource profiling work.
• Profile Cutting Services Contract cutting services for general profile shapes, supporting customers who do not wish to invest in profiling equipment.
• Peddibot 1200 (Powered by HGG) Peddinghaus machine based on HGG's RPC 1200 Mk3 technology, robotic thermal cutting machine combining HGG's cutting cell with Peddinghaus logistics and support; marketed in the US under the 'Powered by HGG' program.
• Kaltenbach KC 1221 (Powered by HGG) Advanced thermal cutting robot powered by HGG's software combined with German quality engineering; features an HGG cutting cell based on RPC 1200 Mk3, enabling marking and cutting on all four sides of profiles with scanning and cutting intelligence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% time reduction in production processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• KaltenbachcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 March 2020Partnership launched in March 2020 combining Kaltenbach's 130+ years of metalworking expertise with HGG's software. The KC 1221 thermal cutting robot features an HGG cutting cell based on RPC 1200 Mk3, enabling marking and cutting on all four sides of profiles with state-of-the-art scanning and cutting intelligence.
• PeddinghauscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership since 2016 to disrupt the US market with the revolutionary Peddibot 1200, based on HGG's RPC 1200 Mk3. Peddinghaus, a renowned name in American steel construction, combines HGG's cutting cell technology with their logistics and manufacturing. The Peddibot has been a resounding success across the United States.
• PemamekstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal provider of automated welding and production automation solutions. HGG and Pemamek jointly optimize the integration of 3D profiling and automated welding, branded as 'Where Cutting Meets Welding', crucial for optimizing manufacturing processes in steel fabrication.
• Automated Layout TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based company collaborating on development and testing of HGG's RoboRail. Their unique insight into the steel industry ensures the machine delivers exactly what workshop owners need.
• Tekla (Trimble)strategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to develop an open file format for pipes enabling seamless integration from design and detailing to actual 3D profiling in the workshop. HGG is the original developer of the TubeNC (.XML) format adopted by Tekla.
• SDS2 by AllplanstrategicTechnology or IntegrationJoint development of a special SDS2 plugin for HGG that meets steel construction company requirements. The plugin enables seamless transfer of designs to HGG machines including RoboRail.
• PypeserverstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership since 2019 with PypeServer, a modern intuitive software system used by disciplines involved in pipe spool fabrication workflows. Since 2023, PypeServer Enterprise software works alongside HGG's ProCAM for all new HGG pipe machines.
• STRUMISstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between STRUMIS steel management system and HGG 3D profiling machines creates an intelligent and intuitive connection. STRUMIS users can seamlessly nest all their profile work through HGG ProCam nesting system, optimizing material utilization with maximum productivity.
• HyperthermstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration led to development of a short burner enabling compact and controlled robot movements with maximum material access for HGG profiling machines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Pemamek: Finnish provider of automated welding and production automation solutions for heavy fabrication. Strategic partner to HGG via 'Where Cutting Meets Welding' integration, while also offering competing automated fabrication cell solutions.

Direct peers

• FICEP: Italian manufacturer of CNC machines for the steel fabrication industry including drilling, cutting, marking, and coping systems. Highly comparable product portfolio serving structural steel, tower, and bridge fabricators worldwide.
• Kaltenbach: German metalworking machinery manufacturer with 130+ years of history. OEM partner via KC 1221 thermal cutting robot embedding HGG software, while also competing in sawing, drilling, and cutting equipment for structural steel fabricators.
• Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch competitor specializing in CNC steel processing machines for the structural steel industry, including drilling, cutting, and coping equipment — direct overlap with HGG's beam and profile profiling business.
• Peddinghaus: US-based manufacturer of steel processing and structural steel machinery. Both a direct competitor in beam and plate processing equipment and an OEM partner via the Peddibot 1200, which embeds HGG's RPC 1200 Mk3 cutting cell for the American market.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German global leader in machine tools and laser technology. Adjacent competitor in industrial cutting and welding with vastly larger scale and R&D budget, particularly relevant for laser-based alternatives to thermal profiling.
• ESAB: Global leader in welding and cutting equipment, including CNC plasma and oxy-fuel cutting tables. Competes with HGG in thermal cutting for steel fabrication but as part of a much broader welding and consumables portfolio.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based provider of sheet metal processing solutions including laser cutting, bending, and automation. Adjacent in metal cutting but primarily serves sheet metal rather than HGG's structural pipe and beam profiling niche.
• Lincoln Electric: Major welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with global presence. Competes with HGG in welding automation and adjacent cutting applications, particularly relevant given HGG's 'Where Cutting Meets Welding' positioning with Pemamek.
• Messer Cutting Systems: Global thermal cutting equipment manufacturer offering CNC plasma, oxy-fuel, and laser cutting tables. Overlaps with HGG in profile cutting for steel fabrication but addresses a broader plate and shape cutting market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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