BDS Machines
BDS Maschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of magnetic core drilling machines, metal core drills, edge milling machines, and custom special machines, serving steel construction, plant engineering, mining, bridge, aerospace, power-plant, and shipbuilding customers worldwide through an exclusive national dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersMönchengladbach, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BDS Machines does
BDS Maschinen GmbH is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer headquartered in Mönchengladbach, founded in 1989, that designs, develops, and produces magnetic core drilling machines, metal core drills, edge milling machines, related accessories, and custom special machines (Sondermaschinenbau). The company markets the world's largest selection of magnetic core drilling machines with 33 premium models, alongside 7 premium core-drill series offered in 4 cutting depths and 7 mobile edge-milling machines. Core technologies include a patented pipe magnet system (PipeMAB 825), Morse-taper 3 spindle configurations, variable speed and torque control, and application-specific form factors such as horizontal angle-gearbox drilling (MAB 155 PRO) with integrated LED work lighting.
The company's revenue model is anchored on hardware sales of premium equipment, supplemented by accessories, spare parts, and project-based custom machine building. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution runs through an exclusive national dealer network (nationales Händlernetzwerk) in parallel with direct inquiry via a multi-language website and phone/email contact. End-use verticals span steel construction (Stahlbau), plant engineering (Anlagenbau), mining, bridge and rail construction, power-plant construction, general mechanical engineering, aerospace, and shipbuilding. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no M&A history, and no funding rounds; it carries the German Brand Award 2023 and multiple Red Dot and German Design Awards across its premium machine range, and supports an active digital marketing footprint through seven social channels plus a mobile cutting-speed calculator app.
BDS Machines firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BDS Machines
- Legal name
- BDS Maschinen GmbH
- Website
- https://bds-maschinen-gmbh.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- BDS Maschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of magnetic core drilling machines, metal core drills, edge milling machines, and custom special machines, serving steel construction, plant engineering, mining, bridge, aerospace, power-plant, and shipbuilding customers worldwide through an exclusive national dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BDS Machines industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metalworking Machinery
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)
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Where BDS Machines is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mönchengladbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BDS Machines business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Magnetic Drilling Machines: Sale of magnetic core drilling machines including 33 premium models. Products include the MAB series (MAB 485SB, AutoMAB 350, MAB 155 PRO) and specialized PipeMAB 825 for pipe applications.
- Core Drills for Metal: Sale of premium core drill series (7 series with 4 cutting depths) and accessories for magnetic drilling machines.
- Edge Milling Machines: Sale of 7 premium quality edge milling machines that are mobile and suitable for various applications.
- Custom/Special Machine Manufacturing: Custom machine building (Sondermaschinenbau) when standard technology reaches its limits. BDS develops individual solutions from consulting and design to manufacturing, all from a single source in Germany.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Complete solutions for drilling and threading including accessories, coolant for core drills, milling heads, indexable inserts, and guide plates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for industrial magnetic drilling machines |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels9 records
BDS Machines product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BDS Maschinen GmbH manufactures and sells magnetic core drilling machines, core drills for metal, edge milling machines, accessories, and custom special machines for industrial metalworking. The product line centers on 33 premium magnetic core drilling machine models (including the MAB 485SB, AutoMAB 350, PipeMAB 825, and MAB 155 PRO), supplemented by 7 core drill series, 7 mobile edge milling machines, a complete accessories range, and a Sondermaschinen (custom machine building) service for applications beyond standard equipment. Products are developed and produced in Germany for professional steel construction, manufacturing, and on-site drilling use.
Product overview
BDS Maschinen is a German manufacturer of industrial metalworking machinery. The company produces a portfolio of 33 premium magnetic core drilling machine models (the world's largest selection), 7 series of core drills for metal with 4 cutting depths, and 7 edge milling machines. The core products include the MAB 485SB (most popular magnetic drilling and threading machine), AutoMAB 350 (fully automatic magnetic drilling machine), PipeMAB 825 (specialized pipe drilling machine), and MAB 155 PRO (horizontal drilling machine). The product line is complemented by a comprehensive accessories range and custom machine building services for specialized industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Magnetic Core Drilling Machines (Magnet-Kernbohrmaschinen) A portfolio of 33 premium portable magnetic core drilling machines that use a magnetic base to attach to ferrous metal workpieces for precision drilling in steel construction, manufacturing, and on-site construction. Targeted at industrial fabricators and construction firms across steel construction, plant engineering, mining, aerospace, shipbuilding, and other metalworking sectors.
- MAB 485SB Magnetic Drilling and Threading Machine A combination magnetic drilling and threading machine for professional metalworking that performs both drilling and thread cutting on steel workpieces. Marketed as the most popular model in the line and aimed at industrial fabricators performing both drilling and threading operations.
- AutoMAB 350 Fully Automatic Magnetic Drilling Machine A fully automatic magnetic drilling machine that automates drilling cycles to increase efficiency and precision in repeated metalworking operations. Targeted at industrial users that need higher throughput and consistency in steel drilling.
- PipeMAB 825 Magnetic Pipe Drilling and Threading Machine A specialized magnetic drilling and threading machine for pipelines featuring a patented pipe magnet system and Morse taper 3 spindle with variable speed and torque control for drilling and threading on curved and flat pipe surfaces. Aimed at industrial users that fabricate, install, or maintain pipes.
- MAB 155 PRO Horizontal Magnetic Core Drilling Machine A horizontal magnetic core drilling machine with an angle gearbox and integrated LED spotlight for drilling in tight spaces with increased safety and precision. Built for industrial drilling in confined areas such as structural steel or fabrication work.
- Core Drills for Metal (Kernbohrer für Metall) A range of 7 premium core drill series for metal with 4 cutting depths, designed for extended tool life and drilling precision in metalworking applications. Sold as consumable cutting tools used with BDS magnetic drilling machines by industrial metalworking buyers.
- Edge Milling Machines (Kantenfräsmaschinen) A line of 7 premium quality, mobile and portable edge milling machines used for chamfering and beveling metal edges. Targeted at industrial metalworking users that need portable edge preparation on steel workpieces.
- Accessories for Magnetic Core Drilling Machines (Zubehör) A complete range of accessories for BDS magnetic core drilling machines, including cutting fluid, milling heads, indexable inserts, and guide plates that enable complete drilling and threading solutions. Sold to existing and prospective magnetic drilling machine customers.
- Custom Special Machine Building (Sondermaschinenbau) A custom machine-building service (Sondermaschinenbau) that develops individual solutions from consulting and design through manufacturing when standard catalog products are insufficient. Delivered as bespoke equipment Made in Germany for specialized industrial applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- World's largest selection of magnetic drilling machines (33 premium models)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BDS Machines
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BDS Machines technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
BDS Machines partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Dealer Network PartnerscoreBDS Machines invites dealers to join their national dealer network (nationales Händlernetzwerk) to represent Premium products Made in Germany. Partners benefit from exclusive support, professional marketing materials, technical training, and long-term partnership opportunities with BDS Maschinen GmbH.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BDS Machines competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DEWALT: American global power tool brand with a broad professional and industrial product line including drilling equipment. DEWALT is a broader incumbent competing with BDS in industrial drilling applications at greater scale and global distribution reach.
- Milwaukee Tool: American manufacturer of professional heavy-duty power tools including drilling and metalworking equipment. Milwaukee is a broader incumbent with a large industrial channel that overlaps with BDS's fabrication and construction end markets.
- Bosch Power Tools: Global power tool conglomerate offering a broad portfolio including magnetic drilling machines. Bosch competes with BDS at the intersection of industrial drilling and broader professional power tool markets, with much greater scale and distribution reach.
- Makita: Japanese global power tool manufacturer with a broad professional and industrial product line, including drilling equipment. Makita is a broader incumbent that competes with BDS in industrial drilling applications through its wider distribution and brand strength.
- Walter Tools: German manufacturer of precision cutting tools and metalworking solutions. Walter is a broader incumbent in the metalworking tooling space, with complementary drilling and milling products that overlap with BDS's core drill and edge milling offerings.
- C. & E. Fein: German manufacturer of premium power tools including magnetic drilling machines. Fein is a broader industrial power tool specialist with overlapping capabilities in metal drilling, offering a wider portfolio than BDS's focused magnetic drilling line.
Direct peers
- Beka-Mak: Turkish manufacturer of magnetic core drilling machines and accessories. Beka-Mak competes directly with BDS in the magnetic drilling equipment category, often competing on price in the same industrial end markets across Europe and globally.
- Hougen Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of magnetic drills, annular cutters, and portable hole-making equipment. Hougen is a direct competitor to BDS in the magnetic core drilling category with comparable product offerings and similar industrial customer base in steel fabrication.
- Alfra GmbH: German manufacturer of magnetic core drilling machines and metal cutting tools. Alfra is a direct German competitor to BDS with overlapping product categories (magnetic drills, core bits) and similar mid-market positioning in industrial fabrication.
- Nitto Kohki: Japanese manufacturer of magnetic base drilling machines and portable industrial equipment. Nitto Kohki directly competes with BDS in the magnetic core drilling category with comparable product lines and similar end-market focus on steel construction and industrial fabrication.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BDS Machines social profiles
Digital presenceBDS Machines compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BDS Machines financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BDS Machines leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BDS Machines funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BDS Machines M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BDS Machines
What does BDS Machines do?
BDS Maschinen GmbH manufactures and sells magnetic core drilling machines, core drills for metal, edge milling machines, accessories, and custom special machines for industrial metalworking. The product line centers on 33 premium magnetic core drilling machine models (including the MAB 485SB, AutoMAB 350, PipeMAB 825, and MAB 155 PRO), supplemented by 7 core drill series, 7 mobile edge milling machines, a complete accessories range, and a Sondermaschinen (custom machine building) service for applications beyond standard equipment. Products are developed and produced in Germany for professional steel construction, manufacturing, and on-site drilling use.
Is BDS Machines a public or private company?
BDS Machines is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BDS Machines founded?
BDS Machines was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is BDS Machines based?
BDS Machines is headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BDS Machines make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Magnetic Drilling Machines are the primary driver. The others are core Drills for Metal, edge Milling Machines, custom/Special Machine Manufacturing and accessories and Spare Parts.
Who are BDS Machines's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DEWALT, Milwaukee Tool, Bosch Power Tools, Makita, Walter Tools and C. & E. Fein. Direct peers are Beka-Mak, Hougen Manufacturing, Alfra GmbH and Nitto Kohki.
Does BDS Machines have an API?
No public API is recorded for BDS Machines.
What industry is BDS Machines in?
BDS Machines's product category is Industrial Metalworking Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAH, Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media). Its NAICS code is 33351 and its SIC code is 3541.