SKLOPAN

What SKLOPAN does

SKLOPAN LIBEREC, a.s. is a Czech private joint-stock company founded in 1991 by Ing. Zbyšek Panchártek and headquartered in Liberec, Czech Republic. The company designs and manufactures custom machine solutions for two principal verticals: flat glass processing and automotive component manufacturing. Its glass-industry portfolio includes CNC cutting lines, double-sided drilling machines (SPL RVR), bevelling grinding machines (SPL RBK), cross-belt grinding machines, and horizontal plate-glass washers up to 3210 mm wide, supplemented by a proprietary PVB recycling line for laminated safety glass. Its automotive offering spans non-standard turnkey technological units, assembly lines (e.g., Denso air-conditioning lines, Škoda Kvasiny front-end manipulators, Grupo Antolin roof-panel finishing lines SK251/SK253), checking and measuring fixtures, and CNC-machined moulds and jigs. The in-house production equipment includes a five-axis TOStec GRATA CNC machining center (up to 30-ton workpieces) and an ALPHA DEA bridge-type 3D coordinate measuring machine (9.9 m³ measuring volume, 6,000 kg capacity).

The company operates a sales-led, B2B direct go-to-market targeting enterprise OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with deployment footprint spanning the Czech Republic, Germany, USA, Spain, Mexico, and Russia. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, one-off custom manufacturing contracts, supplemented by maintenance and technical service, 3D measurement services, welding, raw material supply (dolomite, glass sand), and railway siding operations at the AGC Teplice site. The business is ISO 9001:2015 certified (recertified October 2024 by Intertek) and holds one granted patent on a sheet glass surface treatment method. SKLOPAN operates a US subsidiary (Sklopan, Inc., established 2001) and an in-house 3D measurement / CNC machining service business. The historical revenue trajectory shows a peak of CZK 187.5M in 2012 declining to CZK 62.4M for own outputs in 2016, with headcount falling from a high of 84 (2013) to 60 (2016) and a current firmographic range of 11-50 employees, indicating a significant multi-year contraction alongside the divestiture of non-core divisions (recycling, transport, dolomite, real estate, tooling) into related SPL-group entities.

Name

SKLOPAN

Legal name

SKLOPAN LIBEREC, a.s.

Website

https://sklopan.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SKLOPAN LIBEREC, a.s. is a Czech engineering firm founded in 1991 that designs and manufactures custom machines, turnkey production lines, and precision fixtures for the flat glass processing and automotive component manufacturing industries across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Glass processing machinery
• Automotive assembly lines
• Custom machine building
• CNC machining services
• Industrial automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine and Equipment Manufacturing: Development and production of non-standard technological units, standard machinery, moulds, jigs, and CNC machining services for automotive and glass industries. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with direct B2B customers.
2. Technology and Service Contracts: Comprehensive services including maintenance, technical support, 3D measurement services, and welding services. These services provide recurring revenue opportunities with existing customer base.
3. Raw Material Supply: Import and supply of strategic raw materials for glass industry including dolomite and glass sand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SKLOPAN LIBEREC, a.s. develops and manufactures custom-engineered machines, technological units, and equipment for the flat glass processing and automotive component supply industries. The company delivers both non-standard turnkey production lines (assembly lines, measuring fixtures, recycling systems) and standard machines (CNC cutting lines, plate-glass washers, drilling and bevelling machines), supported by services including 3D measurement, CNC machining, welding, design engineering, installation, and operator training.

Product overview

SKLOPAN LIBEREC, a.s. develops and manufactures machines and automated production lines for flat glass processing and the automotive industry. The company is structured into three main segments: (1) Automotive Industry - technological units, machinery, and equipment for automotive component suppliers including non-standard turnkey technology, automation systems, moulds/jigs, and CNC machining; (2) Glass Industry - machines and automated lines for flat glass processing including non-standard technology, standard machinery (plate glass washers, drilling machines like SPL RVR, cutting lines, grinding machines like SPL RBK and RBPx), and jigs/tools; (3) Other Services - maintenance, 3D measurements using ALPHA DEA, CNC processing, welding, design/engineering, and serial production. The company offers both custom turnkey technological complexes and standard machines, serving markets in the Czech Republic, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPL GROUP: HR and employment subsidiary of SKLOPAN LIBEREC handling job postings and recruitment

Products and services

• CNC Machining Services (TOStec GRATA 5-axis center) In-house five-axis CNC milling service for workpieces up to 30 tons, with X-axis 5000 mm, Y-axis 2000 mm, and Z-axis 1120 mm movement. Controlled by HEIDENHAIN TNC 530 with SIEMENS digital AC servos, maximum spindle speed 28000 rpm with optional CNC 2-axis continuous milling head GDM-200-2MC. Used for moulds, jigs, fixtures, and large component machining for automotive and glass industry customers.
• 3D Coordinate Measurement Service (ALPHA DEA) Bridge-type 3D coordinate measuring service for parts up to 6,000 kg with 9.90 m³ measurement volume (X 2000 mm, Y 3300 mm, Z 1500 mm). Equipped with RENISHAW PH10M removable probe head and PC-DMIS CAD++ vers. 3.7 software. Provided as a metrology service to automotive and glass industry customers for quality assurance.
• Plate Glass Washer Horizontal washing machine for flat glass up to 3210 mm width with modular pre-wash, wash, and dry sections. Conveyor speed 2-8 m/min, max noise level 80 dB(A). Available with stainless steel construction and proprietary K2 control system. Sold to glass manufacturers as a standard machine.
• SPL RVR Double-Sided Drilling Machine Swing drilling machine for double-sided drilling of automotive glass, combining automatic and manual control. Features adjustable speed drives, automatic water feed, and closed water circulation. Standard product for flat glass processing.
• SPL RBK Bevelling Grinding Machine Bevelling grinding machine for processing edges and bevels of flat glass using diamond-impregnated grinding wheels. Glass is held in horizontal position on a rotating table with manually operated swing arm. Designed for both irregular and regular shapes with optional semiautomatic mode. Standard product.
• CNC Cutting Line with Automatic Glass Feeding CNC cutting line for flat glass with automatic pneumatic feeder, belt conveyors, cutting table, and break-off table with breaking bars and thumbs. Standard machine for glass processors.
• Cross-Belt Grinding Machine RBPx 50/RBPx 100 Cross-belt grinding machine for flat glass using abrasive belts for edge grinding and polishing. Designed for continuous operation and integration into production lines for tempered, bent, or automotive glass. Available in RBPx 50 and RBPx 100 sizes. Standard product.
• PVB Recycling Line (Delamination Technology) Non-standard delamination line for layered safety glass that extracts glass and recovers PVB (Polyvinyl butyral) film. The recovered PVB undergoes purification to remove impurities and can be adjusted to customer requirements for specific downstream use. Deployed at recycling sites in Czech Republic and Moscow region.
• Finishing Lines SK251 and SK253 Custom automated finishing line for Škoda SK251/SK253 roof panel assembly, including metal frame lining, hole cutting, and stiffness measurement with data logging to PC. Non-standard turnkey technology delivered to IACG/Grupo Antolin for Škoda roof panel production.
• Air-Conditioning Assembly Line Custom assembly line for air-conditioning units featuring Poka-Yoke operation control, multifunctional data collection, and camera jig for part position checking. Non-standard turnkey technology delivered to Denso Manufacturing Czech.
• Paint-Flux Coating Machine Custom machine for applying paint flux coating on aluminum plates for serial production. Features pre-heating, coating, and drying stages with optional vision control. Non-standard turnkey technology delivered to Valeo.
• Aluminum Checking Fixtures Custom control and measurement fixtures for the automotive glass industry, designed for checking precisely laminated glass. Range includes both manual visual inspection fixtures and automatic PC-connected fixtures for precise measurement data evaluation. Delivered to Guardian and other glass manufacturers.
• Raw Material Supply (Dolomite and Glass Sand) Supply of strategic raw materials for the glass industry, including imported dolomite and glass sand. Offered to glass manufacturers as a complementary service to the company's machinery business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered two assembly lines for Denso Liberec as most important 2016 project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Škoda AutocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive OEM customer for whom SKLOPAN supplies front-end manipulators, measuring jigs, and welding control equipment. Featured in Škoda Auto company newspaper for innovative wheel mount sequencing device.
• Denso Manufacturing CzechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey customer for assembly lines, measuring devices, and conveyor systems. Received MFA II assembly line and climate control assembly lines.
• AGC Automotive CzechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor glass industry customer for application tables, production lines, and fire-resistant glass PYROBEL lines. SKLOPAN operates at AGC facility in Chudeřice.
• Grupo AntolincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive supplier receiving finishing lines, measuring fixtures, and stiffness measurement equipment for roof panel production.
• BentelercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for measuring fixtures and BMW motorcycle frame production. SKLOPAN maintains a detached workplace at Benteler ČR facility in Jablonec.
• Saint Gobain SekuritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass industry customer for measuring mock-ups and checking fixtures.
• ValeominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer for paint-flux coating machines for automotive applications.
• TRW AutomotiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for steering wheel assembly stations.
• Fehrer BohemiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for carpet part bonding lines and plastic welding machines.
• IAC - International Automotive ComponentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive interior components supplier customer.
• SPL RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company for glass recycling operations. SKLOPAN sold its recycling and transport divisions to SPL Recycling in 2006. SPL Recycling is now a key customer for recycling lines.
• Automotive Industry AssociationminorOthersMember of the Automotive Industry Association (SDRUŽENÍ AUTOMOBILOVÉHO PRŮMYSLU) in Czech Republic.
• Association of Glass and Ceramic IndustryminorOthersMember of the Association of Glass and Ceramic Industry of the Czech Republic.
• IntertekminorOthersCertification company providing ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification under certificate number 24015.
• SPL-GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated group company established in 2011 for potential reorganization. SPL GROUP handles job postings and recruitment for the SKLOPAN group.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lisec Austria GmbH: Austrian-headquartered global leader in flat glass processing lines (cutting, sorting, insulating glass, laminated glass). Direct peer to SKLOPAN's flat glass machinery business, competing for the same automotive and architectural glass customers (e.g., AGC, Saint-Gobain).
• Hegla GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in flat glass processing and handling systems, including cutting, sorting, edging, and laser marking. Closely comparable to SKLOPAN's standard glass machinery product line (cutting, drilling, bevelling, washing).
• Glaston Finland Oyj: Finnish-listed manufacturer of glass processing machinery for architectural, automotive, and solar glass (tempering, laminating, insulating lines). Comparable to SKLOPAN in serving flat glass OEMs with both standard and customized production equipment.
• Bottero S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of flat glass processing machinery including cutting, edging, drilling, and washing lines. Directly comparable product portfolio to SKLOPAN's standard glass machinery range and competing for similar European glass manufacturers.
• Intermac (Biesse Group): Italian specialist in glass, stone, and metal processing machinery (cutting, edging, drilling). Part of Biesse Group; competes with SKLOPAN's CNC glass processing and drilling product line for industrial glass customers.
• Comau S.p.A. Italian-headquartered global supplier of automotive manufacturing systems and industrial automation (body assembly, powertrain, robotics). Closely comparable to SKLOPAN's automotive segment — custom assembly lines, measuring fixtures, and welding controls for OEMs and Tier-1s.
• FFT GmbH (EDAG Group): German specialist (now part of EDAG) in turnkey automotive production systems and assembly technology. Direct peer to SKLOPAN's automotive non-standard technology segment, supplying body-in-white, paint, and final assembly lines.
• Bystronic Glass (Cugher): Specialist supplier of glass processing lines (cutting, breaking, stacking, laminating) for the flat glass industry, including automotive and architectural glass. Directly comparable machinery portfolio to SKLOPAN's standard flat glass product range.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: German-headquartered global leader in industrial robotics and automated production systems, with deep penetration into automotive assembly. A broad incumbent offering the kind of large-scale automotive automation solutions that SKLOPAN competes against at smaller scope.
• Siemens AG (Digital Industries / Automation): Global industrial automation and digitalization incumbent whose controls, drives, and software (including the Siemens S7-300 referenced in SKLOPAN's subsidy-funded work) underpin most industrial machinery. Broad incumbent across both SKLOPAN's glass and automotive end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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