Zinser
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1898
- HeadquartersAlbershausen, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Zinser firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zinser
- Legal name
- ZINSER GmbH
- Website
- https://zinser.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1898
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zinser industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial CNC Cutting Machines
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
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Where Zinser is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Albershausen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Zinser 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
- CNC Cutting Machine Sales: Sale of CNC plasma, laser, and oxy-fuel cutting machines across Premium (Series 4000), Economic (Series 2000), and Compact (Series 1000) product lines
- Plasma Power Sources and Components: OEM plasma power sources from Hypertherm and Kjellberg, sold as complete systems integrated into ZINSER machines
- Plasma Consumables and Wear Parts: Plasma torch consumables, wear parts, and replacement components for ongoing machine operation
- After-Sales Service and Support: Technical support, remote maintenance, training, and customer service including spare parts supply
- Used Machines and Retrofit: Sale of refurbished/used machines and retrofit services for existing customer equipment
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Premium Series 4000 - High-end industrial cutting systems with maximum flexibility and productivity |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Economic Series 2000 - Robust design with durable components for high demands |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Compact Series 1000 - Space-efficient combined plasma and oxy-fuel systems |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Zinser product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZINSER GmbH manufactures CNC cutting systems for industrial plate and pipe processing, encompassing the Series 1000 (compact), Series 2000 (economic), and Series 4000 (premium) machine lines, fiber laser cutting machines, large-format laser systems, the BeamBot robotic cutting cell, portable cutting machines, and pipe cutting machines. The systems integrate plasma cutting (Hypertherm and Kjellberg power sources), oxy-fuel cutting, and fiber laser technology on common machine frames with proprietary CNC controls, bevel heads, and height-control systems. These products are sold to industrial manufacturers in steel construction, machinery, vehicle production, and shipbuilding.
Product overview
ZINSER offers a comprehensive portfolio of CNC cutting machines and related technology solutions 'made in Germany.' The product range includes three main CNC cutting system series: Premium Schneidsysteme Serie 4000 (high-end models 4025B, 4125B, 4026B, 4126B), Wirtschaftliche Schneidsysteme Serie 2000 (economic solutions), and Kompakte Schneidsysteme Serie 1000 (compact models like 1225). Supporting products include laser cutting machines, large format lasers, the BeamBot robotic cutting cell, portable Favorit V CNC machines, pipe cutting machines (1304/1305/1306), CNC controls, cutting tables with ZINtrac oscillating conveyor systems, used machines, and retrofit services. Mobile equipment encompasses pipe cutting devices, portable flame cutting machines, hot air devices, and manual oxy-fuel technology including torches, regulators, and accessories. ZINSER also supplies plasma power sources from Hypertherm (XPR 170, XPR 300, HPR400XD, HPR800XD) and Kjellberg (Q 3000 series, HiFocus 161i neo) as OEM partner. Accessories include the Switch Bevel bevel head, CNC drilling units, height control systems (ZAC 5010), and environmental filter units. Technology offerings span plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, laser cutting, bevel cutting, pipe cutting, CNC drilling, custom software solutions, and environmental technology.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Premium Schneidsysteme Serie 4000 Premium-tier CNC cutting system from ZINSER for industrial plate processing, integrating plasma and/or oxy-fuel cutting technologies in a high-end machine frame with full feature scope including the Switch Bevel head, ZAC 5010 height control, and the ZINtrac oscillating conveyor cutting table.
- Wirtschaftliche Schneidsysteme Serie 2000 Economic-tier CNC cutting system offering a balance of features and cost for industrial plate cutting, configurable with plasma and/or oxy-fuel cutting modules for standard fabrication applications.
- Kompakte Schneidsysteme Serie 1000 Compact-tier CNC cutting system designed for industrial plate processing with a smaller footprint and entry-level feature set for fabricators needing reliable CNC cutting without premium-tier capacity.
- Laserschneidmaschinen (Fiber Laser Cutting Machines) ZINSER fiber laser cutting machines for industrial sheet metal processing, delivering high cutting speeds and edge quality for metalworking customers across the company's target industries.
- Großformatlaser (Large-Format Laser) Large-format fiber laser cutting machine from ZINSER for processing oversized metal plate and structural components in industrial fabrication.
- BeamBot (Robotic Cutting Cell) ZINSER robotic cutting cell combining fiber laser cutting with industrial robotics for automated 3D and beam cutting of structural metal workpieces.
- Portable CNC-Schneidmaschine (Favorit V) Portable CNC cutting machine from ZINSER offering mobile, controlled thermal cutting for on-site and field fabrication tasks in industrial metalworking.
- Rohrschneidmaschinen (Pipe Cutting Machines) ZINSER CNC pipe cutting machines for industrial pipe and tube processing, available in multiple variants (including 1304/1305/1306) for cutting, beveling, and preparing pipes for welding.
- CNC-Steuerungen (CNC Controls) ZINSER's own CNC control system software/hardware that operates the company's cutting machines, managing cut paths, parameters, height control, and integration with external plasma sources.
- Schneidtische (Cutting Tables) ZINSER cutting tables, including the ZINtrac oscillating conveyor cutting table for industrial CNC cutting systems, providing material handling and slag removal during plate processing.
- Manuelle Autogentechnik (Manual Oxy-Fuel Technology) ZINSER manual oxy-fuel cutting equipment used for traditional thermal cutting in industrial and field applications where CNC automation is not required.
- Portable Brennschneidmaschinen (Portable Flame Cutting Machines) ZINSER portable flame cutting machines for manual and semi-automatic oxy-fuel cutting in industrial and field environments.
- Heißluftgeräte (Hot Air / Air-Acetylene Devices) ZINSER hot air and air-acetylene devices for metal working applications such as straightening, heating, and flame processing in industrial environments.
- Rohrschneidvorrichtungen (Pipe Cutting Devices) ZINSER pipe cutting devices and attachments for portable cutting of pipes in industrial and field applications.
- Gebrauchtmaschinen (Used Machines) Pre-owned ZINSER CNC cutting machines offered through the company, providing a lower-cost entry into ZINSER systems for industrial customers.
- Retrofits (Machine Modernization / Retrofit) ZINSER retrofit service that modernizes existing customer CNC cutting installations with new controls and components to extend equipment life and upgrade performance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Arpogaus reduced two processing steps to one, achieving substantial time and energy savings with ZINSER plasma bevel unit
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Zinser
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Zinser technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Zinser partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- HyperthermcoreHypertherm is a leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. ZINSER is an official Hypertherm partner offering their XPR series plasma power sources (XPR170, XPR300, XPR800XD) as OEM integrated solutions. Hypertherm systems provide X-Definition cutting quality for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with 50 years of experience and nearly 500 patents worldwide.
- Kjellberg FinsterwaldecoreKjellberg is a pioneer in plasma cutting technology since 1959. ZINSER offers Kjellberg plasma systems including Q3000, Q3000 Plus, and HiFocus 161i neo. Kjellberg's HiFocus series achieves best-possible cutting quality making it a serious alternative to laser cutting. Products are result of intensive R&D over 60 years.
- Forsthuber Maschinen und Werkzeuge GmbHregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Austria, presenting ZINSER at Austrian trade shows including SCHWEISSEN in Linz. Contact: Christian Rokhgar, [email protected]
- ZINSER France SASregionalZINSER subsidiary in France handling direct sales and support for French-speaking markets. Located in Narbonne, France. Contact: Sara Lipp, +33 2 54 58 85 87
- Max Müller SchweisstechnikregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Switzerland. Contact: Roland Züger, based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.
- Roussakis Supplies IKEregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Greece. Presented ZINSER machines at METAL MACHINERY trade show in Athens.
- ThermoCut ASregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Norway. Contact: Fredrik Røe, based in Stavern, Norway.
- CONTROL (Mariusz Prokopowicz)regionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Poland. Contact: Mariusz Prokopowicz, based in Mikolów, Poland.
- OXY Consult 97 GmbHregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Bulgaria. Contact: Dilyana Delcheva, based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Invent Welding Kft.regionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Hungary. Contact: Biharvári Péter, based in Solymár, Hungary.
- HOREX trade d.o.o.regionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Croatia. Contact: Robert Vodusek, based in Zagreb, Croatia.
- Maschinenbau Timisoara SRLregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Romania. Based in Timisoara, Romania.
- Vossi Group Oy / Vossi Baltics OüregionalAuthorized dealer for ZINSER products in Finland and Estonia. Contact: Marko Vossi.
- Smart-TechnologyregionalLocal dealer for ZINSER products in Russia/Moscow region. Participated with ZINSER at Metalloobrabotka exhibition in Moscow.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Zinser competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Messer Cutting Systems: Global manufacturer of CNC plasma, oxy-fuel, and laser cutting machines serving metal fabrication industries. Closest direct competitor to Zinser with overlapping product portfolio in cutting systems for sheet metal and plate.
- Hypertherm: Leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems and OEM partner to Zinser. Also competes in cutting systems globally with XPR and HPR series plasma power sources that Zinser integrates.
- ESAB Corporation: Leading global manufacturer of cutting and welding products including CNC plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. Direct peer in industrial cutting machinery with comparable customer base in metal fabrication and heavy industry.
- MicroStep: European manufacturer of CNC plasma, laser, and oxy-fuel cutting machines with comparable multi-technology platform approach. Direct competitor in the European metal cutting machinery market.
- Kjellberg Finsterwalde: German manufacturer of plasma cutting systems and Zinser's OEM partner. Also sells complete cutting machines directly, overlapping with Zinser's plasma cutting machine offering.
- Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch manufacturer of CNC steel processing machinery including plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems. Direct peer serving similar structural steel and heavy plate customers in European markets.
- Koike Aronson (Koike Sanso): Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of CNC plasma, oxy-fuel, and laser cutting machines with similar product breadth to Zinser in metal cutting systems.
Broad incumbents
- Trumpf: Global market leader in sheet metal processing including laser cutting machines, punching, and bending. Larger incumbent with much broader product portfolio that overlaps with Zinser's laser cutting offering.
- Bystronic: Swiss-based global leader in laser cutting and bending solutions for sheet metal processing. Larger incumbent competing primarily in laser cutting where Zinser also operates.
- Lincoln Electric: Global leader in welding and cutting products with broad portfolio including cutting systems. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in industrial cutting and welding technologies.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Zinser leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Zinser subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Zinser funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Zinser M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zinser
What does Zinser do?
ZINSER GmbH manufactures CNC cutting systems for industrial plate and pipe processing, encompassing the Series 1000 (compact), Series 2000 (economic), and Series 4000 (premium) machine lines, fiber laser cutting machines, large-format laser systems, the BeamBot robotic cutting cell, portable cutting machines, and pipe cutting machines. The systems integrate plasma cutting (Hypertherm and Kjellberg power sources), oxy-fuel cutting, and fiber laser technology on common machine frames with proprietary CNC controls, bevel heads, and height-control systems. These products are sold to industrial manufacturers in steel construction, machinery, vehicle production, and shipbuilding.
Is Zinser a public or private company?
Zinser is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Zinser founded?
Zinser was founded in 1898. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Zinser based?
Zinser is headquartered in Albershausen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Zinser make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. CNC Cutting Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are plasma Power Sources and Components, plasma Consumables and Wear Parts, after-Sales Service and Support and used Machines and Retrofit.
Who are Zinser's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Messer Cutting Systems, Hypertherm, ESAB Corporation, MicroStep, Kjellberg Finsterwalde, Voortman Steel Machinery and Koike Aronson (Koike Sanso). Broad incumbents are Trumpf, Bystronic and Lincoln Electric.
Does Zinser have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zinser.
What industry is Zinser in?
Zinser's product category is Industrial CNC Cutting Machines. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAD, Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching), with a secondary code of IMAGABAG, Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.