Kintek

What Kintek does

Kintek S.p.A. is an Italian industrial manufacturer of toolholders (portautensili) for CNC turning and milling machines, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mappano (Turin), Italy. The company produces static and motorized turning toolholders, milling arbors, chucks, collet chucks, high-torque clamping systems, shrink-fit holders, and hydraulic holders (including the featured KIT EVO HYDRO GRIP line), alongside accessories and spare parts. With 118 employees, a catalog exceeding 19,000 SKUs, and revenue of approximately €20M, Kintek serves 1,500+ customers in 62 countries through a direct-to-customer e-commerce storefront offering 24-hour worldwide dispatch, supported by trade show presence at MECSPE, EMO, and AMB.

Since 2023, Kintek has been owned by Aksia Capital V, a private equity fund managed by Aksia SGR, which is executing a platform-plus-add-on strategy in precision tooling. In 2022 Kintek acquired Gait Srl (Bologna, milling spindles and machine tool accessories, founded 1960), and in January 2025 it completed the first sponsor-backed add-on by acquiring Mictu, a producer of tungsten carbide and polycrystalline diamond tools for the eyewear and medical sectors. The group now operates four production sites — Mappano (HQ + plant), Bologna (Gait), Quero Vas/Belluno (Mictu), and Békéscsaba, Hungary — and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification covering both Kintek and Gait.

The revenue model is hardware sales of stocked catalog items, complemented by custom engineered solutions delivered within eight weeks. Distribution is fully direct (e-commerce plus a back-office technical sales team) with no intermediaries, targeting primarily CNC machine operators and machining centers, with secondary exposure to eyewear and medical-device manufacturers via Mictu. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers transact online or contact the back office for custom configurations.

Name

Kintek

Legal name

Kintek S.p.A.

Website

https://kintek.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kintek S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of CNC toolholders for turning and milling machines, operating four production sites in Italy and Hungary, serving 1,500+ customers in 62 countries through direct e-commerce. Founded 1989, it has been PE-owned by Aksia Capital V since 2023 and pursues a multi-brand roll-up strategy via Gait and Mictu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling / CNC Machine Toolholders

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC toolholders
• Turning toolholders
• Milling toolholders
• Machine tool accessories
• Industrial tooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Toolholder product sales: Kintek generates revenue through the sale of toolholders for CNC turning and milling machines, along with accessories and spare parts. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce shop with immediate availability from stock.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kintek manufactures and sells toolholders (portautensili) for CNC turning and milling machines, with a catalog of over 19,000 SKUs available from stock with 24-hour worldwide shipping. The offering spans static and motorized turning toolholders, milling toolholders, hydraulic chucks, shrink fit chucks, self-centering chucks, and accessories, with custom solutions delivered in up to 8 weeks. Through its acquired brands Gait (milling spindles) and Mictu (tungsten carbide and PCD specialty tools for eyewear and medical sectors), the Kintek Group provides a broad range of precision industrial tooling.

Product overview

Kintek is a leader in toolholder manufacturing for CNC turning and milling applications, offering over 19,000 catalog products across two core product lines: turning toolholders (static and motorized) and milling toolholders. The company operates as a unified platform with its acquired brands Gait (milling spindles and accessories, acquired 2022) and Mictu (precision cutting tools for eyewear and medical sectors, acquired 2025). Products include various clamping solutions such as Weldon, collet chucks, hydraulic holders, and shrink fit systems. All products are available from stock with 24-hour shipping, and custom solutions can be delivered within 8 weeks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gait: Milling spindle and machine tool accessory brand acquired by Kintek in 2022, with its own product catalogue and identity.

Products and services

• Turning Toolholders (Portautensili per Tornitura) Toolholders for CNC turning machines, including static and motorized options, with various clamping solutions such as Weldon, collet chucks, high-grip systems, thermal shrinkage, and hydraulic holders. Sold to CNC machine operators and industrial manufacturers worldwide.
• Milling Toolholders (Portautensili per Fresatura) Toolholders and accessories for CNC milling centers and machining centers, including arbors and milling chucks for medium and large-sized applications. Sold to CNC machine operators and industrial manufacturers.
• Shrink Fit Chucks (Mandrini a Calettamento) Toolholders using thermal shrinkage technology for secure and precise tool clamping in CNC machining. Sold to CNC machine operators requiring high-precision clamping for demanding milling and turning operations.
• Self-Centering Chucks (Morse Autocentranti)
• Accessories and Spare Parts Wide range of accessories and replacement parts for toolholder systems, including various interfaces and mounting solutions. Sold to existing Kintek toolholder customers and CNC machine operators.
• Gait Brand Product Line Manufacturing and commercialization of milling spindles and machine tool accessories. The Gait brand, founded in 1960 and based in Bologna, serves CNC machining workshops and machine tool integrators as part of the Kintek Group.
• Mictu Brand Product Line Production of specialty and high-precision tools in tungsten carbide and polycrystalline diamond (PCD) for the eyewear and medical industries. Sold to manufacturers in the optical and medical device sectors.
• KIT EVO HYDRO GRIP Hydraulic chuck with high clamping torque designed for superior performance in demanding industrial CNC milling and turning applications. Sold to industrial customers requiring elevated clamping torque.
• SET TRIPLEX 4 FRESE Roughing cutters with chip breaker designed for efficient material removal in CNC milling operations. Sold to CNC machining operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 19,000 products available in stock with 24-hour shipping worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BIG KAISER: Swiss-based precision toolholding manufacturer offering a comparable range of milling chucks, hydraulic holders, shrink fit systems, and turning toolholders for the European CNC market.
• Bilz Werkzeugfabrik: German mid-market specialist in tool clamping technology including shrink fit (Weldon/ABS), collet chucks, and tapping chucks — comparable product mix and mid-market customer positioning to Kintek.
• NT Tool: Japanese manufacturer of toolholders, chucks, and CNC rotary tables — comparable product portfolio with comparable specialization in static and driven toolholding for CNC turning and machining centers.
• Gühring: German manufacturer of precision cutting tools and toolholding systems, with a comparable product range in milling chucks, shrink fit, hydraulic chucks, and collet chucks — strong mid-market European competitor to Kintek.
• Haimer: German mid-market specialist in toolholding, shrinking, balancing, and presetting technology — directly comparable product portfolio in shrink fit chucks, hydraulic chucks, and milling arbors targeting CNC machine shops.

Broad incumbents

• Walter Tools (Walter AG): German multinational metalworking tool manufacturer with comprehensive toolholder portfolio including the Walter Click System and conventional turning/milling holders — competes in the same end-customer pool as Kintek.
• Kennametal: US-based global supplier of metalworking tools, including the popular KM4X toolholding system and a full line of turning and milling toolholders — directly comparable to Kintek's core product portfolio.
• Sandvik Coromant: Division of Sandvik AB, global market leader in metal cutting tools and toolholding systems including Capto, CoroTurn, and a full range of static and rotating toolholders — directly comparable product category serving CNC machining customers worldwide.
• Schunk: German family-owned industrial group with a strong toolholding and clamping workholding product line (Tendo, Tendo Slim, Tribos) — broad incumbent competing directly with Kintek's hydraulic and shrink fit offerings.

Emerging players

• D'Andrea: Italian-headquartered toolholder specialist with comparable products in modular toolholding, face mill arbors, and high-precision clamping — partial geographic and product overlap as another Italian mid-market peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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