Koatek
Koatek A/S is a Danish precision-engineering manufacturer founded in 1969 that produces micro-tolerance CNC-machined, laser-processed and EDM components for OEM customers across life science, food, energy, dental, electronics and aerospace as a turnkey total supplier.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersJægerspris, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Koatek does
Koatek A/S is a Danish precision-engineering manufacturer founded in 1969 by Knud Olsen in Jægerspris, Denmark, producing highly complex, customer-specific mechanical components in small and medium-sized series. With more than 100 employees and over 70 CNC-controlled machines, the company serves OEM customers in life science and medical devices, food and beverage, energy, dental, electronics and aerospace — delivering items requiring tolerances down to 0.001 mm and diameters as small as 0.3 mm in materials ranging from standard steels and aluminium to exotic alloys (Inconel, titanium, Monel, tungsten, ceramic) and gold.
The technical stack centres on five-axis capable CNC turning and milling, supplemented by CAD/CAM-controlled precision laser cutting, laser welding and laser engraving, wire-EDM with sub-µm accuracy, and a climate-controlled metrology room housing Zeiss Contura G2 and CMM O-Inspect 3D machines. Production is largely robotised, with double-spindle lathes, gantry loaders and automated storage enabling unmanned runs. Surface-finishing (vibratory deburring, superfinishing, ultrasonic cleaning, microblasting) and microscope-level precision assembly are performed in-house, after which Koatek offers its own-vehicle next-day delivery and warehousing under flexible logistics agreements.
Commercially, Koatek operates as a quote-based B2B OEM sub-supplier on multi-year contracts, functioning as a single-source "total supplier" — design cooperation, manufacturing, assembly, quality documentation and logistics in one contract. Customer names are not publicly disclosed, but the company still serves the three customers it had at founding in 1969. In March 2026, Amsterdam-based private equity firm Mentha acquired a majority stake from Den Sociale Kapitalfond Invest (which had owned the company since approximately 2019 and overseen a doubling in size), with the management team reinvesting as co-owners and the platform positioned for capacity expansion in its existing verticals.
Koatek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Koatek
- Legal name
- Koatek A/S
- Website
- https://koatek.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Koatek A/S is a Danish precision-engineering manufacturer founded in 1969 that produces micro-tolerance CNC-machined, laser-processed and EDM components for OEM customers across life science, food, energy, dental, electronics and aerospace as a turnkey total supplier.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Koatek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)
- SIC
- Screw Machine Products (3451)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)
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Where Koatek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jægerspris
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Koatek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Precision mechanical component manufacturing: Koatek manufactures highly complex, customer-specific mechanical components in small and medium-sized series for OEM customers. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of precision-engineered components with associated services including assembly, surface finishing, and logistics. The company operates as a total supplier offering turnkey solutions.
- Precision engineering services: Additional revenue streams include precision engineering services such as assembly, surface finishing, logistics warehousing, and 3D measuring with documentation. These services are offered as add-ons to component manufacturing or as standalone specialist services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom precision engineering services with pricing based on specific project requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Koatek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Koatek manufactures highly complex, customer-specific precision mechanical components in small and medium-sized series for OEM customers in life science, food, energy, dental, electronics, and aerospace sectors. The offering spans CNC turning and milling, precision laser cutting/welding/engraving, EDM wire cutting, and Zeiss 3D measuring, delivered as a turnkey total-supplier service including precision assembly, surface finishing, warehousing, and next-day delivery. Tolerances down to 1 micrometer and diameters as small as 0.3mm are achieved on a machine park of more than 70 CNC-controlled machines.
Product overview
Koatek is an ESG-driven Danish manufacturer of high-precision mechanical components founded in 1969, offering a comprehensive suite of precision engineering services. The core offering centers on CNC turning (including micro, automatic, and Swiss-type turning with ~45 CNC lathes) and CNC milling (3-, 4-, and 5-axis with 25 machining centers). Supporting these are advanced laser services (cutting, welding, engraving), electrical discharge machining (EDM), and 3D measuring technology using Zeiss equipment. The portfolio extends to precision assembly, flexible logistics/warehousing agreements, and surface finishing services. The company serves highly specialized sectors including life science, medical, food, and energy, with tolerances down to 1 micrometer and diameters as small as 0.3mm.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CNC Turning CNC turning service including micro turning, automatic turning, Swiss-type turning, and longitudinal turning for OEM customers. Operated on approximately 45 state-of-the-art CNC lathes including double-spindle machines, micro lathes, loading magazines, gantry loaders, and robot cells, processing workpieces across standard and exotic materials.
- CNC Milling CNC milling service with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers, both horizontal and vertical. Koatek operates 25 machining centers equipped with robots for automated production, handling workpieces from 0.1g to 25kg.
- Laser Cutting Precision laser cutting service for micro-processing of metals including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic metals such as HS foil, Inconel, titanium, and gold. Controlled via CAD files with accuracy measured in microns, minimal thermal stress, and microscopic burrs.
- Laser Welding Precision laser welding service for micro-processing using CAD/CAM control. Specializes in thin sheets, aluminum, and thermally sensitive components with micron-level precision, minimal heat exposure, microscopic burr, and high repetition accuracy.
- Laser Engraving Laser engraving service for metals including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and exotic materials. Provides micrometre-precision marking of logos, company names, product names, and serial numbers.
- Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) EDM wire cutting service with over 20 years of experience, achieving accuracy of 0.001mm for metals with difficult contours, including hardened workpieces, regardless of material hardness. Wire spark diameter less than 1 micron enables machining of conductive materials to 0.001mm accuracy.
- 3D Measuring Technology 3D coordinate measuring service using two Zeiss Contura G2 machines and one Zeiss CMM O-Inspect machine in a climate-controlled room, achieving accuracy of 0.001mm with full documentation and First Article Inspection (FAI) capabilities.
- Precision Engineering Assembly Precision assembly service including assemblies, soldering, gluing, and precision mounting under microscope with tight tolerances. Handles exotic materials including titanium, Monel, Inconel, tungsten, and ceramic.
- Logistics Agreements Flexible logistics and warehousing service with automated storage protecting components against dust and light, flexible inventory quantities, express delivery options, documentation storage, and next-day delivery capability using Koatek's own vehicles.
- Surface Finishing Surface finishing services including manual and vibratory deburring, superfinishing/honing, component cleaning with ultrasonic bath, and glass/microblasting for exclusive matte surfaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tolerances delivered within 1 micrometre
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Koatek
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Koatek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Koatek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Koatek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hoerbiger: Austrian-headquartered precision components manufacturer serving automotive, energy, aerospace, and industrial markets. Hoerbiger is a broad incumbent operating in adjacent precision-machining categories with significantly greater scale and a global footprint.
- Mersen: France-listed industrial group providing precision-machined components and solutions for energy, electronics, and transportation markets. Mersen is a broad incumbent because it serves overlapping end markets with similar precision-machined components but at much larger scale and broader scope.
- Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered provider of fastening and assembly technology solutions with significant precision engineering content for industrial OEM customers. Bossard is a broad incumbent that competes for similar OEM engineering budgets though with a fastener-centric product set.
- Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed manufacturer of enclosures, precision components, and mechatronic systems for industrial and medical customers. Phoenix Mecano is a broad incumbent whose precision components and contract manufacturing business overlaps with Koatek's OEM sub-supply activities.
Direct peers
- LISI Group: France-based manufacturer of precision fasteners, small mechanical components, and assembly solutions primarily for aerospace and automotive. LISI is a direct peer because it supplies tight-tolerance, certified, mission-critical components to OEM customers with a comparable sub-supplier model.
- Mikron Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of high-precision machining components for life science, automotive, and industrial customers. Mikron is a direct peer because it produces tight-tolerance turned and milled components at similar micron-level precision for comparable regulated OEM end markets.
Emerging players
- Föhrenbach Application Tooling: Germany-based manufacturer of high-precision components and positioning systems for medical, laboratory, and industrial automation. Föhrenbach is an emerging player with overlapping micro-precision capabilities, particularly for medical and life science applications.
Regional players
- Hovmand: Danish engineering company with a long history of precision manufacturing and machinery production. Hovmand is a regional peer sharing the Danish precision engineering heritage and a similar customer base of demanding OEM accounts.
- Trimec Group: Nordic precision machining and sub-supplier group with capabilities in CNC turning, milling, and assembly for industrial customers. Trimec is a regional peer competing in the same Nordic sub-supplier landscape with overlapping end markets.
- Sterner AS: Norway-based precision machining company producing turned and milled components for demanding industrial customers. Sterner is a regional peer in the Nordic precision machining sub-supplier market with comparable capabilities but operating primarily in Norway.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Koatek social profiles
Digital presenceKoatek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Koatek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Koatek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Koatek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Koatek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Koatek
What does Koatek do?
Koatek manufactures highly complex, customer-specific precision mechanical components in small and medium-sized series for OEM customers in life science, food, energy, dental, electronics, and aerospace sectors. The offering spans CNC turning and milling, precision laser cutting/welding/engraving, EDM wire cutting, and Zeiss 3D measuring, delivered as a turnkey total-supplier service including precision assembly, surface finishing, warehousing, and next-day delivery. Tolerances down to 1 micrometer and diameters as small as 0.3mm are achieved on a machine park of more than 70 CNC-controlled machines.
Is Koatek a public or private company?
Koatek is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Koatek founded?
Koatek was founded in 1969. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Koatek based?
Koatek is headquartered in Jægerspris, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Koatek make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Precision mechanical component manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are precision engineering services.
Who are Koatek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hoerbiger, Mersen, Bossard Group and Phoenix Mecano. Direct peers are LISI Group and Mikron Group. Föhrenbach Application Tooling is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Hovmand, Trimec Group and Sterner AS.
Does Koatek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Koatek.
What industry is Koatek in?
Koatek's product category is Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHADAK, Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging). Its NAICS code is 332721 and its SIC code is 3451.