Metzner

What Metzner does

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Neu-Ulm, Bavaria. The company designs and builds automated cutting and processing machinery for cables, corrugated tubes, rubber, plastics, profiles, and films, with a product portfolio organized into three main lines: cable and wire processing (AM series benchtop through heavy-duty cut-and-strip machines plus the Triathlon fully automated control cabinet wire processing system), corrugated tube processing (CT 4100/4200 and the patented, world-unique SM 4000 for pre-slit tubes), and profiles/plastics/tubes processing (universal cutting machines, the DYNAMAT high-speed fly-knife cutter, CCM circular knife machines, and SR 85 sealing/drilling machines). Differentiated technical features include patented double-blade cutting heads, spring-loaded belt feed systems, rotary and SAW modules for coaxial and multilayer cables, and integrated Industry 4.0 / MES connectivity with remote servicing.

The company monetizes primarily through quote-based hardware sales of machines and a complementary peripherals ecosystem (dereelers, prefeders, stackers, coilers, printers) sourced from Metzner and its sister company Ramatech Systems. Recurring and aftermarket revenue is generated through service packages, remote maintenance, operator training, spare parts supply (machines have decades-long lifespans), and machine revival/upgrade programs. The go-to-market combines direct sales in Germany with a global sales partner network spanning 30+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Metzner serves enterprise manufacturers across automotive (including e-mobility), medical technology, railway and tramway, IT and communications, control cabinet manufacturing, and carbide inserts/sintering industries. The group operates through wholly owned subsidiaries including Metzner E-Mobility GmbH (founded 2018), Metzner Präzisionstechnik (precision parts), and Ramatech Systems AG (Switzerland, acquired 2015) plus Ramatech Systems GmbH (founded 2020 in Neu-Ulm), with additional locations in Hochdorf (CH), Herborn (DE), and Schwendi (DE). The company remains family-controlled, with CEO Gerhard Rauch (since 2000) joined by Christoph Rauch in 2025 as part of succession planning.

Name

Metzner

Legal name

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://metzner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH is a 40+ year German industrial machinery maker based in Neu-Ulm that designs automated cutting and processing machines for cables, corrugated tubes, rubber, plastics, and profiles, serving enterprise manufacturers across automotive (including e-mobility), medical technology, railway, IT/communications, and control cabinet industries via direct sales and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting and Processing Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial cutting machinery
• Automated cable processing
• Wire processing equipment
• Corrugated tube cutting
• Control cabinet automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu-ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of automated cutting and processing machines for cables, corrugated tubes, rubber, and plastics. Product lines include AM series (cable cut & strip), CT/SM series (corrugated tubes), CCM series (circular knife), and Triathlon system (control cabinet automation).
2. Peripherals and Components: Sale of pre-processing and post-processing peripherals including dereelers, feeders, stackers, coilers, and printers. Supplied both from Metzner and sister company Ramatech.
3. Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts: Service packages including remote maintenance, on-site services, operator training, spare part supply. Machines have very long lifespans with spare parts kept for decades.
4. Machine Upgrade and Customization: Machine revival services to adapt existing machines to new requirements. Custom machine development for specific customer needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metzner manufactures and sells automated industrial cutting and processing machinery for cables/wires, corrugated tubes, rubber, plastics, and profiles. The product range spans benchtop cut-and-strip machines (AM 1000), mid- and heavy-duty cut-and-strip lines (AM 2000/3000/5000 series), the fully automated Triathlon control-cabinet wire processing system, corrugated tube cutters (CT 4100/4200, SM 4000), and a broad set of universal and circular-knife cutting machines for plastics, films, and reinforced profiles. These are complemented by peripherals (dereelers, prefeders, stackers, printers), custom machine development, and aftermarket service including remote maintenance, spare parts, and machine upgrades.

Product overview

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH is a German machine engineering company with over 40 years of experience, specializing in the automation of cutting and processing technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into three main categories: Cable & Wire Processing (AM Series cutting and stripping machines from entry-level AM 1000 through heavy-duty AM 5000 Series up to 185 mm²; TRIATHLON System for fully automated control cabinet wire processing), Corrugated Tube Processing (CT 4100, CT 4200, and patented SM 4000 for pre-slit tubes), and Profiles, Plastics & Tubes Processing (Universal cutting machines including ST-OB, KL-BV, MBS, Variocut, DYNAMAT fly-knife cutters, QSW film cutters, and CCM circular knife machines for reinforced materials). The product range extends to comprehensive peripheral systems for pre-processing (dereelers, prefeders) and post-processing (stackers, coilers, printers) that integrate with Metzner cutting machines to form complete automated production lines. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, medical technology, IT & communications, control cabinet manufacturing, railway, and carbide inserts manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AM 1000 Cable Cut-and-Strip Machine Benchtop cutting and stripping machine for cables up to 10 mm diameter and 6 mm² cross-section, with 12-inch touchscreen, integrated MES interface, and full software solution for industrial cable processing.
• AM 2000 Series (AM 2800 / AM 2850 / AM 2900 / AM 2950) Versatile cable processing machines for cables up to 15 mm diameter and 35 mm² cross-section, featuring a double-blade cutting head with optional saw module, multi-blade module, and rotary module for complex cable applications.
• AM 3000 Series (AM 3800 / AM 3850) High-performance cable processing machines for cables up to 20 mm diameter and 70 mm² cross-section, featuring the patented double-blade cutting system, powerful motors delivering 40% more cutting force, and standard MES integration.
• AM 5000 Series (AM 5800 / AM 5850) Heavy-duty cable processing machines for cables up to 35 mm diameter and 185 mm² cross-section, with powerful motors, integrated base cabinet, and optional rotary cutting head for coaxial cable processing.
• Triathlon System (Triathlon S and Triathlon L) Fully automated wire processing system for control cabinet construction that reads CAD data, cuts wires to length, strips, crimps, prints, and pre-sorts them. Triathlon S delivers 300 wires/hour, Triathlon L delivers 450 wires/hour with automatic wire change.
• CT 4100 / CT 4200 Corrugated Tube Cutting Machines Precision corrugated tube cutting machines with exact cut placement on crest or valley of corrugation. CT 4100 cuts non-slit tubes; CT 4200 additionally slits tubes lengthwise.
• SM 4000 Pre-Slit Tube Cutting Machine World-unique patented machine for precisely cutting pre-slit corrugated tubes to length, using a laser-controlled feed system and precise transport mechanism to guide flexible material to the knife.
• ST-OB Universal Cutting Machine Industrial cutting machine for flexible tubes, hoses, and profiles up to 150 mm x 30 mm, capable of 150 cuts/minute with precisely adjustable pneumatic pressure.
• KL-BV Universal Cutting Machine Precision cutting machine for thin and elastic materials up to 18 mm diameter, achieving 330 cuts/minute with blades from 0.1 mm thickness, designed specifically for medical technology applications.
• MBS Universal Cutting Machine Customizable universal cutting machine with over 130 standard components, handling materials up to 390 mm x 80 mm at 170 cuts/minute with 2 tools in 1 machine capability.
• Variocut Automatic Variable Cutting Machine Variable cutting machine for materials up to 95 mm x 30 mm at 140 cuts/minute with constant adjustment of pneumatic pressure for consistent cutting quality across varying material hardness.
• DYNAMAT 80 Fly-Knife Cutter High-speed fly-knife cutting machine for materials up to 80 mm diameter (120 mm option), achieving 4,000 cuts/minute, with stop & go mode at 800 cuts/minute.
• QSW Film Cutting Machine Film cutting machine for materials up to 150 mm x 20 mm, featuring roller-guided material handling for films, textiles, and curl-prone materials.
• CCM Circular Knife Cutting Machines (CCM 2, CCM 4, CCM 6) Circular knife cutting machines for reinforced rubber and plastics processing with optimized material feed and superior knife penetration. CCM 2 for dry cuts, CCM 4 for dry and wet cuts, CCM 6 for flexible and rigid materials downstream extruder.
• SR 85 Sealing Drilling Machine High precision plain gasket and medical gasket production machine for tubes and hoses, handling materials up to 170 mm diameter at 7 x 100 cuts/minute with 0.01 mm size increments.
• RPA 10-SL Press Automation Automation solution for loading and unloading sintered and coated parts in presses, used in production of green parts for solar panels and wind turbines in the carbide industry.
• RPA 3-SC Press Automation Compact automation solution for the carbide industry providing press loading and unloading capabilities for sintered and coated parts.
• Customized Cable Projects (Tailormade Cable Automation) Tailor-made automation solutions for specialized cable processing, including network cable processing, MI cable processing, and steel rope cutting, delivered as customized machine projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15x faster wire processing compared to manual labor
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metzner E-Mobility GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Subsidiary founded in 2018 in Neu-Ulm. Team of experienced engineers and technical talents developing machines for e-mobility companies covering complete process chain from cable cutting to plug assembly and EV cable harness production.
• Ramatech SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Ramatech systems ag (Switzerland) acquired in 2015. Sister company providing cable feeding systems, cable assembly machines, cable coilers, and equipment for laying plastic fleeces and food packaging industry. Also has presence in Neu-Ulm, Germany (ramatech systems GmbH founded 2020).
• Manz AG (automation solutions)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Acquired automation solutions product area for the carbide industry from Manz AG in 2011. Included products for loading and unloading sintered and coated parts in presses.
• Max Müller MaschinenbauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Machine engineering company acquired in 2007. Expanded product range to include impact knife cutting machines, mandrel cutting machines, and eccentric cutting machines.
• Metzner PräzisionstechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary covering precision parts manufacturing for group companies. Located in Schwendi, 30 km southwest of Ulm. Produces precision parts according to customer requirements with modern technical capabilities.
• Ramatech (Sister Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationSister company providing electrically driven dereelers and cable ring winders integrated into Metzner product ecosystem. Products are fully compatible and marketed together.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global incumbent in connectors, sensors, and wire harness solutions. While primarily a components/customer-side player rather than a machine OEM, it operates overlapping capabilities in cable processing automation and serves many of the same automotive and industrial OEMs that buy Metzner machines.
• KUKA: German-headquartered global robotics and systems integrator, owned by Midea. Competes in integrated production line automation for automotive and industrial customers where Metzner's cutting machines are deployed.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation incumbent offering digital factory solutions, PLCs, and integrated production line automation. Represents both a partner ecosystem opportunity (MES/automation integration for Metzner machines) and competitive overlap in factory-level automation sales.
• ABB: Global leader in industrial automation, robotics, and machine integration. Competes at the broader automation layer where Metzner's machines are deployed, and offers competing integrated solutions for automotive and electronics manufacturing.
• Yaskawa: Japanese industrial robotics and motion control leader with strong automotive and electronics manufacturing presence. Competes for factory automation budgets that also fund Metzner's cutting/processing machinery purchases.

Emerging players

• Schäfer Werkzeug- und Sondermaschinenbau: German specialty manufacturer of cutting machines, automation solutions, and tooling for industrial production. A direct niche competitor to Metzner in custom cutting/processing machinery, particularly for rubber and plastic profiles.

Others

• Phoenix Contact: German market leader in industrial connection technology, automation, and control cabinet components. Adjacent player that buys wire processing automation and shares Metzner's German industrial customer base.
• Rittal: Global leader in control cabinet manufacturing and enclosure technology (Friedrich Lütze Group family). A downstream customer ecosystem for Metzner's Triathlon wire automation system and an adjacent supplier in the same switchgear/control cabinet value chain.

Direct peers

• Komax: Swiss global market leader in automated wire processing machinery for the automotive and industrial sectors. Directly competes with Metzner's AM Series cut-and-strip machines and Triathlon-style control cabinet automation systems across the same customer base.
• Schleuniger: Swiss/German manufacturer of precision wire processing machines (cut, strip, crimp, mark). Part of Metall Zug Group. Head-to-head competitor with Metzner in cable cut-and-strip equipment for automotive and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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