What Vernet Behringer does

Vernet Behringer, headquartered in Dijon, France and founded in 1882, manufactures CNC machining centers and fully automated production lines for steel plate and profile processing. The company operates as a subsidiary of the German Behringer Group since 1995 and serves steel construction, metal construction, plant engineering, and lattice mast construction companies across 22 countries, with subsidiaries in France, the United States, and England. Vernet Behringer employs 101–250 people and positions itself as a long-tenured industrial OEM with a customer base whose installed machines frequently exceed 50 years of operational life.

The product portfolio is organized around two core machine families: VERNET Profile Lines (HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX) integrating marking, drilling, milling, punching, and sawing operations, and VERNET Plate Machines (MAG, MAG620, FG) combining marking, drilling, milling, and high-definition plasma cutting. Proprietary technology includes a V-scoring marking system that doubles conventional marking speed, the PRONC2 control software with 3D part visualization, and the PROSH nesting software for plate machines. Through the Partners4Steel consortium established in 2009 with Behringer and Rösler, the company also offers turnkey integrated lines covering sawing, drilling/milling, and shot blasting/preservation. Adjacent offerings include VBbyExner IRPS welding robots, the VBselect certified pre-owned machine program with E-Support remote maintenance, and resale of Behringer bandsaws and Eisele circular saws.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales with multi-year service engagements, supported by a comprehensive aftersales portfolio covering on-site service, hotline/helpdesk support, spare parts, maintenance contracts, retrofits, and Qualiopi-certified operator training. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales from Dijon with an international network of more than 60 sales experts from 22 countries, channel partners, and the Partners4Steel co-selling motion. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named enterprise customers include Butzkies Stahlbau, Netzsch, Handelshof Riesa, GH Produktionszentrum für Stahlbaufertigung, Biedenkapp Stahlbau, Carl Spaeter Hamburg, Barbot Fayat Metal, and Bonhomme Batiment.

Name

Vernet Behringer

Legal name

Vernet Behringer

Website

https://vernet-behringer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vernet Behringer, founded in 1882 and headquartered in Dijon, France, manufactures CNC machining centers and automated production lines for steel plate and profile processing, serving steel construction, metal construction, plant engineering, and lattice mast construction companies across 22 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machines and Production Lines: Sale of CNC machining centers and fully automated production lines for steel profile and plate processing, including HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX profile lines and MAG, FG plate machines. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales with customization options.
2. Welding Robots: Sale of VBbyExner IRPS welding robots for automated welding operations.
3. Used Machines (VBselect): Certified pre-owned Vernet Behringer machines that have been inspected, overhauled, and come with warranty and E-Support remote maintenance.
4. Spare Parts and Consumables: Supply of spare parts, wear parts, and consumables including drilling/milling/tapping tools, plasma cutting consumables, punches/stamps, saw blades, and hydraulic oil/filters. Developed in-house with rigorously selected suppliers.
5. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including on-site service, hotline/helpdesk with remote support, maintenance contracts and audits. Includes machine inspections, spare parts replacement, and process optimization.
6. Retrofits and Modernization: Complete machine audits and updates including mechanical, automatic and computer components to extend machine lifetime with optimized reliability and productivity.
7. Training Services: Theoretical and practical training sessions for production operators and maintenance staff, covering machine operation, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, tooling, and general maintenance. Certified Qualiopi training provider.
8. Partners4Steel Integrated Systems: Complete turnkey manufacturing lines for profile steel processing combining Behringer sawing, Vernet Behringer drilling/milling, and Rösler shot blasting/preservation from a single source.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vernet Behringer designs, manufactures and sells CNC machining equipment and fully automated production lines for steel plate and profile processing. Its core offering is the VERNET Profile Lines family (HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX) for marking, drilling, milling, punching and sawing of steel profiles, and the VERNET Plate Machines family (MAG, including the MAG620, and FG) for integrated marking, drilling, milling and plasma cutting of steel plates. All equipment is supported by proprietary PRONC2 and PROSH programming/nesting software and an aftermarket service portfolio including spare parts, retrofits, maintenance contracts and Qualiopi-certified training.

Product overview

Vernet Behringer is a manufacturer of CNC machining equipment and fully automated production lines for steel and metal construction companies. The product portfolio centers on two main machine categories: VERNET Profile Lines (HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX) for processing steel profiles with operations including marking, drilling, milling, punching, and sawing; and VERNET Plate Machines (MAG, including the MAG620 model, and FG) for plate processing combining marking, drilling, milling, and plasma cutting. Additional offerings include VBbyExner IRPS welding robots, VBselect certified used machines, and Partners4Steel integrated system solutions combining sawing, drilling, and shot blasting through partnership with Behringer and Rosler (since 2009). The company also resells BEHRINGER bandsaws and EISELE circular saws. All machines operate with proprietary control software (PRONC2, PROSH). Comprehensive aftersales services cover installation, training, remote support, spare parts, maintenance contracts, retrofits, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VERNET Profile Lines: CNC lines for marking, drilling, milling, punching operations on steel products including HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX models.
• VERNET Plate Machines
• VBbyExner IRPS Welding Robots
• VBselect Used Machines
• Partners4Steel
• MAG

Products and services

• HDX Profile Processing Line High-performance CNC profile processing line combining marking, drilling, milling, punching and sawing for steel construction profiles. Features multiple spindles (up to 3), 500mm X-axis stroke for simultaneous flange and web drilling, automatic tool changers, V-scoring marking and integration with PRONC2 programming software with 3D part visualization.
• HDV Profile Processing Line Compact CNC profile processing line for marking and drilling operations on steel profiles, featuring high processing speed and automation capabilities; designed for steel and metal construction companies requiring efficient marking and drilling.
• MAPS Profile Processing Line CNC profile processing line for steel and metal construction companies combining multiple machining operations including marking, drilling, milling, punching and sawing.
• HDL Profile Processing Line CNC profile processing line offering versatile machining operations for steel profiles, part of the VERNET Profile Lines family.
• VPX Profile Processing Line CNC profile processing system for steel construction applications, part of the VERNET Profile Lines family.
• MAG620 Plate Machining Center CNC plate machining center combining marking, carbide drilling and milling, holes deburring (lower and upper faces) and high-definition plasma cutting (straight and bevel cuts) of steel plates in a single pass-through operation. Features automatic 14-station tool changer, automatic plate loading/unloading, repositionable grippers reducing waste gripping to 20mm, and optional integration with SPK Finition tumbling machine for deburring and surface preparation.
• FG Plate Machining Center CNC plate machining center for steel plate processing operations, part of the VERNET Plate Machines family.
• VBbyExner IRPS Welding Robots Industrial welding robots for automated welding operations in steel construction; integrated into Vernet Behringer's product portfolio for automated welding in steel processing lines.
• VBselect Certified Used Machines Certified pre-owned Vernet Behringer machines that have been inspected, overhauled and come with warranty plus E-Support remote maintenance; offers entry-point equipment for steel processors.
• Partners4Steel (P4S) Integrated Manufacturing Lines Complete integrated turnkey manufacturing lines for profile steel processing from a single source, combining Behringer sawing, Vernet Behringer drilling/milling, and Rösler shot blasting/conservation; eliminates interface problems, optimizes material flow and provides single-source responsibility for complete systems.
• BEHRINGER Bandsaws Band saws for metal cutting applications, sold through the Vernet Behringer network as part of the Behringer group portfolio; includes angular band saws for steel construction and profile steel trading.
• EISELE Circular Saws Circular saws for metal cutting, distributed through the Vernet Behringer network; often used in aluminum and high-yield profile cutting applications.
• BEHRINGER Iron Foundry In-house iron foundry producing machine components for Vernet Behringer equipment as part of the company's long-standing manufacturing heritage.
• Service and Maintenance Portfolio Comprehensive aftersales services including on-site service, hotline/helpdesk with remote support, maintenance contracts and audits, machine inspections, spare parts replacement, process optimization, retrofits and modernization (mechanical, automatic and computer components), and Qualiopi-certified theoretical and practical training for production operators and maintenance staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% faster processing than conventional drilling machines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partners4Steel (P4S)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partners4Steel is a technology partnership between Behringer (saw technology), Vernet Behringer (drilling/milling/profile processing), and Rösler (shot blasting and preservation). This consortium provides complete turnkey manufacturing lines for profile steel processing - from sawing through drilling/milling to shot blasting and preservation - from a single source. Since 2009, the partnership has connected over 1,700 employees worldwide through a close network of subsidiaries and international representations, eliminating interface problems and optimizing material flows.
• BehringercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and flagship partner in the Partners4Steel consortium. Behringer is a globally operating producer of innovative sawing technology, providing angular band saws for steel construction and profile steel trading.
• Rösler OberflächentechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete solutions provider and world market leader for shot blasting and slide grinding technology. Provides roller conveyor shot blasting systems and preservation lines for surface treatment in a single pass for plates, profiles, beams, and pipes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peddinghaus Corporation: German-founded, US-headquartered manufacturer of CNC steel fabrication machinery for structural steel and plate processing. Competes head-to-head with Vernet Behringer in beam and angle processing lines, with strong North American market presence that complements Vernet Behringer's European stronghold.
• Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch manufacturer of CNC machinery for steel processing, including drilling, milling, sawing, marking, shot blasting, and painting lines. Most directly comparable in scope to the full Partners4Steel offering, serving the same steel construction and service center customer base.
• Ficep S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of CNC machines and automated production lines for structural steel processing (drilling, milling, marking, sawing, cutting). Most direct global competitor to Vernet Behringer, serving the same steel construction and fabrication customer base with comparable product categories.
• HGG Profiling Equipment B.V. Dutch manufacturer specializing in 3D CNC profiling and cutting machines for steel, shipbuilding, and construction. Overlaps with Vernet Behringer's profile cutting and plasma processing capabilities, targeting similar heavy structural steel fabricators.
• Kaltenbach GmbH: German manufacturer of saws, drilling machines, and integrated processing lines for structural steel and metal trading. Directly comparable profile and plate processing portfolio, and a fellow participant in the European steel processing machinery market alongside Vernet Behringer.
• MicroStep Europa GmbH: CNC cutting, drilling, and welding machinery manufacturer serving steel construction and machinery industries. Comparable in offering integrated plasma cutting and profile processing lines comparable to Vernet Behringer's MAG and HDX product families.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic AG: Swiss-listed provider of sheet metal processing equipment including laser cutting, bending, and automation. Operates adjacent to Vernet Behringer's plate processing segment (MAG/FG) but with a much broader portfolio, software ecosystem, and global service network.
• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: Global leader in machine tools, laser technology, and sheet metal processing. While focused on flat sheet rather than structural profiles, Trumpf's scale, software platform, and automation capabilities create indirect competitive pressure on Vernet Behringer's steel processing customers.
• ESAB Corporation: US-listed global leader in welding and cutting equipment serving fabrication, construction, and industrial customers. Competes most directly with Vernet Behringer's VBbyExner welding robots and integrated cutting/processing workflows, but offers a much broader consumables and equipment portfolio.
• Lincoln Electric Holdings: US-listed manufacturer of welding products, cutting equipment, and automation solutions. Overlaps with Vernet Behringer in welding automation for steel fabrication, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple welding technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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