Hellmerich Precision Components

What Hellmerich Precision Components does

Hellmerich Precision Components (legal entity: HPC Produktions GmbH) is an Austrian industrial manufacturer of precision components for the machine tool industry, operating from a single site in Seeboden am Millstättersee, Carinthia. Founded in 1979 as Ernst Haaf Microprecise and re-established under the Hellmerich name following a 1984 management buy-out, the company is privately held and was acquired by HIRSCH Maschinenbau GmbH (a subsidiary of HIRSCH Servo AG) on June 30, 2023.

The company's core products are organized into four families: spindles and drives (electrospindles, milling, tapping, main, and grinding spindles); tool turrets including the proprietary CTH15/CTH25/CTH27 crown turret series and HPC lathe turrets such as the Boost Drive; machining units (multi-spindle heads, angle heads, mill heads, modular spindle units); and contract manufacturing of precision parts. The company also distributes GPM (formerly Sauter Asia, Taiwan) disk turrets in Europe as an official sales and service partner and operates a manufacturer-independent spindle and turret service business. Technologically, Hellmerich emphasizes near-complete in-house vertical integration — 3D CAD design (Solid Edge/Siemens with FEM), CNC turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, jig boring, own hardening facility, and 3D coordinate measuring — supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. A 2013 patent application covers integration of a two-channel MQL system in crown turret heads.

Commercially, Hellmerich generates revenue through quote-based B2B hardware sales to machine tool OEMs (FFG, MAG, Heller, ANGER, Wieland, Unior, Etxe-tar, TBT, MAKA Systems) and end users in automotive and commercial vehicle production, alongside a service/aftermarket stream (spindle and turret repair, overhaul, and spare parts). Distribution is direct for core products, with channel partners handling GPM turrets in Europe and a US service partner (Euro Precision Machinery Inc.) for North American coverage. The company employs approximately 75–100 staff at Seeboden and is currently led by CEO Peter Uggowitzer (since July 1, 2024).

Name

Hellmerich Precision Components

Legal name

HPC Produktions GmbH

Website

https://hellmerich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hellmerich Precision Components is an Austrian industrial manufacturer (founded 1979, ~75–100 employees in Seeboden) producing proprietary spindles, crown turret heads, multi-spindle heads, and precision components for machine tool OEMs and end users in automotive and commercial vehicle industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Machine Tool Precision Components

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• Machine tool components
• Precision spindles
• Tool turrets
• Machining units
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seeboden

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precision Components Manufacturing: Manufacture of special machining units, tool change systems, driven tools, precision parts (turning, milling, grinding), and unit assembly (spindles, gearboxes, fixtures) for machine tool industry.
2. Spindle and Turret Service: Comprehensive spindle service including diagnosis, repair, and precision overhaul for all major manufacturers. Tool turret service including maintenance, repair and spare parts for GPM, Sauter, and Ketterer turrets.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Individual parts manufacturing based on customer drawings, specializing in single parts and small batches. Also prototype parts for New Mobility sector including gear wheels for hybrid commercial vehicle transmissions and rotor shafts for electric drives.
4. GPM Product Distribution: As official sales partner of GPM (formerly Sauter Asia, Taiwan), distribution of high-quality disk turrets and accessories to European market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hellmerich Precision Components develops and manufactures high-precision system assemblies and modular functional units for machine tool builders, including spindles and drives, crown and disc tool turrets, machining units (multi-spindle heads, angle heads, mill heads, spindle units), and contract-manufactured precision parts. The company also provides manufacturer-independent spindle service (diagnosis, repair, overhaul) and tool turret service, and acts as the official European sales and service partner for GPM (formerly Sauter Asia, Taiwan) disc turrets.

Product overview

Hellmerich Precision Components develops and produces precision components for machine tools, operating as a unified portfolio of modular product families. The core offerings include spindles & drives (electrospindles, milling spindles, grinding spindles), tool turrets (crown turrets CTH15/CTH25/CTH27, HPC lathe turrets, GPM disk turrets from their Taiwan partner), machining units (multispindle heads, angle heads, mill heads, spindle units), and contract manufacturing of precision parts. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales services including spindle service and tool turret service. Products are designed for automotive and commercial vehicle industries, used in machining centers, lathes, rotary transfer machines, and transfer lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spindles & Drives Electrospindles, milling spindles, tapping spindles, main spindles, and grinding spindles for machine tools with standardized tool interfaces (SK, HSK, ABS), precision spindle bearings, non-contact sealing with purge air, and IP64 protection. Configurable for coolant, MQL, or dry machining applications.
• Crown Turret Heads (CTH Series) Crown turret heads achieving chip-to-chip times under 1.5 seconds. Available in three technical designs: CTH15 (compact, 6 or 8 positions), CTH25 (universal, 6/8/12 positions), and CTH27 (heavy-duty for milling). Feature direct drive integration, HSK tool interface, and three-piece Hirth tooth system.
• HPC Lathe Turrets Disc turrets suitable for highly productive special and universal lathes with high indexing accuracies and robust design. Includes Boost Drive turret with integrated fluid-cooled high-performance tool drive (tool speeds up to 12,000 rpm) and Y-axis configurations.
• GPM Disk Turrets High-quality disc turrets distributed from GPM (formerly Sauter Asia, Taiwan). Available in sizes 12, 16, 20, 25, 32 with various tool positions and configurations for European mechanical engineering applications.
• Multispindle Heads Multiple-spindle drilling and tapping heads configured for specific workpieces, supporting simultaneous machining with up to 60 tools for maximum productivity. Includes exchange heads, cross-feed units, and quill units.
• Angle Heads Robust cross-staff heads for boring and milling at any solid angle, designed to reduce machine axes and improve part accessibility.
• Mill Heads Milling heads, arbor milling heads, heavy machining aggregates, and finishing units designed for heavy-duty metal cutting in lathe and milling applications.
• Spindle Units Standardized U-shaped and Z-shaped spindle units suitable for drilling, tapping, and milling. Modular system with configurable power, speed, tool interface, and bearing arrangement.
• Units & Gears Manufacture and assembly of spindles, units, and gears according to customer specifications, including prototype and small series production with function and quality testing on modern test benches.
• Precision Parts (Contract Manufacturing) Contract manufacturing of precision parts for mechanical engineering including pinion shafts, gear shafts, splined shafts, spindle bodies, housings, and rotor shafts. Also produces prototype parts for the New Mobility sector such as gear wheels for hybrid commercial vehicle transmissions and rotor shafts for electric drives.
• Spindle Service Manufacturer-independent spindle service for tool spindles of all major brands including Kessler, Weiss, Peron, Royal, HSD, Reckert, Renaud, HS-Tec, AXA, and Step-Tec. Services include repairs, maintenance, preventive inspections, and quality assurance testing.
• Tool Turret Service Comprehensive after-sales service for crown turrets and disc turrets, including repairs, maintenance, and spare parts supply for GPM, Sauter, and Ketterer turret brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chip-to-chip times under 1.45 seconds for CTH15 crown turret with direct drive
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GPM (formerly Sauter Asia, Taiwan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs official sales and service partner of GPM CO., LTD (Taiwan), Hellmerich brings state-of-the-art disk turrets and accessories to the European market. The products feature high precision, robust design, and long service life for demanding mechanical engineering applications. Hellmerich provides sales, spare parts, and service directly on site in Europe.
• Euro Precision Machinery Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal service partner in the USA for urgent service requests. Contact: Jack Steigerwald, Cell: +1-513-218-3934, [email protected]. Located at 32 Stonehaven Drive 5D, North Bend, Ohio 45052, USA.
• Müller Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbHminorOthersExternal provider of the company's whistleblower reporting system. The system enables secure, confidential, and anonymous reporting of potential legal violations at any time and from any location.
• MAKA Systems GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAKA Systems GmbH uses crown turrets from HELLMERICH in their machines for door production. The components feature compact design, very fast tool changes, and spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm, representing the best alternative to more expensive single spindles combined with tool changers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nakanishi Inc. Nakanishi is a Japanese manufacturer of high-speed spindles and precision tools, with strong presence in Asia and global machine tool OEM supply. Comparable to Hellmerich in high-speed spindle specialization but primarily competing in Asian and global markets rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• Step-Tec (GF Machining Solutions): Step-Tec, part of GF Machining Solutions, produces high-precision spindles for CNC machining centers. Hellmerich explicitly services Step-Tec spindles in its aftermarket business, reflecting direct product overlap in the machine tool spindle category.
• IMT S.p.A. IMT is an Italian manufacturer of precision spindles and spindle-bearing units for machine tools. Comparable to Hellmerich's spindle and spindle-unit product range, with similar European customer base and customization model.
• Weiss Spindeltechnologie GmbH: Weiss is a German manufacturer of high-speed and high-precision machine tool spindles, including milling, grinding, and drilling spindles. Directly comparable to Hellmerich's electrospindle and milling spindle portfolio serving the same European OEM base.
• Duplomatic Oleodinamica: Duplomatic is an Italian manufacturer of tool turrets (including power turrets and Y-axis turrets) and hydraulic components for machine tools. Directly comparable to Hellmerich's HPC lathe turrets and Boost Drive product line.
• Fischer AG Präzisionsspindeln: Fischer AG is a Swiss manufacturer of precision spindles for machine tools, including high-speed and motor spindles. Like Hellmerich, it serves European OEMs with custom-engineered spindle solutions and is comparable in scale and product focus.
• GPM Co., Ltd. GPM (formerly Sauter Asia) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of disk turrets and the exclusive Europe-distribution partner of Hellmerich. Both companies serve the same machine tool OEMs with tool change systems and are direct competitors in the turret segment globally.
• Sauter Feinmechanik GmbH: Sauter is a German manufacturer of CNC tool turrets (disc and crown types) for lathes and machining centers. Direct overlap with Hellmerich's crown turret (CTH series) and disc turret product family serving the same European OEM customers.
• Alfred Jäger GmbH: Alfred Jäger is a German specialist in high-frequency and high-speed spindles for machining, grinding, and drilling. Comparable to Hellmerich's spindle and drive business in terms of precision, RPM range, and customer base in machine tool OEMs.
• IBD Wickeltechnik GmbH: IBD Wickeltechnik is a German producer of motor spindles and winding technology for high-speed applications. Similar to Hellmerich in the motor-integration and high-speed spindle category, serving machine tool OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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