TIBO

Name

TIBO

Legal name

TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH

Website

https://tibo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• Deep hole drilling machines
• Gun drilling equipment
• BTA drilling machines
• Modular machine tools
• Precision drilling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfullingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Deep Hole Drilling Machines: Custom-configured deep hole drilling machines sold as capital equipment. Machines include single-lip (gun drilling), BTA, cross-table, and twist-pull machines. Standard delivery 4-6 months, express delivery available.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Spindle blocks, drilling units, drills, boring bushings, boring bushing holders, taper pins, drill oil feeders, and deep drilling oil. Modular design ensures long-term compatibility and availability.
3. Maintenance and Service: Annual maintenance contracts, customized maintenance services, on-site service worldwide, remote maintenance support, and training services.
4. Used Machines: Trade-in and modernization of existing TIBO machines, sale of refurbished machines with warranty.
5. Financial Solutions: Financing services through Deutsche Leasing International GmbH, including leasing options, KfW energy efficiency program financing, and installment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells modular deep hole drilling machines based on two primary technologies: single-lip gun drilling (Einlippen) for diameters 2–40mm and BTA deep hole drilling for 18–250mm solid (up to 400mm counter-boring). The portfolio includes single-spindle and multi-spindle configurations (up to 12 spindles in TWIN-Unit), twist-pulling machines for rifle barrels, cross-table machines, customized special machines, automation solutions, and proprietary touch panel control systems. All machines are manufactured in Pfullingen, Germany, with standard delivery in 4–6 months and express delivery options.

Product overview

TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH offers a modular deep hole drilling machine portfolio built around their Baukastensystem (modular component system). The core product lines include Gundrilling/Einlippen machines for small diameters (2-40mm) and BTA deep hole drilling machines for larger diameters (18-250mm solid, up to 400mm counter-boring), both available in single-spindle and multi-spindle configurations up to 12 spindles. Supporting products include the DR-Series twist-pulling machines for precision barrels, KTE cross-table machines for tool/mould applications, customized special machines, used machines, the Touch Panel control system, automation solutions (robots, portals, tact bands), and comprehensive accessories/spare parts. All machines are manufactured in Pfullingen, Germany with standard delivery in 4-6 months and express delivery options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gundrilling Machines (Einlippen-Tiefbohrmaschinen) Single-lip deep hole drilling machines for smaller diameters from 2mm to 40mm with drilling depths up to 4,500mm. Coolant is supplied through internal tool shaft channels and chips are removed via a V-shaped slot (beading). Designed for maximum precision and high-speed deep hole drilling operations.
• BTA Deep Hole Drilling Machines Deep hole drilling machines for larger diameters of 18mm to 250mm solid drilling (up to 400mm counter-boring) with drilling depths up to 12,000mm. Coolant is introduced via external pressure head (BOZA) through the annular gap while chips are removed through the tool's interior. Available in single-spindle and multi-spindle versions with selectable gearboxes and drive variants.
• TIBO Baukastensystem (Modular Component System) Modular component system enabling nearly unlimited configuration possibilities from universal standard machines to part-specific special solutions. Components include machine beds, drill spindles (1-6 standard, up to 12 in TWIN), tailstocks or second spindles, boring bushing carriers (ELB) or drill oil feed apparatus (BOZA), chip disposal and coolant systems, steady rests and vibration dampers, control systems, and safety doors/light curtains. Modules are standardized and stocked for rapid 4-6 month delivery.
• Twist-Pulling Machines (Drallziehmaschinen) DR-Series Precision machines for manufacturing rifle barrels with constant or progressive twist rates. Supports button drawing and chip-cutting with hook or crown knives. Processes diameters 4.5mm to 155mm with depths up to 10,000mm. Used for defense industry applications requiring pull force monitoring and process recording.
• Cross-Table Deep Hole Drilling Machines (Kreuztisch-Tiefbohrmaschinen) KTE Series Multi-function machines for tool and mould construction as well as prototype and fixture manufacturing. Enables deep hole drilling, face milling, and tapping with a single machine. Drilling depth up to 1,000mm.
• Customized Machines (Sondermaschinen) Specially developed solutions for drilling and related processes including twist-pull machines, machines with integrated milling, eccentric drilling with dividing units and cross-axes, robot loading systems, washing and deburring stations. Engineered to customer-specific production requirements.
• Used Machines (Gebrauchtmaschinen) Refurbished and modernized pre-owned TIBO machines sold with warranty and supported by training, on-site support, and spare parts availability. Trade-in and modernization of existing TIBO machines available.
• Touch Panel Control System (Steuerungskonzept) Proprietary control software running on PLC-based systems with 9" or 12" touch panels. Features drill hole data memory for parameter sets, multi-level user accounts, programmable chip breaking, intuitive parameterization, fault visualization with position memory after power failure, remote access for maintenance, and real-time process monitoring.
• Automation Solutions Automated loading and unloading systems including tact bands, prism bands, robots, and portals integrated with the TIBO control system. Reduces setup costs, enables unmanned production, and increases productivity for high-volume manufacturing.
• Accessories and Spare Parts Comprehensive range of spare parts and accessories including spindle blocks, boring units, drills, boring bushings, boring bushing holders, tension cones, boring oil feed apparatus (BOZA), and deep drilling oil. Modular design ensures long-term compatibility and availability.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts Annual maintenance contracts, customized maintenance services, on-site service worldwide, remote maintenance support, and training services for TIBO deep hole drilling machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% faster cycle times in automotive applications with multi-spindle configurations and automated handling
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Sunnen Products CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Sunnen and TIBO formed a strategic alliance in March 2026 to expand deep hole machining solutions. The partnership combines TIBO's deep hole drilling expertise with Sunnen's honing technology to offer comprehensive bore finishing solutions from deep drilling through final finishing.
• Gehring TechnologiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation partnership offering complete process solutions from deep drilling to honing. Companies exhibited together at IMTEX India (2017). Gehring is a global leader in honing technology, and the partnership enables TIBO to offer complementary bore finishing capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EMAG: Major German machine tool group offering turning, grinding and gear-cutting systems. Overlaps with TIBO in precision metal-cutting for automotive/aerospace but at a broader portfolio scale.
• Trumpf: Global German leader in machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending) and laser technology. Comparable as a large German machine tool incumbent serving automotive and industrial OEMs, though not specialized in deep drilling.
• Heller: German machine tool manufacturer specializing in 4- and 5-axis machining centers for cylinder blocks and complex prismatic parts. Adjacent competitor in automotive and industrial machining where deep-drilled features are required.
• DMG Mori: Global machine tool incumbent offering milling, turning and additive systems. Overlaps with TIBO at the broad metal-cutting level but lacks TIBO's dedicated deep-drilling specialization.

Direct peers

• UNISIG: US-based manufacturer of deep hole drilling machines (gun drilling, BTA, skiving/roller burnishing) serving aerospace, defense, automotive and oil & gas. Closely comparable to TIBO on product category, customer verticals and single-spindle/multi-spindle configurations.
• TBT Tiefbohrtechnik: German deep hole drilling machine manufacturer offering gun drilling, BTA and ejector systems. Direct head-to-head competitor to TIBO in metal-cutting deep drilling for similar European industrial customers.
• Botek: German maker of deep hole drilling tools and machines, specializing in gundrills, BTA tooling and complete machines. Closely comparable on technology and core end markets.
• Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik: German manufacturer of deep hole drilling machines (BTA and gun drilling) for industrial customers. Closely overlaps with TIBO on technology and customer base in DACH-region manufacturing.
• Mollart: UK-based deep hole drilling and gun drilling machine builder, serving aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable niche focus and small-batch custom machine profile to TIBO.

Others

• Gehring Technologies: Global leader in honing technology and a long-standing TIBO partner (joint IMTEX exhibits, combined deep-drilling + honing solutions). Strategically adjacent as a complementary finishing-technology peer rather than a direct machine competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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