KURIS Spezialmaschinen

What KURIS Spezialmaschinen does

KURIS Spezialmaschinen GmbH is a German special machinery manufacturer founded in 1912 and headquartered in Deggingen-Reichenbach, Germany, that designs and builds industrial spreading and cutting equipment for textiles, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials. Its product portfolio spans single-layer CNC cutters (Edge, Cutty, TC 3001 C, Leather Cutting System), high-ply/multi-layer cutters (SK25, Compact Cutters, TEXCUT), spreading machines (A55, A16), automated loaders, modular spreading tables, small-format machines (Crosscutter, TexKnife, manual machines), and customized special machines, all manufactured in Germany. The platform is augmented by Kuris Connect, an Industry 4.0 data infrastructure providing cross-location transparency, centralized real-time machine monitoring, and ERP integration, plus Kuris RemoteService for digital remote diagnostics.

The company serves five primary verticals — clothing/apparel (primary), furniture/upholstery, automotive interiors, technical textiles, and defense/protective equipment — across more than 60 countries, supported by an installed base exceeding 10,000 machines. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time equipment sales of capital machinery (€50K–€500K+ per unit typical for the category), complemented by transparent effort-based service and spare parts (differentiated from competitors requiring mandatory service contracts) and a recurring software component via Kuris Connect. KURIS is privately held by the Gassenmayer family (sole partners Marc and Sven Gassenmayer since 2025), operates with 101–250 employees, runs an enterprise field-sales GTM with a multinational partner network, and discloses no external funding.

Name

KURIS Spezialmaschinen

Legal name

Kuris Spezialmaschinen GmbH

Website

https://kuris.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KURIS Spezialmaschinen GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer (founded 1912) of industrial spreading and cutting machines for textiles, leather, technical textiles, and composites, serving apparel, furniture, automotive, technical textile, and defense customers across more than 60 countries with a 10,000+ machine installed base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Textile Cutting Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial cutting machines
• Textile spreading machines
• CNC cutting systems
• Leather cutting equipment
• Technical textile machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Deggingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of industrial spreading machines, cutting machines, and automated systems. The core business involves manufacturing and selling specialized textile cutting equipment ranging from manual machines to fully automatic CNC cutting systems.
2. Custom/Special Machines: Development and sale of customized special machines tailored to specific materials, processes, and project requirements for demanding environments.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service offerings including maintenance, spare parts, and technical support. A distinctive feature is that service is offered without mandatory maintenance contracts and is billed transparently based on effort. Remote service (Kuris RemoteService) also available.
4. Software Solutions: Kuris Connect software for Industry 4.0 integration, real-time monitoring, and production data management. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KURIS Spezialmaschinen GmbH manufactures and sells industrial spreading and cutting machines for textiles, leather, technical textiles, and other flexible materials. The portfolio spans manual cutting machines, CNC single-layer cutters, high-ply/multi-layer cutters, automated spreading machines, spreading tables, load devices, custom special machines, and supporting software (Kuris Connect) and remote service (Kuris RemoteService). All equipment is produced at the company's German facility in Deggingen-Reichenbach.

Product overview

KURIS Spezialmaschinen is a German special machinery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of spreading and cutting technology solutions. The product range includes: single-layer cutting machines (Edge, Cutty, TC 3001 C, Leather Cutting System), high-ply/multi-layer cutting machines (SK25, Compact Cutters, TEXCUT), spreading machines (A55, A16), spreading tables and load devices, small machines (Crosscutter C3 & AMS, TexKnife, Manual Machines), software (Kuris Connect), and custom special machines/solutions. The company also provides Kuris RemoteService for remote maintenance support. All machines are manufactured in Germany with a focus on modularity, durability, and efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kuris Connect: Software platform providing data infrastructure for automated cutting processes, enabling cross-location transparency, global access to production data, and centralized real-time machine monitoring for Industry 4.0.
• Kuris RemoteService

Products and services

• Edge Compact, robust, economical entry-level automated cutting machine designed for samples, small series, and optimized processes in single-layer cutting.
• Cutty Entry-level best-selling massicot for automated single-layer cutting, ideal for limited spaces with high precision for textile and leather applications.
• TC 3001 C Modular CNC cutter for maximum performance in single-layer cutting with high speed, precision and flexibility, featuring CAD/CAM integration, ERP connection for intelligent order management and live data integration.
• Leather Cutting System Complete automated leather cutting system offering scanning to cutting with intelligent control and special tools for industrial natural material processing.
• SK25 High-performance cutter for automated multi-layer cutting designed for medium series and large cutting quantities with precise cutting up to 25 mm height.
• Compact Cutters Height cutting cutters with integrated conveyor, ideal for textiles and technical fabrics, offering reliability, efficiency and economy on a small footprint.
• TEXCUT Highly automated industrial digital cutter for maximum performance with great flexibility, improved scalability and complete process integration for large volumes.
• A55 Spreading Machine High-performance spreading machine with new return roller system, additional sensors and automatic threading for fast, precise, tension-free laying of rolls, bales and tubes at speeds up to 120 m/min.
• A16 Spreading Machine Compact spreading machine specialized for tubular products, semi-automatically or fully automatically laying tubular products into sheets or rolls with precision and touchscreen operation.
• Chargers (Load Devices) Automated loading devices that automate material loading via trough, bar, or paternoster systems, adapted to all spreading machines for efficient and ergonomic operation.
• Spreading Tables Modular, robust spreading tables combining water-resistant MDF panels, sturdy profiles and expandable modules for precise processes and maximum cutting flexibility.
• Crosscutter C3 & AMS Combined spreading and cutting machine that performs laying and fabric cutting in a single step, designed for textile and upholstery applications.
• TexKnife Band knife machine for precise cutting of textiles and special materials with versatility and adaptability, proven over years and continuously improved.
• Manual Cutting Machines High-tech ergonomic manual cutting machines ideal for industry and craft applications where precision and endurance are essential.
• Kuris Connect Comprehensive data infrastructure software for automated cutting processes enabling cross-location transparency, global access to production data, and centralized real-time machine monitoring for Industry 4.0 environments.
• Kuris RemoteService Remote maintenance service allowing technicians to digitally access systems, analyze them in real time, and provide targeted assistance to keep production running without detours.
• Special Machines Custom-developed cutting machines for special materials and complex applications, robust and perfectly adapted to specific production requirements.
• Special Solutions Custom automated solutions integrated into existing processes to increase efficiency, designed individually to customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material waste reduction through intelligent cutting processes and optimized nesting
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Sales and Service Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of sales and service partners enabling customer support in over 60 countries. Partners provide local consultation, installation, maintenance, and technical support.
• DataCo GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerData protection officer provider. DataCo GmbH serves as the designated data protection officer for Kuris Spezialmaschinen GmbH, located at Dachauer Straße 65, 80335 München.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eastman Machine Company: US manufacturer of industrial cutting machines (straight knives, round knives, automated systems) for textiles, composites, and industrial fabrics. Closely comparable product offering to Kuris, particularly for apparel and technical textile customers.
• Zünd Systemtechnik: Swiss manufacturer of modular digital cutting systems for textiles, composites, leather, and packaging applications. Closely comparable to Kuris in product portfolio and target verticals (apparel, automotive, technical textiles).
• Lectra: French-listed global leader in cutting technology, CAD/CAM software, and Industry 4.0 solutions for fashion, automotive, and furniture — directly competing with Kuris across all major verticals. Lectra is significantly larger and serves as the primary benchmark competitor.
• Bullmer: German manufacturer of CNC cutting machines and material handling systems for textiles, leather, and technical materials. Direct geographic and product competitor based in Germany with overlapping target verticals.
• Svegea: Swedish manufacturer of cutting, winding, and material handling equipment for the textile industry. Direct competitor in fabric cutting and edge-control technology, with overlap in apparel and technical textile segments.
• Gerber Technology: US-based provider of cutting and material workflow solutions for apparel, automotive, and industrial fabrics. Now part of Lectra following the 2021 acquisition, but historically a direct competitor in spreading and cutting machinery.
• Atom (Atom Deutschland): Italian-German manufacturer of spreading and cutting machines for textile, leather, and composite applications. Comparable product range (manual to fully automated CNC systems) and similar focus on apparel, automotive, and furniture customers.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printing systems. Competes with Kuris in digital textile cutting and printing workflows, though with a broader graphics and printing portfolio beyond industrial textile cutting.
• Esko (Veralto): Provider of prepress, workflow software, and digital cutting systems primarily for packaging, now part of Veralto. Adjacent competitor with overlapping cutting technology and CAD/CAM software capabilities, though more focused on packaging than textiles.

Emerging players

• Teseo (TK Teseo): Italian manufacturer of industrial cutting and slitting machinery for technical textiles, composites, and converting applications. Comparable technology for advanced materials cutting, with particular strength in carbon fiber and prepreg processing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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