What Pilous does

Pilous-pásové pily, spol. s r.o. (trading as Pilous) is a Czech industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered at Železná 9, Brno. The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional band saw machines for two end markets: metal cutting (the ARG series, with 40+ machine types spanning manual, gravity, hydraulic semi-automatic, CNC automatic, and double-column configurations) and wood/log processing (the CTR series, with 20+ hydraulic variants handling logs from 550mm to 1300mm in diameter). Supporting products include roller conveyor systems (D/L/K/G/NC), deburring machines, hydraulic log-handling equipment, and original saw blades under the PILOUS MAXtech (metal, bi-metal and carbide) and PILOUS MAXwood (wood) brands, plus cutting emulsions sold through a dedicated e-shop.

The technical core is a proprietary modular construction system that allows replacement and adjustment of all main technical nodes, combined with double-column rigid-frame designs, hydraulic bilateral pressure regulation, frequency-converter-driven blade speed (15-90 m/min), servo-driven NC feeding (0.1mm accuracy), and specialized variants such as ARCTIC (-40°C) and HD-camera-equipped log saws. Approximately 80% of production is exported to more than 60 countries, supported by a five-language website, dedicated metal and wood sales channels, trade-fair presence, and factory tours.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time capital-equipment sales (configured-to-order machines priced via inquiry) and recurring consumables revenue (saw blades and emulsions through pilove-pasy-pilous.cz). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement, complemented by digital content marketing (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram) and e-commerce for consumables. The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and has no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Pilous

Legal name

Pilous-pásové pily, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://pilous.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pilous is a privately held Czech manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs and produces industrial band saw machines for metalworking (40+ models) and wood/log processing (20+ models), along with original saw blades, roller conveyors, and consumables, exporting roughly 80% of output to over 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Band Saw Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Metal cutting band saws
• Wood band saws
• Band saw blades
• Sawmill equipment
• Industrial cutting machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Band Saw Machines (Metal and Wood): Pilous manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of band saw machines for metal cutting and log processing. The product portfolio includes over 40 types of metal band saws (manual, gravity, hydraulic, semi-automatic, CNC automatic, double-column) and over 20 types of wood/log band saws (manual, electric, hydraulic, mobile). Machines are sold as capital equipment with varying configurations and accessories. Approximately 80% of production is exported to over 60 countries.
2. Saw Blades (PILOUS MAXtech and PILOUS MAXwood): Original professional saw blades for both metal and wood band saws. Saw blades are sold through a dedicated e-shop (pilove-pasy-pilous.cz) alongside emulsions and coolants. Blades are consumable/repeat-purchase items, creating an ongoing revenue stream.
3. Roller Conveyors, Deburring Machines, and Accessories: Pilous offers complementary equipment including roller conveyor systems (D, L, K, G, NC systems), deburring machines, log handling equipment (loaders, conveyors, sorting tables), and a wide range of accessories and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pilous manufactures and sells professional band saw machines for both metal cutting (ARG series with over 40 machine types including manual, gravity, hydraulic, semi-automatic, CNC automatic, and double-column) and wood/log processing (CTR series with 20+ variants handling logs from 550mm to 1300mm diameter). The company also produces original saw blades under the PILOUS MAXtech (metal) and PILOUS MAXwood (wood) brands, as well as roller conveyors (D, L, K, G, NC systems), deburring machines, and coolants/emulsions. Approximately 80% of production is exported to over 60 countries across all continents.

Product overview

Pilous is a Czech manufacturer offering the complete production program of bandsaw machines for metal and wood, along with bandsaw blades. The portfolio consists of two main product lines: (1) Metal bandsaws under the ARG series with over 40 machine types spanning manual, gravitation, hydraulic, CNC automatic, and double-column configurations, and (2) Wood log bandsaws under the CTR series with 20+ variants handling logs from 550mm to 1300mm diameter. Supporting products include conveyor systems (D, L, K, G, NC), deburring machines, and professional bandsaw blades (MAXtech for metal, MAXwood for wood). Approximately 80% of production is exported to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PILOUS MAXtech: Brand of bi-metal saw blades for metal cutting band saws, manufactured using the most modern technology from German materials.
• PILOUS MAXwood

Products and services

• ARG Series Metal Bandsaw Machines Complete range of metal cutting bandsaw machines including manual, gravitation, hydraulic-gravitation, hydraulic semi-automatic, CNC automatic, and double-column variants, offering over 40 machine types for industrial metalworking applications.
• CTR Series Log Bandsaw Machines Hydraulic log bandsaws for wood processing covering models from CTR 550 to CTR 1300 H with maximum log diameters from 550mm to 1300mm, featuring modular construction with various hydraulic accessories for timber conversion.
• PILOUS MAXtech Metal Bandsaw Blades Professional bandsaw blades for metal cutting, manufactured using modern technology from German materials. Available in Bi-metal M42, Bi-metal M51, and carbide variants for high productivity, precision, and maximum blade life.
• PILOUS MAXwood Wood Bandsaw Blades Bandsaw blades for wood processing in carbon/chromium-vanadium spring steel, cemented carbide, bi-metal, and stellite, ranging from affordable options for small-volume cutting to professional-grade blades.
• ARG 520 DC S.A.F. Double-Column Semi-Automatic Bandsaw Double-column semi-automatic bandsaw for metal with robust construction, linear guides, full-stroke vise, automatic pressure regulation, touch screen control, 90-degree cutting angle, 520mm round/500mm flat capacity, and 15-90 m/min blade speed.
• Roller Conveyor Systems (D, L, K, G, NC) Complete range of roller conveyors for metal cutting material handling including D System for general use, L System, K System, G System, and NC System with numerical control, plus magazines and loaders for automated material handling.
• Deburring Machines Industrial deburring machines for removing burrs from cut metal pieces, sold as complementary equipment to Pilous metal band saws.
• Coolants and Emulsions Cutting fluids and emulsions for metal bandsaw cooling and lubrication, sold through the e-shop alongside saw blades as consumable products with associated service support.
• IR 200 PLUS Rail Cutting Bandsaw Lightweight rail cutting bandsaw developed for a German customer for field railway track maintenance, available in two voltage variants (3x400 V and 1x230 V) with two-sided 45-degree angle cutting capability.
• CTR 1000 H80 Log Bandsaw Bandsaw for wood logs up to 100 cm diameter with 80mm profiled bandsaw blade, positioned as one of the fastest machines for wood processing, presented at Silva Regina 2026 trade fair.
• LX-NC Automatic Feeding Device Servo-driven automatic feeding device with NC control and 0.1mm positioning accuracy for profile materials and light solid materials up to 500 kg, extending capabilities of PILOUS ARG 300 to ARG 500 bandsaws.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision feeding accuracy of 0.1 mm with LX-NC automatic feeding device
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Serra Soldadura (Wood-Mizer-style sawmills): Spanish manufacturer of wood band sawmills and log processing lines. Comparable to Pilous's CTR-series log bandsaws in the wood-processing segment, though with a narrower geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• HE&M Saw: US manufacturer of horizontal and vertical band saws for metal cutting, serving metalworking and structural steel fabricators. Direct competitor in industrial metal band saws.
• DoALL Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial band saw machines and saw blades. A long-established direct competitor to Pilous, particularly in North American metal-cutting markets.
• Behringer GmbH: German manufacturer of high-performance metal band saws and circular saws, including CNC and automated systems. One of Pilous's most direct European competitors in industrial metal-cutting bandsaws.
• KASTO Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of sawing machines (band saws, circular saws) and material storage systems. Closely comparable to Pilous in metal bandsaw offerings and complementary material-handling equipment.
• Wikus-Sägenfabrik: German manufacturer of band saw blades for metal and wood, including bi-metal and carbide products. Directly comparable to Pilous's PILOUS MAXtech/MAXwood blade lines and shares the same European blade-production heritage.
• Bomar (Bohrmaschinenwerk Borna): European manufacturer of metal band saws now part of the Behringer group. Direct competitor to Pilous in metal-cutting bandsaws across manual, semi-automatic, and CNC categories.
• MEP (Costruzioni Meccaniche): Italian manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic metal-cutting band saw machines. Comparable European mid-sized competitor to Pilous in metal band saws.

Broad incumbents

• AMADA: Global Japanese metalworking machinery leader offering a broad portfolio of band saws, laser cutters, press brakes, and punching machines. Directly comparable to Pilous in metal band saws but operates at vastly greater scale and across a much wider product range.
• STIHL: Global German power tool and chainsaw manufacturer with adjacent presence in wood-cutting equipment. While not a direct band saw competitor, STIHL represents a broader incumbent in wood cutting that competes for sawmill and timber-processor capex budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pilousbandsaws
• Facebookfacebook.com/PILOUS.bandsaws
• Instagraminstagram.com/pilous_bandsaws
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pilous

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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