FORM+TEST

What FORM+TEST does

FORM+TEST manufactures testing machines. Their testing materials include user-specific systems, laboratory instruments, laboratory containers, laboratory equipment, training systems, system components, user-specific systems, applications, test methods, and used products. They provide services such as modernization, maintenance, initial operation, repairs, spare parts, training, and support.

Name

FORM+TEST

Legal name

FORM+TEST Seidner & Co. GmbH

Website

https://www.formtest.de/en

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FORM+TEST is a machinery manufacturing firm that develops material testing machines and test systems of high quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riedlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Machines and Equipment Sales: Sale of standardized testing machines including compression, bending, combined compression/bending, splitting tensile strength, and universal testing machines. Machine series include ALPHA, BETA, MEGA, and DELTA product lines.
2. Laboratory Instruments and Accessories: Sale of testing and laboratory instruments including fresh/hardened concrete testers, cement testers, aggregate testers, specimen moulds, vibrating tables, grinding machines, and other laboratory equipment
3. System Components: Sale of system components including control systems, test cylinders, hydraulic systems, load cells, specimen holders, fixtures, video extensometers, software, and clamping technique
4. Custom/Specific Systems: Customized testing systems designed for specific customer requirements and standards that cannot be met by standard series machines
5. Modernization Services: Modernization of existing equipment (all brands) to current digital system solutions and occupational safety requirements with cost-effectiveness analysis
6. Calibration Services: Accredited calibration by accredited laboratory ensuring equipment maintains accuracy class even after 20 years
7. Maintenance and Support: Maintenance services, spare parts supply, digital maintenance solutions (BasicMaint and SmartMaint), and technical support
8. Training Services: Training programs for customers on equipment operation and testing procedures
9. Training Systems: Educational training systems (UPB, HZB-M, ZBB 100, WE 1 MM, QS measuring device) for vocational schools and universities in construction and timber trades
10. Laboratory Equipment: Laboratory furniture and interior furnishing including systemic laboratory furniture for concrete testing, cement testing, stainless steel applications, and basic laboratory setups

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FORM+TEST manufactures standardized and customized material testing machines and test systems for the building material and general materials testing industries. Its product range includes compression, bending, combined compression/bending, and splitting tensile testing machines (ALPHA, BETA, MEGA, DELTA series), laboratory instruments and accessories for fresh/hardened concrete, cement, mortar and aggregate testing, hydraulic power units, test cylinders, load cells, video extensometers, DigiMaxx digital control systems, and supporting test software. The company also offers modernization, accredited calibration, maintenance, and training services.

Product overview

FORM+TEST is a German manufacturer of materials testing systems with over 60 years of experience, offering comprehensive solutions for building material testing and general materials testing. The product portfolio centers on universal testing machines and specialized testing equipment organized into distinct machine series: ALPHA (compression testing machines), BETA (compression), MEGA (high-capacity compression, combined compression/bending, and splitting tensile testing), and DELTA (bending testing machines). These testing machines are powered by DigiMaxx C-Series digital control systems with EPZ test cylinders and hydraulic aggregates, and can be equipped with video extensometers, load cells, and climate control units. The company also provides extensive laboratory equipment including specimen preparation devices (vibrating tables, grinding machines), fresh and hardened concrete testing instruments (air entrainment meters, penetrometers, bond strength testers), and specialized testing apparatus. Training systems (UPB series) serve educational institutions, while digital maintenance solutions (BasicMaint, SmartMaint) support equipment lifecycle management. The modular architecture allows customized configurations for specific testing standards including compression, bending, splitting tensile, abrasion, and E-modulus testing across materials such as concrete, cement, mortar, aggregates, and construction materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALPHA Series Compression Testing Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines maintain working life of 20 years and more with calibration in same accuracy class even after 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProceqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORM+TEST is an authorized Proceq service center, providing service and support for Proceq products. This partnership enables FORM+TEST to offer comprehensive after-sales service for Proceq testing equipment.
• SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with SRH Fernhochschule for research and education in testing technology.
• Schülerforschungszentrum Südwürttemberg (SFZ) Bad SaulgauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with youth research center for promoting science and technology education.
• VDMA - Verband deutscher Maschinen- und AnlagenbauerminorOthersMembership in German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) for industry representation and networking.
• Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein e.V.minorOthersMembership in German Concrete and Construction Technology Association for industry standards and networking.
• Gütegemeinschaft Erhaltung von Bauwerken e.V.minorOthersMembership in Quality Assurance Association for Building Preservation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZwickRoell: German manufacturer of materials testing machines for metals, plastics, construction materials, and components — directly comparable product portfolio and target customers to FORM+TEST, with broader international presence.
• Instron (ITW): US-headquartered global leader in universal materials testing machines serving similar industries (metals, composites, construction, biomedical). Closest large-scale direct competitor to FORM+TEST.
• MTS Systems (Ametek): Provider of mechanical testing and simulation systems including servo-hydraulic testing machines overlapping with FORM+TEST's MEGA and EPZ cylinder platforms across automotive, aerospace, and materials research.
• Tinius Olsen: US/UK manufacturer of mechanical testing machines for metals, plastics, paper, textiles, and construction materials — directly comparable mid-sized niche player to FORM+TEST.
• Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik: German specialist manufacturer of universal testing machines and materials testing systems, competing head-to-head with FORM+TEST in DACH markets for metals and composites testing.
• Matest: Italian manufacturer of testing equipment for concrete, cement, aggregates, asphalt, and soils — directly comparable construction materials testing portfolio and target customer base to FORM+TEST's Baustoffprüfung division.
• Controls Group: Italian manufacturer of construction materials testing equipment (concrete, cement, asphalt, soil) — closely comparable product line to FORM+TEST and active in similar international export markets.

Broad incumbents

• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Japanese global analytical and testing instrument manufacturer with materials testing machines as part of a wider instrumentation portfolio — competes with FORM+TEST in universal testing machines.

Emerging players

• Proceq (Screening Eagle Technologies): Swiss provider of non-destructive concrete testing instruments (e.g., Schmidt hammers, cover meters) — overlaps with FORM+TEST's fresh/hardened concrete testing instruments; FORM+TEST is an authorized Proceq service center, indicating ecosystem linkage.

Regional players

• Netzsch Gerätebau: German manufacturer of thermal analysis and materials testing instrumentation with overlap in thermomechanical testing applications served by FORM+TEST's universal testing platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/formtest
• Facebookfacebook.com/ALinke1360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/formtest

Compliance4 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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