Behringer

What Behringer does

Behringer GmbH, headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a 100% family-owned industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1919 by August Behringer. The company designs and produces metal-cutting and material-processing equipment spanning band saws (HBE Dynamic/Performance mitre saws, HBM, plate/block, large-capacity, and 3D variants), circular saws under the Eisele brand (vertical, underfloor, high-performance HCS, and aluminium VA-L), and CNC plate and profile processing centers under the Vernet brand for drilling, milling, marking, deburring, and plasma cutting of structural steel. Through the Partners4Steel technology partnership established in 2009 with Vernet Behringer and Rösler Oberflächentechnik, Behringer delivers fully integrated manufacturing lines combining sawing, processing, shot blasting, and surface conservation from a single source for the steel construction sector.

Complementing its machinery business, Behringer operates an in-house iron foundry (originally established 1951, rebuilt with state-of-the-art technology in 2009) producing approximately 3,500 tonnes/year of grey cast iron (EN-GJL) and spheroidal graphite cast iron (EN-GJS), with components up to 4,000 kg. About 20% of foundry output feeds internal saw machine production; the balance is sold externally to machine-building customers in pumps, drives, shipbuilding, and engines. Revenue mechanics rest on direct capital-equipment sales (quote-based, multi-year contracts) for semi-automatic through fully automated production lines, supplemented by recurring service revenue from hotline/remote-maintenance support, spare parts, on-site maintenance contracts, and application training. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA, France, the UK, and China, augmented by international representatives and major industrial trade shows. The customer base is concentrated in steel construction (Stahlbau), steel trade (Stahlhandel), machine building (Maschinenbau), and structural steel fabrication, with disclosed implementations at enterprise buyers such as Butzkies Stahlbau, Handelshof Riesa, Biedenkapp Stahlbau, Carl Spaeter Hamburg, and SSI Schäfer.

Name

Behringer

Legal name

Behringer GmbH

Website

https://behringer.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Behringer GmbH is a 100% family-owned German industrial machinery manufacturer producing band saws, circular saws, CNC plate/profile processing centers, and in-house iron foundry products. It serves steel construction and steel trade enterprises globally through direct subsidiaries and the Partners4Steel turnkey-line partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sawing Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Iron Foundries (331511)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Iron & Steel Foundries (3320)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial band saws
• Circular saw machines
• Profile processing centers
• Iron foundry castings
• Structural steel equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchardt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of band saws, circular saws, plate processing centers, and profile processing lines. Machines range from semi-automatic to fully automated production lines.
2. Service and Spare Parts: Hotline and technical support, spare parts and wear parts supply, maintenance and repair services, training and application consulting.
3. Iron Foundry Products: Contract manufacturing of cast iron components. Produces around 3,500 tonnes of liquid iron per year, with 60% grey cast iron and 40% spheroidal graphite cast iron. Nearly 20% used for own saw machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Behringer manufactures industrial sawing machinery (BEHRINGER band saws and EISELE circular saws), CNC plate and profile processing centers (VERNET HDX/HDV/MAPS/HDL/VPX and MAG/FG series), and operates an in-house iron foundry producing grey and spheroidal graphite cast iron components. Through the Partners4Steel partnership with Vernet Behringer and Rösler, the company delivers turnkey integrated manufacturing lines covering sawing, drilling, milling, shot blasting and conservation for steel construction and steel trade customers.

Product overview

Behringer is a full-range provider of sawing technology and sheet metal/profile processing systems, comprising multiple product lines under its own brand and subsidiaries. The core offerings include BEHRINGER band saws (HBE Dynamic, HBE Performance, HBM series for metal, aluminium, mitre, plate/block, large capacity, and 3D applications), EISELE circular saws (HCS high-performance series and VA-L aluminium series), VERNET profile processing lines (HDX, HDV, MAPS, HDL, VPX for drilling/milling of structural steel), and VERNET sheet metal processing machines (MAG series for marking/drilling/milling/plasma cutting, FG series for gusset plates). A second pillar is the company's own iron foundry producing grey cast iron (EN-GJL) and spheroidal graphite cast iron (EN-GJS) components. Through the Partners4Steel technology partnership with Vernet Behringer and Rösler, the company delivers turnkey integrated manufacturing lines for steel construction combining sawing, drilling/milling, shot blasting, and coating. The company operates as a 100% family-owned enterprise founded in 1919, based in Kirchardt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EISELE: Circular saw brand for manual metal circular saws and circular saw automatons
• VERNET
• Partners4Steel
• Partners for Steel

Products and services

• BEHRINGER Band Saws (Bandsägen) Range of BEHRINGER band saws for metal, aluminium, mitre, plate/block, large capacity, 3D and swing frame applications, including the HBE (Dynamic, Performance) and HBM series and LPS-T 3D models. Designed for steel construction, steel trade, and metalworking industrial users.
• EISELE Circular Saws (Kreissägen) Circular saws including vertical metal circular saws, underfloor saws, high-performance metal circular saws (HCS series) and aluminium circular saws (VA-L series), marketed under the EISELE brand from Behringer Eisele GmbH. Targeted at metal construction, metalworking, and aluminium processing customers.
• VERNET Profile Processing Lines (Profilbearbeitung)
• VERNET Sheet Metal Processing (Blechbearbeitung)
• BEHRINGER Iron Foundry (Eisengießerei) In-house iron foundry producing grey cast iron (EN-GJL) and spheroidal graphite cast iron (EN-GJS) castings. Output of approximately 3,500 tonnes of liquid iron per year (60% grey, 40% spheroidal). Roughly 20% feeds Behringer's own saw machines, with the balance supplied to external machine building customers in pumps, drives, shipbuilding and engines.
• Partners4Steel Integrated Manufacturing Lines (P4S) Turnkey integrated manufacturing lines for structural steel processing, combining Behringer sawing technology, Vernet Behringer drilling/milling centers, and Rösler shot blasting and conservation/coating into one continuous line. Delivered under the Partners4Steel brand to steel construction and steel trade customers worldwide.
• HBE610-1256G High-Performance Double Mitre Band Saw
• HBE320-523G Mitre Band Saw
• FG2000 Marking-Drilling-Milling Machine
• FG1000 Marking-Drilling-Milling Machine
• MAG Series Multifunctional Plate Processing Centers
• Industrial Sawing Service and Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased output in aluminum foundry operations through new high-performance aluminum band saw
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rösler OberflächentechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partners4Steel technology partnership combines Behringer sawing technology, Vernet Behringer processing centers, and Rösler surface technology (shot blasting and conservation). Together they deliver complete integrated manufacturing lines for profile steel processing from a single source since 2009.
• Vernet BehringercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Partners4Steel partnership, Vernet Behringer provides CNC machining centers for plate and profile steel processing including drilling, milling, marking, and plasma cutting. Combined with Behringer sawing technology for complete manufacturing lines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kasto Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of band saws, circular saws, and automated sawing/storage systems serving the steel construction and steel trade segments. Direct competitor to Behringer's HBE and HBM product families with overlapping customer base in European Stahlbau and Stahlhandel.
• DoAll Sawing Products: US band saw and circular saw manufacturer serving metalworking, structural steel, and general industrial markets. Overlaps with Behringer's HBE and circular saw lines and represents a direct North American competitor.
• Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch manufacturer of structural steel processing machinery including drilling, milling, marking, sawing, and shot blasting lines. Directly competes with Behringer's VERNET profile processing and Partners4Steel integrated line offerings in the Stahlbau market.
• Kaltenbach: German family-owned manufacturer of saws (band and circular), drilling lines, and integrated structural steel processing systems. Closest German competitor with overlapping product portfolio, customer segments (Stahlbau/Stahlhandel), and Mittelstand positioning.
• FICEP: Italian structural steel and plate processing machinery manufacturer with integrated CNC systems for drilling, milling, marking, cutting, and shot blasting. Closely comparable to Behringer's full Partners4Steel-style turnkey approach for steel construction.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German machine tool and laser cutting leader. Overlaps with Behringer in sheet metal processing (MAG/FG plate centers compete against Trumpf TruLaser/TruPunch systems) and targets similar European industrial manufacturing customers.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based sheet metal processing machinery manufacturer (laser cutting, bending, automation). Comparable to Behringer's VERNET Blechbearbeitung line and targets overlapping structural steel and metal construction segments.
• Amada: Global Japanese metalworking machinery leader offering band saws, plate processing, and integrated manufacturing systems. Competes with Behringer in saws and plate processing, but operates across a much broader metalworking portfolio.

Emerging players

• Cosen Saws: Taiwan-headquartered band saw manufacturer with US production. Competes primarily in standard and mid-tier band saws versus Behringer's premium HBE/HBM offerings, with a value-tier positioning.
• Haco Atlantic: Belgian-headquartered machine tool group offering band saws, plate processing, and structural steel machinery. Competes with Behringer in European Stahlbau markets and offers comparable integrated plate/processing lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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