What Ursviken Technology does

Ursviken Technology AB is a Swedish manufacturer of custom-engineered hydraulic CNC press brakes, guillotine shears, and hydraulic presses, headquartered in Ursviken, Sweden, with a sales subsidiary in Elgin, Illinois. Founded in 1885 as a foundry and mechanical workshop, the company built the world's first press brake in 1902 and currently holds the record for the world's largest single press brake at 22.4 meters with 5,000 ton capacity (2024). Its product portfolio is anchored by two press brake lines: OptiFlex (100-400 ton, 2.5-6.5m bend length) for medium-sized parts and robot-cell integration, and Optima (400-5,000+ ton, 4.1-20.2m bend length) for heavy plate fabrication. Differentiated proprietary technologies include DBR (Double Bed Reference, 1965), FlexiCrown CNC crowning (1994), Variable Die Tool (1992), EcoPump frequency controller (2013), and CNC Servo-Hydraulic control (1979). All machines are manufactured in Sweden, and the company supplies customers in over 100 countries, including enterprise accounts such as CNH Industrial (14 OptiFlex units), Boyd Metal Industries (1,000-ton Optima operating 24+ years), Ruukki Construction, Dala Plåtteknik, and a major power-transmission pole manufacturer.

The company sells exclusively on a custom quote basis, with each machine engineered to customer specifications for tonnage, bend length, and automation features; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts typically span multi-year horizons. Revenue is generated across five streams: custom press brake manufacturing, shears, tools and accessories (including the Variable Die Tool), after-sales service and modernization, and automation solutions (robot bending cells and complete pole processing systems). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through regional directors covering eight geographic territories, a network of independent sales agents, subsidiary operations, and trade show participation at Blechexpo, EuroBLECH, FABTECH, Elmia Plåt, and Konepaja. The after-sales business is structurally important: customers commonly operate Ursviken machines for 30+ years, generating recurring spare parts, annual maintenance, safety inspection, and modernization revenue from the installed base.

In January 2025, Ursviken was acquired by Vaski Group Oy (Finland), joining sister brands Vaski (flat bar processing) and Pivatic (coil/blank processing) under a unified Nordic sheet metal equipment platform. In September 2025, Vaski Group formed a Hong Kong joint venture with Hong Kong-listed Leeport (Holdings) Limited — Vaski Leeport (International) Company Limited — to expand distribution in China and Southeast Asia. The company achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in September 2025 and operates with 51-100 employees globally. End markets span construction and infrastructure, steel service centers, crane arm manufacturers, pole processing (power transmission and telecom), aerospace, military, and heavy equipment manufacturing.

Name

Ursviken Technology

Legal name

Ursviken Technology AB

Website

https://ursviken.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ursviken Technology is a Swedish custom-engineered hydraulic CNC press brake and shear manufacturer, serving heavy plate fabricators in construction, infrastructure, steel service, crane arms, and pole processing across 100+ countries. Founded 1885; now part of Finland's Vaski Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Fabrication Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Hydraulic press brakes
• CNC press brakes
• Sheet metal processing
• Metal fabrication machinery
• Industrial shearing machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyvinkää

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Press Brake Manufacturing: Design, manufacture and delivery of custom-engineered CNC Press Brakes, hydraulic presses, and straightening presses. Each machine is tailored to customer specifications and built to last decades.
2. Shear Machines: Hydraulic quillotine shears designed for high-productivity facilities, handling high-strength steel up to 45mm thickness with maximum cutting length up to 8m.
3. Tools and Accessories: High-quality press brake tools, die tools, and accessories including the Ursviken Variable Die Tool, tool magazines, crowning systems, and handling equipment.
4. After-Sales Service and Support: Annual maintenance, safety inspections, spare parts supply, machine modernizations, and technical support. The company maintains expertise under one roof for short response times.
5. Automation Solutions: Automated production cells, robot bending systems, feeding and discharging equipment, sheet metal inverters, and complete pole processing systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ursviken Technology designs, manufactures, and delivers custom-engineered hydraulic CNC press brakes (OptiFlex 100-400 ton and Optima 400-5000+ ton), hydraulic guillotine shears, and automated production systems for heavy plate fabrication. All machines are built to order in Ursviken, Sweden, and complemented by tools, accessories (including the Variable Die Tool), and comprehensive after-sales service for industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Ursviken Technology specializes in advanced, custom-engineered press brakes and automated production systems. The product portfolio centers on two main press brake lines: OptiFlex (100-400 ton, for medium-sized parts) and Optima (400-5000+ ton, for heavy plate fabrication). These core products are complemented by shears, hydraulic presses, and a comprehensive range of add-on modules including the Variable Die Tool (VDT), FlexiCrown crowning system, EcoPump energy controller, tool magazines, and lift swings. The company also offers pole processing systems, custom tools, and full service/support. All products are 100% manufactured in Ursviken, Sweden, and the company has over 140 years of innovation history in sheet metal processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OptiFlex: Modular press brake series for medium-sized parts with sizes from 100-400 ton and 2-6.5m bend length
• Optima
• Ursviken Variable Die Tool (VDT)
• FlexiCrown

Products and services

• Optima Press Brake Heavy-duty hydraulic press brake designed for heavy plate fabrication in high-strength steel, including large poles, pipes, crane arms, and thick plates. Press force from 400 to 5000+ ton with maximum bend length from 4100 to 20200mm. For enterprise metal fabricators handling oversized or thick-plate applications.
• OptiFlex Press Brake Modular hydraulic press brake for medium-sized parts with the latest safety features. Available from 100 to 400 ton with bend lengths from 2500 to 6500mm. Suitable for operator use or installation in robot cells. For mid-volume metal fabrication operations.
• Hydraulic Guillotine Shears Hydraulic guillotine shears designed for high-productivity facilities, handling high-strength steel up to 45mm thickness with maximum cutting length of 8m. Features custom cutting angle adjustment and automatic cutting length limitation. For steel service centers and high-volume processing operations.
• Ursviken Variable Die Tool (VDT) CNC-controlled adjustable die tool that dramatically increases press brake productivity by combining accurate bends with fast changes to bend radius. Reduces setup times and enables flexible production. For manufacturers seeking to minimize tool changeover time.
• Ursviken Pole Processing System Complete automated system for processing round tapered poles and hexagon poles, consisting of motorized infeed conveyors, front material handling, CNC front and rear gauges, and CNC extractor. Capacity of 2200 Ton. For power transmission and telecommunications pole manufacturers.
• Press Brake Tools and Accessories High-quality press brake tools and accessories including standard and custom-designed options for all Ursviken machine types, tool holders, storage solutions, and extractors. For press brake operators and metal fabrication shops.
• After-Sales Service and Support Comprehensive after-sales service including annual maintenance and safety inspections, spare parts supply (supporting machines 30+ years old), modernization upgrades, technical support, and distribution of Adira press brakes in Sweden. Short response times through in-house expertise. For owners of Ursviken and supported press brake equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24+ years of continuous operation without failure on a 1000-ton Optima press brake (Boyd Metal Industries)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Leeport (Holdings) LimitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Joint venture 'Vaski Leeport (International) Company Limited' formed in Hong Kong between Vaski Group Oy and Leeport. Expands business in China and Southeast Asia. Leeport is a long-standing distributor for advanced manufacturing equipment in China and Southeast Asia since 1967, listed in Hong Kong since 2003. Joint venture distributes full array of sheet metal processing equipment including entry-level standalone machines and production lines.
• Vaski Group OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ursviken became part of Vaski Group in January 2025. Vaski Group consists of Vaski (10 year old brand for flat bar processing), Ursviken (140 year old brand, world leader in large press brakes), and Pivatic (50 year old brand for sheet metal coil and blank fed punching and bending systems). Vaski Group headquartered in Finland.
• Fredko Oy AbminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024New partnership with Fredko Oy Ab announced in 2024 for distribution or collaboration purposes.
• AdiraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrsviken is a distributor of Adira press brakes in Sweden, offering sales and service support for these machines in the Swedish market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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