What Durma Machines does

Durma Maschinen GmbH is the German sales, service, and demonstration subsidiary of the Turkish Durmazlar Group, founded by Ali Durmaz in 1956 and headquartered in Staufenberg, Hesse. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of sheet metal processing machinery including fiber laser cutting systems (HD-F, HD-FO, HD-TC tube/profile), hydraulic and servo-hydraulic press brakes (AD-S Tandem, AD-Servo with up to 72% energy savings), automated panel benders (PB), hydraulic and guillotine shears (SBT, VS), plasma cutting machines (PL-C), 3- and 4-roller rolling machines (HRB-3, HRB-4), profile bending machines (PBH, PBM), and punching/nibbling machines (TP series). Core machines are built on a German-component platform—over 75% sourced from Siemens (Sinumerik 840D controls), Bosch Rexroth (hydraulics), Precitec (laser heads and CoolTec cooling), Festo (pneumatics), and Fiessler (AKAS laser safety systems)—paired with IPG fiber laser sources (1–15 kW), Hypertherm plasma sources, and third-party CAD/CAM software (Lantek, Metalix) and CNC controls (Cybelec, Delem, Beckhoff).

The business operates a hardware-led revenue model with recurring service revenue: machine sales (quote-based, with payment terms of 30/60/10 across order/delivery/commissioning), spare parts and consumables, installation and commissioning, training and CAD/CAM support, and maintenance/service contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with regional managers (Gebietsverkaufsleiter) covering Germany, complemented by two physical demonstration centers (Staufenberg and Saerbeck opened March 2024), an annual Hausmesse, and presence at major trade shows (Euroblech, Blechexpo, Intec, TUBE). Customer segments span job shops and contract manufacturers in metal fabrication, automotive (including EV precision components), aerospace, construction, and vocational education. The group manufactures approximately 8,000 machines per year across three Turkish facilities totaling 150,000 m² and sells through a distribution network in 120 countries, with the German subsidiary capturing a portion of group volume focused on the DACH market.

Name

Durma Machines

Legal name

Durma Maschinen GmbH

Website

https://durmamaschinen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Durma Maschinen GmbH is the German sales, service, and demonstration subsidiary of Turkish Durmazlar Group, manufacturing and distributing sheet metal processing machinery—laser cutters, press brakes, shears, plasma, rolling, and punching systems—to metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and construction customers via field sales and two German demonstration centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sheet Metal Processing Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sheet metal machinery
• Fiber laser cutting
• Press brake systems
• Metal fabrication equipment
• Plasma cutting machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Staufenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Sales: Sale of metal sheet processing machinery including laser cutting machines, press brakes, shears, plasma cutters, profile bending machines, and panel benders. Machines are sold as complete units with standard and optional configurations.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: Replacement parts, cutting consumables, and accessories for the installed machine base. Rapid spare parts delivery emphasized as a key service offering.
3. Installation and Commissioning: Professional installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing services performed by certified technicians at customer facilities
4. Training and Technical Services: Customer training programs for machine operation and software programming, including CAD/CAM training support
5. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services, technical support, and troubleshooting for installed machinery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Durma Machines manufactures and distributes sheet metal processing machinery, including fiber laser cutting systems, press brakes, panel benders, shears, plasma cutters, rolling machines, profile bending machines, and punching/nibbling machines. The product range covers the full sheet metal fabrication workflow and is sold primarily to industrial metalworking shops, job shops, and OEMs through direct field sales, two German demonstration centers, and a global distribution network spanning 120 countries.

Product overview

Durma Machines is a sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer and the German subsidiary of the Turkish Durmazlar Group. The company operates a platform-plus-products model, offering the industry's broadest sheet metal processing portfolio. Core products are organized into machine categories: fiber laser cutting systems (HD-FO entry-level compact, HD-F medium-to-high power 3–15 kW with up to 40 mm sheet thickness, and HD-TC tube and profile laser), hydraulic and servo press brakes (AD-S Tandem multi-machine synchronized bending, AD-Servo energy-efficient servo-hydraulic bending), panel benders (PB bending center with automatic tool setup and loading/unloading), table shears (SBT hydraulic swing shears, VS guillotine shears, MS electric shears), plasma cutting (PL-C), 3-roller and 4-roller rolling machines (HRB-3, HRB-4), profile bending machines (PBH hydraulic, PBM motorized), and punching/nibbling machines (TP series with up to 1,200 strokes/min). Add-on automation includes the D-Tower automated sheet loading/unloading system. All machines are built with German-sourced components (Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Fiessler, Precitec) and support integration with third-party CAD/CAM software (Lantek, Metalix), CNC controls (Siemens Sinumerik, CybElec, Delem, Beckhoff), and laser/plasma sources (IPG, Hypertherm, Precitec). The company produces approximately 8,000 machines per year across 150,000 m² of manufacturing space and distributes to 120 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D-Tower: Automated loading and unloading system for laser cutting machines that enables automatic transport of processed and unprocessed sheet metal.
• D-Server

Products and services

• HD-FO Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Compact 2D fiber laser cutting machine designed for entry-level metal fabrication users. Achieves 0.05 mm positioning accuracy and 100 m/min motion speed, with Siemens Sinumerik 840D control, Precitec F125 head, and integrated CAD/CAM software with autonesting for metalworking shops and job shops.
• HD-F Fiber Laser Cutting Machine 2D high-speed fiber laser cutting system available with 3–15 kW IPG fiber laser sources, achieving 170 m/min motion speed and 0.05 mm positioning accuracy. The 15 kW option enables cutting up to 40 mm sheet thickness with CoolTec water-jet cooling for industrial fabrication shops and OEMs.
• HD-TC Profile and Tube Laser Cutting Machine 2D high-speed fiber laser system specifically engineered for cutting tubes and square profiles, with automatic loading/unloading and Lantek Flex3D Tube CAD/CAM with autonesting. Handles 0.8–8 mm material thicknesses for tube and profile fabricators.
• AD-S Tandem Press Brake Hydraulic press brake series designed for synchronized tandem (multi-machine) bending operations, with press forces from 600 to 6,000 kN and bending lengths from 1,250 to 6,050 mm. Targets large-format fabrication and structural metalwork shops.
• AD-Servo Press Brake Servo-hydraulic press brake delivering up to 72% energy savings and 60% productivity gains versus standard hydraulic press brakes, with 50% reduced oil consumption. Press forces of 1,000–3,200 kN for energy-conscious industrial bending operations.
• PB Panel Bending Center Fully automated panel bending center with automatic tool setup, built-in loading/unloading, crown bending assistance, and Blue Bend technology. Equipped with Siemens Sinumerik 840 DSL control and Durma bending database for standard materials, targeting automated panel fabrication shops.
• SBT Hydraulic Swing Shears Hydraulic swing shears with D-Touch 7 CNC control that automatically sets blade gap and cutting angle based on material and thickness. Cutting lengths 3,100–4,100 mm and capacities 6–20 mm for steel, for high-precision sheet cutting.
• VS Guillotine Shears Robust hydraulic CNC guillotine shears in monoblock construction with patented CNC-controlled motor blade gap adjustment and variable cutting angle. Cutting lengths 3,080–10,100 mm and capacities 6–25 mm for heavy-duty fabrication and structural steelwork.
• PL-C Plasma Cutting Machine Plasma cutting system with Precitec ProCutter F125 head and optional Hypertherm plasma sources. Cutting capacity up to 64 mm steel and 50 mm stainless steel/aluminum, for heavy plate fabrication.
• HRB-4 Hydraulic 4-Roller Rolling Machine 4-roller hydraulic rolling machine for precision bending of sheets up to 95 mm thickness and 8,000 mm length, with optional conical, elliptical, and vertical bending capabilities. Suited to heavy fabrication including wind tower and pressure vessel manufacturing.
• HRB-3 Hydraulic 3-Roller Rolling Machine 3-roller hydraulic rolling machine with double-sided pre-bending and backlash-free distance measurement. Bending lengths 2,050–3,100 mm and capacities 10–28 mm for medium-sized rolling operations.
• TP Punching and Nibbling Machine Hydraulic and servo punching and nibbling machine family (TP, TP9, TP93, TP123, TPL93, TP Servo, TP Cell) with up to 300 kN punching force, 1,200 strokes/min, and Siemens Sinumerik 840 DSL control. TP Servo halves energy consumption versus hydraulic equivalents.
• D-Tower Automated Loading/Unloading System Automated loading and unloading tower for laser cutting machines that transports raw and finished sheets in and out of the cutting system, integrating with shuttle table loading for lights-out laser cutting operation.
• PBH Hydraulic Profile Bending Machine Hydraulic profile bending machine for bending flat steel, round steel, square steel, tubes, and angle steel, with three mechanically driven rollers and hydraulic top roller adjustment. For structural metalworking and profile fabrication shops.
• PBM Motorized Profile Bending Machine Motorized profile bending machine with welded steel construction, large shaft diameters, and ball bearings for high torque and short cycle times. PBM 30/45/50 series variants for smaller-volume profile fabrication.
• AI-Autocut Laser Parameter Optimization System AI-supported laser cutting parameter optimization system that autonomously calculates laser power, cutting speed, and gas pressure based on material, thickness, and cutting trajectory. Highlighted at Hausmesse 2026 for autonomous parameter optimization and improved process security.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 72% with AD-Servo press brakes vs standard hydraulic machines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner supplying Sinumerik control systems (840D, 840 DSL) and linear motors for machine motion control across all product lines. Siemens components are a key element of the German-quality positioning.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of hydraulic drive systems and components integrated into press brake and other hydraulic machinery.
• PreciteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of ProCutter laser cutting heads (F125, F150) and CoolTec cooling technology for thick material processing. Critical technology partner for laser cutting systems.
• FiesslercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of AKAS 3P safety laser systems - the world's first traveling safety system for press brakes enabling high-speed operation with full operator protection.
• IPG LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of fiber laser sources (1-15 kW) for cutting machines. IPG lasers enable high-power cutting capabilities including 40mm sheet processing.
• LantekcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAD/CAM software provider for tube and sheet cutting optimization, including nesting functionality and import of 3D models.
• CybeleccoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of ModEva press brake control systems (15T and 19T variants) with 2D/3D graphical programming and simulation capabilities.
• DelemcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of DA 66T and DA 69T press brake control systems as alternative to Cybelec, featuring Windows-based interfaces and 3D visualization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Japanese manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and automated material handling for sheet metal. Overlaps with Durma's AD-S press brake and HD-F laser product lines; serves similar metal fabrication customers with comparable automation integration capabilities.
• Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer specializing in panel benders (P2lean, P4), punch-laser combination machines, and automated FMS lines for sheet metal. Directly competes with Durma's PB panel bender and TP punching product lines; particularly strong in flexible manufacturing systems for high-mix production.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based manufacturer of laser cutting systems (ByStar Fiber), press brakes (Xpert Pro), and automation solutions. Closest direct competitor to Durma's HD-F laser and AD-S press brake lines, with similar go-to-market through demonstration centers and similar technology partnerships with component suppliers.
• LVD Group: Belgian manufacturer of press brakes (ToolCell, PPEB), laser cutting (Phoenix FL), shears, and punching machinery. Comparable scale and product breadth to Durma with strong European presence; competes head-to-head in mid-market press brakes and laser cutting systems.
• TRUMPF: German-based global leader in laser cutting machines, press brakes, and sheet metal processing equipment. Directly competes with Durma across laser cutting (TruLaser series), press brakes (TruBend), and automation; serves overlapping customer base in European metal fabrication with premium positioning.
• Amada: Japanese global manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including laser cutters (FO-M II), press brakes (HFE), shears, and punching machines. Competes with Durma in press brakes, laser cutting, and punching/nibbling; offers broader product range but with similar target customers in metal fabrication shops.
• Prima Power: Italian-Finnish manufacturer of laser cutting (Platino, Optimo), punching, bending (eP Brake), and shear systems. Direct competitor to Durma's HD-F laser, TP punching, and AD-S press brake product families; similar focus on integrated fabrication cells with automation.

Emerging players

• Yawei Sheet Metal Machinery: Chinese manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting machines, shears, and automation systems. Lower-cost competitor to Durma in international markets; comparable product breadth across sheet metal processing but at more aggressive price points targeting price-sensitive emerging market buyers.
• HACO Group: Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, guillotine shears, and plate rolls with similar mid-market positioning to Durma. Smaller scale than Durma but overlapping product portfolio in shears and press brakes; competes primarily in Benelux and adjacent European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Japanese machine tool manufacturer with broad metal cutting and sheet metal processing portfolio including laser cutting (Optiplex), tube lasers, and automation. Larger and more diversified than Durma, with deeper presence in high-power laser cutting and turnkey factory automation systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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