Hermle AG

What Hermle AG does

Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG is a German machine-tool manufacturer founded in 1938 and headquartered in Gosheim, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs and produces CNC milling machines and 5-axis machining centers under the C-series GEN2 family, spanning compact units (C 12) through large-format portal machines (C 650), supplemented by CNC special machines and integrated automation cells. Hermle's positioning emphasizes precision, repeatability, and 5-axis simultaneous machining as its technical differentiator, with applications across medical technology, aerospace, automotive, optical industry, and general mechanical engineering.

The business model is enterprise-direct: field sales of configured, quote-priced capital equipment to industrial OEMs and contract manufacturers, with recurring revenue from service, training, and replacement parts. A dedicated Swiss subsidiary (HERMLE (Schweiz) AG, founded 1999) supports DACH-region coverage, while an online training program and parts/service infrastructure anchor aftermarket stickiness. The company remains family-controlled (Dietmar Hermle as Chairman; Benedikt Hermle on the management board) and privately held, with no public listing or disclosed financial statements, which limits visibility into order trends and segment mix but is consistent with a long-duration Mittelstand operating posture.

Name

Hermle AG

Legal name

Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://hermle-schweiz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermle AG is a German, family-owned CNC machine-tool manufacturer founded in 1938, producing 5-axis machining centers and automation cells for medical, aerospace, automotive, optical, and general industrial customers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Machining Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC machining centers
• 5-axis milling machines
• Precision machine tools
• Industrial automation systems
• Manufacturing automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gosheim

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC milling machines, portalfräsmaschinen, and machining centers including C-series models (C 12 to C 650)
2. Custom/Special Machine Manufacturing: Customer-specific CNC machine tools tailored to exact customer applications
3. Automation Solutions: Robot systems, handling systems, and pallet changers for manufacturing automation
4. Service and Support: On-site service, customer training, and support services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hermle AG manufactures CNC milling machines and machining centers, primarily 5-axis machining centers organized in the C-Series (ranging from compact C 12 to extra-large C 650 models, including multi-tasking milling/turning variants). The company also produces portal milling machines, custom CNC special machines tailored to specific customer applications, and integrated automation solutions (robot systems, pallet changers, handling systems), supported by on-site service, customer training, and online training programs.

Product overview

Hermle AG is a leading machine manufacturer specializing in CNC milling machines and machining centers. The product portfolio is organized around the C-Series GEN2 machining centers, which range from compact models (C 12–C 32) to large-format models (C 42–C 650), including multi-tasking variants (C 42 MT–C 62 MT) that combine turning and milling in a single clamping setup. These core products are complemented by portal milling machines and custom CNC special machines for specific industrial applications. Automation solutions, including robot systems, pallet changers, and handling systems, are offered as integrated options. The company serves precision-focused industries including medical technology, general mechanical and apparatus engineering, optical industry, aerospace, and automotive sectors, with nearly 90 years of manufacturing experience. The Swiss subsidiary (HERMLE (Schweiz) AG) provides sales, service, and customer training throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C 12 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 22 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 32 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 42 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 52 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 62 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 250 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 400 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 650 GEN2 Machining Center
• C 42 MT GEN2 Multi-Tasking Machining Center
• C 52 MT GEN2 Multi-Tasking Machining Center
• C 62 MT GEN2 Multi-Tasking Machining Center
• Portalfräsmaschinen (Portal Milling Machines)
• CNC-Sondermaschinen (Custom CNC Special Machines)
• Robotersysteme (Robot Systems / Automation Solutions)
• Vor-Ort Service (On-Site Service)
• Online-Schulungen (Online Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed precision machining with superior processing quality
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Okuma: Japanese maker of CNC lathes, machining centers and multi-tasking machines including 5-axis vertical machining centers. Overlaps with Hermle in aerospace, automotive and general precision machining.
• Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC milling machines, machining centers and multi-tasking machines (Integrex). Directly competes with Hermle's C-series 5-axis and MT turn-mill platforms in precision verticals.
• Makino Milling Machine: Japanese-Japanese manufacturer of horizontal and vertical machining centers including 5-axis platforms serving aerospace and medical. Closely comparable technology and customer base to Hermle.
• DMG MORI: Global Japanese-German machine tool group and the largest direct competitor to Hermle in 5-axis CNC machining centers and turn-mill solutions. Competes head-to-head across aerospace, automotive and medical precision segments.
• Haas Automation: US-based manufacturer of CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes and rotary products. Competes with Hermle in general precision machining, especially where price-performance is decisive.
• GROB-WERKE: German manufacturer of 5-axis universal machining centers and automation systems, particularly strong in automotive powertrain and aerospace. Closely comparable to Hermle on technology, geography and vertical mix.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines, multi-spindle automatics and turn-mill centers under the INDEX and TRAUB brands. Direct comparable as another German Mittelstand precision machine tool maker.
• Gebr. Heller: German manufacturer of 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers for automotive, aerospace and general industry. A closely positioned German Mittelstand peer with comparable product architecture to Hermle's C-series.
• EMAG Group: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines, grinding machines and machining centers serving automotive and general machinery. Direct comparable as a German-based precision machine tool peer to Hermle.

Broad incumbents

• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered division of Georg Fischer offering milling, EDM, laser and automation solutions. A broader portfolio incumbent that overlaps with Hermle's CNC milling and automation businesses across the same Swiss/German customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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