Holemaker Technology

What Holemaker Technology does

Holemaker Technology (HMT) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of portable metal-cutting and drilling solutions, founded in December 2013 and headquartered in Marden, Kent. The company's core technology is the VersaDrive modular tooling system — described as the world's first modular quick-change system compatible with both impact and rotary power tools, anchored by a patent-protected hex shank design with three concentric lock positions. Around this architecture HMT has built an extensive branded ecosystem including TurboTip drill bits, ImpactaStep cutters, ImpactaTaps, Impact Reamers, DrillTaps, Step Drills, Cobalt Drill Bits, TCT HoleCutters, Countersinks, MultiSink, ImpactaBite bolt extractors, and the ImpactaDie die threading system. The supporting portfolio spans Steelbor magnet drills, CarbideMax TCT broach cutters, SilverMax HSS annular cutters, GoldMax and AliCut burrs, and the STAKIT modular storage system. In 2026 HMT extended into proprietary cordless power tools with the V18-900 Impact Wrench and V18-120 Combi Drill, both designed for cross-brand interoperability with the Makita LXT 18V battery platform.

HMT serves nine vertical use cases: metal fabrication and install, MRO, MEP, bridge and structural refurbishment, rail and trackwork, quarrying and mining plant, agricultural, marine/offshore/energy, and defence. Named enterprise customers include Siemens, Vestas, BAE Systems, EDF Energy, and Babcock, used as specification references rather than anchor contracts. The business model is one-time hardware sales through a global network of independent stockist dealers in over 50 countries, with online ordering that routes customers to the nearest dealer; pricing spans approximately £52 consumables to £660 premium power tool kits. Marketing combines trade shows (Lamma, EISENWARENMESSE, NASCC, Fabtech, Hillhead), social media, an e-commerce storefront, and a structured dealer support program. HMT is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or parent entity, and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

Holemaker Technology

Legal name

Holemaker Technology

Website

https://holemaker-technology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holemaker Technology is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of the VersaDrive modular cutting and drilling tooling system, selling portable metalworking tools and cordless power tools through a global stockist dealer network in 50+ countries to metal fabrication, MRO, and industrial enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Tools

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Modular cutting tools
• Metalworking drill bits
• Impact rated tooling
• Annular cutters
• Magnetic drilling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Cutting Tool Sales: HMT generates revenue through the sale of portable cutting and drilling solutions including VersaDrive cutting tools, magnet drills, annular cutters, and accessories. Products are sold through distributors and dealers globally with one-time hardware purchase model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Holemaker Technology (HMT) designs and manufactures portable cutting and drilling solutions for metalworking, anchored by the VersaDrive modular quick-change tooling system that works with both impact and rotary power tools. The product portfolio includes impact-rated drill bits, taps, reamers, countersinks, annular cutters, broach cutters, magnet drills, and cordless power tools (V18-900 Impact Wrench and V18-120 Combi Drill), sold through a global dealer network in over 50 countries.

Product overview

Holemaker Technology (HMT) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of portable cutting and drilling solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around its core VersaDrive modular tooling system - the world's first modular quick-change cutting and drilling system compatible with both impact and rotary power tools. The VersaDrive ecosystem includes multiple specialized sub-brands: TurboTip (stepped tip drill bits), ImpactaStep (combined drilling and reaming), ImpactaTaps (impact-rated taps), Impacta DrillTaps (combined drilling and tapping), Impact Reamers (hole enlargement), Step Drills, Cobalt Drill Bits, TCT HoleCutters, Countersinks, DrillSink, and Adapters. Supporting product lines include Steelbor magnet drills, CarbideMax TCT broach cutters, SilverMax HSS annular cutters, GoldMax TCT burrs, AliCut aluminum burrs, STAKIT modular storage system, MultiSink combination countersinks, ImpactaBite bolt extraction, ImpactaDie die threading, and ImpactaBurr chamfer tools. HMT also manufactures cordless power tools including the V18-900 Impact Wrench and V18-120 Combi Drill. The company sells through distributors in over 50 countries with customers including Siemens, Vestas, BAE Systems, EDF Energy, and Babcock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VersaDrive: World's first modular tooling system that works with both Impact and Rotary tools - includes drill bits, taps, reamers, countersinks, step drills, and hole cutters
• CarbideMax
• Steelbor
• STAKIT
• SilverMax
• MultiSink
• TurboTip
• ImpactaStep
• ImpactaBite
• GoldMax
• AliCut

Products and services

• VersaDrive Modular Tooling System The world's first modular quick-change cutting and drilling system compatible with both impact and rotary power tools, featuring a patent-protected hex shank design with three concentric lock positions for non-slip operation. Includes drill bits, taps, reamers, countersinks, step drills, and hole cutters for metalworkers and steel erectors.
• VersaDrive V18-120 Cordless Combi Drill Compact brushless combi drill engineered for precise metal drilling and countersinking with 120Nm torque, featuring metal chuck and all-metal 2-speed gearbox, compatible with Makita LXT 18V battery systems.
• V18-900 1/2" Impact Wrench Powerful and compact brushless impact wrench rated for metal drilling, threading, and hole enlargement with 900Nm torque, compatible with Makita LXT 18V batteries.
• Steelbor Magnet Drills Comprehensive range of magnetic drilling systems including the most comprehensive mag drill range on the market, with compact and heavy-duty models, 2-speed control, and cordless options for cylindrical surfaces.
• CarbideMax TCT Broach Cutters New generation of tungsten carbide tipped cutting solutions providing 10x longer life while reducing cut time compared to conventional tooling, including specialized variants for Hardox wear plate and hardened steel.
• SilverMax HSS Annular Cutters High-speed steel annular cutters for general-purpose metal drilling applications.
• VersaDrive TCT HoleCutters Fast, efficient, and cost-effective tungsten carbide tipped hole making solution that outperforms and outlasts standard holesaws, offering 10x longer life.
• VersaDrive Adapters Modular quick-change adapters enabling VersaDrive tools to connect with various power tools including impact drivers, impact wrenches, and rotary drills in different shank sizes (1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, Weldon, SDS+).
• VersaDrive ImpactaTaps First and only range of impact-rated taps suitable for use with impact wrenches, delivering 15x faster tapping performance than traditional hand tapping methods.
• VersaDrive Impact Reamers Hole alignment and enlarging tools for metalworkers and steel erectors featuring anti-kickback technology, designed for use with impact wrenches.
• VersaDrive Countersinks Premium quality countersinks with fully ground flutes and titanium coating for smooth, precise beveling of hole edges.
• VersaDrive TurboTip Drill Bits Stepped tip impact drill bits that drill at twice the speed of conventional drill bits without requiring pilot drilling, featuring TiAlN coating for extended tool life.
• STAKIT Storage System Modular site kit system with InsertFoam technology for organizing, storing, and transporting VersaDrive cutting tools on job sites.
• MultiSink Combination Countersink Worldwide unique combination countersink tool designed and developed by HMT for multi-stage countersinking operations.
• ImpactaDie Impact Die Threader Patent-pending impact die system for quickly creating and repairing external threads using impact wrench power.
• ImpactaBite Bolt Extraction System Impact-rated bolt extractor system for removing broken bolts and seized studs, featuring left-hand drill bits and extractors.
• Steelbor S36 Compact Magnet Drill New flagship compact magnet drill delivering deeper cutting capacity in a portable form factor.
• Steelbor V36 Pipe Magnet Drill Cordless pipe magnet drill enabling drilling on cylindrical surfaces with secure magnetic clamping on metal pipes.
• Steelbor S50 Magnet Drill Magnet drill featuring market-leading power-to-weight ratio with 2-speed control for versatile drilling applications.
• HMT Cutting Fluids Lubricant range optimized for use with reamers, annular cutters, taps, holesaws, countersinks and other cutting tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15x faster than hand tapping with ImpactaTaps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MakitacoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery platform partnership. HMT power tools including V18-900 Impact Wrench and V18-120 Combi Drill are compatible with Makita LXT 18V battery platform, allowing users to leverage existing Makita battery systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hilti: Hilti targets professional metalworkers and industrial contractors with diamond core bits, metal cutting tools, and cordless platforms, competing for the same MRO and installation segments as HMT.
• Milwaukee Tool: Milwaukee (owned by Techtronic Industries) sells a broad portfolio of cordless power tools, drill bits, and cutting consumables, overlapping with HMT's impact-rated cutting tools and V18 cordless platform aimed at metalworking professionals.
• DeWalt: DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker) sells drill bits, hole saws, and cordless impact tools used in metal fabrication and construction, comparable to HMT's VersaDrive and Steelbor offerings for trades and industrial users.
• Walter Tools (Walter AG): Walter Tools manufactures precision metal cutting tools (drills, taps, reamers) for industrial shops, serving the same professional metalworking buyer as HMT's VersaDrive and CarbideMax lines.
• Bosch Professional (Power Tools): Bosch Professional offers metal drilling consumables, annular cutters, and cordless impact drivers/wrenches across its 18V system, directly overlapping with HMT's VersaDrive, CarbideMax, and Steelbor product lines.
• OSG: OSG manufactures taps, drills, and end mills for metalworking, with patented tooling concepts comparable to HMT's VersaDrive and ImpactaTaps impact-rated threading.
• Dormer Pramet (Sandvik): Dormer Pramet produces metal cutting tools including drills, taps, and reamers for industrial fabrication, overlapping directly with HMT's core VersaDrive consumable range.

Broad incumbents

• Makita: Makita is both a battery platform partner and a broad incumbent in 18V cordless tools with its own drilling and cutting consumables — directly comparable to HMT's V18 hardware and competitive with its consumables.
• Kennametal: Kennametal is an established metalworking consumables manufacturer (drills, indexable tooling, TCT products) serving industrial customers comparable to HMT's enterprise reference list.

Emerging players

• Nitto Kohki: Nitto Kohki produces portable magnetic drills and metal cutting tools, directly comparable to HMT's Steelbor magnet drill lineup and aimed at identical on-site metalworking use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL2hI0BIpfOxj_4-Tnnm3-A
• Facebookfacebook.com/holemakertechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holemaker-technology
• Instagraminstagram.com/holemakertechnology

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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