Mato

What Mato does

MATO Handels GmbH is a German for-profit private limited company headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen with a secondary location in Rutesheim, operating as the exclusive regional distribution partner of DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) for the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany since 1997. The company distributes a portfolio of more than 300 CNC turning and milling machine models — including PUMA horizontal turning centers, Lynx compact turning centers, SMX multi-axis mill-turn centers, DNM and Mynx vertical machining centers, DVF 5-axis machining centers, and large gantry/boring mills (DBM, DCM, DBC) — to manufacturing enterprises ranging from precision machining shops to heavy-industry customers in oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding. MATO maintains continuous inventory of 40+ machines with 30+ demonstrable across its two showrooms, enabling delivery in days rather than months, and operates a fleet of 16 service technicians for installation, training, and after-sales support.

The business model combines hardware distribution (new DN Solutions machines plus pre-owned and ex-showroom units), value-added services (commissioning, operator training, process optimization, multi-year service contracts with priority tiers, and spare parts supplied through direct access to the DN Solutions central warehouse in Dormagen), and financing plus buyback programs that support capital equipment replacement cycles. Revenue is generated primarily through consultative, direct-to-enterprise field sales with no third-party resellers, supported by showroom-based demo sales and recurring service-package contracts. In 2023, the company expanded its offering beyond machine resale by launching MATOmation, a proprietary automated manufacturing cell co-developed with system partner AutRob that integrates loading (bar and fixture variants), quality inspection (SPC ejection and 100% inspection with trend correction), and post-processing (laser marking, needle marking, deburring, measurement, palletizing) into a standardized turnkey automation package.

Operationally, MATO markets itself through annual house exhibitions (MATO Hausausstellung, including a 2026 edition), the MATO Xperts workshop series with system partners, and participation in major European industry trade shows (AMB Stuttgart, EMO Hannover, DST). Ownership is private under Managing Director Goran Ivankovic, with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, or funding rounds. The 11-50-employee firmographic band, combined with the service technician count, points toward a focused mid-sized regional industrial equipment distributor rather than a high-growth technology venture.

Name

Mato

Legal name

MATO Handels GmbH

Website

https://mato-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MATO Handels GmbH is a German regional distributor of DN Solutions CNC turning and milling machining centers, serving manufacturing enterprises across Baden-Württemberg with turnkey equipment sales, automation solutions (MATOmation), service contracts, and operator training from two showroom locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools Distribution

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• CNC turning machines
• CNC milling machines
• Machine tool distribution
• Industrial automation solutions
• Manufacturing service support

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-schwenningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: MATO generates revenue primarily through the sale of DN Solutions CNC turning and milling machining centers. As an exclusive distribution partner, they sell new machines with full commissioning, training, and turnkey delivery. They also offer pre-owned and demonstration machines at discounted prices.
2. Service, Spare Parts, and After-Sales Support: Revenue generated from service packages, spare parts, maintenance, remote diagnostics, process optimization, and software updates. MATO has direct access to the DN Solutions central warehouse in Dormagen and maintains extensive spare parts inventory for rapid replacement.
3. Training and Consulting: MATO provides individualized training and seminars covering software, hardware, and operational knowledge for machine operators and process engineers. Training content is tailored to each customer's specific interests and focus areas.
4. Financing and Buyback Services: MATO offers financing solutions for new machine acquisitions and buyback services for old machines, helping customers manage the financial aspects of equipment replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MATO Handels GmbH is the exclusive regional distributor for DN Solutions (formerly Doosan) CNC turning and milling machine tools in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company sells and commissions the full DN Solutions portfolio (300+ machine models) from two showroom sites, and delivers turnkey solutions that include project planning, machine selection, manufacturing strategy design, test machining, commissioning, operator training, and lifetime after-sales service. Complementary offerings include spare parts (with direct access to the DN Solutions central warehouse in Dormagen), multi-year service contracts with priority-tier support, individualized training seminars, machine financing, and the MATOmation automated manufacturing cell co-developed with AutRob.

Product overview

Mato Handels GmbH is a CNC machine tool trading company and exclusive distribution partner of DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools), offering a comprehensive portfolio of turning and milling machine tools from its locations in Villingen-Schwenningen and Rutesheim, Baden-Württemberg. The product lineup includes horizontal and vertical turning centers (LEO, Lynx, PUMA series), multi-axis mill-turn centers (SMX series, PUMA TT/TW), vertical and horizontal machining centers (DNM, Mynx, NHP, NHM series), 5-axis machining centers (DVF, DNM 5AX), gantry/boring mills (DBM, DCM, DBC), and double-spindle machining centers. The MATOmation automated manufacturing cell, developed with partner AutRob, provides integrated automation solutions including loading systems, quality control, and post-processing capabilities. Mato serves precision to heavy-duty machining applications across automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, and manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATOmation: A proprietary automated manufacturing cell developed by MATO in partnership with AutRob, designed to provide flexible automation solutions for turning and milling production on a minimal footprint.
• MATO Xperts

Products and services

• PUMA 700/800 Series Horizontal Turning Centers Heavy-duty horizontal turning centers designed for large workpieces (pipes, flanges, aerospace components) in materials including titanium and Inconel alloys. Targets heavy industry segments including oil & gas, construction, aerospace, and shipbuilding.
• PUMA 4100/5100 Series Horizontal Turning Centers Medium-to-large horizontal turning centers for workpieces up to 3152mm length with combined turning and milling capability. Suited to medium-to-large diameter turning operations across precision and general manufacturing.
• PUMA 2100/2600/3100 Series Horizontal Turning Centers High-performance horizontal turning centers for medium-production turning applications, with turning diameters up to 525mm and lengths up to 3150mm.
• Lynx Series Compact to Medium Horizontal Turning Centers Compact and medium-class horizontal turning centers with 6", 8" or 10" chuck configurations covering diameters from 290-550mm. Designed for small to medium shaft turning.
• LEO 1600 Horizontal Turning Center Compact horizontal turning center for small-part production with a 6" standard chuck and up to 350mm turning diameter.
• PUMA VTR Series Vertical Turning Centers Large vertical turning centers with table diameters up to 2500mm, maximum spindle power 70 kW, and workpiece capacity up to 8000kg. Targets aerospace components and other heavy industry applications.
• PUMA V8300/9300 Vertical Turning Centers High-productivity vertical turning centers with chuck sizes from 15" to 32", max turning diameters of 830-930mm, and up to 4444 Nm spindle torque for production runs.
• PUMA VT1100 Large Vertical Turning Center Large vertical turning center with a 32" chuck, 1100mm max turning diameter, and 65 kW spindle power. Suited to high-performance vertical turning applications.
• PUMA MX/SMX Multi-Axis Turning-Milling Centers Multi-axis turning-milling centers with up to 9 axes, servo-driven turrets with up to 12 stations, combined left and right spindles, and a B-axis milling function. B-axis and C-axis indexing to 0.001 degrees with minimal setup times.
• PUMA TT/TW Turning Centers (Multi-Spindle and BMT Turret) Multi-spindle turning centers for high-volume production and turning-milling centers with BMT turret for combined turning and milling operations.
• PUMA AW 560/660 Aluminum Wheel Turning Centers High-productivity horizontal turning centers specifically designed for aluminum wheel machining with turning diameters of 550-650mm.
• DNX 2100 Turning Centers DNX turning centers available in essential and performance configurations for production turning operations.
• DNM Series Vertical Machining Centers Vertical machining centers spanning small (DNM 500/650/750 with 520-2160mm tables) to large (DNM 4500/5700/6700 with 800-2100mm tables and 450-670mm Y-axis) configurations, also including 5-axis variants (DNM 5AX).
• Mynx / VC / VCF / BVM Vertical Machining Centers DN Solutions vertical machining center family: Mynx (1020-2500mm tables, 550-950mm Y-axis), VC (520-762mm tables), VCF (large-format), BVM, DEM, and SVM. Used for precision to medium-scale milling work.
• T4000 High-Speed Vertical Machining Center High-speed vertical machining center with 12000-24000 rpm spindles for demanding milling applications.
• Horizontal Machining Centers (NHP / NHM / HC / HM) Horizontal machining centers spanning high-performance (NHP, 10000-15000 rpm, 560-1400mm tables), mid-range (NHM, HC), and large-format (HM, 2100mm table, 1250-1500mm Y-axis) configurations for high-throughput milling operations.
• DVF Series 5-Axis Machining Centers 5-axis vertical machining centers with 12000-20000 rpm spindles and tables up to 1000mm with Y-axis travel up to 900mm. Suited to complex 5-axis simultaneous parts production.
• VC 5AX 5-Axis Machining Center 5-axis vertical machining center with 765mm table for medium-size 5-axis component manufacturing.
• HFP 1540 High-Speed Machining Center High-speed machining center with 30000 rpm spindle suited to aerospace components and other demanding high-speed milling applications.
• DHF 8000 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center 5-axis horizontal machining center with a 1450mm table and 1200mm Y-axis travel for large 5-axis horizontal milling operations.
• DBM / DCM / DBC Gantry and Boring Mills Gantry-type boring machines and large boring mills covering up to 10250mm X-axis, 5000mm Y-axis, and 1000mm Z-axis, with optional 5-axis capability. Used for very large structural parts.
• XC 4000-2SP / DMP-2SP Double-Spindle Machining Centers Double-spindle vertical machining centers designed for high productivity in series production environments.
• MATOmation Automated Manufacturing Cell System-integrated standardized automation cell for DN Solutions turning and milling machines, providing damage-free direct removal from the spindle and flexible fixture part loading via simple, vacuum, and double gripper systems. Features SPC ejection, 100% inspection with trend correction, automatic numbering/labeling, and downstream post-processing (laser marking, needle marking, deburring, measurement, palletizing). Developed in partnership with AutRob.
• CNC Service Packages Tailored multi-year service packages covering on-site consulting, regular maintenance, service contracts, remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, process optimization, software updates, and spare parts for DN Solutions CNC machines. Service hotline: 07721 202815. Includes direct access to DN Solutions central warehouse in Dormagen for spare parts.
• Training and Consulting Seminars Individualized training seminars covering software, hardware, and operational knowledge for machine operators, CNC programmers, and process engineers working with DN Solutions equipment. Content tailored to each customer's interests and focus areas.
• Financing and Buyback Services Financing plans for new CNC machine acquisitions and buyback services for existing customer machines, supporting equipment replacement decisions.
• Vorabnahme (Pre-Acceptance) Service Customer-facing pre-acceptance service at MATO's facilities allowing buyers to verify machine performance, accuracy, and configuration prior to shipment and commissioning on site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery in a few days for stock machines (vs. industry-standard months)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutRobcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AutRob is MATO's strategic partner for the development and delivery of the MATOmation automated manufacturing cell. Together they developed the MATOmation system — a standardized, machine-integrated automation solution featuring various gripper systems, quality management integration (SPC ejection, 100% inspection), and post-processing capabilities (laser marking, needle marking, deburring, measurement, palletizing). This partnership enables MATO to offer complete automation solutions beyond just machine sales.
• Sandvik CoromantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sandvik Coromant is a system partner featured in the MATO Xperts workshop series. At the Sandvik Coromant TechDays 2023 in Renningen, MATO participated with two machines from the turning and milling range along with experienced consultants. Sandvik Coromant provides cutting tool expertise as part of the MATO Xperts events.
• DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997MATO has been the exclusive distribution partner of DN Solutions (formerly Doosan) since 1997 for the Baden-Württemberg region. DN Solutions, headquartered in Korea, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of CNC machine tools. MATO represents the full DN Solutions portfolio including PUMA turning centers, DNM/Mynx machining centers, and multi-axis turning-milling centers. DN Solutions provides the product line, technical specifications, and spare parts access while MATO handles local sales, demonstration, commissioning, and after-sales service.
• KNOLLminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. Specific partnership details not disclosed in the available source material.
• SCHUNKminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. Specific partnership details not disclosed in the available source material.
• BLUMminorOthersBLUM is a system partner featured in the MATO Xperts workshop series, providing measurement system expertise for quality control in machining operations. Partnered with MATO for interactive workshops on the perfect process chain for quality-secure production.
• WTO BÜCHELEminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. Specific partnership details not disclosed in the available source material.
• EPPINGERminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. Specific partnership details not disclosed in the available source material.
• FMBminorOthersFMB (Förster) provides bar feeding systems for automated loading of CNC turning machines, listed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem.
• HAINBUCHminorOthersHAINBUCH is a system partner featured in the MATO Xperts workshop series, providing workholding technology expertise for clamping and machining operations.
• ISCARminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. ISCAR provides cutting tool solutions for DN Solutions machines.
• LEHMANNminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem. Specific partnership details not disclosed in the available source material.
• LNSminorOthersLNS provides chip management and coolant systems for CNC machines, listed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem.
• MOLDTECHminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem, serving mold and tool-making applications.
• TOP AUTOMAZIONIminorOthersListed as a system partner in the MATO ecosystem, providing automation technology solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik: Northern-German (Osnabrück) manufacturer of vertical 3- and 5-axis CNC machining centers sold to mid-market manufacturers. Comparable as a German mid-market CNC machining-center producer; geographically complementary rather than direct, but competes for the same class of buyer as MATO's DNM/Mynx customers.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German-headquartered global leader in machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending) and CNC manufacturing equipment with extensive direct sales across Baden-Württemberg. Comparable as a broad-based German machine tool incumbent competing for the same manufacturing customer capex, though Trumpf's portfolio skews to sheet-metal rather than turning/milling.
• Starrag Group: Swiss-based high-precision machine tool manufacturer serving aerospace, energy and industrial customers across Europe with direct sales into German manufacturers. Comparable as a broad machine tool incumbent competing for large aerospace and heavy-industry customers, similar to MATO's PUMA 700/800 and DCM gantry customers.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese-owned global manufacturer of multi-axis CNC turning, milling and laser machines with a German sales/service subsidiary (Yamazaki Mazak Deutschland) covering Baden-Württemberg. Comparable as a broad machine tool incumbent competing for the same high-end turning and 5-axis customers MATO addresses.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based division of Georg Fischer offering EDM, laser texturing, milling and turn-mill centers with direct sales and service across Germany. Comparable as a broad machine tool incumbent selling into the same automotive, aerospace and tooling customers MATO serves.
• DMG MORI: One of the world's largest manufacturers of CNC turning and milling centers with broad direct and dealer sales across Germany and Europe. Comparable as a competitor for high-end CNC machine tool buyers in Baden-Württemberg, though DMG MORI is far larger, multi-brand and primarily manufacturer rather than regional distributor.

Direct peers

• EMAG GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CNC turning centers, gear cutting machines and automated production systems with strong presence in automotive and industrial manufacturing. Directly comparable as a German producer of CNC turning and mill-turn machines competing with DN Solutions/PUMA machines sold by MATO for the same precision-to-heavy machining workloads.
• Index-Werke (INDEX TRAUB): German manufacturer of high-end CNC turning machines and turn-mill centers sold directly into German manufacturing including Baden-Württemberg. Comparable as a direct competitor offering premium CNC turning machines in the same precision and series-production use cases as MATO's DN Solutions PUMA and SMX lines.
• GROB-WERKE: Bavarian-based German manufacturer of universal machining centers and automated production systems for automotive and aerospace customers with strong direct sales across southern Germany. Comparable as a regional German competitor offering CNC machining and turnkey automation, overlapping with MATO's core turning/milling and MATOmation automation offerings.
• Heller GmbH: German manufacturer of 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers and turn-mill systems sold to automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing customers across Germany. Comparable as a direct competitor in 5-axis and horizontal/vertical machining, the same product categories where MATO sells DN Solutions DNM, Mynx, DVF and NHP machines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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