ALMI
ALMI Machinefabriek BV, founded in 1946 in Vriezenveen, Netherlands, manufactures block splitters, pipe grinders/notchers, and vacuum lifters, and provides Smart Machining contract manufacturing. It claims to be the world's largest block splitter producer, holding patents on its Easy Cutting Power technology, and serves construction, metalworking, and industrial enterprise customers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersVriezenveen, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ALMI does
ALMI Machinefabriek BV is a privately held Dutch machine factory founded in 1946 and headquartered in Vriezenveen, Netherlands. The company manufactures industrial equipment including block splitters (manual and electro-hydraulic, sold under Easyline and Standardline sub-brands), pipe grinders and pipe notchers, and vacuum lifters, and operates a Smart Machining contract manufacturing division. ALMI self-identifies as the world's largest manufacturer of block splitters, with continuous production in Vriezenveen for over 75 years, and holds registered patents on its Easy Cutting Power technology (enabling 20% lighter manual cutting force) and on its electro-hydraulic AL43SH14 splitter with a patented 5-cylinder pressure distribution design.
The company generates revenue through two interconnected streams: branded equipment sales via a multi-language website (Dutch, English, French, German) with demo request flows and a global dealer network, and project-based Smart Machining services that integrate engineering, tube laser cutting (Adige LT7), robotic and manual welding (3 robotic welding cells with Schunk zero-point clamping), 5-axis machining, and final assembly under one roof. Production is supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, RFID-equipped molds for rapid changeover, an in-house KanBan system linked to suppliers, and a vertically integrated factory that can serve production runs from a single piece to large series. A distribution partnership with Dutch hand tool maker DeWit extends the offering to construction tools for pavers and landscapers.
ALMI serves enterprise customers in agricultural machinery (Kuhn Group, Lely, AGCO, Agrifac), steel fabrication (Voortman Steel Group, Eurotruss, MFabrications), industrial manufacturing (Stork, Van Raam), filtration (NX Filtration), and building materials (Xella Denmark), alongside SMB and trade buyers in hardscaping, landscaping, and metalworking who purchase block splitters and pipe processing equipment. Go-to-market combines direct sales, local dealer distribution, and trade show participation including BAUMA Munich 2025. The company employs 51-100 people, has no disclosed parent or external funding, and participates selectively as an investor (notably in Fintower AB's €1.5M seed round in February 2026).
ALMI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALMI
- Legal name
- ALMI Machinefabriek BV
- Website
- https://almi.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ALMI Machinefabriek BV, founded in 1946 in Vriezenveen, Netherlands, manufactures block splitters, pipe grinders/notchers, and vacuum lifters, and provides Smart Machining contract manufacturing. It claims to be the world's largest block splitter producer, holding patents on its Easy Cutting Power technology, and serves construction, metalworking, and industrial enterprise customers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ALMI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery
- NAICS
- Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)
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Where ALMI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vriezenveen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ALMI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Block Splitter Sales: Sale of manual and electro-hydraulic block splitters for stone cutting applications in construction, landscaping, and hardscaping industries.
- Pipe Grinder and Pipe Notcher Sales: Sale of pipe processing equipment including manual and motor-driven pipe grinders and pipe notchers for metal fabrication applications.
- Vacuum Lifter Sales: Sale of vacuum handling systems for safe and efficient lifting of porous materials in production and logistics environments.
- Smart Machining Services: Comprehensive manufacturing services including engineering, tube laser cutting, manual and robot welding, machining, and assembly for metal products. Services support both large and small series production from 1 piece.
- Construction Tools Partnership: Partnership with DeWit for distribution of Dutch-made hand tools for pavers and landscapers, expanding product range beyond ALMI's core manufacturing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Block Splitters - Quote-based pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Pipe Grinders/Notchers - Quote-based pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Smart Machining Services - Project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
ALMI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALMI manufactures and sells manual and electro-hydraulic block splitters (stone cutters), pipe grinders, and pipe notchers used in construction, landscaping, and metal fabrication. The company also operates Smart Machining, an integrated contract manufacturing service spanning engineering, tube laser cutting, robotic and manual welding, 5-axis machining, and assembly for industrial customers. Product lines include Easyline and Standardline block splitters under the ALMI brand.
Product overview
ALMI is a Dutch machine factory founded in 1946, based in Vriezenveen, offering a portfolio of industrial tools and manufacturing services. The core products are Block Splitters (manual and electro-hydraulic models for cutting stone/brick), Pipe Grinders, and Pipe Notchers for metalworking applications. ALMI also provides Smart Machining services including engineering, tube laser cutting, robot welding, machining, and assembly. A partnership with DeWit adds construction hand tools to the offering. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Easyline: Block splitters with Easy Cutting Power technology that cut 20% lighter with improved ease of use.
- Standardline
Products and services
- Block Splitters (Steenknippers) Manual and electro-hydraulic block splitters for cutting stone, brick, concrete, granite, and sand-lime blocks without dust, electricity, or noise. Sold under Easyline (with Easy Cutting Power technology, 20% lighter cutting) and Standardline sub-brands. Targeted at hardscaping, landscaping, and construction professionals.
- Pipe Grinders (Pijpuitslijpers) Machines for grinding precise recesses in pipes and profiles at angles from 20° to 90° for welding preparation. Include built-in deburring tables and support left- and right-handed operators. Targeted at metal fabrication shops and structural fabricators.
- Pipe Notchers (Pijpuitklinkers) Machines for creating 90° recesses in pipes and profiles to be welded together, including motor-driven versions for thicker materials. Used in metal fabrication and structural construction.
- Vacuum Lifters Vacuum handling systems for safe and efficient lifting and positioning of porous materials in production and logistics environments.
- Smart Machining Services Integrated contract manufacturing services including engineering, tube laser cutting, robotic and manual welding (MIG/MAG, TIG), 5-axis machining, and assembly for metal products. Production runs from 1 piece to large series. Serves industrial customers such as Kuhn Group, Lely, AGCO, Voortman Steel Group, Stork, and Eurotruss.
- Construction Hand Tools (DeWit Partnership) Hand tools for pavers and landscapers manufactured by Dutch tool maker DeWit, distributed through ALMI to expand the company's product range for construction and landscaping customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% lighter cutting force with Easy Cutting Power technology
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use ALMI
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ALMI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
ALMI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DeWit ToolscoreALMI has entered into a partnership with Dutch hand tool manufacturer DeWit. ALMI offers a selection of essential tools for pavers and landscapers manufactured by DeWit, a company renowned for quality and durability. ALMI supports Dutch-made products ensuring short supply chains, fast delivery, and sustainable production.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ALMI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Norton Clipper (Saint-Gobain): Norton Clipper, part of Saint-Gobain, offers a broad portfolio of saws, blades and cutting machines for construction materials — a larger incumbent competing against ALMI's block splitters in masonry and stone cutting.
- Bosch Professional (Power Tools): Bosch Professional offers a broad portfolio of construction and metalworking power tools including saws and grinders, addressing overlapping end-user needs with ALMI's pipe grinders and stone cutters.
- Stihl Group: Stihl is a global manufacturer of cutting machinery for forestry, landscaping and construction, with cutting equipment that competes for the same hardscaping and landscaping professional customers as ALMI.
- Tyrolit: Tyrolit supplies machines, tools and services for cutting, grinding and dressing materials in construction and metalworking — overlapping with ALMI's pipe grinders/notchers and stone-cutting portfolio under a broader product suite.
- Hilti: Hilti is a global leader in construction tools, software and services with diamond cutting and drilling systems that compete with ALMI's stone- and masonry-cutting solutions for professional contractors.
Direct peers
- MK Diamond Products: MK Diamond Products manufactures a wide range of saws and blades for concrete, masonry and tile, directly competing with ALMI's block splitters in hardscaping and paving applications.
- Lissmac Corporation: Lissmac manufactures specialized construction machinery for cutting, drilling and material handling, including machines for masonry and metalwork that overlap with ALMI's block splitters and pipe processing equipment.
- Husqvarna Construction: Husqvarna Construction produces a broad range of cutting, sawing and drilling equipment for concrete, stone and masonry — directly overlapping with ALMI's block splitters and pipe cutters on construction sites and hardscaping projects.
Regional players
- Weber Maschinentechnik: Weber MT is a German manufacturer of compaction and surface treatment equipment for road and paving construction — a regional peer whose paving contractors overlap with ALMI's hardscaping customers.
Emerging players
- CS Unitec: CS Unitec specializes in portable industrial machinery for metalworking and construction, including pipe beveling and cutting equipment that overlaps with ALMI's pipe grinder/notcher product line.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ALMI social profiles
Digital presenceALMI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
ALMI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ALMI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
ALMI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ALMI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ALMI
What does ALMI do?
ALMI manufactures and sells manual and electro-hydraulic block splitters (stone cutters), pipe grinders, and pipe notchers used in construction, landscaping, and metal fabrication. The company also operates Smart Machining, an integrated contract manufacturing service spanning engineering, tube laser cutting, robotic and manual welding, 5-axis machining, and assembly for industrial customers. Product lines include Easyline and Standardline block splitters under the ALMI brand.
Is ALMI a public or private company?
ALMI is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ALMI founded?
ALMI was founded in 1946. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ALMI based?
ALMI is headquartered in Vriezenveen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does ALMI make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Block Splitter Sales are the primary driver. The others are pipe Grinder and Pipe Notcher Sales, vacuum Lifter Sales, smart Machining Services and construction Tools Partnership.
Who are ALMI's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Norton Clipper (Saint-Gobain), Bosch Professional (Power Tools), Stihl Group, Tyrolit and Hilti. Direct peers are MK Diamond Products, Lissmac Corporation and Husqvarna Construction. Weber Maschinentechnik is listed as a regional player. CS Unitec is listed as an emerging player.
Does ALMI have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALMI.
What industry is ALMI in?
ALMI's product category is Industrial Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAL, Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting). Its NAICS code is 332216 and its SIC code is 3541.