DB&S Machines
DB&S Machines is a Belgian-exclusive distributor of industrial woodworking machinery from OTT, AES and NANXING, selling edgebanders, CNC machining centers, beam saws and nesting lines to furniture manufacturers, kitchen producers, interior builders and SMB woodworkers across Belgium with full after-sales service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersHooglede, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DB&S Machines does
DB&S Machines BV is a privately held, founder-owned Belgian distributor of industrial woodworking machinery, headquartered in Hooglede-Gits with a 1,600 m² demonstration showroom. Founded in 1995 by Jan De Brabander and Kurt Supeene, the company holds exclusive Belgium distribution rights for Austrian edgebander manufacturer OTT (a partnership spanning more than 25 years) and for AES (CNC machining centers and beam saws), and also distributes Chinese manufacturer NANXING's CNC drilling/milling, edgebanding and panel saw lines. The product offering spans compact to heavy-duty edgebanders (feed speeds 12-20 m/min, panel thicknesses up to 80mm), 3-axis to 5-axis CNC machining and nesting centers (with Schmalz vacuum consoles and NC-Hops or Syntec control software), CNC-controlled beam saws (priced from under €50,000 to above €125,000) and panel saws, supplemented by OTT automation add-ons (TRANScompact, TRANSlift) and a second-life program for refurbished used machines from brands such as Homag, Felder, Biesse and SCM.
The company sells to furniture manufacturers, kitchen producers, interior builders, industrial panel processors and SMB woodworkers across Belgium through a direct, sales-led field motion anchored by live showroom demonstrations and supported by a nationwide network of service engineers. Revenue derives from three streams: new-equipment hardware sales (the majority, distributed across three brand franchises), after-sales services including maintenance contracts, training and technical support (with published hourly rates of €120 for technicians, €132 for service engineers and €157 for software engineers), and second-life refurbished equipment sales. Proprietary differentiators are limited to partner-brand technology (OTT's PUR bonding and CombiMelt glue system, AES VACUBOOST dual vacuum, NC-Hops CAD/CAM integration); DB&S itself does not develop core machinery IP but packages partner products with consultation, installation, training and long-tail service.
Operationally DB&S is a tightly-held SME with no external investors, no parent company and no subsidiaries, governed by the founding family (with Lucie Vanden Broucke as co-manager alongside Jan De Brabander following the succession of Kurt Supeene). The customer base is horizontally diversified across SMB to enterprise segments and multiple downstream industries, with no public revenue or headcount disclosure.
DB&S Machines firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DB&S Machines
- Legal name
- DB&S Machines BV
- Website
- https://dbs-machines.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DB&S Machines is a Belgian-exclusive distributor of industrial woodworking machinery from OTT, AES and NANXING, selling edgebanders, CNC machining centers, beam saws and nesting lines to furniture manufacturers, kitchen producers, interior builders and SMB woodworkers across Belgium with full after-sales service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DB&S Machines industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Woodworking Machinery Distribution
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)
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Where DB&S Machines is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hooglede
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DB&S Machines business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Woodworking machinery sales: Sale of new woodworking machinery including edgebanders, CNC machines, and beam saws from exclusive brand partnerships with OTT, NANXING, and AES.
- After-sales service and maintenance: Service engineers provide maintenance, spare parts, training, and technical support. Service rates from €120-157/hour depending on technician type.
- Second-life/used machine sales: Sale of high-quality used woodworking machines sourced from takeovers when installing new machines for customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Service technician rate |
| Other | Multi-year contract | CNC beam saws price ranges |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
DB&S Machines product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DB&S Machines is the exclusive Belgium distributor of industrial woodworking machinery from OTT (Austria, edgebanders and automation), AES (CNC machining centers and beam saws), and NANXING (CNC machines and edgebanders). It sells edgebanders, CNC drilling and milling centers, CNC nesting machining centers and production lines, CNC-controlled beam saws, compact and pod-and-rail CNC working centers, and complementary automation such as OTT TransCompact and TransLift return systems. The company also provides installation, training, maintenance contracts, spare parts, and sells second-life (used/refurbished) machines sourced from customer takeovers.
Product overview
DB&S Machines is a Belgian distributor of industrial woodworking machinery, offering a portfolio of CNC machining centers, edgebanders, beam saws, and panel processing equipment from three main brands: OTT (Austrian edgebanders and automation), AES (CNC machining centers and beam saws), and Nanxing (Chinese CNC machines and edgebanders). The product line includes edgebanding machines (from compact 5.7m units to heavy-duty 8.6m industrial models), CNC drilling and milling centers (3-axis to 5-axis, compact to heavy-duty), nesting CNC machining centers and production lines, CNC-controlled beam saws, and panel saws. Add-on modules include OTT TRANScompact and TRANSlift panel return systems. The company also offers second-life (used) machines and comprehensive after-sales service including maintenance contracts, fidelity programs, and nearby service agreements. Founded in 1995, DB&S serves furniture manufacturers and interior builders across Belgium with a 1,600m² showroom in Hooglede.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Edgebanders (OTT and NANXING) Industrial edgebanding machines for applying edge tape to wood panels, offered in compact, versatile, and heavy-duty configurations with feed speeds 12-20 m/min, edge thickness up to 15-20mm, and options such as CombiMelt dual EVA/PUR glue systems, PUR bonding, 4-trimming units, and automatic multi-position scrapers. Available models span OTT Pacific+, Tornado+, FlexEdge, Storm+, StrongEdge, TopEdge and NANXING NB860EC, NB660F, NB360.
- CNC drilling and milling centers (NANXING) 6-sided CNC drilling and milling centers for furniture and cabinetry production, equipped with DH17/DH18/DH20/DH29 drill heads, multiple milling motors with C-axis, groove saws, 8-position tool changers, barcode scanners, and Syntec CNC control. Models include NANXING ND612TS, ND612CT, ND512TS, and ND510S.
- CNC nesting machining centers and production lines (AES) 3-axis nesting CNC machining centers and fully automated production lines for nested panel processing, with Schmalz vacuum consoles, ALU grid or HPL raster tables divisible to 18 vacuum zones, linear and rotary tool changers, NC-Hops control software, and VACUBOOST dual vacuum pump clamping. Standalone and line configurations include AES Super Nova, Super Nova Line, Extreme Ultra, Extreme Ultra Line, Raptor Ultra, Raptor Ultra Line, Raptor 5X Ultra, Flexa Pro, and Vega Ultra.
- CNC-controlled beam saws (AES and NANXING) Professional and industrial CNC beam saws for panel sizing with cutting heights up to 75mm, saw blade projection up to 90mm, main saw motors 9-15kW, double plate clamps, servo-controlled stepless cutting height adjustment, and working dimensions up to 4300x4300mm. Models include AES BETA PS03, BETA PS04, ALPHA PS03, ALPHA PS04 and NANXING MJ1132F, MJK1132F1 panel saws.
- Pod and rail CNC working centers (AES VEGA series) Heavy-duty pod and rail CNC machining centers in 3-axis (Vega Ultra 1300/1600, Vega Pro) and 5-axis (Vega 5X Ultra, Vega 5X Pro) configurations with gantry or bridge design, X-axis lengths 2500-6000mm, automatic central lubrication, 12-position servo-controlled rotary tool changers, Schmalz vacuum consoles, optional 4-axis upgrade, and travel speeds up to 100m/min for industrial panel processing.
- Compact CNC working centers (AES GO! and SIRIUS series) Compact 3-axis CNC machining centers designed for workshops with limited floor space, available in 5.1-7.1 m² footprints with NC-Hops software, DH17 extended drill heads, 5.5kW milling motors, 6-position rotary tool changers, manual or servo-controlled tool change, and air cushion tables. Models include GO! 1300, GO! 1300 M, GO! 1300 M-ATC, SIRIUS 950, SIRIUS 950 M, SIRIUS 950 M-ATC.
- Edgebander automation (OTT TransCompact and TransLift) Compact panel return systems for OTT edgebanders enabling one-man operation. TransCompact handles workpieces 200-1200mm up to 2400x800mm with rotation. TransLift adds an automatic air cushion lift table with panel rotation from -90 to +90 or 180 degrees, for workpieces up to 1300x3000mm.
- Second-life (used and refurbished) woodworking machines Used and refurbished woodworking machines sourced from customer takeovers when DB&S installs new equipment, including beam saws, edgebanders, CNC machines, drilling machines, and panel saws from brands such as Homag, Felder, Biesse, Mayer, HolzHer, SCM, Ligmatech, and Holztech. Examples include Ligmatech ZHR 340 plate return system, HolzHer Triathlon 1488 V edge bander, Mayer PS 9 Z beam saw, and Holztech LZE 350 band saw.
- After-sales service, maintenance contracts, and technical support Recurring and on-demand after-sales service for installed machinery, delivered by in-house service engineers nationwide, covering maintenance, spare parts, training, technical support, and engineering under fidelity agreements, nearby service agreements, service-level agreements, and service contracts. Hourly rates are €120/h for technicians, €132/h for service engineers, €157/h for software engineers, with 150% overtime before 07:30 and after 16:30, €1.06/km relocation, €250/night overnight, and a €71 flat-rate helpdesk fee per request. Machine customers receive a 15% discount on service rates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Minimized downtime through maintenance contracts
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use DB&S Machines
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DB&S Machines technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
DB&S Machines partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- OTT (Paul Ott GmbH)coreAustrian manufacturer of industrial edgebanding machines and automation systems. DB&S Machines has been the exclusive Belgium distributor for OTT for over 25 years. OTT specializes in edgebanders and PUR bonding technology. Both companies share family business values and commitment to quality.
- AEScoreManufacturer of CNC machining centers and beam saws. DB&S Machines is the exclusive Belgium distributor for AES products. AES machines combine performance with premium craftsmanship, featuring robust construction and modern technology. Partnership focuses on personal approach and tailored solutions.
- NANXINGcoreChinese manufacturer of industrial CNC woodworking machines and automation solutions founded in 1996. Operates four production facilities in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Products include pod and rail CNC machining centers, CNC beam saws, edge banding machines, and complete production lines. DB&S distributes NANXING products in Belgium.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DB&S Machines competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Felder Group: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of woodworking machines for the SMB and mid-market, including panel saws, edgebanders, and CNC machining centers under Felder, Hammer, and Format-4 brands. Comparable as a competing premium European family-brand manufacturer serving the same furniture/interior/kitchen customer segments as DB&S.
- WEINIG Group: German manufacturer specializing in solid wood and panel processing machinery, including moulders, saws, and CNC solutions, with a strong European and global distributor network. Comparable as a broad-incumbent manufacturer competing for the same industrial woodworking customers in Belgium.
- Homag Group: Germany-based global leader in woodworking machinery and a manufacturer of edgebanders, CNC machining centers, beam saws, and panel processing equipment. Comparable as both a competitive manufacturer whose products (Homag, HOLZ-HER) compete head-to-head with OTT, AES, and NANXING in DB&S's customer base, and as a broad incumbent whose brand portfolio overlaps with DB&S's second-life used machine inventory.
- SCM Group: Italian industrial group producing a wide range of woodworking machinery including edgebanders, CNC machining centers, beam saws, and panel processing equipment under brands like SCM, Morbidelli, and MAKOR. Comparable as both a competing manufacturer in DB&S's customer accounts and as a brand present in DB&S's second-life used machine offerings.
- Biesse Group: Italian global manufacturer of machinery for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic, and metal, producing edgebanders, CNC machining centers, and panel processing lines. Directly comparable as a competing OEM whose products (and second-life units) overlap with DB&S's range and whose distribution model includes country-specific resellers.
- IMA Schelling Group: German-Austrian manufacturer of panel saws, edgebanders, and automated production systems for the woodworking industry. Comparable as a competing broad-incumbent serving industrial furniture and panel processors with overlapping machine categories to OTT/AES/NANXING.
- HOLZ-HER: German manufacturer of edgebanders, vertical panel saws, and CNC machining centers (part of the Homag Group). Comparable as a competing edgebander brand (Holz-Her Triathlon appears in DB&S's own second-life inventory) targeting the same furniture and interior customer base.
Regional players
- Robland: Belgian family-owned manufacturer of woodworking machinery (panel saws, spindle moulders, edgebanders, CNC) based in Bruges. Comparable as a regional competitor operating out of Belgium with overlapping product categories and a similar family-business identity, targeting Belgian SMB and mid-market woodworkers.
- STRIEBIG: Swiss manufacturer of vertical panel saws serving professional woodworking shops across Europe. Comparable as a regional premium European manufacturer whose products (panel/beam saw category) overlap with AES BETA/ALPHA and NANXING MJK1132F lines carried by DB&S.
Others
- Leitz: German tooling and tool systems supplier for the woodworking industry (knives, saw blades, clamping, CNC tools). Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant whose tooling is used on the same OTT, AES, and NANXING machines DB&S sells, and that competes for the same customer wallet on consumables.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
DB&S Machines financial estimates
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DB&S Machines leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
DB&S Machines funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about DB&S Machines
What does DB&S Machines do?
DB&S Machines is the exclusive Belgium distributor of industrial woodworking machinery from OTT (Austria, edgebanders and automation), AES (CNC machining centers and beam saws), and NANXING (CNC machines and edgebanders). It sells edgebanders, CNC drilling and milling centers, CNC nesting machining centers and production lines, CNC-controlled beam saws, compact and pod-and-rail CNC working centers, and complementary automation such as OTT TransCompact and TransLift return systems. The company also provides installation, training, maintenance contracts, spare parts, and sells second-life (used/refurbished) machines sourced from customer takeovers.
Is DB&S Machines a public or private company?
DB&S Machines is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DB&S Machines founded?
DB&S Machines was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DB&S Machines based?
DB&S Machines is headquartered in Hooglede, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does DB&S Machines make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Woodworking machinery sales are the primary driver. The others are after-sales service and maintenance and second-life/used machine sales.
Who are DB&S Machines's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Felder Group, WEINIG Group, Homag Group, SCM Group, Biesse Group, IMA Schelling Group and HOLZ-HER. Regional players are Robland and STRIEBIG. Leitz is listed as an others.
Does DB&S Machines have an API?
No public API is recorded for DB&S Machines.
What industry is DB&S Machines in?
DB&S Machines's product category is Industrial Woodworking Machinery Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHADAL, Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.