What Akyapak does

Akyapak is a privately held Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Nilüfer, Turkey. The company designs and builds metal-bending, cutting, welding, plate-rolling and drilling machines, organized into four core product categories — Metal Shaping Machines (Metal Şekillendirme Makineleri), Structural Steel and Plate Processing Machines (Yapısal Çelik ve Plaka İşleme Makineleri), Machine Tools (Takım Tezgahları), and Welding Automation Solutions (Kaynak Otomasyonu Çözümleri). Underlying technology is CNC-based with Industry 4.0 compliance, supported by proprietary product lines including 3 ADM CNC Profile Drilling Lines (with an auxiliary axis enabling 500mm processing without material movement and simultaneous three-axis independent processing), AST automated plate processing, AFD automated cutting, and the newly launched HARE Robotic Cutting System.

The company sells primarily as one-time capital equipment into enterprise B2B customers across steel construction, wind tower, shipbuilding, agriculture, mining, aerospace, construction machinery and automotive verticals, with pricing on a quote-based, multi-year contract basis delivered through an enterprise field-sales motion. Recurring revenue streams include subscription software for machine control and manufacturing-process optimization, plus after-sales services and spare parts, accessed by customers via the MyAkyapak portal. Akyapak operates a 400+ employee organization, exports to 120+ countries, and maintains direct presence in Turkey, India, the UK and the USA, with recent operational expansion into Teknosab and a 2024 SAP S/4HANA digital transformation. The company is independently owned (no disclosed external investors or parent), and has no disclosed revenue, funding or M&A history in the available data.

Name

Akyapak

Legal name

Akyapak

Website

https://akyapak.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Akyapak is a privately held Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1962 that designs CNC-based metal-bending, cutting, welding, plate-rolling and drilling machines for enterprise customers in steel construction, wind, shipbuilding, mining, aerospace and related heavy industries across 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal-Processing Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• CNC metal processing machines
• Plate bending machinery
• Structural steel fabrication equipment
• Welding automation solutions
• CNC profile drilling lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Nilüfer

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of metal processing, bending, cutting, and forming machines including CNC technology equipped processing machines. Machines are sold as capital equipment to industrial customers.
2. Software Solutions: Software products for machine control and manufacturing process optimization.
3. After-Sales Services: Post-sale support and service for installed machines, including spare parts and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akyapak designs and manufactures industrial metal-processing machinery sold as capital equipment to industrial buyers. Its portfolio spans four machine categories — Metal Shaping (bending/forming), Structural Steel and Plate Processing (CNC drilling, cutting), Machine Tools, and Welding Automation — supplemented by specialized product lines such as the 3 ADM CNC Profile Drilling Lines, the HARE Robotic Cutting System, and AST/AFD automated plate-processing solutions, along with machine-control software.

Product overview

Akyapak is a machine manufacturing company founded in 1962 that combines technology and engineering to provide comprehensive metal processing and shaping solutions. The product portfolio includes four main machine categories: Metal Şekillendirme Makineleri (Metal Shaping Machines), Yapısal Çelik ve Plaka İşleme Makineleri (Structural Steel and Plate Processing Machines), Takım Tezgahları (Machine Tools), and Kaynak Otomasyonu Çözümleri (Welding Automation Solutions). Additionally, the company offers specialized product lines including 3 ADM Profil Delme Hatları (CNC Profile Drilling Lines) for structural steel processing, AST (Automatic Plate Processing) and AFD (Automatic Cutting) features for complete steel processing automation, and the newly launched HARE Robotik Kesim Sistemi (HARE Robotic Cutting System) for industrial automation. Akyapak also provides a customer portal called MyAkyapak and corporate training through Growth Academy. The company serves diverse industries including steel construction, wind towers, shipbuilding, agriculture, mining, aerospace, construction equipment, and automotive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyAkyapak: Customer portal for Akyapak customers
• Growth Academy
• HARE
• 3 ADM

Products and services

• Metal Shaping Machines (Metal Şekillendirme Makineleri) Industrial machines for shaping and forming metal materials, forming one of Akyapak's four main machine categories for industrial manufacturers.
• Structural Steel and Plate Processing Machines (Yapısal Çelik ve Plaka İşleme Makineleri) CNC-equipped machines for structural steel and plate processing, providing high precision and speed for processing metal sheets used in construction, wind towers, and heavy industry.
• Machine Tools (Takım Tezgahları) Machine tools for metalworking operations sold as part of Akyapak's comprehensive machine solutions portfolio.
• Welding Automation Solutions (Kaynak Otomasyonu Çözümleri) Automated welding solutions providing industrial manufacturers with automated welding capabilities for production-line applications.
• 3 ADM CNC Profile Drilling Lines (3 ADM Profil Delme Hatları) CNC profile drilling lines for structural steel processing with auxiliary axis enabling 500mm processing without material movement and simultaneous three-axis independent processing, delivering productivity gains and competitive delivery times.
• HARE Robotic Cutting System (HARE Robotik Kesim Sistemi) Robotic cutting system that sets a new benchmark in industrial automation, designed for industrial customers requiring advanced automated cutting.
• AST Automated Steel Processing Solutions Automated plate processing solutions for drilling, cutting and plate processing operations, enabling full production-line automation for steel fabricators.
• AFD Automated Cutting & Fabrication Solutions Automated plate processing and fabrication solutions used by steel fabricators to fully automate drilling, cutting and plate processing workflows.
• Akyapak Machine-Control Software Solutions Software products for machine control and manufacturing process optimization, sold as recurring subscriptions to complement Akyapak's hardware portfolio.
• MyAkyapak Customer Portal Customer portal for Akyapak customers to access post-sale support, manage accounts and orders, and engage with the company online.
• Akyapak After-Sales Services (Spare Parts & Technical Support) Post-sale service and support for installed Akyapak machines, including spare parts supply and technical support, with customers citing fast response times as a key differentiator.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly increased productivity when transitioning from old systems to Akyapak CNC lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAPcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2024Akyapak implemented SAP S/4HANA across their operations, going live with the enterprise ERP system to streamline business processes and digital transformation.
• TeknosabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Akyapak is expanding into Teknosab (Technological Industrial Zones), establishing new operational presence in Teknosab facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trumpf: German global leader in sheet metal processing machinery (laser cutting, bending, welding). Directly comparable to Akyapak as a metalworking machinery manufacturer serving structural steel, automotive, and industrial fabrication customers with CNC-driven capital equipment.
• Peddinghaus Corporation: US-based manufacturer of CNC steel processing equipment including beam drilling/cutting lines, plate processing, and shot blasting systems. Highly comparable to Akyapak's structural steel and plate processing product portfolio.
• Bystronic: Swiss-listed manufacturer of sheet metal processing systems for cutting and bending. Closely comparable to Akyapak's structural steel/plate processing and metal bending product lines, serving similar industrial fabrication end-markets globally.
• Ficep S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of CNC machines for the steel construction industry, including drilling, cutting, sawing, and plate processing systems. Direct competitor to Akyapak in structural steel fabrication equipment.
• Messer Cutting Systems: German manufacturer of thermal cutting and welding equipment for metal fabrication. Comparable to Akyapak's plate processing, cutting, and welding automation product lines serving structural steel fabricators.
• Voortman Steel Machinery: Dutch manufacturer of CNC steel processing equipment including drilling, cutting, and plate processing lines for structural steel fabricators. The closest direct peer to Akyapak's 3 ADM profile drilling and AST/AFD product lines for the steel construction segment.
• Amada: Japanese metalworking machinery leader producing sheet metal fabrication machines, cutting tools, and welding automation. Overlaps with Akyapak across metal shaping, plate processing, and welding automation categories.
• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with automation solutions for industrial fabrication. Comparable to Akyapak's welding automation solutions and cutting equipment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric: US-listed global leader in welding products and cutting systems. Comparable in welding automation but operates at much larger scale across a broader portfolio including consumables and welding services.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese machine tool manufacturer producing CNC machining centers, lasers, and multi-tasking machines. Comparable to Akyapak's machine tools category but operates as a broader incumbent across all metalworking machinery segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AKYAPAKMachines
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbZFX1m9oNrVYKmd9KXRL6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkyapakMakine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akyapakmakine
• Instagraminstagram.com/akyapakmakine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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