What Jorns does

Jorns AG is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of profile bending machines for sheet metal processing, founded in 1973 by Kurt Jorns in Lotzwil, Switzerland, and currently led by CEO Marc Jorns. The company produces two principal product lines: the JB series of semi-automatic bending machines and the JDB series of fully-automatic CNC-controlled bending machines, capable of processing profiles up to 12.2 meters in length and steel up to 3mm thick. Its customer base centers on Spenglerei (sheet metal workshops) and industrial fabrication clients across multiple end markets, with the company leveraging a global agency network for international distribution and after-sales support.

Jorns differentiates on proprietary mechanical and control technologies, including its patented parallelogram linkage system, the in-house CP200 control platform, and the Dynamic Positioning feature launched in 2023, which compensates for material deformation during bending. The company has built an ecosystem of technology partnerships — with MicroSea (MetIQ), Krasser (CENTURIO), Starrag, and Bendex — that integrate its machines into broader CAD/CAM, quality-management, and production-data workflows. The QR-code-based component identification system supports traceability and simplified service. With 76 employees including 11 apprentices, Jorns maintains a tight operational footprint while positioning itself as a "Swiss Quality" specialist in a defined niche of industrial metalworking equipment.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. The business model is industrial capital-equipment sales with associated service, training, and spare-parts revenue, supported by agency-based distribution. The 50-year company milestone reached in 2023 reflects a long-tenured, generational ownership structure with no external funding, acquisition activity, or governance change disclosed in the available data.

Name

Jorns

Legal name

Jorns AG

Website

https://jorns.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jorns AG is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of semi-automatic and fully-automatic profile bending machines for sheet metal processing, serving Spenglerei and industrial fabrication workshops globally through a regional agency network. The company differentiates via proprietary CP200 control technology and the 2023-launched Dynamic Positioning feature.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sheet Metal Bending Machines

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Sheet metal bending machines
• Bending machine manufacturer
• Metal fabrication equipment
• Profile bending machinery
• Industrial sheet metal machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Lotzwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bending Machine Sales: Manufacture and sale of semi-automatic bending machines (JB series) and fully-automatic double bending machines (JDB series) for sheet metal processing of long profiles up to 12.2 meters.
2. Automation & Software: Sale of automation systems, accessories, and proprietary software (CP200 graphic control, profile libraries) for bending machines.
3. Maintenance, Service & Spare Parts: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and spare parts supply for installed machines. Services include advice, maintenance, training, financing, and second-hand/used machine sales.
4. Training Services: Training services for machine operators and technicians on bending machines and associated software.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jorns AG manufactures and sells bending machines for sheet metal processing, centered on two product lines: the semi-automatic, graphically controlled Biegemaschine JB and the fully-automatic Doppelbiegemaschine JDB capable of bending long profiles up to 12.2 meters in steel up to 3 mm thick. The offering is complemented by the proprietary CP200 graphic control system and OP3100 simple control system, automation modules, accessories (clamping and bending tools, back stops), and aftermarket services including consulting, maintenance, training, financing support, and used-machine sales. Distribution is through direct sales from the Lotzwil headquarters, a global agency network, trade shows, and multilingual online live demonstrations.

Product overview

Jorns AG is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in bending machines for sheet metal processing. The product portfolio centers on two core machine types — the semi-automatic Biegemaschine JB and the fully automatic Doppelbiegemaschine JDB — both offered alongside automation solutions, accessories (Zubehör), and proprietary control software (Steuerungen). The software lineup includes the entry-level OP3100 simple control system and the advanced CP200 graphic control system, which features a profile library, simulation, and automatic spring-back compensation. These products serve sheet metal workers (Spengler), roofers, and facade specialists who process profiles in steel up to 3 mm thick and lengths from 3.2 to 12.2 meters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biegemaschine JB (Bending Machine JB) A semi-automatic, graphically controlled bending machine for sheet metal processing and edge folding. Designed to bend simple through complex facade profiles, delivering time savings and project flexibility for roofers and sheet metal workers (Spengler) who process long profiles.
• Doppelbiegemaschine JDB (Double Bending Machine JDB) A fully automatic, graphically controlled double bending machine that bends multiple profiles simultaneously in parallel, conical, or modular (pluggable) configurations, enabling larger and more complex projects. Integrates with QR-code-driven workflow via MicroSea MetIQ software.
• Automation Solutions Automation modules and components that complement the JB and JDB bending machines, including automated feeding, handling, and process integration systems for enhanced productivity in sheet metal processing workflows.
• CP200 Graphic Control System An advanced graphic control system for Jorns bending machines featuring a structured profile library with more than 350 pre-built profiles, finger-sketch profile creation with dimensioning, automatic bend sequence calculation, simulation mode for collision prevention, automatic springback compensation, and cut-to-size calculation based on neutral axis.
• OP3100 Simple Control System An entry-level control system for Jorns bending machines used without an automatic back stop, requiring manual measurement with folding rule, supporting simple operations and up to 9 programmable bending angles.
• Accessories (Zubehör) Supplementary equipment and tools for Jorns bending machines, including clamping tools, bending tools, back stops, and other peripherals to customize the machines for specific sheet metal processing applications.
• Service & Support (Beratung, Wartung, Schulung, Finanzierung, Gebrauchtmaschinen) Aftermarket services for Jorns bending machines, including consulting (Beratung), maintenance and servicing (Wartung & Unterhalt), operator and technician training (Schulung), financing support (Finanzierung), and second-hand / used machine sales (Gebrauchtmaschinen).
• Back Stop System Type 20 (Anschlagsystem Typ 20) A conical automatic back gauge system that mounts on a continuous honeycomb profile and allows parallel, conical, or pluggable profiles to be bent with all back gauge fingers simultaneously. Features a servo drive with hardened back stop edge, positioning accuracy of ±0.1 mm, adjustment speed of 366 mm/s, and maximum taper of ±250 mm across the entire bending length.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 400% acceleration in order processing and production when integrated with MetIQ software and Krasser cutting systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicroSea System Solutions GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicroSea's MetIQ software integrates with Jorns' JDB double bending machine, enabling web-based profile drawing, automatic bend allowance calculation, and QR code-driven automatic order processing. This partnership creates a seamless Industry 4.0 workflow from profile design to finished bending.
• Krasser GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe CENTURIO sheet metal cutting machine with fully-automatic coil handling from Krasser GmbH integrates with the Jorns JDB double bending machine via MetIQ software, creating a combined system for flexible, efficient, near waste-free production. The partnership enables QR-code driven automatic bending following cutting.
• StarragminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarrag and Jorns collaborated on a success story featuring Starrag's STC 1250 machine. Production manager Peter Roth of Jorns was interviewed about why the Starrag machine is the perfect fit for parts of Jorns' manufacturing process. Also featured in Starrag TecTalk episode.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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