NIMAK

Industrial Welding Equipmentnimak.de

NIMAK GmbH is a German manufacturer of resistance welding equipment, adhesive and dosing systems, and turnkey robotic welding automation cells for industrial manufacturing customers, primarily automotive and metalworking, operating as part of TÜNKERS Group.

Company typePrivate
Founded1965
HeadquartersWissen, Germany
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What NIMAK does

NIMAK GmbH is a German industrial joining technology manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Wissen, Germany. The company designs and produces resistance welding equipment, adhesive and dosing systems, clinching tools, and turnkey automation cells for industrial manufacturing customers, primarily in automotive and general metalworking sectors. Its product portfolio spans manual spot welding guns (classicGUN, basicGUN, servoGUN), robot-mounted welding guns (multiframeGUN, powerGUN, galaxyGUN, universalGUN, cubeGUN, custom configurations), welding machines (spot, projection, seam, submerged arc), proprietary control systems (multiCONTROL, steelCONTROL, aluCONTROL), universal welding transformers (worldTRANSFORMER), and specialized welding processes (KE capacitor discharge, KIP, magneticDRIVE).

Underlying technology includes servo-driven manual welding guns, magnetic drive press welding systems, intelligent dosing systems (smartDOSING, a.tronNEXT, eccentric screw dispensing), and material-specific control electronics for steel and aluminum joining. The portfolio is modular: welding guns are paired with control units, transformers, and process modules, allowing customer-specific configurations. An online welding gun configurator supports self-serve specification, and e-commerce fulfillment is handled via shop.tuenkers.de. Named customers include GESTAMP (automotive) and Sinter Metalle (sintered metal components).

NIMAK operates as a subsidiary of TÜNKERS Gruppe, which provides global distribution and service reach under the "TÜNKERS inside" positioning. The business model is B2B enterprise field sales of capital equipment with recurring service revenue (commissioning, repair, maintenance, training, retrofit, technology center rental, remote access). Pricing is quote-based for automation solutions and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains 251–500 employees and a corporate website in German, English, and Simplified Chinese, suggesting outreach into Chinese-speaking industrial markets.

NIMAK firmographics

Firmographics

Name: NIMAK
Legal name: NIMAK GmbH
Website: https://nimak.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1965
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: NIMAK GmbH is a German manufacturer of resistance welding equipment, adhesive and dosing systems, and turnkey robotic welding automation cells for industrial manufacturing customers, primarily automotive and metalworking, operating as part of TÜNKERS Group.
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NIMAK industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Welding Equipment
NAICS: Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)
SIC: Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)
akta.pro primary industry: Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM)

Keywords

Resistance welding equipment
Robot welding guns
Adhesive dosing systems
Welding automation
Industrial joining technology

Where NIMAK is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Wissen
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

NIMAK business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Industrial Welding Equipment Sales: Sale of resistance welding guns (manual and robot-mounted), welding machines, transformers, and control systems. One-time hardware sales model with potential for aftersales service and spare parts.
Automation Solutions: Custom automation cells including robotic welding cells, coordinate machines, rotary transfer systems, and linear transfer systems for industrial manufacturing.
Adhesive and Dosing Technology: Sales of adhesive and dosing equipment including manual systems and automated robotic application systems.
Service and Maintenance: Service offerings including commissioning, repair, maintenance, training, technology center rental, and remote access support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

NIMAK product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NIMAK manufactures and sells industrial resistance welding equipment including manual and robot-mounted spot welding guns, welding machines (spot, projection, seam and submerged arc), welding transformers and proprietary control systems. The portfolio also covers adhesive and dosing technology, clinching systems, and complete automation solutions such as robotic welding cells, coordinate machines, and rotary and linear transfer systems for industrial manufacturers. Customers can configure welding guns online and order through the TÜNKERS Group e-commerce shop, with aftersales commissioning, repair, maintenance, training, retrofit and remote support services available.

Product overview

NIMAK is a technology leader in industrial joining technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of resistance welding equipment and adhesive/dispensing systems. The product range spans manual spot welding guns (classicGUN, basicGUN, servoGUN), robot spot welding guns (multiframeGUN, powerGUN, galaxyGUN, universalGUN, cubeGUN, and custom configurations), welding machines (spot, projection, seam, and C-frame systems), adhesive and dispensing technology (a.tronNEXT, smartDOSING, manual systems), clinching equipment, full automation solutions (robotic welding cells, coordinate machines, rotary and linear transfer systems), submerged arc welding, control systems (multiCONTROL, steelCONTROL, aluCONTROL), transformers (worldTRANSFORMER), and specialized welding processes (KE capacitor discharge, KIP, magneticDRIVE). The portfolio operates as a modular platform approach, with core gun products complemented by control systems, transformers, and process technologies that can be configured and combined for customer-specific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

classicGUN: Manual spot welding guns
basicGUN
servoGUN
multiframeGUN
powerGUN
galaxyGUN
universalGUN
cubeGUN
worldTRANSFORMER
multiCONTROL
steelCONTROL
aluCONTROL
a.tronNEXT
smartDOSING
KE Schweißen
KIP Schweißen
magneticDRIVE

Products and services

classicGUN manual spot welding gun

Companies that use NIMAK

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

NIMAK technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

NIMAK partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

TÜNKERS GroupcoreOthersNIMAK belongs to the TÜNKERS Group, which provides global presence and worldwide distribution network. NIMAK is marketed under 'TÜNKERS inside' branding. TÜNKERS Group is the parent company providing operational infrastructure and global reach.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

NIMAK competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ESAB Corporation: US-listed manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment with significant resistance welding and automation offerings. Comparable to NIMAK as a broad welding equipment supplier with automotive and industrial end markets.
Fronius International: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of welding equipment, controls, and automation solutions — directly comparable to NIMAK as a full-stack welding technology specialist serving automotive and industrial customers worldwide.
Schunk Group: German industrial group with a stationary and resistance welding product line, including robot welding guns and welding cells. Direct competitor to NIMAK in the European resistance welding gun market.
Tecna S.p.A. Italian manufacturer specializing in resistance welding equipment, transformers, and welding guns. Highly comparable niche focus to NIMAK in resistance welding technology for industrial joining.
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited: Canadian manufacturer of resistance welding equipment, welding guns, and automation systems serving automotive OEMs. Directly comparable specialty resistance welding offering to NIMAK's product portfolio.
Lincoln Electric: Global leader in welding and cutting products, including resistance welding equipment and welding automation. Closely comparable business model to NIMAK across manual guns, robotic welding, and welding controls.

Broad incumbents

ABB Robotics: Global industrial automation incumbent offering robotic welding cells, arc welding packages, and integrated welding automation. Competes with NIMAK's automation cell business as part of a broader robotics portfolio.
KUKA AG: German-headquartered robotics and automation major with a dedicated welding technology portfolio. Competes with NIMAK in robotic welding cells while offering broader industrial automation beyond welding.
Yaskawa Motoman: Japanese robotics leader with extensive welding robot and welding system offerings. Competes with NIMAK in robotic welding applications as part of a broader robotics and motion control portfolio.
Bosch Rexroth: German industrial group with assembly and welding technology offerings including resistance welding equipment and welding cells. Competes with NIMAK in industrial joining automation as part of its broader factory automation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

NIMAK financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

NIMAK leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

NIMAK funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

NIMAK M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about NIMAK

What does NIMAK do?

Is NIMAK a public or private company?

NIMAK is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was NIMAK founded?

NIMAK was founded in 1965. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is NIMAK based?

NIMAK is headquartered in Wissen, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does NIMAK make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Welding Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are automation Solutions, adhesive and Dosing Technology and service and Maintenance.

Who are NIMAK's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ESAB Corporation, Fronius International, Schunk Group, Tecna S.p.A., CenterLine (Windsor) Limited and Lincoln Electric. Broad incumbents are ABB Robotics, KUKA AG, Yaskawa Motoman and Bosch Rexroth.

Does NIMAK have an API?

No public API is recorded for NIMAK.

What industry is NIMAK in?

NIMAK's product category is Industrial Welding Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing), with a secondary code of IMAIACAD, Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site). Its NAICS code is 333992 and its SIC code is 3567.