ELMA-Tech

What ELMA-Tech does

ELMA-Tech GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of inverter-based welding and thermal coating technology, headquartered in Siegen with production in Morsbach and a co-Managing-Director leadership of Christian Tschoeltsch and Jens Zimmermann. Its portfolio spans four application pillars: MIG/MAG arc welding systems (MIDI MIG 300 AC/DC series), thermal coating (VARIO LDS/VX DC high-performance inverter power sources for plasma coating and arc wire spraying), submerged arc welding (SAW/MAG power sources), and resistance spot welding (MIDIspot VISION AV, ELMA Vision, ELMA Control Vision, PREMIUMspot Vision), supplemented by a body-shop range (MINIspot 3.0, ELMA-PULLER, EL-MIG 200 Pulse 3+). The underlying technology platform centers on multi-frequency inverter power sources with secondary-pulsed power units, 10 kHz transformer-rectifier spot welding guns with automatic electrode distance measurement, dual-pulse MIG/MAG process control, and configurable welding programs for aluminum, high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels.

The company serves three primary customer segments: automotive OEMs (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Fiat, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, Skoda, Opel, Daimler) for body-in-white spot welding and NANOSLIDE cylinder bore coating; industrial manufacturers (e.g., Berg Steel Pipe Corp.) for root welding of large steel pipes and submerged arc applications; and body-shop/trade workshops for repair and fabrication equipment. Vendor-stated outcomes include up to 30% operating cost reduction versus comparable systems, 50% energy loss reduction in cylinder bore coating, and process readjustments within 50 microseconds.

The business model is B2B direct sales of capital equipment with quote-based pricing (no public price list), supplemented by a service and spare-parts business (maintenance, calibration, training, 24-hour hotline). Distribution runs through direct OEM engagement globally and a service-engineer-based direct sales channel for trade customers primarily in Germany, with international footprint including the United States. Marketing leans on industry trade shows (Schweissen & Schneiden, Wurzburger Karosserie- und Schadenstage, ZKF Branchentreff). No external investors, funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries are disclosed; ownership appears founder/management-held.

Name

ELMA-Tech

Legal name

ELMA-Tech Gesellschaft für innovative Schweiß- und Beschichtungstechnologie mbH

Website

https://elmatech-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ELMA-Tech GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of inverter-based welding and thermal coating technology, serving automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and body-shop/trade workshops with spot welding, MIG/MAG, submerged arc, and plasma coating systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding & Coating Equipment

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial welding equipment
• Resistance spot welding systems
• MIG-MAG welding power sources
• Thermal coating technology
• Inverter welding technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Morsbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

ELMA-Tech develops and manufactures inverter-based welding and coating equipment, including MIG-MAG multifunction welding systems, plasma coating and arc wire spraying power sources, submerged arc welding power sources, and fully automatic resistance spot welding systems with digital process control. The products are sold to automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and body shop/trade workshops, complemented by a full-service offering of maintenance, repair, calibration, spare parts, and training.

Product overview

ELMA-Tech offers a comprehensive portfolio of welding and coating technology equipment for industry, trade (handwerk), and OEMs. The product lineup centers on inverter-based power sources and welding systems across four main application categories: MIG-MAG arc welding (MIDI MIG series), thermal coating (VARIO LDS/VX DC), submerged arc welding (SAW/MAG series), and resistance spot welding (MIDIspot VISION, PREMIUMspot Vision, ELMA Vision, ELMA Control Vision series). The portfolio also includes body shop equipment (MINIspot 3.0, ELMA-PULLER, EL-MIG 200 Pulse 3+) designed for automotive repair and fabrication. These products share common technological foundations of inverter power source technology, digital process control, and configurable welding programs for different materials including aluminum, high-strength steel, and coated steel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MIDI MIG 300 AC / DC Multifunction welding system with alternating current pulse technology, steplessly adjustable up to 300 A / 29 V with maximum pulse current of 800 A; also suitable for welding thin aluminum sheets below 1 mm. Available in gas- or water-cooled versions, targeted at industry and trade customers.
• MIDI MIG 300 DC G W Energy-efficient multifunction welding system (gas- or water-cooled) with dual-pulse process for outstanding welding results, designed for industrial and workshop use.
• VARIO LDS/VX DC High-performance inverter power source for plasma coating and arc wire spraying applications with secondary-pulsed power unit for precise process control, used by industrial manufacturers.
• SAW/MAG-Stromquelle DC / AC Modular high-performance power sources with process control for submerged arc welding and MAG welding, offering optimum process regulation through freely selectable power source characteristics, targeted at large-scale industrial welding operations.
• MIDIspot VISION AV Fully automatic spot welding system with precision process control and energy regulation, featuring highly efficient spot welding guns with 10 kHz transformer-rectifier and automatic electrode distance measurement; used by automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers.
• ELMA Vision CM Alu Aluminum spot welding system including switch cabinet, digital process control, welding programs for high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, and hall installation plate for ELMA-Tech spot welding guns, targeted at automotive body shops and OEMs.
• ELMA CONTROL VISION Process-controlled fully automatic spot welding control system for flexible deployment on manual and robot-guided production lines in the automotive sector.
• PREMIUMspot Vision Fully automatic automotive spot welding system for welding components made of high-strength, ultra-high-strength, coated, and bonded sheet steel, including complete VISION-AUTO, VISION-SPEZIAL, VISION-ALU, and ELMA-QS software packages.
• MINIspot 3.0 Multi-purpose sheet metal working device offering functionality for tacking spots, dent removal, stud welding, sheet metal heating, and overlay welding; features 2-phase connection, 400 V, 6 kVA welding power, and up to 3500 A welding current. Targeted at automotive body shops and trade workshops.
• EL-MIG 200 Pulse 3+ 3-torch multi-purpose welding system delivering first-rate welding quality with low-spatter operation for a wide variety of materials in MIG/MAG, pulsed, and dual-pulsed MIG processes; features fully digital control system with inverter generator.
• ELMA-PULLER Mobile pull tower for body shops enabling reliable pull repairs with material-friendly work on vehicle body panels; features 1400 mm column height, pulling force between 200-420 daN, and optional extension kit.
• ELMA-Tech Service & Support Comprehensive service offering covering maintenance and repair, spare parts supply, calibration, repair service, and training courses/seminars for ELMA-Tech welding and coating equipment, supported by a 24-hour hotline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating cost reduction of up to 30% compared to similar solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Berg Steel Pipe Corp.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Process optimization partnership for root welding of large steel pipes. ELMA-Tech provided VARIO UG VX 3000 constant power sources, process controllers and wire feeders, achieving desired cycle time reduction through optimum control of process parameters.
• HELLER (Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint development of CylinderBoreCoating technology with Daimler NANOSLIDE using VARIO 800 DC LDS power sources and flexible process control for arc wire spraying coating processes, achieving 50% energy loss reduction.
• Daimler AGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Technology partnership for NANOSLIDE cylinder bore coating process, implemented through HELLER using ELMA-Tech power sources for automotive engine manufacturing.
• OpelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-development of highly efficient spot welding technology for lightweight body construction. The technology has been established worldwide and is deployed by multiple automotive manufacturers.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nimak: German manufacturer of resistance spot welding guns, welding controllers, and robotic welding systems for the automotive industry. Direct peer in the automotive spot welding segment with overlapping OEM customers.
• Fronius International: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma, and resistance spot welding systems, plus inverter power sources. Closely comparable product portfolio to ELMA-Tech with significantly larger global scale.
• Kemppi: Finnish manufacturer of arc welding equipment and inverter power sources serving automotive, industrial, and workshop customers across Europe. Direct peer with similar product breadth and customer segments.
• Lorch Schweißtechnik: German-based welding equipment manufacturer focused on MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma systems for industrial and craft customers. Comparable German Mittelstand competitor with overlapping inverter-based product lines.
• EWM GmbH: German manufacturer of arc welding equipment (MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma) and inverter power sources for industrial and trade customers. Direct competitor in the same German mid-market welding equipment segment.

Broad incumbents

• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with a full portfolio spanning arc welding, automation, and cutting. Overlaps with ELMA-Tech in industrial welding power sources and submerged arc welding.
• Lincoln Electric: US-listed global leader in welding and cutting products, including inverter-based arc welding and resistance spot welding solutions for automotive OEMs. A much larger incumbent competing for the same OEM accounts as ELMA-Tech.
• Cloos Schweisstechnik (ESAB): German manufacturer specializing in automated arc welding and robot welding systems, now part of ESAB. Comparable in industrial welding automation and inverter power sources, with broader corporate backing.
• Panasonic Welding Systems: Division of Panasonic supplying resistance spot welding and arc welding equipment, with deep penetration of automotive OEMs. Directly comparable in automotive body-in-white spot welding technology.
• Miller Electric Mfg. US-based global manufacturer of arc welding and cutting equipment with strong presence in automotive and industrial segments. Competes with ELMA-Tech in inverter-based MIG/MAG and spot welding systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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