SHM Stegherr GmbH

What SHM Stegherr GmbH does

SHM Stegherr GmbH is a privately held German specialty machinery manufacturer founded in 1950 and based in Regenstauf, Bavaria. The company designs and builds CNC-controlled woodworking machines for the profile processing of wood, aluminum, MDF, and plastic, serving window and door manufacturers, picture frame producers, furniture and kitchen cabinet makers, and outdoor wood product fabricators. Its product portfolio is organized around four pillars: profile machining centers (GLS-2, GLS, GLS-A, KSS), cross joint milling machines for glazing bars (KSF-2E, KSF-2A, KSF-2/4, KSF-mini, KSF-R), CNC machining centers (FD-E2) for six-sided processing, and coping machines (KF, KF-1, KF-mini, SKF, RKF, KF-S) for tear-free end milling of profiled bars. Specialized equipment for niche applications — picture frame milling (BRF), kitchen cabinet frame joints (BFF), drilling and dowelling (DS), and notching (NF) — rounds out the catalog.

All manufacturing — pneumatics, machine frames, painting, electrics, control cabinets, and control software — is performed in-house at the company's ~4,000 sqm production facility in Regenstauf, supporting a 100% individually configured build-to-order model. Differentiated engineering includes counter-rotating spindle technology for tear-free coping, HSK-C 32 quick-change tooling, multi-axis servo control, automatic tool changers, and program-controlled glue injection and dowel insertion, all developed internally over a 60+ year R&D arc that produced the company's 1967 founding patent and a 1990 Federal Republic of Germany innovation award.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: a direct factory sales team of engineers-consultants handles domestic and key international accounts, while 80% of machines are exported through an authorized dealer network spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, North America, and Oceania (anchor partner Stiles Machinery in the USA). Revenue is generated from one-time machine sales, aftermarket service contracts (maintenance, remote support, training, commissioning), and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-configured nature of each system. Since 2019 the company has been owned by Dipl.-Ing. Henry König, who acquired it from the Wellein family and rebranded it from Stegherr Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG.

Name

SHM Stegherr GmbH

Legal name

SHM Stegherr GmbH

Website

https://www.shm-stegherr.com/en/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SHM Stegherr GmbH is a German specialty machinery manufacturer of CNC-controlled woodworking machines for profile processing, serving window, door, furniture, kitchen, and picture frame manufacturers through custom in-house production and a 20+ country dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Woodworking Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC woodworking machines
• Profile machining centers
• Cross joint milling
• Window frame machinery
• Special purpose machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Regenstauf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom special machines for wood, aluminum, MDF, and plastic profile processing. Machines are manufactured individually to customer specification with tailored units, spindles, tool holders, and clamping systems. Complete package includes manufacturing process, software, automation, and service.
2. Aftermarket Services: Service quality including regular service intervals, emergency support, remote maintenance, installation, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing technical support.
3. Spare Parts and Components: Supply of replacement parts and machine components for installed base.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SHM Stegherr GmbH designs and manufactures custom CNC-controlled woodworking machines for the precise processing of profiled bars made from wood, aluminum, MDF, and plastic. Their portfolio includes profile machining centers, cross joint milling machines, coping machines, and special-purpose machines serving window, door, furniture, picture frame, and outdoor wood product manufacturers. Each machine is individually configured to the customer's processes, with in-house manufacturing of machine frames, pneumatics, electrics, control cabinets, and software.

Product overview

SHM Stegherr GmbH is a German industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in CNC-controlled woodworking machines for the furniture, window, door, and construction industries. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Profile Machining Centers (GLS-2, GLS, GLS-A, KSS) for cutting, drilling, and processing profiled bars; (2) Cross Joint Milling Machines (KSF-2E, KSF-2A, KSF-2/4, KSF-mini, KSF-R) for producing glazing bar frame joints; (3) CNC Machining Centers (FD-E2) for 6-sided processing of profiled components; (4) Coping Machines (KF, KF-1, KF-mini, KF-S, SKF, RKF) for tear-free milling of sash bar connections; (5) Special/Custom Machines (BRF, BFF, BGS) for specific applications like picture frames, kitchen cabinets, and curved profiles; and (6) Support Equipment (DS, NF) for drilling, dowelling, and notching operations. These products share a common platform of CNC control, servo-driven precision, and modular design allowing customer-specific configurations including barcode integration, automatic tool changers, and multi-axis servo control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GLS-2 Profile Machining Center Extremely efficient CNC-controlled allround machining center for cutting, punching, drilling, milling and marking of profiled bars in semi- or fully-automated configurations, for industrial manufacturers of windows, doors, and furniture components.
• GLS Profile Machining Center CNC-controlled machining center for accurate cutting to length and machining of profiled stock, available in manual, semi- or fully-automated versions, for window, door, and furniture manufacturers.
• GLS-A Mitre Saw Specialized mitre saw for accurate angle cutting of profiled bars at angles from 0 to 60 degrees, for manufacturers of windows, doors, and picture frames.
• KSS V-Notching Machine V-notching machine for creating V-cuts in profiled bars used in joint connections, for window and door manufacturers.
• KSF-2E Cross Joint Milling Machine World's leading NC and fully automatic special milling machine for efficient production of cross joints and complete glazing bar frames, available with automatic height adjustment and twin milling stations, for window manufacturers.
• KSF-2A Cross Joint Milling Machine Cross joint milling machine for efficient production of cross joints in profiled glazing bars, for window manufacturers.
• KSF-2/4 Cross Joint Milling Machine Closed halving joint cutter used worldwide for accuracy, robustness, and broad application range in cross joint production.
• KSF-mini Cross Joint Milling Machine Compact cross joint milling machine ideal for companies not currently processing cross joints, with all three cuts done in one single clamping.
• FD-E2 Machining Center CNC-controlled 4-axis machining center for drilling, milling, and dowel driving on all six sides of profiled bars in original length or precut single pieces in one pass, for window, door, and furniture manufacturers.
• KF Coping Center Universal machining center for cutting to length, coping, drilling and dowel driving of longside profiled workpieces, with intuitive touch screen operation and optional barcode program selection.
• KF-1 Coping Machine Allround coping machine for tear-free endmilling of profiled sash bars, with optional drilling unit, servo controlled axis, and dowelling unit.
• KF-mini Coping Machine Compact and efficient machining station for manually operated tear-free coping of profiled glazing bars, with KF-mini QC variant featuring high-speed milling spindles with HSK-C 32 quick change system.
• KF-S Copy Milling and Coping Machine Flexible special purpose machine for machining outdoor wood elements including fence and balcony boards, furniture parts, and window/door components, with tear-free milling at ends and long sides including round or irregular curved shapes.
• SKF NC Coping Machine for Glazing Bars Program-controlled coping machine for tear-free end milling of glazing bars in one pass with two counter-rotating spindles, featuring defect detection and length optimization.
• RKF Coping Machine Machine for coping already assembled frames, milling the profile of the sash bar from bottom upwards into the frame for glazing bar fixation.
• NF Notching Machine Special milling machine for notching in one working cycle several bars up to total width of 400mm, with 4.0 or 5.5 kW milling motors and intuitive touch screen operation storing up to 500 programs.
• DS Drilling and Dowelling Station Machine for endside drilling and dowel insertion with three servo controlled axes enabling drilling in any position, featuring program-controlled drilling, 50 bar glue injection, and dowel insertion.
• BRF Stretcher Bar Milling Machine Machine for simultaneous machining of both ends of frame profiles (250-3000mm length) in one clamping, available in fully automatic version with horizontal magazine or simpler single-side version.
• BFF Milling Machine for Beaded Face Frames Special milling machine for efficient production of classic frame joints for kitchen cabinet doors with beaded face frames, featuring simultaneous use of up to 3 tools in one clamping.
• Custom Special Machine Engineering Bespoke engineering and manufacturing of special machines for wood, aluminum, MDF, and plastic profile processing, tailored to unique customer specifications including spindles, tool holders, clamping systems, software, automation, and service.
• Aftermarket Service and Spare Parts Service quality offerings including regular service intervals, emergency support, remote maintenance, installation, commissioning, operator training, ongoing technical support, and supply of replacement parts and machine components for the installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% time savings in production workflow (Siegenthaler AG Fenster case)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Homag Group: Germany-based global leader in woodworking machinery and systems for the furniture and timber house industries. Much larger and broader portfolio, but overlaps with Stegherr in CNC machining centers for window, door, and furniture component production.
• Biesse Group: Italian manufacturer of machinery and systems for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic, and metal. Overlaps directly with Stegherr in CNC machining centers, drilling, and edge processing for furniture and window manufacturers.
• SCM Group: Italian industrial group offering a wide range of woodworking machinery including CNC machining centers and throughfeed machines. Comparable to Stegherr in CNC profile and component processing for furniture and joinery applications.
• IMA Schelling Group: German-based group offering machines and systems for wood, panel, and metal processing. Overlaps with Stegherr in CNC processing of profiled workpieces and window/door production lines.

Direct peers

• Michael Weinig AG: German specialist in solid wood processing machinery, particularly for window, door, and staircase production. Closely comparable niche focus to Stegherr in profile processing for joinery and window manufacturers.
• Felder Group: Austrian mid-sized manufacturer of woodworking machines for trades and industry, including Format-4 and Hammer brands. Comparable in scale and target customers to Stegherr, with overlap in CNC and special machinery for joineries.
• Altendorf GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of sliding table saws and panel handling machinery for the woodworking trade. Comparable German mid-sized niche machinery peer serving furniture and joinery workshops, though focused on a different primary machine category.

Others

• Leitz GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of precision tooling and service solutions for the wood processing industry. Adjacent rather than competing with Stegherr, but its tooling is often fitted to machines like Stegherr's CNC machining centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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