R&A Tools For Machining Technology

What R&A Tools For Machining Technology does

R&A Werkzeuge für Zerspanungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial distributor headquartered in Schiffweiler, Saarland, founded in 1992 and operated as a family-run small team (11–50 employees) under managing directors Michael and Fabian Russert. The company resells cutting tools, metalworking coolants, industrial vacuum systems, and CNC workshop accessories from a curated portfolio of international brands — Kennametal, Hangsterfer's, Freddy Products, Korloy, Dümmel, Eroglu, Hamma Umwelttechnik, and Insight KB — positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for machine shops, CNC operators, and manufacturers across Germany and roughly ten other European countries.

Its core technology is distribution rather than proprietary product development; the single notable differentiator is its official distributorship of Insight KB's ClearScreen V 4.0 CNC transparent protective screen (200/300/400 mm, 100% made in Germany), which it sells both via direct inquiry and through its online shop. Pricing on the shop is partially public (unit prices for ClearScreen, tiered by size at €59–€115 ex-VAT), while the bulk of the catalog — including Kennametal, Hangsterfer's, Freddy Products — is quote-based and supports a B2B invoice-purchase flow for commercial customers (Gewerbekunden). The company does not publish revenue, has no funding history, and holds no patents.

Commercially, R&A runs a hybrid GTM: a Jimdo-hosted e-commerce storefront serving the long tail of SMB and individual machinist buyers, combined with a direct-sales consultation channel for enterprise accounts and non-listed SKUs. Distribution is via standard and express parcel shipping within Germany and internationally to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. Marketing relies on the company website, downloadable partner catalogs, direct contact forms, and a dedicated English-language page to capture international inquiries; there is no disclosed social-media, paid, or content-marketing footprint of scale.

Name

R&A Tools For Machining Technology

Legal name

R&A Werkzeuge für Zerspanungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://r-a-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R&A Werkzeuge für Zerspanungstechnik GmbH is a family-owned German industrial distributor in Schiffweiler, Saarland, reselling cutting tools, metalworking coolants, industrial vacuums, and CNC accessories from brands such as Kennametal, Hangsterfer's, and Insight KB to machine shops, manufacturers, and universities across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machining Tools and Coolants Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHADAA

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

SECONDARYIMACANAK

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Manufacturing

Keywords

• Industrial machining tools
• Cutting tool distribution
• Metalworking coolants
• CNC workshop supplies
• Precision tooling supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiffweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Resale: Revenue is generated through the resale of machining tools, metalworking coolants, industrial vacuum systems, and related accessories sourced from partner manufacturers. Sales are conducted via an e-commerce shop with standard shipping within Germany and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

R&A Werkzeuge GmbH is a German industrial supplier distributing machining tools, metalworking coolants, industrial vacuum systems, and CNC accessories sourced from multiple brand partners including Kennametal, Hangsterfer's, Freddy Products, Insight KB, Dümmel, Korloy, Eroglu, and Hamma Umwelttechnik. The company positions itself as a one-stop supplier for CNC and machine shops, offering next-day shipping, strong stock availability, and expert product guidance. They also serve as the official distributor of Insight KB's ClearScreen CNC protective screen in Germany and Europe.

Product overview

R&A Werkzeuge GmbH is a German industrial supplier for metalworking (Zerspanungstechnik) offering a portfolio of tools, cutting materials, and cooling lubricants from multiple brand partners. Their core offering centers on being a one-stop supplier for machining workshops, halls, and production facilities. They distribute/ resell products from brands including Hangsterfer's (cooling lubricants), Freddy Products (industrial vacuums), Kennametal, Dümmel, Hamma Umwelttechnik (cooling lubricant care systems), Korloy, and Eroglu. Their own distributed product includes the Insight KB ClearScreen V 4.0 CNC protective screen (200-400mm), which they are the official distributor for in Germany. The company operates nationally and internationally from Schiffweiler, Saarland, serving industries including Aerospace, Medical, General Engineering, Hydraulics, Tool makers, Manufacturers, Machine Shops & Universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hangsterfer's Cooling Lubricants

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KennametalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKennametal is a leading global supplier of cutting tools and tooling systems. R&A Werkzeuge is a partner/distributor of Kennametal products, offering Kennametal's cutting tool portfolio to German and European customers.
• Hangsterfer'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHangsterfer's is a manufacturer of metalworking fluids and coolants. R&A is a key distribution partner, offering Hangsterfer's coolant products alongside tools, serving as a 'one-stop' supply for both tools and coolants.
• Freddy ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreddy Products manufactures industrial vacuum systems. R&A distributes Freddy Products industrial vacuums in Germany and Europe.
• DümmelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDümmel is a tool manufacturer. R&A Werkzeuge distributes Dümmel products as part of their multi-brand tool portfolio.
• KorloyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorloy is a manufacturer of cutting tools and carbide inserts. R&A distributes Korloy products in their product portfolio.
• ErogluminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEroglu is a Turkish precision tool manufacturer and market leader in Turkey. R&A distributes Eroglu precision tools in Germany/Europe. Eroglu exports worldwide to 56 countries and holds DIN EN ISO 9001-2000, ISO TS 16949, and EN ISO 14001 certifications.
• Hamma UmwelttechnikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamma Umwelttechnik (Armin Hamma Umwelttechnik) is a traditional family-run company specializing in coolant care technology. R&A distributes Hamma coolant care and maintenance products, positioning them as a perfect partner for coolant management.
• Insight KBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsight KB manufactures the ClearScreen CNC clear view disk — a simple, innovative product 100% made in Germany. R&A Werkzeuge is the official distributor of Insight KB in Germany and Europe. ClearScreen deflects coolant and provides clear visibility into CNC machines, improving safety and efficiency.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Korloy Europe: Cutting tool manufacturer and current R&A brand partner — comparable as a metalworking cutting tool supplier but operating on the principal/manufacturer side of the distribution channel rather than as a distributor peer.
• Hamma Umwelttechnik: German manufacturer of coolant care and maintenance technology, also distributed by R&A — comparable as a metalworking coolant technology supplier but partner-side rather than peer distributor.
• Eroglu: Turkish precision cutting tool manufacturer exporting to 56 countries with ISO certifications — an R&A distribution partner and therefore an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct distribution competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Global industrial supply distributor with a strong fastener and consumables footprint, increasingly targeting European machine shops and OEMs through on-site vending and digital channels.
• MSC Industrial: US-headquartered broad-line industrial supply distributor serving MRO and metalworking customers globally — a much larger public incumbent operating a similar e-commerce-led GTM model in metalworking consumables.
• Grainger: Large US MRO industrial supply distributor expanding in Europe via brands including Zoro; competes with R&A for metalworking consumables and tool supply on a significantly larger scale and with deeper enterprise contracts.

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Group: Germany's largest B2B distributor of quality tools, metrology, and metalworking consumables, serving the same CNC and machine-shop customer base as R&A with a far broader catalog, direct enterprise sales force, and digital procurement platform.
• Metallex: European metalworking tool and CNC accessory distributor with an overlapping brand portfolio and e-commerce channel, competing directly for mid-market machine shop and CNC operator spend.
• Hommel Hercules Werkzeuge: German metalworking tooling distributor and Kennametal channel partner with a multi-brand cutting tool and precision tool portfolio aimed at the same European machine-shop customers as R&A.
• Würth Industrie: Industrial division of the Würth Group supplying C-parts, fasteners, and metalworking consumables to manufacturing customers across Europe — overlapping with R&A's one-stop-shop positioning for tools and shop-floor consumables.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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