Knuth Werkzeugmaschinen

What Knuth Werkzeugmaschinen does

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer and distributor of metalworking machine tools, headquartered in Wasbek, Schleswig-Holstein, with additional showrooms and service facilities in Bocholt and Denkendorf. Founded in 1923, the company offers a broad portfolio spanning conventional and CNC categories — lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, industrial saws, EDM machines, laser and plasma cutting systems, presses, sheet metal processing, and tube/profile processing — alongside a sizable accessories and consumables business covering tool holders, machining tools, abrasives, measuring technology, and SmartFactory digital integration components.

The business operates a primarily direct, consultation-based enterprise sales motion, with stocked inventory at its showrooms enabling in-house demonstration and short delivery times. International reach is delivered through regional offices and channel partners across 45 countries, including dedicated websites for the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Service revenue — start-up, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts — supplements hardware sales, and the company advertises a 1-business-day sales response time.

KNUTH serves more than 50,000 companies and has installed over 150,000 machines worldwide, with referenceable enterprise customers across automotive (Jungheinrich, Minimax, Mubea), railway (Deutsche Bahn), bearings (SKF), aerospace (Airbus), and food processing (Tietjen). Core technology partnerships with Siemens (Sinumerik/SinuTrain), Kjellberg, and Hypertherm underpin the CNC and plasma offerings. The company is privately held by the founding family, discloses no revenue or headcount figures, and shows no public funding or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Knuth Werkzeugmaschinen

Legal name

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH

Website

https://knuth.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen is a family-owned German manufacturer and distributor of metalworking machine tools, offering CNC and conventional machines across 21 product categories to industrial manufacturers, trade workshops, and educational institutions in 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD), EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF), Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Metalworking machinery
• Industrial lathes
• Milling machines
• Sheet metal processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wasbek

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Sales: Sale of industrial metalworking machines including CNC and conventional lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, saws, EDM machines, laser and plasma cutting machines, presses, and sheet metal processing equipment.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of machine accessories, measuring technology, tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding equipment, abrasives, saw blades, EDM and cutting consumables, and operating/workshop equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Start-up services, maintenance plans, repairs, and spare parts supply. Professional service team available for installation, training, and ongoing machine maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen manufactures and sells industrial metalworking machine tools, offering both conventional and CNC machines for turning, milling, grinding, drilling, sawing, EDM, laser cutting, plasma cutting, pressing, and sheet metal processing. The company also sells machine accessories, measuring technology, tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding devices, abrasives, saw blades, and consumables, and provides start-up, maintenance, and repair services for its installed base of over 150,000 machines across 45 countries.

Product overview

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen is a family-owned manufacturer (since 1923) of industrial metalworking machine tools. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of conventional and CNC machines organized into two main divisions: Machines (11 product categories including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, industrial saws, EDM machines, laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, presses, sheet metal processing, and tubes/profile processing equipment) and Accessories (10 accessory categories including machine accessories, measuring technology, tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding, abrasives, saw blades, consumables, and workshop equipment). The product portfolio also includes service offerings for start-up, maintenance, and repairs. The company serves more than 50,000 customers worldwide, is represented in 45 countries, and has installed over 150,000 machines globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lathe Machines Metal turning machines including conventional horizontal lathes and CNC lathe machines for precision turning operations in industrial, workshop, and educational settings.
• Milling Machines Vertical machining centres, conventional milling machines, and conventional milling and boring machines for metal removal and precision milling operations.
• Grinding Machines Tool grinders, belt/disk sanders, and conventional grinding machines for precision surface finishing and material removal.
• Drilling Machines Radial drilling machines and column drilling machines for hole-making operations in metalwork.
• Industrial Saws Horizontal mitre cutting bandsaws, horizontal straight cutting bandsaws, vertical bandsaws, and circular sawing machines for material cutting.
• EDM Machines Wire cut EDM and die sinker EDM machines for precision electrical discharge machining.
• Laser Cutting Machines Laser cutting machines for precise metal cutting operations in industrial manufacturing.
• Plasma Cutting Machines Plasma cutting machines for high-speed metal cutting, with technology partners Kjellberg and Hypertherm.
• Presses Hydraulic presses and workshop presses for metal forming and pressing operations.
• Sheet Metal Processing Machines Press brakes, guillotine shears, folding machines, plate rolling machines, and edge beveling machines for sheet metal fabrication.
• Tubes and Profile Processing Machines Tube and profile rolling machines and tube end finishing machines for processing hollow sections and profiles.
• X.mill Series Vertical Machining Centres Vertical machining centers X.mill 600, 800, and 1100 representing a new generation for economic CNC manufacturing with high availability and easy operation.
• Machine Accessories and Consumables Machine accessories, measuring technology, tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding devices, abrasives, saw blades, EDM and cutting consumables, and operating/workshop equipment sold to support KNUTH machines.
• Machine Service and Maintenance Comprehensive service packages including start-up services, maintenance services, and repairs and spare parts support for all KNUTH machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150,000 machines installed worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KjellbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for plasma cutting technology. Kjellberg is one of the market leaders in plasma technology, providing cutting quality, cutting speed, and cost efficiency for KNUTH plasma cutting machines.
• HyperthermcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for plasma cutting systems. KNUTH partners with Hypertherm alongside Kjellberg to offer customers choice in plasma cutting technology, achieving balance between cutting quality, speed, and cost.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Sinumerik CNC control systems. KNUTH machines equipped with Sinumerik and SinuTrain provide advanced CNC functionality with high degree of flexibility. Featured in customer case studies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer offering vertical machining centers, lathes, and rotary products at price-performance-driven positioning. Closely comparable to Knuth's mid-market CNC and conventional machine positioning, including education and workshop segments.
• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool builder offering lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machines with proprietary OSP control. Comparable to Knuth across core CNC turning and milling categories, with overlapping industrial customer base.
• Makino: Japanese machine tool manufacturer specializing in horizontal and vertical machining centers, EDM, and graphite milling. Comparable to Knuth in CNC machining centers and EDM product categories serving aerospace and industrial customers.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of CNC lathes, multi-spindle turning machines, and turn-mill centers. Comparable as a specialized German machine tool maker with overlapping product focus on turning and milling for industrial production.
• DMG Mori: Global CNC machine tool leader offering CNC turning, milling, and additive machines for industrial manufacturing. Directly comparable to Knuth as a broad-line CNC and conventional metalworking machine supplier serving automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers.
• GROB-Werke: German manufacturer of machining centers, turn-mill machines, and assembly systems primarily serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized German machine tool peer with overlapping turning, milling, and system-integration offerings.
• Trumpf: German global leader in machine tools, lasers, and sheet metal processing equipment. Directly comparable to Knuth in laser cutting, plasma cutting, press brakes, and sheet metal processing categories, serving overlapping industrial customers.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based machine tool division offering milling, EDM, laser texturing, and automation solutions for industrial manufacturers. Comparable product overlap with Knuth in EDM, milling, and laser categories plus similar premium industrial customer base.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers, and laser cutting systems for industrial production. Comparable to Knuth across the same core categories (turning, milling, cutting) with global distribution and a strong installed base in similar end markets.
• EMAG Group: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines, grinding machines, and machining centers for automotive and industrial production. Comparable mid-sized German machine tool peer with similar product breadth in turning, grinding, and metal cutting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KNUTH_Germany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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