Name

Breuning IRCO

Legal name

Kurt Breuning IRCO Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://breuning-irco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tool Loading and Unloading Automation

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Bar loaders
• Bar loading magazines
• Workpiece loading systems
• CNC turning automation
• Machine tool loading systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinenbronn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom automated loading/unloading equipment: Sale of custom-built bar loaders, bar loading magazines, workpiece loading systems, unloading systems, and special machines. Equipment is custom-configured per customer application with modular components. Revenue is project-based, one-time per order with no recurring subscription.
2. Spare parts and replacement components: Spare parts including spindle liner tubes, clamping sleeves, bearings, guidance channels, and other wearing parts. Spare parts are sold via dedicated [email protected] channel. Immediate payment terms with no deduction.
3. Technical service and support: Technical service hotline and service support for troubleshooting and maintenance of installed equipment. Service provided via dedicated [email protected] channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kurt Breuning IRCO Maschinenbau GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells automated bar loaders, bar loading magazines, and workpiece loading and unloading systems for CNC turning machines. Its portfolio covers long-bar magazines (PROFImat, ecoPROFI, SiMag, MiMo II), short-bar loaders (ILS-MUK family), automated workpiece loaders/unloaders, steady rest machining centres, part-storage systems (ITS), and supporting accessories such as spindle liner tubes, guidance channels, and bundle loaders. Equipment is custom-configured per customer application and complemented by spare parts and technical service.

Product overview

Breuning IRCO is a German family-owned manufacturer of loading and unloading systems for machine tools, offering a comprehensive portfolio of bar feeders, loading magazines, workpiece loading/unloading systems, and special machinery. The product lineup includes: long bar loading magazines (PROFImat multi-channel, ecoPROFI entry-level multi-channel, SiMag single-channel, MiMo II dual-channel, and Steady Rest Guidance LF); short bar loading magazines (ILS-MUK 100, ILS-KUL compact, ILS-MUK IV WBS); automated workpiece loaders (ILS-RBL with chute, ILS-TBL with indexed conveyor); automated unloading systems (ILS-REX with chute, ILS-TEX with indexed conveyor, SiMag ERV); part storage systems (ITS/ITS-RBT); steady rest centres (SR-Center MONO, SR-Centre DUO, LF-Center ROTO); and accessories (IBU Bundle Loader, Spindle Extension, Spindle Liner Tubes, Guidance Channels, Clamping Sleeves). All products are manufactured in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and feature modular designs that allow customer-specific customizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROFImat High-performance multi-channel loading magazine for long bars (3,000–6,000 mm standard lengths, custom on request), designed for economic production of small series with minimal changeover times in CNC turning operations.
• ecoPROFI Multi-channel loading magazine for long bars, positioned as an entry-level option into multi-channel technology for producing small series economically.
• SiMag Single-channel loading magazine optimized for medium and large-scale production of long bars with hydrodynamic bar guiding for vibration-reduced material guidance.
• MiMo II Two-channel loading magazine for both long and short turning operations, ideal for small to medium-sized batches with quick conversion between modes at the touch of a button via an integrated telescopic system.
• Steady Rest Guidance LF Extension of the lathe spindle for end machining or finishing of long workpieces, featuring self-centering precision steady rests.
• ILS-MUK 100 Multi-universal short-bar automatic loader for automatic loading of profile materials with changeover times under one minute, suitable for small to medium batch sizes.
• ILS-KUL Compact short-bar loader with low space requirement, suitable for medical technology and jewellery industry applications requiring precise small-component handling.
• ILS-MUK IV WBS Workpiece loading station for press, drawing blanks, or short components with conveyor bowl, chute, or indexing belt options for medium batch sizes.
• ILS-RBL Automatic workpiece loader with chute for medium to large batch sizes and semi-finished parts.
• ILS-TBL Automatic workpiece loader with indexed conveyor for medium to large batch sizes.
• ILS-REX Automatic lathe unloading system with chute for gentle unloading of workpieces by the machine spindle.
• ILS-TEX Automatic lathe unloading system with indexed conveyor for fully automatic precision unloading.
• SiMag ERV Unloading magazine for long workpieces up to 10m from counter-spindle lathes with axial displacement.
• ITS Finished Part Storage Part storage system for gently transporting and storing sensitive workpieces with easy access for inspection; the ITS-RBT variant adds semi-finished part loading capability through the spindle.
• IBU Bundle Loader External bar storage accessory for expanding storage capacity of loading magazines, conveying several bars simultaneously.
• Spindle Extension Optional spindle extension for lathes and machining centres, extending spindle length to 1,600 mm to handle longer bar stock.
• SR-Center MONO Steady rest centre with loading portal for automatic loading and unloading, suitable for mannarmen (low-operator) operation.
• SR-Centre DUO Steady rest centre with two linked steady rest guiding systems for simultaneous end machining with two lathes.
• LF-Center ROTO Steady rest centre for machining both ends on one lathe with fully automatic process for highly-efficient operation.
• Spindle Liner Tubes (SER) Individual spindle liner tubes for precision turning from bar stock, available in 1mm increments with dynamic balancing options; extend useful spindle length by up to 250 mm, minimize vibrations, and increase workpiece surface quality.
• Extension Coolant Collector Extension of coolant collecting tank serving as splash and grip protection for extended spindle insert tubes.
• Guidance Channels Guide channels for loading magazines, designed as the central component of every loading magazine for best turning results.
• Clamping Sleeves and Bearings Guiding elements for loading magazines including bearings with clamping sleeves and VKK configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90 m/min rapid traverse speeds enabling short reload times
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• Lexair Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLexair, Inc. serves as the authorized distributor for Breuning IRCO products in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Located at 2025 Mercer Road, Lexington, KY 40511. Provides local sales, support, and customer contact for North American markets.
• CNC-Multiservice (Holger Dahm)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNC-Multiservice, operated by Holger Dahm, serves as an independent sales representative for Breuning IRCO in selected German postal code areas. Provides localized sales coverage for CNC machining customers in assigned regions.
• 1st Machine Tool AccessoriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for England, located at Unit 1, The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3JJ. Provides local sales support for UK customers.
• MTC Flextek Oy AbminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Finland, located at Myllyhaantie 6E, 33960 Pirkkala, Finland.
• CNC Island ehfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Iceland, located at Gjotuhraun 3, 220 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
• HAJO TOOL A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Denmark, located at Vejlegårdsvej 65B, DK-2665 Vallensbæk, Denmark.
• KASPO MASKIN ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Norway, located at Hoeggvegen 66, 7489 Trondheim, Norway.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• INDEX-Werke: INDEX-Werke is a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines, turn-mill centers, and automated production cells. As a major OEM in the same DACH precision turning market, it overlaps with Breuning IRCO's core customer segment for bar loaders and workpiece handling.
• Star Micronics (Citizen Machinery): Star Micronics produces Swiss-type CNC lathes often paired with dedicated bar feeding systems, serving the same precision turning customer segment as Breuning IRCO. It represents a broad incumbent competitor for high-end turning automation solutions.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is one of the world's largest machine tool manufacturers, offering CNC turning machines and integrated automation including palletizing and workpiece handling. Its broad automation portfolio overlaps with IRCO's loading/unloading value proposition across the precision turning customer base.
• Tornos Group: Tornos is a Swiss manufacturer of sliding head and multi-spindle CNC turning machines, often bundled with bar feeding solutions. It overlaps with Breuning IRCO's customer base (precision turning operators) and supplies complementary automation for turning cells.

Emerging players

• Halter CNC Automation: Halter develops robotic loading and unloading systems for CNC lathes and machining centers, competing with both traditional bar loaders and workpiece loading systems like IRCO's ILS-RBL and ILS-TBL product lines.
• RoboJob: RoboJob supplies standardized automation cells for loading and unloading CNC lathes and machining centers, including bar feeder integration. It represents an emerging robotic alternative to IRCO's mechanical bar feeding approach for small and mid-sized batch sizes.

Regional players

• Midaco Corporation: Midaco is a US-based manufacturer of pallet changers, automation, and workpiece loading equipment primarily for North American CNC machining centers. It competes regionally with IRCO's North American distribution footprint for workpiece handling applications.

Direct peers

• Cucchi Pietro & Figli: Cucchi Pietro is an Italian manufacturer of bar loaders, loading magazines, and bar feeding accessories for CNC turning machines. Its product range and European Mittelstand footprint mirror Breuning IRCO's positioning in the bar loading niche.
• LNS Group: LNS Group manufactures bar feeders, bar loading magazines, and chip management systems for CNC turning machines worldwide. It is the most direct competitor to Breuning IRCO's PROFImat, SiMag, and ILS product lines across the bar loading workflow for lathes and machining centers.
• IEMCA (Bucci Industries): IEMCA, part of Italy-based Bucci Industries, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of bar feeders and magazine loading systems for CNC turning machines. It competes head-to-head with Breuning IRCO in long and short bar feeding for lathes and turning centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 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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