What MAHE does

MAHE GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial welding and cutting equipment headquartered in Kreuztal, Germany, operating since 1994. The company develops and produces its full product range in-house, spanning four core technology categories: MIG/MAG welding (HyperMIG X, EcoMIG, MMS series), TIG/WIG welding (HyperTIG, Beta, Omega series), MMA/stick electrode welding (Delta series), and plasma welding/cutting (PlasmaTIG, Theta series including automation variants). It has also extended into adjacent surface-finishing equipment — cleaning, polishing, marking, and galvanizing systems under the HyperCleaner and Signiergeräte lines — along with dosing accessories and consumables (electrolytes). All power sources are built on modern inverter technology with proprietary arc-control IP including HSC (High Speed Cutting) for plasma, MIS (Multi-Induction-System) for MIG, HyperArc Active for arc-length compensation, and a suite of specialized arc modes (HyperPulse, HyperCold, HyperForce, HyperRoot). MAHE offers an Upgrade Technology program that allows optional performance increases and function extensions on existing installed machines.

The business model is hardware-led industrial equipment sales with a regional, primarily German commercial footprint. Go-to-market combines direct sales through the company website and dedicated contact channels (sales, purchasing, support) with an indirect channel via a password-protected dealer portal (Händlerbereich), targeting industrial manufacturing, construction/steel fabrication (with EN 1090 compliance certification), and mobile/field-service end users. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contract cadence is multi-year on industrial deals. The company is founder-owned (Mario Mankel listed as responsible person in the legal Impressum), with no disclosed external institutional investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure, consistent with a traditional German Mittelstand manufacturing profile. The website claims 50,000 customers and 4,500 certifications; revenue, employee count beyond firmographic range, and geographic expansion metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Product breadth covers portable/field units (e.g., MMS 2000C, i-1600, Beta DX 220A) through high-power industrial machines (HyperTIG AC/DC CWK up to 600A, Theta 180 HSC plasma cutter up to 80mm severance cut), with complementary accessories (wire feeders, water coolers, remote controls, trolleys, marking devices, dosing systems) and an electrolytic consumables line. Recent product cadence includes DSP-controlled resonance inverter platforms, automation-interface plasma cutters, and dedicated cleaning/marking systems, indicating continued R&D activity and adjacent-vertical expansion despite the absence of disclosed funding events or M&A activity.

Name

MAHE

Legal name

MAHE GmbH

Website

https://mahe-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MAHE GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand manufacturer of industrial welding machines, plasma cutters, and surface-finishing systems, built in-house in Kreuztal since 1994 and sold direct and via dealers to industrial, construction, and field-service customers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Welding equipment manufacturing
• Inverter welding technology
• Plasma cutting machines
• TIG welding systems
• MIG MAG welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Kreuztal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Welding Equipment Sales: Mahe GmbH generates revenue through the sale of welding machines and plasma cutting equipment, including various power classes and configurations for MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, and plasma cutting applications. They also sell accessories, consumables, and spare parts for their equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MAHE GmbH develops and manufactures high-performance welding machines and plasma cutting equipment in its own production facilities in Kreuztal, Germany. The product portfolio spans MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA/stick electrode welding, and plasma cutting/cleaning systems, all built on proprietary inverter technology with specialized arc control features such as HSC, MIS, HyperArc Active, and the MAHE Upgrade Technology for post-purchase performance extensions.

Product overview

Mahe GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-performance welding and cutting equipment based in Kreuztal, Germany. The product portfolio centers on four main welding technology categories: MIG/MAG welding (HyperMIG X, EcoMIG, MMS series), TIG/WIG welding (HyperTIG, Beta, Omega, Delta series), MMA/stick electrode welding, and plasma welding/cutting (PlasmaTIG, Theta series). The offering also includes specialized cleaning systems (HyperCleaner series, MiniCleaner, HCS 1 marking devices) and accessories (wire feed units, water coolers, remote controls, torches, trolleys). The products are developed and manufactured in Mahe's own facilities, with optional MAHE Upgrade Technology for performance increases and function extensions. Key arc control technologies include MIS (Multi-Induction-System), HyperPulse, HyperCold, HyperForce, HyperRoot, TriArc, TwinArc, and HyperArc Active for various welding processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HyperMIG X
• EcoMIG Digital/Analog Ultra-compact MIG/MAG welding inverter designed for simple operation, available in 2000 Digital, 3000 Digital, and 3000 Analog variants with synergy control and digital displays. For workshops and light industrial MIG/MAG use.
• MMS (Mobile Mig Synergy) Mobile and lightweight MIG/MAG welding machine for assembly and workshop use. Includes MMS 2000C, MMS 2000P EX, and MMS 2400/3000 EX models with spritzerfreier Lichtbogen, HyperCold/HyperRoot arc, and various drive roll options.
• HyperTIG AC/DC CWK High-power AC/DC TIG power source up to 600A with high-frequency pulse welding, Hyper Spot spot welding, Hyper ARC Active control, Mix TIG welding, and water cooling. Features synergy settings and one-knob operation. For demanding industrial TIG applications.
• HyperTIG DX High-power DC TIG power source up to 400A with HyperSpot spot welding, ActiveSpot quick tacking function, Hyper ARC Active control, and digital display.
• HyperTIG AX High-power AC/DC TIG power source up to 350A with ActiveSpot quick tacking function, digital display, and AC welding capabilities.
• Beta digital Mobile TIG welding machine up to 300A with Hyper ARC Active control and digital ampere display. Available in Professional and Synergy variants.
• Beta DX Mobile TIG DC welding machine up to 220A with resonance inverter controlled by DSP controller, up to 20kHz pulse welding, ActiveBoost function, and HyperSpot welding. Available in Pro and Syn variants.
• Omega AX Mobile AC/DC welding machine up to 220A with Kalotten Formungsfunktion (cap shaping function). Available in Pro and Syn variants.
• Delta digital Digital multifunction inverter for professionals. Welds basic, rutile, and CEL electrodes with adjustable Arc Force, Hot Start, and open-circuit voltage from 15V.
• Delta Multifunction electrode inverter with WIG Lift Arc capability.
• Delta Digital DS Multiprocess power source developed for underwater welding with 15V open-circuit voltage, active ocV monitoring, optional emergency stop, Force Arc, Anti Stick function, and switchable CV and CW modes.
• i-1600 Easy-to-use electrode inverter with WIG Lift ARC capability, operates on long supply cables, and features 100V technology.
• PlasmaTIG Micro plasma and plasma power source from 20A to 400A combining plasma TIG welding, MMA electrode welding, TIG HF welding, and TIG Lift Arc welding with Arc Force, Anti Stick, Up/Down Slope, and HF Start controls.
• Theta 40 Lightweight plasma cutting machine with 230V power, up to 8mm severance cut and 5mm quality cut capacity. Features integrated water separator and pressure display.
• Theta 60 HSC Plasma cutting inverter with HSC technology, up to 35mm severance cut and 25mm quality cut capacity.
• Theta 120 HSC High-performance plasma cutting inverter with HSC technology, up to 55mm severance cut and 38mm quality cut capacity. Available with automation interface option.
• Theta 180 HSC High-power plasma cutting inverter with HSC technology, up to 80mm cutting capacity, groove planning function, and perforated plate cutting function.
• Theta 60 AUT Automation-focused plasma cutting inverter with HSC technology, up to 35mm severance cut and 25mm quality cut capacity.
• Theta 120 AUT Automation-focused plasma cutting inverter with HSC technology, up to 55mm severance cut and 38mm quality cut capacity with automation interface.
• MiniCleaner Economical inverter cleaning device with 200W power, designed for cleaning, polishing, and marking operations with synergy programs.
• HyperCleaner ST Powerful 1200W inverter cleaning device with synergy program for all processes.
• HyperCleaner ST Speed Powerful 2500W inverter cleaning device with synergy program for all processes.
• HyperCleaner ST Plus Powerful 4000W inverter cleaning device with Mahe Pinsel Schutz System (brush protection system), for cleaning, polishing, marking, and galvanizing.
• HyperCleaner CT 200 Combined TIG welding (200A) and cleaning (2000W) device with Professional and Synergy front panel systems for cleaning, polishing, marking, and galvanizing.
• HCS 1 marking device Economical inverter marking device specifically developed for mobile use with deep black marking capability and short-circuit protection system.
• MLF 100 liquid dosing device Lightweight and compact device for automatic dosing of cleaning liquid with automatic/manual dosing modes, external tank connection, and compatibility with all MAHE HyperCleaner devices.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Hypertherm: US-based specialist in plasma and metal cutting technology; a focused direct competitor to MAHE's Theta HSC plasma cutting line, particularly for industrial cutting and automation applications.

Direct peers

• Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer specializing in MIG, TIG, MMA, and automated welding systems; comparable European Mittelstand-type competitor to MAHE with overlapping arc-control technology focus.
• Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik: German manufacturer of welding power sources and robotic welding systems, overlapping with MAHE on the MIG/TIG/plasma product stack and serving similar industrial fabricators.
• Lorch Schweißtechnik: German welding equipment specialist offering MIG, TIG, and plasma systems for industrial and craft customers, directly comparable to MAHE in technology positioning and DACH market focus.
• Fronius International: Austrian-based global welding specialist with strong MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma inverter product lines; a key European technology competitor to MAHE in the same welding and plasma cutting categories.
• EWM (Müller GmbH & Co. KG): German Mittelstand welding equipment manufacturer (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, plasma) based in Mündersbach, directly competing with MAHE in the same product categories and German industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Miller Electric Mfg. (ITW): One of the largest global welding equipment manufacturers; competes broadly with MAHE across MIG, TIG, plasma, and automation but at much larger scale and with extensive digital/connected welding offerings.
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding and cutting equipment leader with a full MIG/TIG/MMA/plasma portfolio and consumables ecosystem; competes with MAHE in industrial welding with significantly broader geographic and product reach.
• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting manufacturer with a comprehensive equipment and consumables portfolio; directly comparable to MAHE in MIG, TIG, and plasma cutting product categories.

Others

• Alexander Binzel: German manufacturer of welding torches, accessories, and consumables; an adjacent ecosystem participant to MAHE serving the same German industrial welding customer base with complementary products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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