SMB Kloft

What SMB Kloft does

SMB Kloft GmbH is a family-owned German contract manufacturer (Sondermaschinenbau) headquartered in Siegsdorf, Bavaria, founded in 2000 as 'Kloft Planungsb\u00fcro' and rebranded to SMB Kloft in 2010. The firm operates from a 1,400 m\u00b2 facility built out across 2011 and a 2018 expansion, employing 11\u201350 people and running a fleet of six CNC machines led by an SHW PowerSpeed 4000 5-axis gantry with 8,000 mm X-axis travel, supported by Hermle and Matec 5-axis machining centers and a DMC 64V 3-axis center. Its core offering is a one-stop-shop contract-manufacturing service: development and construction (Pro Engineer Wildfire, Solid Works, HyperMILL), CNC milling of components 0.45 m to 8 m in length across steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and non-ferrous metals, mechanical/electromechanical assembly manufacturing, and in-house painting/lacquering. Customers span five verticals — medical technology, automotive supply, food industry, mechanical engineering, and tool/die making — and engage SMB Kloft on a quote-based, project-by-project basis for prototypes, single parts, and small-to-medium series. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the firm reaches industrial customers via a direct B2B sales motion through dedicated contact persons for purchasing, technical consulting and field sales, with a German-language Wix website and an Instagram channel supporting top-of-funnel awareness.

Name

SMB Kloft

Legal name

SMB Kloft GmbH

Website

https://smb-kloft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMB Kloft GmbH is a family-owned German Sondermaschinenbau job shop in Siegsdorf that mills precision components up to 8 meters and manufactures prototypes, single parts, and small-to-medium series for medical, automotive supply, food, mechanical engineering, and tool-making customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Project-based custom manufacturing of prototypes, single parts, small and medium series. Pricing based on individual project requirements, material selection, complexity, and volume. No standardized product pricing - each order is quoted based on specific customer needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SMB Kloft GmbH provides project-based custom manufacturing services for industrial customers, delivering prototypes, single parts, and small-to-medium series production. Core work covers CNC milling (3-axis and 5-axis) of components ranging from 0.45m to 8m in steel, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, titanium, and non-ferrous metals, alongside custom special-purpose machine construction, product development and construction using 3D CAD/CAM, complete assembly manufacturing, and in-house surface painting. The company operates as a one-stop shop from concept to finished painted component under the motto 'alles aus einer Hand'.

Product overview

SMB Kloft is a family-owned custom machine building (Sondermaschinenbau) company offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing services. The core offering consists of: Sondermaschinenbau (custom machine construction with Komplettlösung from concept to finished machine), Entwicklung & Konstruktion (development and construction using Pro Engineer Wildfire and Solid Works CAD systems), CNC-Fertigung (precision CNC machining on 3-axis and 5-axis machines from 0.45m to 8m), and Baugruppenfertigung (complete assembly manufacturing with planning, procurement, assembly, painting, quality control, and delivery). Supporting services include a Maschinenpark with 6 processing machines and in-house painting capabilities. All services are provided from a single source with the company motto 'alles aus einer Hand' (everything from one source). The company operates from a 1400m2 facility in Siegsdorf, Germany, serving industries including medical technology, automotive supply, food industry, mechanical engineering, and tool making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sondermaschinenbau (Custom Machine Building) End-to-end custom special-purpose machine building for industrial customers, from concept development through manufacturing of bespoke machines. Uses modern 3D CAD/CAM technology (Pro Engineer Wildfire, Solid Works, HyperMILL) for precision and efficiency, delivered as a complete solution (Komplettlösung).
• Entwicklung & Konstruktion (Development & Construction) Prototyping, assembly construction, and series product development services using Pro Engineer Wildfire and Solid Works CAD systems. Develops individual solutions jointly with customers from concept creation through prototype manufacturing to construction of assemblies and series parts.
• CNC-Fertigung (CNC Manufacturing) Precision CNC machining on 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines for components ranging from 0.45 meters to 8 meters in length. Processes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, titanium, and non-ferrous metals, with in-house grinding capabilities for surface finishing. Minimum order quantity starts at a single piece.
• Baugruppenfertigung (Assembly Manufacturing) Complete assembly production services covering mechanical, electromechanical, and decorative elements. Manages the full process from planning, procurement of special individual parts, assembly, painting, quality inspection, and delivery, with temporary storage capabilities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German CNC turning and milling machine manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to SMB Kloft in precision machining technology and vertical customer base, with broader product portfolio.
• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: German manufacturing technology group specializing in machine tools, laser systems, and automation. Overlaps with SMB Kloft in custom machine building for industrial customers and benefits from similar reshoring tailwinds.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German machine tool and contract manufacturing group offering CNC turning, grinding, and machining systems. Overlaps with SMB Kloft in custom machine building and precision component manufacturing for automotive and industrial customers.
• DMG MORI AG: Global machine tool manufacturer with leading position in 5-axis CNC machining for automotive, aerospace, and medical customers. Provides the same precision machining capability as SMB Kloft at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Starrag Group: Swiss precision machine tool manufacturer serving aerospace, energy, and industrial customers with high-precision milling and turning systems. Comparable to SMB Kloft in precision machining technology and quality positioning.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss manufacturer of CNC milling, EDM, and laser texturing systems serving aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers. Comparable precision machining technology and customer verticals to SMB Kloft.
• Makino: Japanese global manufacturer of CNC machining centers, EDM, and automation systems with European operations. Comparable to SMB Kloft in precision CNC milling technology and industrial customer base.

Others

• Hermle AG: German 5-axis CNC machining center manufacturer and direct supplier of multiple machines in SMB Kloft's fleet (Hermle C 650, C 32, C 22). Comparable as the upstream technology provider whose equipment defines the precision CNC machining industry.

Direct peers

• Heller GmbH: German CNC machining services provider operating 4- and 5-axis centers for aerospace, automotive, and general industrial customers. Shares SMB Kloft's contract-manufacturing model and end-market exposure, though at significantly larger scale.
• Röders GmbH: German precision CNC machining specialist focused on high-speed 5-axis milling for tool, mold, and machine building customers. Directly comparable to SMB Kloft in size, technology stack, and customer verticals (automotive, mechanical engineering).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/smb_kloft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sondermaschinenbau-kloft-inh.-burkhard-kloft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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