What Haco does

Haco is a privately-held Belgian industrial machinery group headquartered in Ardooie, Belgium, founded in 1965 and operating across three divisions: Sheet Metal (press brakes, shears, fiber lasers, robotic bending cells under the HACO brand), Industrial Presses (Bliss-Bret mechanical and hydraulic presses, decoiling lines for aerospace, automotive, defense, and steel), and Woodworking (distribution of branded machines including Fimal, Black Label, Kuper, Barbaric, Alfarimini, Gross, ACM, Orma, and Maggi). Core technology centers on CNC-controlled metal forming equipment built in Belgium and Slovakia, paired with the proprietary HACOSOFT software suite that integrates the full sheet metal workflow from quotation through laser nesting, bend programming (HACOBEND Pro), and order management.

Haco generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of new industrial machinery (press brakes ranging from entry-level OptiForm to heavy-duty HDSY; shears GSX/TSX; hydraulic and mechanical presses up to 45,000 kN; fiber lasers) and refurbished pre-owned machines through the HACO Pre-owned sub-brand, which currently lists 51 in-stock units. Recurring and professional-services revenue streams include technical service, maintenance, spare parts, retrofitting/modernization, and operator training, supported by a dedicated team of 30+ service technicians. Software licensing via the HACOSOFT suite provides an additional recurring revenue line.

The go-to-market model combines direct sales through wholly-owned international subsidiaries (Belgium, France, Slovakia, USA, Australia, India) and channel partners/regional dealers for territories such as South-France. Customers are distributed across SMB and mid-market sheet metal fabricators, vehicle equipment manufacturers (e.g., Autographe), and heavy industrial accounts in aerospace, military, and steel. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, reflecting the high-value capital equipment nature of the offering. In 2026 Haco signed a letter of intent with Yawei for strategic industrial cooperation and is pursuing ISO 9001 certification and EuroBLECH 2026 participation as part of its forward positioning.

Name

Haco

Legal name

Haco NV

Website

https://haco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Haco is a privately-held Belgian industrial machinery group (founded 1965) that manufactures press brakes, shears, fiber lasers, and industrial presses, and distributes woodworking machines, serving sheet metal fabricators and heavy industrial customers across 35+ countries via direct subsidiaries and dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ardooie

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of new industrial machine tools including press brakes, shears, lasers, and woodworking machines
2. Pre-owned/Refurbished Machines: Sale of inspected and refurbished pre-owned HACO machines offering reliable performance at more affordable prices
3. Service & Maintenance: Technical service, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts supply for metalworking machines
4. Training Services: Training services to optimize machine use in complete safety
5. Software Licenses: Sale of software suite including HACOSOFT Order Management, HACOBEND Pro 2D/3D for press brake programming, and related modules
6. Retrofitting & Modernization: Modernization and retrofit services to improve performance of existing machines

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haco manufactures and sells industrial machine tools for sheet metal processing — including press brakes (OptiForm, SynchroMaster, EuroMaster S, PressMaster, HDSY), hydraulic guillotine shears (GSX, TSX), fiber lasers (HFL series), and the FLEX BEND robotic bending cell — under its own HACO brand. Through its Bliss-Bret division it supplies customized mechanical and hydraulic industrial presses and decoiling lines for aerospace, automotive, military, and steel industries, and through HACO Woodworking it distributes third-party woodworking machinery brands such as Fimal, Kuper, Barbaric, Alfarimini, Gross, ACM, Orma, and Maggi. The company complements its hardware with the HACOSOFT proprietary software suite (HACOBEND Pro 2D/3D, Order Management, Laser nesting, Batch Processor) that connects the entire sheet metal manufacturing workflow from quotation to finished part.

Product overview

HACO is a machinery group operating across three divisions: HACO Sheet Metal (press brakes, shears, fiber lasers, and robotic bending cells), Bliss-Bret Presses (mechanical and hydraulic industrial presses, decoiling lines), and Woodworking (distributed brands including Fimal, Black Label, Kuper, Barbaric, Alfarimini, Gross, ACM, Orma, and Maggi). The product portfolio centers on HACO's own-brand CNC-controlled metalworking machines complemented by the HACOSOFT software suite for integrated sheet metal manufacturing workflow management. The group also offers HACO Pre-owned refurbished machines and comprehensive service, parts, and training support. Founded in 1965, HACO serves global markets through European manufacturing and local subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fimal: Italian leading company specialized in production and supply of high-quality woodworking machines with history dating back to 1955
• Black Label
• Kuper
• Barbaric
• Alfarimini
• Gross
• ACM
• Orma
• Maggi
• Bliss Bret
• HACO
• HACO Pre-owned

Products and services

• OptiForm Press Brake Entry-level hydraulic press brake with US-compatible tooling, advanced 2D touch control, and robust welded steel frame for efficient and precise bending with minimal setup, sold to sheet metal fabrication shops.
• SynchroMaster Press Brake Configurable press brake for intermediate use, delivered in basic execution with European Standard Tooling and extendable with practical options; fully made in Europe with an attractive price-to-quality ratio for sheet metal fabricators.
• EuroMaster-S Press Brake Premium press brake for frequent use supporting an extensive range of options from standard to advanced customizations, fully made in Europe using top-quality components, for industrial sheet metal fabricators.
• PressMaster Press Brake Top-tier press brake for intensive high-precision production featuring increased daylight and beam stroke, higher speeds, and innovative 3D MT graphic control; fully made in Europe for demanding production environments.
• HDSY Heavy Duty Press Brake Heavy duty synchro press brake for applications requiring high tonnages and/or long bending lengths, designed for thick plates of High Tensile materials requiring several hundreds of tons of bending force per meter.
• FLEX BEND Robotic Bending Cell Compact robot bending cell automating the bending of small to medium sized parts with top precision; offline programming requires no robot teaching at the machine.
• GSX Hydraulic Guillotine Shear Hydraulic guillotine shears with top-mounted cylinders, exceptional design and efficiency, and a fully open rear side for easy material removal, for sheet metal cutting operations.
• TSX Shear Pacesetting hydraulic shears in price/quality ratio with thousands of units operating worldwide, featuring power rake angle adjustment and proven durability for sheet metal cutting.
• HACOSOFT Software Suite Modular software ecosystem connecting the entire sheet metal manufacturing workflow — HACOSOFT Order Management (central hub), HACOSOFT Assembly (STEP/IGES processing), HACOSOFT Batch Processor, HACOSOFT Laser (nesting optimization), and HACOBEND Pro 2D/3D (press brake programming with collision checking and virtual validation).
• Bliss-Bret Mechanical Presses Industrial mechanical presses including 2PACK H-frame double rod presses (1,600-8,000 kN), PCK C-frame presses (630-3,200 kN), PG knuckle-joint presses (up to 12,000 kN), and PM die-forging presses (up to 45,000 kN) for aerospace, automotive, military, and steel industries.
• Bliss-Bret Hydraulic Presses PHS single-acting (500-25,000 kN), PHD double-acting, and PHT triple-acting hydraulic presses in C-frame or H-frame configurations for punching, cutting, stamping, hardening, and complex forming operations.
• Bliss-Bret Decoiling Lines Decoiling and production line solutions integrated with Bliss-Bret press systems for automated metal forming workflows in steel and heavy industry.
• Fimal Woodworking Machinery Italian woodworking machinery brand since 1955, distributed by Haco, specializing in precision panel saws and advanced equipment for wood processing, representing "Made in Italy" quality standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Z Power and Distribution Doubles Capacity with 50% production increase
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YaweicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026HACO Group signed a letter of intent with Yawei, China's first listed company in the metal-forming machine tool industry and leading supplier of flexible and intelligent sheet metal processing solutions. This strategic industrial cooperation aims to strengthen the HACO Sheet Metal and BLISSBRET Presses divisions. Founded in 1956, Yawei brings complementary capabilities to enhance industrial capabilities and create new opportunities in existing and future markets. Key principle is preservation and development of local manufacturing, assembly, engineering and service activities close to customers and markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bystronic: Swiss-based global leader in press brakes, fiber laser cutting systems, and bending automation for sheet metal fabrication. Directly competes with HACO's Euromaster, PressMaster, and HFL laser product lines for the same fabrication customer base.
• LVD Group: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of press brakes, shears, lasers, and punching machinery for sheet metal — a particularly close geographic and product-line peer to HACO with overlapping European customer base and press brake offerings.
• Homag Group: German global leader in woodworking machinery for the furniture and construction industries, part of the Dürr Group. Directly comparable to HACO's woodworking division's distributed brands (Fimal, Kuper, Maggi) serving furniture and cabinet manufacturers.
• Amada: Japanese manufacturer of press brakes, shears, lasers, and bending automation serving the same sheet metal fabrication market as HACO. Overlaps directly with HACO's OptiForm, SynchroMaster, EuroMaster and GSX product ranges.
• Biesse: Italian global manufacturer of machinery for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic, and metal — directly comparable to HACO's woodworking machinery division offering panel saws, edge banders, and similar equipment to furniture and cabinetry manufacturers.
• TRUMPF: German global leader in sheet metal processing machinery including press brakes, laser cutters, and bending machines. Directly comparable to HACO's sheet metal division across press brake and laser cutting categories serving identical metalworking fabricators.
• Prima Power: Italian/Chinese manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery including press brakes, laser cutters, and punching-bending cells. Directly competes with HACO in press brakes and integrated bending automation like HACO's FLEX BEND cell.
• Schuler Group: German global leader in press technology for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Bliss-Bret's mechanical and hydraulic presses (2PACK, PHS, PHD, PHT) serving identical aerospace, automotive, defense, and steel end markets.
• Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer of flexible sheet metal fabrication systems including panel benders, laser cutting, and FMS lines. Comparable to HACO's FLEX BEND robotic bending cell and broader sheet metal automation portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SMS group: German global plant constructor for metal processing including rolling mill and forging technology for steel and aluminum. Adjacent to Bliss-Bret's heavy-duty presses and decoiling lines serving the steel industry with broader metallurgical plant scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-haco-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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