Mint

What Mint does

MINT East Europe Kft is the Hungarian operating entity of the MINT group, a B2B industrial solutions provider specializing in torque technology, precision fastening, and assembly tools. The company group operates across three countries — Hungary, Germany, and Czech Republic — with MINT GmbH in Germany functioning as the parent and manufacturer of proprietary equipment (screw feeders, clamping stations, manipulator arms). MINT East Europe serves as exclusive Hungarian distributor for Panasonic industrial power tools and URYU pneumatic tools, and as authorized distributor and service center for 17+ global brands including Ingersoll Rand, Norbar, Tohnichi, DSM Messtechnik, Bosch, ASA, KO-KEN, IMADA, Jäger Handling, Honsel, Nagahori, and Gedore Torque. Customer industries span automotive, aerospace, electric-vehicle manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, electrical, mechanical engineering, MRO, and window/door manufacturing.

The portfolio covers the full torque range from 0.02Nm precision screwdrivers up to 300,000Nm torque multipliers, including torque wrenches (Tohnichi, Norbar, Gedore), digital torque wrenches with Bluetooth/WiFi (MShimizu Phoenix II, Norbar NorTronic, Tohnichi CEM3), wired precision screwdriver systems (Ingersoll Rand QE/QM, DSM DS/DSA with PLC/MES integration), battery-powered drivers (MINT APS/AWS, Panasonic, Ingersoll Rand QX/RTS/iQi), pneumatic impulse drivers (URYU), servo presses (DSM), and Industry 4.0 rivet systems (Honsel RivSmart). MINT's proprietary offering includes the MINT MQDP autonomous screw fastening data collection system launched in October 2025 as a successor to MIN-QSYS, MINT APS/AWS cordless screwdrivers, and MINT automatic screw feeders.

MINT's revenue model blends one-time equipment sales with recurring service streams: authorized brand repair (10,000+ machines repaired, 48-hour turnaround supported by a local parts warehouse), calibration (2-1500Nm), short- and long-term equipment rental, multi-level technical training, laboratory analysis for fastening parameter optimization, and on-site maintenance. Go-to-market is sales-led through five regional technical sales engineers covering Hungarian counties and a key account manager, with consultative quote-based pricing, on-site demonstrations, and no public e-commerce channel. Recent activity in 2024-2025 includes active Hungarian facility expansion (workforce, warehouse, sales team) and a dense cadence of new product launches from key OEM partners.

Name

Mint

Legal name

MINT East Europe kft

Website

https://mint.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MINT East Europe Kft is a Hungarian industrial distributor and service provider specializing in torque technology and precision fastening solutions. Operating in Hungary, Germany, and Czech Republic, it exclusively distributes Panasonic and URYU in Hungary and partners with 17+ global brands, serving automotive, aerospace, EV, and industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Assembly Tools and Torque Technology

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial assembly tools
• Torque technology solutions
• Fastening systems distribution
• Screwdriving equipment
• Torque measurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tools and Equipment Sales: Sale of torque wrenches, screwdrivers, pneumatic tools, electric assembly tools, fastening systems, and accessories from 17+ manufacturer brands including Ingersoll Rand, Norbar, Panasonic, Tohnichi, URYU, DSM, and others.
2. Service and Repair: Authorized brand service for Ingersoll Rand, Norbar, Panasonic, URYU, Tohnichi, ASA, and Bosch industrial machines. Repair services with over 10,000 pneumatic and electric industrial machines repaired experience. Most repairs completed within 48 hours due to local parts warehouse.
3. Calibration Services: Calibration of torque wrenches, electric, pneumatic screwdrivers from 2-1500Nm. Calibration of torque, force, speed, and scale measurement tools.
4. Technical Training and Education: Multi-level, practice-oriented training for employees who work with screw connections: production line technicians, process engineers, designers, and quality management staff.
5. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of screw driving equipment. Company programs the device for the workpiece and screw connections, providing documented fastening operations.
6. Laboratory Analysis Services: Laboratory testing using torque measuring equipment to determine optimal parameters for screw driving processes. Analysis reports include correct process parameters and specific solutions for individual tasks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MINT East Europe Kft distributes and services industrial assembly tools and torque technology for quality-critical manufacturing. The portfolio spans torque wrenches, digital torque wrenches, precision screwdriver systems, battery-powered and pneumatic screwdrivers, force measurement instruments, torque arms, screw feeders, servo presses, and riveting systems from 17+ global manufacturers. MINT complements distribution with calibration, repair, rental, laboratory analysis, technical training, and on-site maintenance services, and develops its own MINT-branded products including the MQDP data collection software, APS/AWS cordless screwdrivers, and automatic screw feeding machines.

Product overview

MINT East Europe Kft. is a distributor and solution provider of industrial assembly tools and torque technology, operating across Hungary, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) Machine and hand assembly tools — spanning torque wrenches (Tohnichi, Norbar, Gedore), digital torque wrenches (MShimizu Phoenix II, Norbar NorTronic, Tohnichi CEM3), precision screwdriver systems (Ingersoll Rand QE/QM, DSM DS/DSA), battery-powered drivers (MINT APS/AWS, Panasonic, Ingersoll Rand QX/RTS/iQi), pneumatic tools (URYU), electric drivers (Delta Regis ESD), and fastening accessories (KO-KEN, Nagahori sockets and bits); (2) Measurement and force systems — including Imada force gauges, Norbar torque measurement instruments (T-BOX 2, PNEUTORQUE, EVOTORQUE), and Jäger Handling torque arms; and (3) Riveting and assembly automation — Honsel and Lobster riveters, MINT automatic screw feeders, DSM servo presses, and Honsel rivet systems. MINT also offers proprietary software (MQDP data collection system, replacing MIN-QSYS in 2025) and services including calibration, repair, training, on-site maintenance, and rental. The company serves as the exclusive Hungarian distributor for Panasonic and URYU, and official service partner for Ingersoll Rand, Norbar, Tohnichi, ASA, and Bosch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MINT MQDP: Autonomous torque data collection system developed in 2025, replacing the previous MIN-QSYS software
• MINT APS
• MINT AWS

Products and services

• Torque wrenches (Nyomatékkulcsok) Range of click-type, preset, slip-type, paint-marking, dial-type, and conventional torsion torque wrenches from Tohnichi, Norbar, and Gedore, covering 2 to 2800 Nm for industrial assembly and quality control.
• Digital torque wrenches (Digitális nyomatékkulcsok) Programmable digital torque wrenches for production and inspection, including MShimizu Phoenix II (15-1200Nm), Norbar NorTronic (50-330Nm), and Tohnichi CEM3/CT3 series with Bluetooth/WiFi data transmission.
• Torque screwdrivers (Nyomaték-csavarhúzók) Adjustable slip-type and lockable torque screwdrivers from Gedore Torque (0.4-9Nm) and Tohnichi (0.02-3Nm) for precision fastening applications.
• Ingersoll Rand QE/QM precision screwdriver systems Wired, high-accuracy programmable screwdriver family: QE series (0.4-400Nm) for manual operation; QM series (0.4-1500Nm) for automated/robotic integration with 256 programs and PLC/MES integration.
• DSM Messtechnik DS/DSA ultraprecision screwdriver systems Ultraprecise servo-controlled screwdriver systems from 0.05Nm to 2400Nm with Profibus/ProfiNet/EtherCat/TCP interfaces, suited for narrow-space automated assembly.
• MINT APS/AWS battery-powered screwdrivers Economical MINT-branded cordless screwdrivers: APS series (0.8-12Nm pistol grip) and AWS angle-head series (1.8-90Nm) with programmable speed and visual/audio feedback.
• URYU pneumatic screwdrivers URYU pneumatic shut-off and direct-driven screwdrivers including oil-cell impulse screwdrivers enabling high-speed, reaction-free fastening. Distributed exclusively in Hungary by MINT.
• Ingersoll Rand QX battery precision screwdriver system Flexible manual application battery-powered precision screwdriver system with wired controller connectivity and programmable torque settings.
• Ingersoll Rand RTS high-speed impulse screwdriver Ingersoll Rand RTS Connect high-speed battery impulse screwdriver with 40 torque steps, 7 tightening levels, contactless two-speed trigger, and 360-degree LED status ring.
• Ingersoll Rand iQi precision torque screwdriver system Transducerized precision torque screwdriver system for electronics manufacturing and medical device assembly with low torque requirements.
• Tohnichi QL+ and CL+ miniature torque wrenches New miniature torque wrench series released in 2025 for applications requiring compact torque tools.
• Delta Regis ESD electric screwdrivers ESD-safe electric screwdrivers in 0.02-15Nm range for precision assembly in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Imada digital and analog force gauges Imada digital and analog force gauges (tension and compression), MX automated force-displacement measurement stands, and load cells from an ISO/IEC 17025 certified Japanese manufacturer.
• Jäger Handling torque arms High-degree-of-freedom torque arms from Jäger Handling: carbo-arm carbon fiber series (696-2070mm, up to 400Nm), telescopic handy-lift for suspended tool mounting, and handy-flex bench torque arms (100-710Nm).
• DSM Messtechnik HST torque positioning systems DSM HST torque arms with position system in 40/150/300/600Nm load steps, combinable with balancers for automated assembly cells.
• MINT automatic screw feeding machines (MAS) MINT-designed automatic screw feeders that directly deliver fasteners to screwdrivers for manual or fixed automated assembly machines, with dual continuous feeding for maximum production capacity.
• Honsel RivSmart battery rivet gun Honsel RivSmart II 4.0-4.8mm battery-powered Industry 4.0 rivet gun with max 9kN pulling force, 1.3s cycle time, and PLC/MES connectivity.
• DSM Messtechnik servo presses DSM servo press systems with force-displacement curve profiling for insertion and pressing operations, complementing the screwdriver systems in automated assembly.
• Norbar EVOTORQUE electronic torque tools EVOTORQUE2 wired (200-7000Nm) and EVOTORQUE EBT battery versions (160-4000Nm) with Intelligent Ramp-up Sensor technology and Bluetooth/USB data communication.
• Norbar torque measurement instruments (T-BOX 2, TRUCHECK, TST) T-BOX 2 data logger with 10.1-inch touchscreen and 120GB SSD, TRUCHECK 2 torque wrench verifiers, TST series for low-capacity tools, and Smart transducer series (0.04-300000Nm).
• MINT MQDP screw fastening data collection system Autonomous screw fastening data collection software developed by MINT in 2025, replacing the prior MIN-QSYS, providing complete data logging for MES integration.
• Technical consultation and on-site demonstration Expert consultation with decades of experience in screwdriving, torque, and torque verification, including on-site machine demonstrations, process optimization, and cost-effective solution recommendations.
• Service and calibration Official service center for Ingersoll Rand, Norbar, Panasonic, URYU, Tohnichi, ASA, and Bosch. Torque wrench calibration (2-1500Nm), screwdriver testing, and repair with most repairs completed within 48 hours and experience from over 10,000 industrial machine repairs.
• Screwdriver system rental Short- and long-term rental of screwdriver systems with MINT programming the device for the specific workpiece and fastener parameters, including documentation for quality control.
• Laboratory analysis of screw connections Laboratory analysis using torque measuring equipment to determine optimal fastening parameters, with analysis report including process parameters and specific solution recommendations.
• Screwdriving technology training Multi-level, practice-oriented training for production technicians, process engineers, designers, and quality management staff on fastening technology.
• On-site maintenance Scheduled on-site maintenance and qualification services at customer premises, primarily for brands sold by MINT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most repairs completed within 48 hours due to local parts warehouse
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HUNGEXPOminorOthers · 1 January 2023Exhibition venue for IPAR NAPJAI 2023, Hungary's major industrial trade fair. MINT exhibited their products and solutions at the HUNGEXPO Budapest facility.
• Ingersoll RandcoreTechnology or IntegrationMINT is an Ingersoll Rand Solution Center, offering complete Ingersoll Rand assembly solutions including cordless precision screwdrivers, wired systems (QE/QM series), automated robotic integration, and RTS high-speed drivers. MINT provides system setup, maintenance, and lifecycle support as the manufacturer's solution center.
• PanasoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Panasonic industrial power tools in Hungary. Panasonic industrial tools feature world-leading lithium-ion battery technology with advanced battery management for longest battery life. MINT also provides authorized service for Panasonic products.
• URYUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales and service partner for URYU in Hungary since MINT's founding. URYU is a Japanese manufacturer of pneumatic tools with over 100 years of experience, specializing in oil-cell impulse screwdrivers, pneumatic machines, cutting, grinding, and drilling equipment.
• TohnichicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Tohnichi, the world's leading torque technology specialist. Tohnichi manufactures digital torque wrenches, mechanical torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, and marking torque wrenches with ISO/IEC 17025 calibration capability.
• NorbarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Norbar, the world's leading torque technology specialist. Norbar designs, develops, and manufactures torque tools and measuring equipment exclusively in England. Products include EvoTorque electric drivers, NorTronic digital keys, and T-Box 2 data collection systems.
• DSM MesstechnikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for DSM Messtechnik, a German manufacturer of ultra-precision servo press and screw driving systems for the automotive industry. Systems include DS series precision drivers (0.05Nm-2400Nm), HST positioning systems, and servo presses.
• MINT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and manufacturing partner. MINT GmbH and subsidiaries have nearly 20 years of experience. Designs and manufactures screw feeding automatons, clamping stations, and manipulator arms in Germany with outstanding quality, complementing the distributed major manufacturer products.
• ASA ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for ASA Tools Enterprise Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese company established in 1978. ASA specializes in cost-effective electric and pneumatic screwdrivers with over 50 global patents. Products include carbon brush and brushless automatic shut-off drivers, automatic feeders, and robotic systems.
• BOSCHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey partner offering Bosch cordless screwdrivers for cost-conscious customers. MINT is both sales partner and service partner for Bosch industrial products including EXACT Ion screwdrivers.
• KO-KENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for KO-KEN Tool, a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1946, now in its fourth generation. KO-KEN produces industrial socket wrenches and drivers with excellent price-value ratio, manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan.
• IMADAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Imada Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of precision force and torque measuring instruments. Imada products are ISO/IEC 17025 certified with global recognition for reliability, accuracy, and longevity. MINT provides full technical support.
• Jäger HandlingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Jäger Handling, a German family company focused on improving assembly ergonomics. Products include carbo-arm carbon fiber torque arms, handy-lift telescopic torque arms, and handy-flex bench torque stations.
• HONSELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey technology partner for HONSEL, a German family company since 1930. HONSEL designs and manufactures rivets, rivet tools, and fully automated rivet stations primarily for automotive industry. First to develop Industry 4.0 capable rivet pullers with monitoring capability.
• Nagahori (NAC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for NAC/NAGAHORI INDUSTRY CO., LTD., a Japanese manufacturer specializing in quick connectors, impulse screwdriver sockets, and screwdriver bits. Known for product variety and excellent quality with 'efficiency improvement' motto.
• Gedore TorqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Gedore Torque (formerly Torqueleader), an English company manufacturing slip and break torque wrenches, including ESD versions. MINT also provides repair services for Gedore Torque products.
• ELIN.huminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite hosting provider. ELIN.hu IT Services and Consulting Ltd. provides hosting from their Budapest facility at Máriássy u. 39, 1093 Budapest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Norbar Torque Tools: UK-based manufacturer specializing exclusively in torque tools and measurement equipment including EvoTorque, PNEUTORQUE, and NorTronic product lines. Direct competitor in torque technology with similar European industrial customer focus and ISO/IEC 17025 calibration capability.
• Tohnichi: Japanese manufacturer and global specialist in torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, and digital torque measurement tools. While Tohnichi is also a MINT distribution partner, it independently sells direct in many markets, making it a direct product-line competitor in torque technology.
• AIMCO Tool Company: US-headquartered specialist in industrial assembly tools including DC electric screwdrivers, pneumatic tools, torque control, and assembly automation. Closely comparable niche specialist competing in aerospace, automotive, and electronics assembly with similar proprietary product-plus-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Desoutter Tools: French-founded assembly tools specialist (now part of Stanley Industrial) offering DC tool systems, ergonomic solutions, and Industry 4.0 connectivity. Direct overlap with MINT's Ingersoll Rand portfolio and similar target customers in automotive and aerospace assembly.
• Snap-on Industrial: US-based professional tools and equipment provider with industrial fastening solutions including controlled torque tools and pneumatic assembly equipment. Comparable customer base in MRO, automotive, and industrial manufacturing with direct sales force model.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Industrial): Through its Industrial segment including the acquired Desoutter brand, Stanley Black & Decker is a major assembly tools competitor offering DC controlled tools, pneumatic tools, and torque multipliers. Comparable to MINT's portfolio with broader geographic reach and OEM-direct relationships.
• Festo: German global leader in pneumatics and automation technology with adjacent assembly solutions portfolio. Comparable to MINT's pneumatic tool distribution (URYU) and serves overlapping German industrial customer base with broader automation capabilities.
• Bosch Rexroth: German assembly technology and automation provider with extensive tightening and fastening systems portfolio. Comparable to MINT's German engineering heritage and serves overlapping automotive Tier-1 customer base across Central Europe.
• Apex Tool Group: Global hand tools and industrial tool manufacturer encompassing brands like Cleco, Dotco, and GEARWRENCH. Comparable to MINT's torque wrenches and pneumatic tools distribution with broader industrial fastening portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.
• Atlas Copco: Global industrial tools and assembly solutions leader with broad portfolio including DC tools, QA systems, and assembly automation. Operates in MINT's exact industrial fastening space but at vastly larger scale, serving automotive, aerospace, and general industry directly through global accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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