Amada Machinery Europe

What Amada Machinery Europe does

Amada Machinery Europe GmbH is a Haan, Germany-based machine and tool manufacturer, established in October 2009 as the European headquarters of Japan's AMADA Group for cutting machines, cutting tools, grinding machines, and milling machines. The company serves industrial manufacturers across Europe and North Africa, with wholly-owned regional branches in France (Tremblay-en-France) and Italy (Pontenure/Piacenza), plus a manufacturing site in Ternitz, Austria that produces band saw blades for the European market. Its product portfolio spans CNC band saws (HPSAW, PCSAW with pulse-cutting, HA/HFA, DYNASAW, H-series large dimension, VM block saws, VT mitre saws), carbide circular saws (CMB/CII series), duplex and plate milling machines (THV and PMH series), surface and profile grinding machines (Meister G3/G3 UP, Techster series, GLS-150 GL with CCD optical profile control, DV1, SSR-5), and an extensive consumables line including AXCELA carbide-tipped and bimetal saw blades, TCB circular saw blades, and AMADAOIL premium lubricants.

The company's technology stack integrates CNC machine control with proprietary features such as pulse-cutting band saw technology, optically-controlled profile grinding using CCD cameras that compare workpiece images against CAD target contours, automated 5-side grinding with robotic wheel and pallet change, and tailored automation cells ranging from roller tables to fully robotic production systems. Underlying R&D benefits from the AMADA Group's portfolio of more than 3,100 patents across 75+ years, with brand heritage spanning WASINO, Profiltec, Doebeli, and PeTeWe, and a co-development model that leverages both Japanese and European engineering. Differentiation rests on the unusual integration of machine and tool manufacturing under one corporate umbrella, enabling co-optimized tool-machine systems.

Commercially, Amada Machinery Europe operates a direct enterprise field sales model with regional branch coverage and local partner channels across Europe and North Africa, supported by trade show participation (e.g., AMB 2024 Stuttgart, Stand 8B30), house exhibitions in Haan, Piacenza, and Paris, and a multilingual digital presence across nine languages. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of machines and cutting tools, complemented by professional services encompassing machine service, spare parts supply, and application support, plus consumables (lubricants and coolants) that generate recurring revenue from the installed base. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and configurations are tailored per customer. The Managing Directors are Yasuhiro Kawashita and Marco Rapelli (Geschäftsführer); the legal entity is a private German GmbH (HRB 22214) operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMADA Co., Ltd.

Name

Amada Machinery Europe

Legal name

Amada Machinery Europe GmbH

Website

https://amada-machinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Amada Machinery Europe GmbH, founded October 2009 and headquartered in Haan, Germany, manufactures and sells industrial metalworking machinery — band saws, circular saws, milling machines, and grinding machines — plus saw blades, circular blades, and consumable lubricants, serving manufacturers across Europe and North Africa via direct enterprise sales and regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Metal cutting machines
• CNC band saw machines
• Circular saw machinery
• Industrial grinding machines
• Milling machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Haan

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of metalworking machine tools including band saw machines, circular saw machines, milling machines, and grinding machines for industrial customers across Europe and North Africa.
2. Cutting Tools and Saw Blades: Production and sale of band saw blades (carbide-tipped and bimetal), circular saw blades, and diamond-tipped saw blades. Saw blade production for the European market is handled by the AMADA factory in Ternitz, Austria.
3. Aftermarket Services (Spare Parts and Service): Supply of original AMADA Machine Tools spare parts and machine service throughout the entire lifecycle of machines. Service covers sawing, milling, and grinding machines with a comprehensive service network ensuring fast technician availability and reduced machine downtime.
4. Premium Lubricants and Coolants: Sale of AMADA premium cutting lubricants including AMADAOIL HL series oils and AMADA Super ABFM Plus semi-synthetic coolant for optimum sawing and machining results.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amada Machinery Europe designs, manufactures, and sells industrial metalworking machine tools — including band saws, circular saws, milling machines, and grinding machines — together with the consumable cutting tools (bimetal and carbide-tipped saw blades, circular saw blades, lubricants) that those machines use. It also provides lifecycle aftermarket service, original spare parts, and custom automation solutions to industrial customers across Europe and North Africa.

Product overview

Amada Machinery Europe offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial metalworking machinery and tools, organized around four core technology areas: Sawing Technology (band saws and circular saws), Milling Technology (duplex and plate milling machines), Grinding Technology (optical profile, surface profile, and precision grinding), and Cutting Tools (saw blades and lubricants). The product line includes CNC high-performance band saws (HPSAW, PCSAW with Pulse-Cutting), automatic band saws (HA/HFA, DYNASAW series), large dimension band saws (H series), block band saws (VM series), mitre saws (VT series), carbide circular saws (CMB/CII series), duplex milling machines (THV series), plate milling machines (PMH series), optical profile grinding (GLS-150 GL, DV1), CNC surface grinding (Meister G3, Techster series), and rotary table grinding (SSR-5). Complementary products include AXCELA carbide-tipped and bimetal bandsaw blades, circular saw blades (TCB series), and AMADAOIL premium lubricants. The company also provides machine service and custom automation solutions. Founded in October 2009, Amada Machinery Europe is headquartered in Haan, Germany, with branches in France and Italy, serving Europe and North Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HPSAW (Hypersaw) CNC High-Performance Band Saw Extremely powerful CNC band saw machine for section lengths up to 600 mm, delivering top-tier cutting performance for industrial production.
• PCSAW Series Automated Band Saws (Pulse-Cutting)
• HA/HFA Series Automatic Band Saws
• DYNASAW Series Band Saws
• H Series Big-Dimension Band Saws
• VM Series Block Band Saws
• VT Series Mitre Saws
• CMB/CII Series Carbide Circular Saws
• THV Series Duplex Milling Machines
• PMH Series Plate Milling Machines
• GLS-150 GL Optical Profile Grinding Machine
• DV1 Profile Grinding Machine
• Meister G3 / G3 UP CNC Surface and Profile Grinding
• Techster Series CNC Surface and Profile Grinding
• SSR-5 Surface Grinding Machine (Rotary Table)
• AXCELA Carbide-Tipped Bandsaw Blades
• Bimetal Bandsaw Blades
• TCB Series Circular Saw Blades
• Custom Automation Solutions Tailored automation systems ranging from pendulum roller tables to fully automatic production cells with robotic components, designed by a dedicated in-house department.
• AMADAOIL Premium Lubricants and Coolants
• Machine Service and Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• High angularity and parallelism of finished workpiece, significantly shorter processing time compared to repositioning methods
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DoALL Company: US-headquartered global manufacturer of band saw machines and bimetal saw blades, with a strong European presence. DoALL mirrors AME's integrated tool-machine approach (machines + blades) and competes in similar industrial customer segments globally.
• Behringer GmbH: German manufacturer of band saw machines and circular saws for metalworking. Behringer competes head-to-head with AME in automated and large-dimension band saws (similar to AMADA's H-series and DYNASAW) for steel service centers, forging shops, and heavy industrial customers.
• Bomar (ZM Jerzykiewicz): Czech-based band saw and circular saw manufacturer focused on metal cutting for industrial customers. Bomar competes with AME in the mid-range band saw and circular saw segments across Europe, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
• KASTO Maschinenbau: Germany-based manufacturer specializing in band saws, circular saws, and automated storage systems for metal cutting. KASTO is the most direct European competitor to AME in band saw and circular saw product lines, serving overlapping automotive, steel, and general industrial customers with comparable direct-sales and service models.
• EVERISING Machinery: Taiwan-based manufacturer of metal-cutting band saws, circular saws, and tube-cutters exporting globally. EVERISING competes with AME in semi-automatic and automated band saws (PCSAW, DYNASAW equivalent class) for industrial customers seeking cost-competitive Asian-built machines.
• MEBA Metall-Bandsägemaschinen: German band saw specialist producing horizontal and vertical band saws for metal and tool steel cutting. MEBA directly overlaps with AME's HA/HFA, DYNASAW, and VM series in serving tool steel and engineering customers across Europe.
• Danobat (Danobatgroup): Spanish manufacturer of machine tools including band saws, turning, grinding, and milling systems. Danobat competes with AME in precision grinding (Meister G3 / Techster) and band saws, serving aerospace, rail, and energy customers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: German global leader in machine tools for sheet metal processing (laser cutting, punching, bending). TRUMPF does not directly compete in band saws or precision profile grinding, but competes for integrated factory budgets in European automotive and industrial customers and is the broader AMADA Group's primary competitor in Germany.
• DMG MORI: Japan/Germany-based global machine tool conglomerate (turning, milling, additive). DMG MORI competes with AME in the milling (THV/PMH) and grinding segments, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader product scope, including Industry 4.0/digital manufacturing platforms.
• Studer (United Grinding): Swiss manufacturer of high-precision cylindrical, surface, and profile grinding machines, part of United Grinding Group. Studer directly competes with AME's Meister G3, Techster, and GLS-150 GL precision/profile grinding lines in tool steel, mold-making, and aerospace customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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