Automation manufacturer

What Automation manufacturer does

Automatindustrier i Hille AB is a Swedish family-owned contract manufacturer specializing in CNC machining, headquartered in Gävle/Hille, Sweden. Founded in 1946 and led by CEO Lillemor Kron with Daniel Kron overseeing production, the firm operates a fleet of more than 16 CNC machines from established Japanese and European OEMs (Okuma, Hardinge, Traub, Index, Star, Kitamura) and runs both single-spindle and multi-spindle turning cells. The operation is small, with approximately 10 employees, but is structured around lean cell-based production where individual operators manage multiple machines simultaneously, enabling annual output of up to 40,000 machined parts.

The company's technology stack is conventional precision-manufacturing equipment rather than a proprietary platform or software; capabilities span CNC turning and milling, supported by ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications. The firm does not appear to develop or commercialize its own products, software, or tooling systems; rather, it sells machining capacity and engineering services to third-party buyers on a contract basis.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing: the company takes on customer-supplied drawings and specifications and delivers finished or semi-finished precision parts. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with the company website functioning as the principal commercial channel and no disclosed pricing, distributor network, or e-commerce functionality. Customer segments are mixed, ranging from small Nordic firms to large global industrial buyers, though no specific end-customer logos, contract values, or pricing tiers are publicly disclosed. The firm's geographic footprint is regional/Nordic in character, with no publicly stated international expansion or export-led growth narrative.

Name

Automation manufacturer

Legal name

Automatindustrier i Hille AB

Website

https://automatindustrier.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned Swedish CNC machining contract manufacturer founded in 1946, operating 16+ CNC machines with annual capacity for up to 40,000 parts, serving B2B customers across the Nordics from its Gävle/Hille base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHADAA

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHADAE

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

Keywords

• CNC precision machining
• Contract manufacturing
• Mechanical components
• CNC turning
• Precision parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Gävle

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Precision Component Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of CNC-machined mechanical precision parts. Production ranges from prototype and single-piece manufacturing to medium-sized series up to 40,000 parts per year. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing orders with pricing based on complexity, volume, and technical requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Automatindustrier i Hille AB is a contract manufacturer specializing in CNC-machined precision mechanical components. Operating over 16 CNC lathes/machines (Okuma, Hardinge, Traub, Index, Star, Kitamura), the company produces prototypes, single-piece parts, and medium series up to 40,000 parts per year with tight tolerances and fine surface finishes. Services extend to a complete in-house post-processing department covering laser marking, grinding, honing, washing, tumbling, assembly, and measurement.

Product overview

Automatindustrier i Hille AB is a CNC machining automation manufacturer offering precision mechanical components as its core product. The company operates over 16 CNC lathes and provides a vertically integrated manufacturing capability spanning prototype production, medium series manufacturing (up to 40,000 pieces annually), and post-processing services including laser marking, grinding, honing, washing, and tumbling. The production capability is built around multi-axis CNC turning machines from manufacturers like Okuma, Hardinge, Traub, Index, and Star, complemented by post-processing finishing and assembly services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC-bearbetade komponenter (CNC Machined Components) Core offering: CNC-turned precision mechanical components for industrial applications, ranging from prototypes to medium series production of up to 40,000 pieces per year, with high surface quality and tight tolerances.
• CNC-svarvning (CNC Turning) Multi-axis CNC turning operations including 4-axis, longitudinal, and 2-axis turning using Okuma, Hardinge, Traub, Index, and Star machines with bar feed capacities from Ø32mm to Ø65mm.
• Efterbearbetning (Post-Processing) Complete post-processing department including laser marking, grinding, honing, washing, tumbling, and measurement services for finished components.
• Prototyptillverkning (Prototype Manufacturing) Single-piece and prototype manufacturing services with flexible production options including short lead times for direct delivery or forecast-based call-off in smaller batches.
• Produktionsmontering (Assembly Services) Assembly of complete products and comprehensive measurement services for delivered components.

Quantifiable outcome

• One operator manages several advanced CNC machines simultaneously
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Hardinge Inc. American manufacturer of precision CNC turning and grinding machines. Comparable as a supplier of the Hardinge Conquest TwinTurn 65 machines used by AIH, and as a fellow precision machining capability provider.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and production systems, including the INDEX ABC machines AIH operates. Comparable as a technology partner whose equipment enables AIH's production capabilities.
• Bodycote plc: Global heat treatment and metal joining services provider. Adjacent ecosystem participant as a service provider for precision-machined components, including post-processing services that complement CNC machining.
• Seco Tools AB: Swedish cutting tool manufacturer and supplier of machining solutions. Adjacent to AIH as both a Swedish precision manufacturing entity and a tooling supplier that interacts directly with CNC machining operations.

Emerging players

• NOTE AB: Swedish EMS contract manufacturer with growing industrial and precision manufacturing services. Adjacent business model with overlap in B2B contract manufacturing for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik AB: Swedish multinational engineering company with significant machining and tooling operations. Comparable as a major Swedish industrial player with deep CNC machining heritage, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Atlas Copco AB: Swedish industrial conglomerate with substantial precision manufacturing operations. Comparable as a major Swedish industrial manufacturer that sources precision machined components, and shares Nordic industrial heritage.

Direct peers

• Inission AB: Nordic contract manufacturer offering industrial manufacturing and electronics manufacturing services. Comparable business model as a B2B contract manufacturer, though more focused on electronics-mechanical integration.
• Hanza Holding AB: Swedish contract manufacturer providing CNC machining, sheet metal, and assembly services to industrial customers. Directly comparable as a Nordic-based B2B contract manufacturer competing for similar precision manufacturing customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• AQ Group AB: Swedish contract manufacturer with CNC machining and assembly operations across the Nordics and Eastern Europe. Comparable as a B2B industrial contract manufacturer serving similar customer segments with overlapping precision manufacturing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/automatindustrier-i-hille-ab

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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