Planit
Planit Australia is the largest worldwide reseller of CABINET VISION, a Hexagon-owned CAD/CAM software for cabinetmaking and joinery. Headquartered in Sydney since 1984, the company sells design, manufacturing, and visualisation software to Australian cabinetmakers, joiners, and kitchen manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersSutherland, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Planit does
Planit Australia (legally The Solution Specialists Pty Limited, trading as Planit Cutting Edge Solutions) is a privately held software distribution and solutions provider headquartered in Sutherland, Sydney. Founded in 1984, the company is the largest worldwide reseller of CABINET VISION, a CAD/CAM platform owned by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. The company serves Australian cabinetmakers, joiners, and kitchen manufacturers, with additional reach into CNC machine operators and TAFE training organisations. Planit also distributes complementary solutions including Solid Setup Plus (hardware-integration data packages), VORTEK Spaces (3D visualisation and rendering), Screen to Machine (G-code output), TEVA 3D (web-based 3D viewer), and Leica laser measuring devices, alongside the Hexagon Machine Trainer CNC operator training solution.
The core technology stack is anchored by CABINET VISION's modular design and manufacturing engine, which provides 3D modelling, job costing, material scheduling, 2D/3D CAD, rendering, and CNC output, wrapped by Planit's proprietary integrations (Solid Setup Plus, VORTEK Spaces, Screen to Machine) and third-party hardware integrations (Blum, Hettich, Hafele, Grass, DTC, Titus, Lincoln Sentry). Planit operates an event- and channel-led go-to-market with Business Development Managers in each Australian state, plus channel-driven demand through CNC machinery manufacturers (Biesse, SCM, Homag, Anderson Group, Woodtron) and hardware partners who recommend or bundle Planit software with their machine sales.
Revenue is generated through CABINET VISION modular subscriptions, the annual Planit+ loyalty membership, hardware resale (notably Leica DISTO and iCON devices plus the Hexagon Machine Trainer), training and consultancy services (Tech Days, Planit Academy including xSkillSync, xExperiences, xTutor, xWebinar), and Solid Setup Plus bundle subscriptions across Foundation, Professional, and Premium tiers. Complementary distribution channels include direct field sales, an inside-sales help desk, an e-commerce store on BigCommerce, and a national Tech Days event programme. The company is privately held under the ownership of Sandy Passmore, who assumed control approximately 2020 and repositioned the firm around customer experience and the Planit+ recurring-revenue ecosystem.
Planit firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Planit
- Legal name
- The Solution Specialists Pty Limited
- Website
- https://planitaustralia.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Planit Australia is the largest worldwide reseller of CABINET VISION, a Hexagon-owned CAD/CAM software for cabinetmaking and joinery. Headquartered in Sydney since 1984, the company sells design, manufacturing, and visualisation software to Australian cabinetmakers, joiners, and kitchen manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Planit is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sutherland
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Planit business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- CABINET VISION Subscriptions: CABINET VISION is available through a flexible subscription model, providing access to software updates, latest features, and cloud-based licensing (keyless digital licenses). Subscriptions are managed through Hexagon Customer Portal and include Planit+ membership benefits.
- Planit+ Membership: Annual loyalty program providing software health checks, training webinars, tech days access, online forum support, hardware partner packages, and discounts on the Planit Online Store. Includes dedicated Concierge onboarding service.
- Hardware and Measuring Devices: Resale of Leica measuring devices (DISTO X6, Lino L2P5, iCON devices) and related products through the Planit Online Store. Also includes Hexagon Machine Trainer solutions.
- Training and Consultancy Services: Revenue from tech day training sessions, webinar-based education (Nexus Academy), and consultancy services. Planit Academy offers structured learning including xSkillSync user groups, xExperiences events, xTutor modules, and xWebinars.
- Solid Setup Plus Data Solutions: Sale of intelligent hardware setup packages (Foundation, Professional, and Premium bundles) that integrate with CABINET VISION. Packages include 3D hardware models, product codes, and manufacturing component lists.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | CABINET VISION Subscription - Flexible modular pricing |
| Subscription | Annual | Planit+ Membership - Comprehensive support and training program |
| Subscription | Annual | Solid Setup Plus Foundation Bundle |
| Subscription | Annual | Solid Setup Plus Professional Bundle |
| Subscription | Annual | Solid Setup Plus Premium Bundle |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Planit product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Planit Australia distributes, integrates, and supports CABINET VISION CAD/CAM software and a complementary ecosystem (Screen to Machine, VORTEK Spaces, Solid Setup Plus, TEVA 3D, Leica measuring devices, Hexagon Machine Trainer) for Australian cabinetmakers and joiners. The company sells modular software subscriptions, the Planit+ loyalty/membership program, hardware resale, and professional services including consultancy, machine connection, training, and certified technical support.
Product overview
Planit offers a platform-plus-modules software ecosystem for the woodworking and cabinetmaking industry. The core product is CABINET VISION, a modular CAD/CAM solution for cabinet design and manufacturing that generates CNC machine code via Screen to Machine. This is complemented by VORTEK Spaces for 3D sales visualization and Solid Setup Plus (via partnership with Solid Setup) for intelligent hardware setup packages. Leica measuring devices provide site data capture integrated into CABINET VISION, while TEVA 3D offers a web-based project viewer. The Planit+ subscription membership ties the ecosystem together, providing software updates, technical support, Nexus Academy training, and the Concierge onboarding service. The portfolio also includes Planit Academy programs (xSkillSync, xExperiences, xWebinar), the Hexagon Machine Trainer for CNC operator training, Nexus Community, and Nexus by Hexagon as the underlying platform portal.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Planit+: A loyalty program for customers that includes complimentary CABINET VISION health checks, access to training webinars, tech days, software updates, 24/7 online forum, and special discounts.
- VORTEK Spaces
- Solid Setup Plus
- Nexus Academy
- Planit Academy
- CABINET VISION
Products and services
- CABINET VISION Modular CAD/CAM software solution for cabinetry design and manufacturing, providing 3D modeling, assembly design, project management, material scheduling, job costing, 2D/3D CAD, rendering, and CNC machine code generation. Available via flexible modular subscription for Australian cabinetmakers, joiners, and kitchen manufacturers.
- VORTEK Spaces 3D visualization and sales presentation software that transforms CABINET VISION designs into photorealistic images, videos, and interactive 3D walkthroughs for client-facing sales processes, with real-time material changes and lighting adjustments.
- Solid Setup Plus Suite of intelligent setup packages developed by Solid Setup and distributed exclusively through Planit Australia that integrate with CABINET VISION to incorporate hardware (hinges, drawer systems), modify drawer depths, and view real-time drilling operations and material summary updates with 3D hardware visualization.
- Screen to Machine (S2M) Software product that converts CABINET VISION designs into machine-ready G-code for CNC woodworking equipment, including optimizer, nesting, drill optimization, and NC link capabilities for various machine brands.
- TEVA 3D Web-based online 3D project viewer for cabinet and woodwork manufacturers that enables client access to project views via web browser without requiring specialized software.
- Leica Measuring Devices Hardware products including Leica DISTO laser measuring devices (DISTO X6, Lino L2P5) and iCON survey equipment (iCS20, iCS50) integrated with CABINET VISION for site measurement data capture and point cloud import.
- Hexagon Machine Trainer Innovative training solution developed by Hexagon that connects the real world and digital world for training CNC machine operators and programmers, including program verification and safety simulation for CNC machines and CMMs.
- Planit+ Membership Annual loyalty and membership program providing subscribers with keyless digital licenses, regular software updates, 24/7 online forum support, complimentary CABINET VISION health checks, hardware partner packages, and exclusive discounts on the Planit Online Store.
- Planit Academy Training Programs Comprehensive training and education services for CABINET VISION users, delivered through xSkillSync user groups, xExperiences immersive events, xTutor self-paced modules, xWebinar topic-based webinars, and xTechTips video content.
- Consultancy Services Professional consultancy services provided by Planit Australia's certified product solution experts to help cabinetmaking and joinery businesses implement and optimize CABINET VISION and related software solutions.
- Machine Connection Services Technical services to connect and integrate CABINET VISION with customers' CNC machines, including setup, configuration, and optimization of the design-to-machine workflow.
- Technical Support Services Certified technical support services including helpdesk support, software health checks, complimentary installations, and 24/7 online forum access for CABINET VISION users.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 30% faster nesting performance with True Shape Nesting engine in CABINET VISION 2026.1
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Planit
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Planit technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
AI capability1 record
Feature8 records
Planit partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.
- Solid Setup PluscoreStrategic partnership to enhance CABINET VISION functionality through Solid Setup Plus intelligent packages. Founded in 2009 by Raymond Johns, Solid Setup develops hardware integration packages (Blum, Hettich, etc.) with 3D models, product codes, and automatic drilling updates. Planit Australia distributes Solid Setup Plus as an exclusive reseller and integration partner.
- Hexagon Manufacturing IntelligencecoreHexagon is the parent company of CABINET VISION and manufactures the software licensed through Planit Australia. Planit is the largest CABINET VISION reseller worldwide. Partnership includes Hexagon Machine Trainer product distribution and integration with Hexagon's broader manufacturing intelligence ecosystem.
- BlumcoreBlum is a leading cabinet hardware manufacturer. Planit partners with Blum for software integration (hardware data packages), co-hosted events (Blum Design Summit, Blum x Planit x Solid Setup+ Innovation in Motion), and marketing initiatives. Blum Australia hosts Planit customer events at their facilities.
- Biesse GroupcoreBiesse is a major CNC woodworking machine manufacturer. Planit conducts Biesse Open House events and tech days showcasing CABINET VISION integration with Biesse machines. Biesse Australia hosts Planit for customer training and demonstration events.
- SCM GroupcoreSCM is a leading CNC woodworking machinery manufacturer. Planit conducts SCM Innovation Days and Open House events demonstrating software integration with SCM equipment including Ottimo saws, nesting machines, and edgebanders.
- Leica GeosystemscoreLeica manufactures laser measuring devices (DISTO X6, Lino L2P5, iCON iCS20/iCS50) integrated with CABINET VISION for on-site measurement capture. Planit is an authorized Leica reseller and provides integration support for Leica DISTO utility within their software.
- WoodtronkeyWoodtron is an Australian CNC machine manufacturer. Planit and Woodtron co-host Tech Days in Sydney showcasing CABINET VISION interfacing with Woodtron machines. Events feature live demonstrations of machine-software integration.
- HafelekeyHafele is a global hardware manufacturer. Planit Australia and Hafele co-host Queensland Tech Days, combining software training with Hafele product showcases and facility tours.
- HettichkeyHettich is a cabinet hardware manufacturer. Solid Setup Plus packages provide Hettich hardware integration with CABINET VISION, including 3D models and product codes.
- GrasskeyGrass is a hardware manufacturer for cabinet applications. Solid Setup Plus packages provide Grass hardware integration with CABINET VISION.
- HomagkeyHomag is a global CNC machine manufacturer. Part of Planit's machinery partner network supporting CABINET VISION integration.
- Anderson GroupkeyAnderson Group is a machinery manufacturer in Planit's partner network. Supports CABINET VISION integration with Anderson equipment.
- Lincoln SentrykeyLincoln Sentry is an Australian hardware supplier. Partnered with Planit for xExperience: Systems & Technology Seminar 2026, demonstrating construction and assembly methods.
- TAFE NSWkeyTAFE NSW is a vocational education provider. Planit works with TAFE NSW to develop curricula including CABINET VISION training, offer best practice education, and address the shortage of skilled users in the industry.
- ACFAkeyAustralian Cabinet and Furniture Association. Planit is a conference sponsor and exhibitor at the ACFA Industry Conference. Provides platform for customer engagement and industry networking.
- CMAWAkeyCabinet Makers and Woodworkers Association of Australia. Planit sponsors CMAWA Golf Day and industry events, supporting the professional cabinetmaking community.
- HIAminorHousing Industry Association. Industry partner supporting Planit's presence in the residential building sector.
- KBDiminorKitchens and Bathrooms Designers of Australia. Planit participates in KBDi NSW Chapter Events as an industry partner.
- JobmankeyJobman is a job management and estimating software. Partnered with Planit for xExperience: Systems & Technology Seminar 2026 to demonstrate integration between CABINET VISION design and Jobman estimating/procurement systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Planit competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mastercam (CNC Software): Broadly used CNC programming platform with woodworking post-processors. Competes at the CNC-output layer of Planit's stack and is sometimes selected by cabinet shops as an alternative to CABINET VISION's CAM module.
- Chief Architect: Residential and light commercial design software with strong cabinet and millwork features. Adjacent competitor to Planit for designers and smaller cabinet shops using integrated design rather than dedicated cabinet CAM.
- 2020 Design (Kohler): Kitchen, bath, and closet design software owned by Kohler, used by cabinet dealers and designers worldwide. Overlaps with Planit's VORTEK Spaces and CABINET VISION visualization/sales workflows for cabinet and joinery businesses.
Direct peers
- KCD Software: Cabinet and closet design software with manufacturing output for cabinet shops. Competes in the same cabinet-design-to-manufacturing category as Planit's CABINET VISION offering.
- Microvellum: US-based provider of CAD/CAM software for cabinet, furniture, and architectural millwork manufacturers. Directly comparable as a specialized woodworking CAD/CAM platform with design-to-CNC workflows, serving the same end customer as Planit.
- Mozaik Software: Cabinet and closet design software with CNC output modules. Competes head-to-head with Planit in cabinet-design-to-manufacturing workflows for SMB and mid-market shops.
- Polyboard (Boiseries HD): Cabinet and furniture design software with parametric cabinets, cut lists, and CNC output. Competes in the same cabinet-design-to-manufacturing niche as Planit's CABINET VISION.
Others
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Parent developer of CABINET VISION and the broader Nexus manufacturing intelligence platform. Functions as Planit's primary product supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but represents both the largest commercial dependency and the most likely disintermediator.
Emerging players
- EnRoute (SA International): CAD/CAM software for CNC cutting, including sign-making and woodworking. Overlaps with Planit's Screen to Machine / CNC integration use cases for shops running nested cutting operations.
- Vectric (VCarve Pro): Specialist CNC carving and sign-making software increasingly used by smaller cabinet and joinery shops. Adjacent to Planit's Screen to Machine CNC workflow for hobbyist and small-shop segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Planit leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Planit funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Planit M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Planit
What does Planit do?
Planit Australia distributes, integrates, and supports CABINET VISION CAD/CAM software and a complementary ecosystem (Screen to Machine, VORTEK Spaces, Solid Setup Plus, TEVA 3D, Leica measuring devices, Hexagon Machine Trainer) for Australian cabinetmakers and joiners. The company sells modular software subscriptions, the Planit+ loyalty/membership program, hardware resale, and professional services including consultancy, machine connection, training, and certified technical support.
Is Planit a public or private company?
Planit is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Planit founded?
Planit was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Planit based?
Planit is headquartered in Sutherland, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Planit make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. CABINET VISION Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are planit+ Membership, hardware and Measuring Devices, training and Consultancy Services and solid Setup Plus Data Solutions.
Who are Planit's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mastercam (CNC Software), Chief Architect and 2020 Design (Kohler). Direct peers are KCD Software, Microvellum, Mozaik Software and Polyboard (Boiseries HD). Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is listed as an others. Emerging players are EnRoute (SA International) and Vectric (VCarve Pro).
Does Planit have an API?
No public API is recorded for Planit.