Ulmer Tool Grinding Technology

What Ulmer Tool Grinding Technology does

Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the REINECKER brand, designs, manufactures, and sells CNC grinding machines and machine parts for precision tool production. The company covers the complete process chain — end machining (SF 50), cylindrical grinding (RS 50, RS 800), tool/geometry grinding (WZS 8, WZS 70, WZS 800), and dressing (K43C KIRNER) — serving industrial manufacturers and machine shops that range from small family businesses to large corporations. Approximately 170 employees work at the Ulm-Einsingen facility in southern Germany on development, construction, manufacturing, and sales, with the REINECKER brand heritage tracing back to 1859.

The product architecture is modular: machines are configurable through a wide option set that allows needs-based customization across industries without classical special machine construction. REINECKER machines integrate Industry 4.0 sensors and data acquisition with real-time interface connectivity for production process monitoring, and are optionally equipped with FANUC robots to enable long autonomous, unmanned operation — a positioning explicitly tied to addressing customer skilled-labor shortages. The company also sells Numroto application software, factory-refurbished machines with warranty (available for purchase or short-term rental), spare parts, and a full System Solutions service portfolio spanning consultation, concept development, construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and operator/maintenance training.

The business model is predominantly hardware sales of new and refurbished CNC grinding machines, complemented by recurring spare parts and a layered professional services stream (project work plus training delivered at Ulm, the Virginia branch, or customer sites). Revenue mechanics are quote-based with pricing driven by configuration complexity and automation level; pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company positions its machines generally lower than competitors. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales from the German headquarters plus two wholly-owned subsidiaries — REINECKER Italia and REINECKER America (Virginia) — with an expanding international network of sales and service partners covering countries outside the three direct-presence markets. Commercial outreach includes booth presence at four major 2026 trade shows: Grinding Hub (Stuttgart), Expomaq (Leon, Mexico), IMTS (Chicago), and MSV (Brno, Czech Republic).

Name

Ulmer Tool Grinding Technology

Legal name

Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://werkzeugschleifen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik (REINECKER) is a German CNC grinding machine manufacturer, selling modular precision tool production equipment — end machining, cylindrical, tool, and dressing machines — to industrial manufacturers and machine shops across Europe, North America, and partner markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Grinding Machines

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC grinding machines
• Precision tool manufacturing
• Cylindrical grinding equipment
• Tool grinding machinery
• Industrial grinding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Grinding Machine Sales: Sale of new CNC grinding machines under REINECKER brand including end machining (SF 50), cylindrical grinding (RS 50, RS 800), and tool grinding (WZS 8, WZS 70, WZS 800) machines.
2. Refurbished Machine Sales and Rental: Factory-refurbished machines with warranty, also available for short-term rental to address urgent customer needs.
3. Spare Parts: Comprehensive spare parts inventory and structured spare parts process to minimize downtime and secure production capability.
4. Professional Services: Project services including consultation, concept development, construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and training. Customer support from layout planning through integration into existing production lines.
5. Training Services: Operator and maintenance training for safe use and maximum equipment availability, plus automation and application technology training. Offered at Ulm facility, Virginia branch, or on-site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik, operating under the REINECKER brand, designs, manufactures, and sells CNC grinding machines for the complete process chain of precision tool production. The portfolio covers end machining (SF 50), cylindrical/round grinding (RS 50, RS 800), tool/geometry grinding (WZS 8, WZS 70, WZS 800), and dressing (K43C by KIRNER), complemented by Numroto software, factory-overhauled machines, spare parts, and integrated system solutions including consulting, commissioning, and training.

Product overview

Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik (REINECKER) offers a modular portfolio of CNC grinding machines under the REINECKER brand for the complete process chain of precision tool manufacturing. The product lineup includes: SF 50 REINECKER for end machining, RS 50 and RS 800 REINECKER for round grinding, WZS 8, WZS 70, and WZS 800 REINECKER for tool/geometry grinding, and K43C KIRNER for dressing operations. These machines are complemented by Numroto software for tool grinding applications, factory-overhauled (retrofit) machines with warranty, and comprehensive system solutions including consulting, integration, and training services. The modular construction approach allows machines to be customized through various options for different industries and applications. Since 1859, the brand has been associated with innovative and reliable machines, now manufactured in southern Germany for over 25 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SF 50 REINECKER End machining machine for processing raw materials into finished precision tools. Used by industrial manufacturers at the start of the precision tool production chain.
• RS 50 REINECKER Round grinding machine designed for cylindrical grinding operations in precision tool manufacturing.
• RS 800 REINECKER Round grinding machine for cylindrical grinding operations as part of the REINECKER machine lineup for precision tool production.
• WZS 8 REINECKER Tool grinding machine used for geometry grinding operations in precision tool manufacturing.
• WZS 70 REINECKER Tool grinding machine for geometry grinding operations in the precision tool production process chain.
• WZS 800 REINECKER Tool grinding machine for geometry grinding operations in precision tool manufacturing, providing solutions for the complete process chain.
• K43C KIRNER Dressing machine used for dressing grinding wheels, completing the tool manufacturing process chain.
• Factory-Overhauled Machines (Werksüberholte Maschinen) Factory-overhauled REINECKER machines with warranty, offered for short-term rental or purchase to address urgent capacity needs and extend equipment lifecycle.
• System Solutions (Systemlösungen) Integrated system solutions including consulting, concept development, construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and training services for complete machine integration into customer production lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced error rates through automation
• +3 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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REINECKER ItaliacoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary providing direct sales and customer service for the Italian market.
• REINECKER AmericacoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary providing direct sales and customer service for the North American market, based in Virginia. Also offers training services.
• International Sales and Service PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrowing network of sales and service partners in countries outside direct coverage areas (Germany, Italy, North America).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rollomatic: Swiss manufacturer of CNC tool grinding machines for cutting tool production. Targets the same precision tool manufacturers as REINECKER with similar modular high-precision grinding platforms.
• Walter Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of CNC tool grinding and eroding machines for metalworking tooling, the most direct competitor to REINECKER's WZS tool grinding range. Now part of the United Grinding Group, but competes head-to-head on tool grinding machines.
• Kellenberger (United Grinding): Swiss-based high-precision cylindrical grinding machine manufacturer, comparable to REINECKER's RS series in delivering precision grinding for tool and component production.
• Junker (Otto Junker GmbH): German specialist in grinding machines for tooling and industrial applications, with overlapping cylindrical and tool grinding offerings comparable to REINECKER's RS and WZS ranges.
• Schaudt (United Grinding): German builder of cylindrical and non-circular grinding machines within the United Grinding Group, competing in the same precision grinding space as REINECKER.
• Studer (Fritz Studer AG): Swiss cylindrical grinding machine specialist under the United Grinding Group, directly comparable to REINECKER's RS 50 and RS 800 round grinding machines in precision cylindrical grinding.
• Vollmer: German family-owned maker of grinding and erosion machines for circular saws and rotary tools. Directly comparable in the tool grinding and sharpening niche that REINECKER's WZS series and re-sharpening applications address.
• ANCA: Australian-based global specialist in CNC tool and cutter grinders serving the same precision tool manufacturing customer base as REINECKER, with overlapping product categories and similar Industry 4.0 / automation positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Haas Automation: US-based large-volume CNC machine tool maker serving a wide industrial manufacturer base. Comparable as a broad machine tool incumbent addressing similar customer factories, though its core is machining centers rather than tool grinding.
• DMG Mori: Large global machine tool incumbent offering milling, turning, and additive systems to industrial manufacturers. Overlaps with REINECKER in serving industrial manufacturer customers, but does not specialize in tool grinding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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