What Temelsan does

Temelsan (legal entity TEMELSAN MAKİNA) is a privately held Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Esenyurt, Istanbul, with 11-50 employees. The company designs and produces band saw machines, band knives, and steel strip welding machines, organized across four product categories: Flash Butt Welding Machines (KN series) for bandsaw blades from 6mm to 120mm width; Welding Shop Equipment including capping, grinding, and shear cutting machines; Welding Test Equipment for breakage and camber testing; and Bandsaw Cutting Machines ranging from vertical contour saws (DK 400-900) to heavy-duty block plate cutting bandsaws (DK 1000-6000). The technology stack combines proprietary mechanical engineering with PLC-based control, Siemens HMI touch screens, Pyrometer Auto Annealing Systems (TSAS), servo-controlled guide holder racks, and Pilz safety systems, integrating globally standardized components from Festo, Omron, Liming, Expert, and SKF.

Temelsan generates revenue through one-time industrial machine sales, aftermarket spare parts, and service/maintenance contracts including 24/7 online support, on-site repair, training, and preventive maintenance. The company operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model with global reach, evidenced by localized websites for Turkey, Germany, and Spain, a 360° VR virtual exhibition for remote demonstrations, and a customer base spanning Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Named enterprise customers include Noga Tools, ADS Precision, Frascio Riccardo SAS, KAR METAL, ASSAB Steel, MONTFORT International, PROSAW LTD, SKC Karbon, Earl R. Waddell & Sons, and Precision Saw and Tool, across bandsaw blade manufacturing, metal fabrication, steel distribution, precision tools, and carbon/graphite processing. The company has sold over 15,000 machines cumulatively since 1985 and quotes a maximum 6-week delivery time, supported by a 2-year mechanical warranty (extended to 10 years on the DK 1000 XL). Temelsan is privately held with no disclosed investors, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

Temelsan

Legal name

TEMELSAN MAKİNA

Website

https://temelsan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temelsan is a privately held Turkish manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and produces flash butt welding machines, bandsaw cutting machines, and welding shop equipment for bandsaw blade manufacturers and industrial metal fabricators globally, with over 15,000 machines sold and a direct field sales model across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metalworking Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

Keywords

• Band saw machines
• Flash butt welding
• Metal cutting equipment
• Industrial welding machines
• Bandsaw blade manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Esenyurt

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Machine Sales: One-time sale of industrial bandsaw machines and flash butt welding machines to manufacturing customers. Machines are sold with 2-year warranty on mechanical parts.
2. Spare Parts: Sale of replacement mechanical parts and spare components for Temelsan machines. Components sourced from suppliers including Festo, Omron, Liming, Expert, and SKF.
3. Service and Maintenance: Revenue from repair services, preventive maintenance, training services, and 24/7 online service support. Includes on-site service at customer location and factory repair services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temelsan designs, manufactures, and services industrial band saw machines (vertical contour and block plate metal cutting), flash butt welding machines for bandsaw blades and steel strips, and supporting welding shop equipment (capping, grinding, shear cutters) and welding test equipment. Its products serve global bandsaw blade manufacturers and metal fabrication customers needing precise cutting and consistent, high-quality welds on blades from 6mm to 120mm in width.

Product overview

Temelsan is a Turkish manufacturer of band saw machines and flash butt welding equipment for bandsaw blade industries. The product portfolio consists of three main solution categories: (1) Welding Solutions including Flash Butt Welding Machines (KN series) for blades from 6mm to 120mm width, (2) Welding Shop Equipment including Capping Machines (CAP series), Grinding Machines (TAS series), and Shear Cutters (MAK series), and (3) Welding Test Equipment including Bending, Twister, and Camber Testers. Additionally, Sawing & Cutting Solutions encompass Vertical Contour Band Saw Machines (DK 400-900 series) and Block Plate Metal Cutting Band Saw Machines (DK 1000-6000 series). The company also provides comprehensive after-sales services including spare parts, repair, training, preventive maintenance, 7/24 online support, and virtual demonstrations. Founded in 1985, Temelsan has sold over 15,000 machines worldwide with delivery times of up to 6 weeks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KN 54 HBC Flash Butt Welding Machine Flash butt welding machine engineered for consistent, high-quality welding on bandsaw blades; all mechanical parts designed and manufactured in-house by Temelsan engineering. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 41 HBS Touch Flash Butt Welding Machine Touch-screen controlled flash butt welding machine for the bandsaw blade industry, integrating Liming gear system, Festo pneumatics, Omron electronics, Expert transformer, Winman hydraulics, and Lumasense temperature measurement. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 41 HBC PLC Flash Butt Welding Machine PLC-controlled flash butt welding machine with barcode reading system, 400 log capacity, automatic pressure calibration, welding power selection, and operation speeds of 14–45 seconds depending on blade size; includes 2-year warranty on mechanical parts. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 67 HBS Touch Flash Butt Welding Machine Flash butt welding machine for the bandsaw blade industry featuring Yılmaz Reductor gear system and EKA transformer (non-coolant configuration). Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 67 HBA PLC Flash Butt Welding Machine PLC-controlled flash butt welding machine designed for consistent, high-quality welding on bandsaw blade industries. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 67 HBA TOUCH Flash Butt Welding Machine Touch-screen controlled flash butt welding machine capable of welding blades from 13mm to 67mm width with thickness from 0.65mm to 1.60mm. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 100 HBA PLC Flash Butt Welding Machine PLC-controlled flash butt welding machine for consistent, high-quality welding on the bandsaw blade industry. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 100 HBA TOUCH Flash Butt Welding Machine Touch-screen flash butt welding machine with 99 log capacity, automatic clamping and upsetting pressure regulation, pyrometer auto-annealing device (300–1300°C), and the Temelsan-Swing-Annealing-System (TSAS). Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• KN 120 HBA PLC Flash Butt Welding Machine PLC-controlled flash butt welding machine with sensitive de-burring, liquid cooling system, welding blades from 27mm to 120mm width with thickness from 0.90mm to 1.60mm. Sold to bandsaw blade manufacturers.
• CAP 41 Capping Machine Heavy-duty capping machine for the bandsaw blade industry with Yılmaz Reduktor gear system and Schneider electronics; handles blades up to 41mm width and 0.90mm to 1.30mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• CAP 80 Capping Machine Capping machine for consistent, high-quality welding support on the bandsaw blade industry. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• CAP 80-P Capping Machine Advanced capping machine with Ink-Jet printer, easy feed system, strip cutting tool, and speed control; handles blades from 20mm to 80mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• TAS 1001 RT-MN Grinding Machine Manual grinding machine for the bandsaw blade industry with manual clamping system; grinds blades from 6mm to 54mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• TAS 1001 RT-HP Grinding Machine High-performance grinding machine for the bandsaw blade industry; grinds blades from 6mm to 54mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• TAS 1001 RT – HP 3 IN 1 Grinding Machine 3-in-1 grinding machine providing surface grinding, back edge grinding, and teeth grinding; grinds blades from 6mm to 54mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• TAS 1001 SL-HP Grinding Machine Surface line grinding machine with foot pedal clamping and surface grinding; grinds blades from 27mm to 100mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• TAS 1001 SL – HP 3 IN 1 Grinding Machine 3-in-1 surface line grinding machine with back edge grinding and teeth grinding; grinds blades from 27mm to 100mm width and 0.90mm to 1.60mm thickness. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• MAK 01 MN-80 Shear Cutter Manual shear cutter with 6–80mm band width capacity; ready to use movable or fixed on its own table. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• MAK 01 HP-80 Shear Cutter Hydrau-pneumatic high-performance shear cutter with 6–80mm band width capacity. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• MAK 01 HP-100 Shear Cutter Hydrau-pneumatic high-performance shear cutter with 6–100mm band width capacity. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• MAK 01 HP-X 100 Shear Cutter Horizontal-oriented hydrau-pneumatic shear cutter with pedal use, designed for workshop table mounting; capacity 6–100mm band width. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers.
• KR-01 Bending Tester Breakage tester for 20–100mm band width with spring effect after weld and crack analysis; features hydraulic pump system. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers for weld quality testing.
• TW-01 Twister Tester Tester that twists blade until breakage for 6–34mm blades; self-standing metal construction. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers for weld quality testing.
• CM-01 Camber Tester Measurement tool for weld camber and back edge high/low; features 240V AC with 2 dial indicators, linear stopper with light below, and self-standing metal construction. Sold to welding shops and blade manufacturers for weld quality testing.
• DK 400 XL Vertical Bandsaw Machine Vertical contour band saw for rigid, clean surface, flat and efficient cutting of metals; 400mm throat, 300mm table stroke, 2.2–3kW motor, handles 6mm–27mm blade widths. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 600 Vertical Bandsaw Machine Vertical contour band saw with 600mm table stroke, 3–5kW motor, 4860mm blade length; heavy-duty industrial fixed-table configuration. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 900 Vertical Bandsaw Machine Vertical contour band saw with 900mm throat, 400mm max cutting height, 3–5kW motor, hydraulic table stroke of 600mm; table tilts 15° left and 45° right. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 1000 XL Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 1000mm max cutting height, 600mm throat, hydraulic table stroke of 1000mm, 5kW motor; 10-year manufacturer's warranty available. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 1100 Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Heavy-duty block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 810mm max cutting height, 1100mm throat, 5.5–7.5kW motor, 4800kg weight; high-capacity cutting in minimum floor space. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 1500 LS Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 1200mm max cutting height, 1500mm hydraulic table stroke, 7.5kW motor, 7000kg weight; traversing head design for minimum floor space usage. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 2000 LS Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 2000mm hydraulic table stroke, 1600mm x 2000mm table dimensions, 5500kg load capacity. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 3000 LS Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 3000mm hydraulic table stroke, 1600mm x 3000mm table dimensions, 6000kg load capacity. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• DK 6000 Block Plate Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Heavy-duty block plate metal cutting bandsaw with 7.5kW blade motor, 54 or 67mm blade capacity, Siemens 19-inch touch screen control, linear guide way design, servo-controlled guide holder rack, and automatic hydraulic blade tension device. Sold to industrial metal fabricators.
• Spare Parts Services Sale of replacement mechanical parts and spare components for Temelsan machines, supported by a 2-year warranty on mechanical parts. Sourced from suppliers including Festo, Omron, Liming, Expert, and SKF. Sold to existing Temelsan customers worldwide.
• Repair Services On-site and factory repair services for Temelsan machines, including two service alternatives for resolving machine problems. Sold to existing Temelsan customers globally.
• Training Services Operator training on bandsaw blade and Temelsan machine usage delivered through multiple modalities. Sold to Temelsan customers and operators.
• 7/24 Online Service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week online service support for Temelsan products, covering multiple time zones globally. Sold as part of after-sales support to Temelsan customers.
• Preventive Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance programs designed to prevent expensive repairs and downtime on Temelsan machines. Sold to Temelsan customers.
• Online Set-Up and Training Program Online machine set-up and training program supporting Temelsan customers remotely. Sold as part of the after-sales service portfolio.
• Guaranteed Works / Virtual Demonstrations Virtual demonstrations for all Temelsan machines delivered by a specialized expert team, including a Platinum Single Call Service option providing 24/7 factory-trained technician support. Sold to prospective and existing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ machines sold since 1985
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered component supplier.

• Festocomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationPneumatic system supplier for Temelsan welding machines. Components are standard, globally available products that are easy to find on regular local markets, enabling fast and easy solutions for customers when problems occur.
• Omroncomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationElectronic system supplier for Temelsan machines. Omron has more than 50 service points worldwide for selling and servicing, providing international support coverage for Temelsan's global customers.
• Limingcomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationGear system supplier, specifically planetary gearboxes, described as one of the best quality planetary gearboxes globally. Used in welding machine constructions.
• Expertcomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationTransformer supplier for welding machines, described as one of the best producers globally. Used in both HBC and HBA welding machine models.
• SKFcomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationBearing system supplier for bandsaw machines. Components are standard, globally available products that are easy to find on regular local markets.
• Siemenscomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationTouch screen HMI control and PLC controller supplier for DK 6000 and other advanced bandsaw machines. Siemens touch screen technology enables fast and easy programming of cut operations.
• Pilzcomponent supplierTechnology or IntegrationSafety system supplier providing door safety systems (PDSS) for reaching EN ISO 13849-1/-2 control system safety standards. Available as optional upgrade for machines with up to 4+ doors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Starrett: US-based precision tools and saw manufacturer with a band saw blade and machine portfolio. Comparable to Temelsan in sawing/cutting customer use cases but with a significantly broader tools-and-instruments footprint.
• Bystronic: Swiss broad-line provider of metal cutting and bending systems, including laser, press brake, and automation. Overlaps with Temelsan in industrial metal cutting but operates at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Wikus: German manufacturer of bandsaw blades — a key customer of Temelsan's flash butt welding machines. Highly relevant as both a downstream customer and as a competitor in the broader bandsaw value chain where Temelsan participates.

Direct peers

• DoALL: US-based historic band saw manufacturer producing vertical and horizontal band saws. Direct competitor to Temelsan in the vertical contour band saw category, with overlapping customer use cases in metal fabrication.
• Amada: Global Japanese manufacturer of metalworking machinery, including band saws and cutting systems. Competes directly with Temelsan in the bandsaw cutting category but at much larger scale and broader product breadth, including press brake and laser systems.
• Meba: German maker of horizontal and vertical band saws for metalworking. Comparable product line to Temelsan's DK-series, with similar customer base in metal fabrication shops and industrial manufacturers.
• Bomar: Czech manufacturer of band sawing machines with a broad range of horizontal, vertical, and special-purpose saws. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Temelsan, also serving European metalworking customers with similar machine architectures.
• Kasto: German manufacturer of metal sawing and storage systems, including band saws for metal cutting. Overlaps directly with Temelsan's Sawing & Cutting Solutions product line, particularly in precision and heavy-duty industrial cutting applications.
• Schlatter Industries: Swiss specialist in resistance welding equipment, including flash butt welding systems used in steel strip and bandsaw blade production. Directly comparable to Temelsan's KN-series flash butt welding machines.
• Behringer: German manufacturer of high-performance band saw machines and circular saws for metal processing. Directly comparable to Temelsan's DK-series vertical and block plate cutting bandsaws, serving similar industrial metal fabrication customers in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/temelsan
• Facebookfacebook.com/TemelsanMak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temelsan-machines

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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