What Performatec does

Performatec is a privately held, 100% Australian-owned industrial machinery distributor and service provider headquartered in Ingleburn, Sydney. Founded in 2004, the company supplies, installs, and maintains precision CNC metalworking equipment for Australian manufacturers, with a nationwide technician network covering installation, commissioning, operator training, and aftermarket support. Its portfolio spans four product families: Flow Waterjet cold-cutting systems (seven models from the compact EchoJet through to the industrial Flow Mach 700, delivering up to 87,000 PSI with ±0.025mm positional accuracy and zero heat-affected zones), Baykal fibre laser cutters (BLE-Pro 1-6kW and BLS-Pro 6-30kW with vector speeds up to 240 m/min), Baykal press brakes (hydraulic, hybrid, and the heavy-duty APHS-XL at 6,000t force), and Baykal CNC guillotines (HGL, MGH, HNC). Recurring revenue is layered through OEM spare parts and GMA Garnet waterjet abrasives, an Australian-sourced ISO-certified consumable. Customer concentration is diversified across steel fabrication, stone and glass processing, defence (Australian Army, Australian Submarine Corporation, QinetiQ), mining, clean energy (Hysata), and education (Western Sydney University, Kangan Institute), supported by 700+ active accounts over a 20-year operating history.

Name

Performatec

Legal name

Performatec

Website

https://performatec.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Performatec is a privately held, Australian-owned distributor and service provider of precision CNC metalworking machinery — waterjet cutters, fibre lasers, press brakes, and guillotines — serving Australian manufacturers, defence contractors, and education institutions through a nationwide OEM-trained technician network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Machinery Distribution

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• CNC machinery distribution
• Waterjet cutting equipment
• Fibre laser cutters
• CNC press brakes
• Metal guillotines

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingleburn

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machinery Sales: Sale of industrial metalworking equipment including waterjet cutting machines, fibre laser cutters, press brakes, and guillotines. Equipment ranges from entry-level machines (e.g., Flow Mach 150) to large-format industrial systems (e.g., Flow Mach 700, Baykal APHS-XL). Sales are consultative and project-specific.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: Supply of OEM spare parts, replacement components, and consumables including waterjet garnet abrasives, nozzles (Roctec, Breakaway, Silverline), orifices, mixing tubes, and high-pressure seals. Consumables like GMA Garnet provide recurring revenue through regular reorders.
3. Installation and Commissioning Services: Professional installation, alignment, and advanced calibration of machinery ensuring optimal performance from day one. Part of turnkey solution offerings.
4. Operator Training and Technical Support: In-depth, hands-on training covering advanced programming, optimization strategies, and troubleshooting techniques. Ongoing lifetime support with predictive maintenance protocols and rapid-response technical assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Performatec distributes, installs, and services precision industrial CNC metalworking machinery for Australian manufacturers. Core offerings include Flow Waterjet cutting machines, Baykal fibre laser cutters, Baykal CNC press brakes, Baykal metal guillotines, and GMA Garnet abrasive consumables, complemented by installation, operator training, and lifetime technical support across Australia.

Product overview

Performatec is a 100% Australian-owned distributor and service provider of precision industrial metalworking machinery. Their portfolio consists of Flow Waterjet cutting machines (7 models ranging from compact educational units to large-format industrial systems), Baykal fibre laser cutters (BLE-Pro and BLS-Pro for sheet metal fabrication), Baykal CNC press brakes (hydraulic, hybrid, and heavy-duty XL models ranging 40-6000t), and Baykal CNC guillotines (HGL, MGH, HNC for metal shearing). The company also supplies GMA Garnet waterjet abrasive consumables and provides installation, operator training, predictive maintenance, and technical support services through a network of 18 CNC machine technicians across Australia. The product ecosystem centers on cold-cutting waterjet technology and precision metal fabrication equipment, supported by a 'service is everything' philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flow Waterjet Mach 150 A versatile 3-axis waterjet cutter suitable for a wide range of materials and industries, designed for cutting soft rubber to dense composite sheets. Targeted at manufacturers across fabrication, stone, glass, and education sectors.
• Flow Waterjet Mach 200 Waterjet cutter featuring a 7.3m x 2m cutting table with 5-axis cutting support via the Pivot+ Waterjet head for bevel cutting, ideal for stone fabrication.
• Flow Waterjet Mach 200c Waterjet system well regarded by stonemasons, providing both 2D and 3D cutting capabilities for complex stone and fabrication applications.
• Flow Waterjet Mach 300 Precision waterjet engineered to handle intricate patterns with cutting areas up to 3m x 1.5m for industrial manufacturing.
• Flow Waterjet Mach 500 High-performance industrial waterjet system delivering 87,000 PSI cutting pressure with ±0.025mm repeatability and 5-axis Dynamic Waterjet technology, capable of cutting materials up to 300mm thick with zero heat-affected zones.
• Flow Waterjet Mach 700 Large-format waterjet cutter designed to handle industrial projects with a generous work envelope for fabrication and stone processors.
• Flow Waterjet EchoJet Compact waterjet design ideally suited for the education sector with user-friendly FlowMaster software for teaching and training applications.
• Baykal BLE-Pro Fibre Laser Cutter Compact fibre optic laser machine with table width 1.5-2m and length 3-6m, laser power range 1-6kW, featuring Beckhoff CNC controls and Precitec heads for sheet metal fabrication.
• Baykal BLS-Pro Fibre Laser Cutter Industrial fibre laser cutter with table width 2-3m and length 4-15m, laser power range 6-30kW for high-speed production with vector speeds up to 240 m/min and ±0.01mm X/Y axis accuracy.
• Baykal APHS Hydraulic Press Brake Versatile hydraulic pressbrakes with 1.25-4.1m bend length, 40-300t bend force, featuring CNC crowning for general fabrication.
• Baykal APHS PRO Hydraulic Press Brake High-precision press brake with 1.25-6.1m bend length, 40-600t bend force, equipped with Delem controllers for advanced control in precision bending applications.
• Baykal APHS Hybrid Press Brake Energy-efficient press brake featuring 55% energy savings and 40% faster cycle speeds compared to standard hydraulic press brakes.
• Baykal APHS-XL Press Brake MONSTER CNC press brake with 6000t force and 6.8m bend length, quad capable, intended for heavy-duty industrial bending applications; announced as coming soon.
• Baykal HGL Guillotine Hydraulic metal guillotine that is tough, fast and CNC controllable for precision cutting of sheet metal.
• Baykal MGH Guillotine Sheet steel guillotine delivering exceptional performance for cutting materials up to 20mm thick.
• Baykal HNC Guillotine Hydraulic variable-rake guillotine machine engineered for precision cutting with CNC control for sheet metal shearing operations.
• GMA Garnet Waterjet Abrasive Premium Australian alluvial garnet abrasive for waterjet cutting, certified to ISO 11126-10 with guaranteed chloride levels below 15 ppm. Available at approximately $0.80 per kg as a recurring consumable.
• Installation and Commissioning Services Professional installation, alignment, and advanced calibration of CNC machinery ensuring optimal performance from day one as part of turnkey solution offerings.
• Operator Training and Lifetime Technical Support In-depth, hands-on operator training covering advanced programming, optimization strategies, and troubleshooting techniques, with ongoing lifetime support including predictive maintenance protocols and rapid-response technical assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linear positional accuracy of ±0.025mm and repeatability of ±0.020mm on Flow waterjet systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flow WaterjetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlow Waterjet is a primary equipment supplier for waterjet cutting machines. The partnership provides Performatec with a comprehensive range of waterjet systems (Mach 150, 200, 200c, 300, 500, 700, EchoJet) featuring cold-cutting technology with up to 87,000 PSI cutting pressure. Flow Waterjet brings over 50 years of continuous innovation from US facilities and is a world leader in waterjet cutting systems.
• BaykalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBaykal is a primary equipment supplier for fibre laser cutting machines, press brakes, and metal guillotines. The partnership provides industrial-grade fabrication equipment including BLE-Pro and BLS-Pro fibre lasers (1-30kW power range), APHS hydraulic and hybrid press brakes (40-6000 tonnes), and CNC guillotines. Baykal brings over 70 years of know-how with European facilities spanning 70,000+ square metres, 650 staff, and 80 specialist engineers.
• GMA GarnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationGMA Garnet supplies premium waterjet abrasive garnet for cutting applications. Perth-based producer with vertically integrated 'mine-to-bag' process certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. GMA garnet features chloride levels below 15 ppm and serves operators in over 100 countries. Performatec distributes GMA products with local batch testing and full chain-of-custody documentation.
• Western Sydney UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership providing CNC machinery for training purposes. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment for metal fabrication training programs.
• Kangan InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical training partner using metalworking equipment for vocational education and skills development in manufacturing trades.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Flow International (Hypertherm): US-based waterjet OEM that is Performatec's principal upstream supplier. Related rather than competitive — but a relevant industry participant whose direct-to-customer moves would directly affect Performatec.
• Baykal: Turkish OEM that supplies Performatec with fibre lasers, press brakes, and guillotines. Like Flow, Baykal is an upstream partner rather than a competitor, but its strategic decisions shape Performatec's product roadmap and margin structure.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf Australia: German fibre laser and metalworking OEM with a direct Australian subsidiary. Competes with Performatec on fibre laser cutting while also serving broader industrial laser markets well beyond Performatec's niche.

Direct peers

• Amada Oceania: Australian arm of Japanese metalworking OEM Amada, offering press brakes, fibre lasers, shears, and punches. Competes head-to-head with Performatec's Baykal press brake and laser portfolio in Australian fabrication shops.
• OMAX: US manufacturer of abrasive waterjet cutting systems, directly competing with Flow Waterjet — and therefore with Performatec's core waterjet distribution franchise — for Australian waterjet buyers.
• Durma Oceania: Turkish press brake, fibre laser, and guillotine OEM with Australian distribution. Heads-up competitor to Performatec's Baykal press brake and shear portfolio in the Australian mid-market.
• Haco Oceania: Press brake and plate processing machinery OEM with Australian operations. Competes with Performatec in press brake and heavy plate forming for Australian structural and mining customers.
• LVD Australia: Australian operations of Belgian press brake and laser cutting OEM LVD. Targets the same mid- to large-fabricator customers in Australia that Performatec serves with Baykal equipment.
• Prima Power: Italian OEM of fibre laser cutters, press brakes, and combined punch-laser systems, sold in Australia through local distribution. Overlaps with Performatec's Baykal fibre laser and press brake offerings for sheet metal fabricators.
• Bystronic Australia: Australian subsidiary of Swiss OEM Bystronic, selling fibre laser cutting machines and press brakes. Directly competes with Performatec across both waterjet-adjacent and press brake categories served to Australian metal fabricators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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