What DEPRAG CZ a.s. does

DEPRAG CZ a.s. is a Czech joint-stock company (Akciová společnost) established in 1998 and headquartered in Lázně Bělohrad, Královéhradecký region, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German industrial group DEPRAG SCHULZ GmbH u. CO. Amberg. With 34 employees, the company manufactures and sells pneumatic (compressed-air) hand tools including grinders, drills, screwdrivers, hammers, impact wrenches, files, and polishers, alongside pneumatic motors, screwdriving assembly systems, and proprietary automation platforms such as the DEPRAG Grinding System (DGS) for robotic grinding at 700-2,800 W with gravity compensation, the DEPRAG Adaptive System with EtherCAT-P real-time force regulation, and electronically controlled pneumatic pliers for precision clamping. Beyond equipment sales, DEPRAG CZ delivers turnkey automation projects spanning engineering, 2D/3D design, PLC programming, 3D process simulation, in-house testing, and aftermarket service, plus CNC metalworking, heat treatment, and calibration services.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales with engineering-led engagement, supported by a worldwide representation network inherited from the German parent and a multi-language digital presence (Czech, German, English, Russian). Customers are industrial manufacturers and automation integrators in more than 50 countries, with a flagship Industry 4.0 reference at ŽĎAS a.s. (October 2025 award in the Systemintegrator CZ category). Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales, project-based engineering services, and contract services. The firm has held ISO 9001 certification since March 12, 2004, carries a Dun & Bradstreet Top Rating grade '1' for financial stability, and has recently added a Green Energy product line (500 kWp photovoltaic installation plus electric fleet vehicle) co-financed by the European Union and the Czech National Recovery Plan.

Name

DEPRAG CZ a.s.

Legal name

DEPRAG CZ a.s.

Website

https://deprag.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DEPRAG CZ a.s. is a 34-employee Czech subsidiary of Germany's DEPRAG SCHULZ GmbH that manufactures pneumatic hand tools, screwdriving systems, and proprietary robotic grinding and adaptive automation platforms, delivering turnkey industrial automation projects and metalworking services to industrial customers in more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pneumatic Tools and Assembly Systems

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Pneumatic industrial tools
• Screwdriving assembly systems
• Industrial automation systems
• Robotic grinding solutions
• CNC metalworking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lázně Bělohrad

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Hand Tools and Equipment: Sale of pneumatic hand tools including grinders, drills, screwdrivers, and specialty pneumatic motors. Wide range of pneumatic power tools for industrial applications.
2. Industrial Automation Systems: Screwdriving assembly systems and automation solutions including robotic grinding, adaptive robotic heads, digital twin simulation systems, and real-time data acquisition systems.
3. Engineering and Project Services: Turnkey project deliveries including engineering, 2D/3D construction, PLC programming, 3D process simulation, testing laboratory, and after-sales service.
4. CNC Metalworking Services: CNC metalworking including milling, turning, cutting, grinding, EDM wire cutting. Parameters: bar turning Ø 65-350 mm, workpiece turning Ø 200-2500 mm, 3-axis milling 400×1500 mm max 80 kg, 5-axis milling 600×600 mm max 50 kg, EDM 300×250×280 mm, flat and round grinding Ø 150×400 mm, direct gear manufacturing Ø 180-230 mm, module 0.5-2.5.
5. Heat Treatment Services: Heat treatment of metals including hardening (simple, thermal, high-frequency, carburizing), annealing (stress relief, recrystallization, soft annealing, normalizing), tempering (low temperature, high temperature), laser marking, shot blasting, and bluing. Quality reports available on request.
6. Calibration and Maintenance Services: Service center providing torque adjustment for screwdrivers, screw case analysis, machine suitability verification, calibration and performance analysis, regular maintenance, operator and technician training, and equipment commissioning.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DEPRAG CZ a.s. supplies electrically and pneumatically driven industrial tools, screwdriving technology, automation, and assembly systems, together with related engineering services and CNC metalworking. The company serves industrial manufacturing customers with products such as handheld pneumatic tools, robotic grinding solutions, electronically controlled assembly systems, and programmable screwdriving controls. As a subsidiary of the German DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO. group, it acts as a regional sales, application-engineering, and service arm for the parent's product portfolio.

Product overview

DEPRAG CZ a.s. is a subsidiary of German company DEPRAG Schulz GmbH, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial pneumatic tools and automation solutions. The product range centers on pneumatic air tools (grinders, drills, hammers, impact wrenches, files, polishers) and screwdriving technology, complemented by robotic grinding systems (DEPRAG Grinding System, DEPRAG Adaptive System) and turnkey automation engineering services. Additional offerings include air motors, green energy solutions, and metalworking services (heat treatment, CNC machining, safety testing). The company operates as a subsidiary of DEPRAG Schulz GmbH and serves customers in over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrically and pneumatically driven industrial tools Portfolio of handheld and stationary industrial tools powered by electric and pneumatic drives, sold to industrial manufacturing customers for assembly and production operations.
• Screwdriving technology and assembly systems Programmable screwdriving systems and assembly cells using proprietary DGS and Adaptive System controls, used by industrial manufacturers for torque-controlled and repeatable fastening processes.
• Robotic grinding solutions Automated grinding solutions integrated with robotic systems for industrial finishing and material-removal applications.
• Electronically controlled pliers Electronics-controlled pliers offered as part of the DEPRAG product line for precision industrial use.
• CNC metalworking services CNC-based metalworking services sold alongside the company's tool and automation portfolio, providing machining capacity to industrial customers.
• Engineering and service for industrial tools Application engineering, on-site service, and support for DEPRAG industrial tools and automation systems delivered to manufacturing customers in the Czech market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sold to more than 50 countries worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ŽĎAS a.s.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ŽĎAS a.s. was the host company for DEPRAG CZ's award-winning Industry 4.0 project in the Systemintegrator CZ category. DEPRAG implemented automation of manual grinding of castings using adaptive robotic grinding heads, a digital twin of the operator workstation for simulations and control, and a real-time data acquisition system. This project won the 2025 Industrie 4.0 award.
• DEPRAG SCHULZ GmbH u. CO. AmbergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998DEPRAG CZ a.s. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEPRAG SCHULZ GmbH u. CO. Amberg, Germany, a significant global manufacturer of pneumatic hand tools, screwdriving assembly systems, and automation. The subsidiary has operated independently since 1998, benefiting from the parent company's technology, brand, and global network while maintaining local operations in the Czech Republic.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Schunk: German specialist in clamping technology, gripping systems, and automation components. Comparable to DEPRAG CZ's automation and tool-flange offerings, with significant overlap in German/Central European industrial automation markets.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Global leader in pneumatic and electric automation technology, including actuators, valves, and automation systems. Overlaps with DEPRAG CZ's automation and pneumatic motor offerings, though Festo is more focused on motion/control components than complete tool systems.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components including actuators, valves, and air preparation equipment. Adjacent competitor in the broader pneumatic ecosystem serving industrial automation customers, though SMC focuses on components rather than end tools.
• Ingersoll Rand: Major manufacturer of pneumatic tools, air compressors, and fluid handling equipment serving industrial and manufacturing markets. Overlaps directly with DEPRAG CZ's pneumatic hand tool and motor portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale globally.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in industrial pneumatic tools, assembly solutions, and industrial automation. Directly overlaps with DEPRAG CZ's pneumatic tool, screwdriving, and robotic grinding portfolios, but operates at vastly greater scale and serves a broader set of industries.

Emerging players

• FERROBOTICS: Austrian specialist in robotic grinding and surface finishing with active contact force compliance technology. Directly comparable to DEPRAG CZ's DEPRAG Grinding System offering, though FERROBOTICS is more focused on a narrower robotic finishing niche.
• PushCorp: US-based specialist in robotic material removal, grinding, and polishing with compliance force devices. Closely comparable to DEPRAG CZ's robotic grinding and adaptive system technology, serving similar industrial customers with force-controlled automation.

Direct peers

• Apex Tool Group: Manufactures industrial hand tools, pneumatic tools, and assembly solutions under brands like Cleco and Dotco. Comparable to DEPRAG CZ's pneumatic tool and assembly system offerings, with similar target customers in industrial manufacturing and assembly.
• Chicago Pneumatic (CP): Direct competitor in pneumatic tools including grinders, drills, screwdrivers, and impact wrenches for industrial applications. Closely comparable product range to DEPRAG CZ's core pneumatic tool catalog, with similar target customers in metalworking and assembly.
• Desoutter (Stanley Black & Decker): Specializes in industrial assembly tools, screwdriving systems, and advanced tightening solutions for manufacturing. Highly comparable to DEPRAG CZ's screwdriving technology and assembly automation offerings, with overlapping target customers in industrial production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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