Durma
Durma (Spectrum Machine Tools Africa) is the exclusive South African distributor of CNC sheet metal and metal removal machinery from brands including Durmazlar Makina, Hyundai-Wia, OKUMA, and Bodor, serving industrial manufacturers via direct enterprise sales and service support.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Durma does
Durma, operating as Spectrum Machine Tools Africa, is a South African capital equipment distributor specializing in CNC sheet metal fabrication and metal removal machinery, headquartered at 7 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg South. The firm functions as the exclusive sole distributor in South Africa for multiple premium international brands — Durmazlar Makina (DURMA), Hyundai-Wia, OKUMA, Bodor Machines, and Tamsan Compressors — selling directly to industrial manufacturers across sheet metal fabrication, precision engineering, and heavy industrial sectors that require bending, cutting, punching, rolling, CNC turning, CNC milling, and CNC boring capabilities.
The product portfolio encompasses more than 22 Durma machine models including the AD-EB/AD-ES/AD-R/AD-S/AD-Servo/PBF press brake series, HD-F/HD-FL/HD-FO/HD-FS/HD-TC fiber laser cutting series, MS/SBT/VS guillotine shears, IW/P iron workers, TP turret punch presses, PB panel benders, PL-C plasma cutters, HRB roll benders, and VN notching machines, plus 44 OKUMA models, 26 Bodor fiber lasers, and 9 Hyundai-Wia turning/machining centers. The equipment is built on CNC control architectures such as FANUC and OSP, with technical differentiators including servo press brake energy efficiency, linear motor and rack-and-pinion motion systems achieving 3G acceleration and 0.03mm accuracy, 5-axis machining capabilities, and panel bender automation. The distribution offering is rounded out by Eurostamp press brake tooling, Precitec laser heads, Hypertherm plasma systems, Metalix CAD/CAM software, Tamsan compressors, and consumables.
Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales of industrial CNC machinery on multi-year contract cycles, supplemented by service, maintenance, parts, and staff training offerings. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by a website enquiry system, phone, and email; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm employs approximately 7 people and serves end-markets including automotive, construction, electronics, defense, shipbuilding, air transportation, and heating/cooling throughout South Africa.
Durma firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Durma
- Legal name
- Durmazlar Makina
- Website
- https://durma.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Durma (Spectrum Machine Tools Africa) is the exclusive South African distributor of CNC sheet metal and metal removal machinery from brands including Durmazlar Makina, Hyundai-Wia, OKUMA, and Bodor, serving industrial manufacturers via direct enterprise sales and service support.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Durma industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial CNC Machinery
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Durma is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Durma business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- CNC Machine Distribution: Distribution of CNC machine tools including Durma, Hyundai-Wia, OKUMA, Bodor, and other branded machinery to industrial customers in South Africa. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales with quote-based pricing for industrial machinery.
- Service and Maintenance: Service, maintenance, and parts sourcing for branded machinery including Durma Machinery, Hyundai-Wia, and other supported brands. Training services for staff on correct operation and maintenance of machinery.
- Consumables and Tooling: Supply of press brake tooling, laser and plasma cutting consumables, and accessories for the machinery sold.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise CNC Machinery |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Durma product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Durma (Durmazlar Makina) is a Turkish manufacturer of CNC machine tools and sheet metal fabrication equipment. The company produces press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, guillotine shears, iron workers, panel benders, turret punch presses, plasma cutting machines, roll and profile bending machines, and CNC turning/machining centers for industrial manufacturers. In South Africa, products are distributed exclusively by Spectrum Machine Tools Africa with installation, training, service, and parts support.
Product overview
Durma (Durmazlar Makina) is a Turkish manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery distributed in South Africa by Spectrum Machine Tools Africa. The product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of CNC fabrication equipment including press brakes (AD-EB, AD-ES, AD-R, AD-S, AD-Servo, PBF series), fiber laser cutting machines (HD-F, HD-FL, HD-FO, HD-FS, HD-TC series), roll and profile bending machines (HRB 4 Roll, PBH Profile Bending), iron worker machines (IW, P series), guillotine shear machines (MS, SBT, VS), plasma cutting machines (PL-C), panel bender (PB), punching machines (TP), and notching machines (VN). These products serve metal fabrication applications across automotive, construction, electronics, defense, and manufacturing industries, with capabilities spanning cutting, bending, punching, rolling, and structural fabrication.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AD Series Press Brakes: Press brake machines including AD-EB, AD-ES, AD-S, AD-R, AD-Servo, and PBF series
- HD-F Series Fiber Lasers
- MS Series Shears
- IW Iron Workers
- TP Punch Press
- PB Panel Benders
- PL-C Plasma Machines
- HRB Roll Bending
- VN Notchers
Products and services
- AD-EB Servo Press Brake Machine Eco-friendly CNC servo press brake with table widths from 2100mm to 4100mm and maximum bending capacity of 220 tons, featuring reducer drive system and precision gear mechanism for industrial sheet metal bending.
- AD-ES Servo Press Brake Machine Environment-friendly CNC press brake in table widths from 1250mm to 2500mm, featuring reducer drive system, precision ball screw, and high torque-resistant bearing cylinder for high precision bending.
- AD-R Press Brake Machine Press brake with easy-to-use control units, rigid body frame, multiple tool usage solutions, and CE safety standards including hydraulic covers, electric covers, and laser light curtains.
- AD-S Press Brake Machine Press brake featuring stable body structure, low operating costs, high quality European clamping system, and maximum safety standards for sensitive bending applications.
- AD-Servo Press Brake Machine Energy-efficient servo press brake with variable-speed pump drives achieving energy savings, stress relieved bodies for long life, and precise bending capability.
- PBF Press Brake Machine Hydraulic press brake designed for three-shift operations with low investment costs and efficient performance, developed by Durmazlar R&D Center engineers.
- HD-F Fiber Laser Machine Fiber laser cutting machine with rigid body structure and rack and pinion drive system achieving accelerations of 10m/s2, speed of 100m/min, and accuracy of 0.05mm.
- HD-FL Fiber Laser Machine Fiber laser machine with rigid body structure and linear motor technology achieving acceleration of 20m/s2, speed of 100m/min, and accuracy of 0.03mm, with compact design and perfect filtration system.
- HD-FO Fiber Laser Machine Compact fiber laser designed for space-conscious operations with speed, high-quality components, efficiency, and easy loading and unloading features.
- HD-FS Fiber Laser Machine Smart fiber laser machine with high quality components, efficiency, and industrial design, featuring reduced loading and unloading effort.
- HD-TC Laser Pipe and Profile Machine Full automatic loading and unloading fiber laser for pipe and profile cutting using rack and pinion and linear motor motion technologies achieving 3G acceleration.
- HRB 4 Roll Bending Machine Four plate roll bending machine ideal for bending plates up to 200mm thick, with user-friendly control units, spherical roller bearings, and bronze housings.
- IW Iron Worker Machine Multi-station iron worker with 5 stations for punching, flat shearing, angle shearing, bar shearing, and notching, available in 55, 80, 100, 110, 150, 165, 180, and 300-ton models.
- MS Shear Machine Mechanical and electronic drive shear machine providing reliable, effective, and economical shearing solutions for sheet metal cutting operations.
- P Iron Worker Machine Specialized high-volume punching machine with triable punching unit, hydraulic hold-down, and Siemens control unit, designed for automatic lightning pole punching lines.
- PB Panel Bender Machine Energy-efficient panel bender with precise bending, maximum speed, safety, full automatic tool changing, and minimum set-up time for sheet metal bending operations.
- PBH Profile Bending Machine Hydraulic profile bending machine with high drive torque and speed, friction-free planetary swing guides, designed for rolling heavy-duty profiles with certified quality steel.
- PL-C Plasma Machine High-performance plasma cutting machine for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using Hypertherm cutting technology and AURORA plasma software for precise cuts.
- SBT Shear Machine Precision shear machine with reduced cutting angle for straight precision and minimum twist tolerance, manufactured since 1956 for sheet metal cutting.
- TP Punch Press Machine Turret punch press with 1200 strokes per minute during punching and 3200 per minute during marking, featuring roller technology for straight, curved, and round edge processing.
- VN Notches Machine Corner notching machine with strong frame structure and high-quality components, operated via foot switch for efficient two-handed operation.
- VS Shear Machine Variable rake shear with 6-25mm shearing capability and precise rake adjustment from 0 degrees 30 minutes to 2 degrees, featuring high technology for fast, efficient, and precise cutting.
Companies that use Durma
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Durma technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Durma partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- Durmazlar Makina (DURMA)coreSpectrum Machine Tools Africa is the sole distributor in South Africa for Durmazlar Makina (DURMA), a Turkish manufacturer of CNC machine tools. DURMA produces press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, shears, iron workers, panel benders, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment. The partnership provides exclusive market coverage for DURMA products in South Africa.
- Hyundai-WiacoreExclusive distribution partnership for Hyundai-Wia CNC machinery including turning centers, machining centers, and multi-axis turning centers in South Africa. Hyundai-Wia is a South Korean manufacturer known for precision CNC machine tools.
- OKUMAcoreDistribution partnership for OKUMA CNC machine tools including turning centers, machining centers, grinding machines, and multitasking machines. OKUMA is a Japanese manufacturer known for advanced CNC control systems and precision machinery.
- Bodor MachinescoreDistribution of Bodor fiber laser cutting machines including various series for metal sheet cutting, tube cutting, and high-power laser applications. Bodor is a Chinese laser machine manufacturer.
- Tamsan CompressorssecondaryDistribution of Tamsan air compressors including rotary screw compressors, variable speed drive compressors, and piston compressors for industrial compressed air applications. Tamsan is a Turkish manufacturer founded in 1980 with over 45 years of engineering expertise.
- Metalix CAD/CAM SoftwaresecondaryRepresentation of Metalix CAD/CAM software including cncKad and MBend for CNC programming and press brake bending operations. Metalix provides CAD Link integration with SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, Solid Edge, Inventor, and PTC Creo.
- EurostampsecondaryDistribution of Eurostamp premium Italian press brake tooling made from 100% Italian steel with precision grinding and quality control for consistent bending performance.
- PrecitecsecondaryDistribution of Precitec laser cutting heads, welding optics, process monitoring systems, and sensor technology for industrial laser processing applications. Precitec is a global leader in laser processing technology.
- HyperthermsecondaryDistribution of Hypertherm plasma cutting systems, CNC motion controls, software, and consumables for industrial metal cutting applications.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Durma competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Hypertherm: US-based manufacturer of plasma and waterjet cutting systems, already a partner of Spectrum. Adjacent relationship — they supply the cutting technology Spectrum integrates into its Durma PL-C plasma machines — making them a supplier/ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-tasking machines. Overlaps with the OKUMA and Hyundai-Wia lines Spectrum carries and represents an alternative direct-buy path for SA precision engineering customers.
- Haas Automation: American CNC machine tool manufacturer with broad presence in Africa. Competes for the value-tier and mid-tier CNC turning/milling purchases that Spectrum's Hyundai-Wia and OKUMA lines also target.
- Bystronic: Swiss-based global manufacturer of press brakes, fiber laser cutters, and automation for sheet metal processing. A broad incumbent whose products overlap significantly with Durma's portfolio and which Spectrum's customers could alternatively buy direct.
- DMG Mori: Global manufacturer of CNC turning, milling, and machining centers. Comparable in the metal-removal segment where Spectrum distributes Hyundai-Wia and OKUMA machines, representing the premium-tier competition for those product lines.
- TRUMPF: German global leader in machine tools, laser technology, and electronics for sheet metal fabrication. Competes with Durma across press brakes and laser cutting, and is the dominant premium brand that SA fabricators also evaluate.
- Amada: Japanese manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including press brakes, laser cutters, and punch presses. Broad incumbent whose product categories directly overlap with Spectrum's Durma portfolio and which competes for SA enterprise contracts.
Direct peers
- Machine-Tech (Pty) Ltd: South African supplier of CNC machine tools, press brakes, guillotines, and fabrication equipment. Directly comparable multi-brand distributor serving SA metalworking shops with a parallel product and service offering.
- Adendorff Machinery Mart: South African industrial machinery and tooling distributor selling a broad catalog of metalworking, fabrication, and workshop equipment. Directly comparable as a multi-brand SA distributor competing for the same sheet-metal and metal-removal customer base as Spectrum Machine Tools Africa.
- Roto Machinery: South African distributor of CNC and conventional machine tools. Comparable as a domestic competitor pursuing the same press-brake, lathe, and machining-center customers with similar field-sales and service-driven distribution model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
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Investors
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Durma
What does Durma do?
Durma (Durmazlar Makina) is a Turkish manufacturer of CNC machine tools and sheet metal fabrication equipment. The company produces press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, guillotine shears, iron workers, panel benders, turret punch presses, plasma cutting machines, roll and profile bending machines, and CNC turning/machining centers for industrial manufacturers. In South Africa, products are distributed exclusively by Spectrum Machine Tools Africa with installation, training, service, and parts support.
Is Durma a public or private company?
Durma is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Durma founded?
Durma was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Durma based?
Durma is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Durma make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. CNC Machine Distribution is the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance and consumables and Tooling.
Who are Durma's main competitors?
Hypertherm is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Mazak, Haas Automation, Bystronic, DMG Mori, TRUMPF and Amada. Direct peers are Machine-Tech (Pty) Ltd, Adendorff Machinery Mart and Roto Machinery.
Does Durma have an API?
No public API is recorded for Durma.
What industry is Durma in?
Durma's product category is Industrial CNC Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAA, Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators), with a secondary code of IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3550.