Kovinc d.o.o.

What Kovinc d.o.o. does

Kovinc d.o.o. is a Slovenian metal fabrication company founded in 1979 in Cerklje na Gorenjskem, operating as a privately held family business. The company provides end-to-end custom metal processing services, including CNC turning and milling, manual and robotic welding (MIG, MAG, TIG, spot), tube and sheet laser cutting, CNC bending, surface treatment, and engineering/design, with annual processing capacity of more than 10,000 tons of profiles and tubes. Its machine park centers on advanced equipment including the BLM Lasertube LT8.20 fiber tube laser, Prima Power Platino Fiber EVO 1530 sheet laser, Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 and HP20-6 robotic welding cells, and CNC machining centers, supported by a full suite of international certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090-1 EXC3, ISO 3834-2) and Platinum AAA credit excellence rating.

The company generates revenue through B2B project-based contracts with enterprise industrial customers, primarily in Slovenia and across nine European countries. Pricing is custom and negotiated per project based on material, complexity, and volume, with multi-year relationships typical; long-term customers include TPV Automotive, Elan Inventa, Europlakat, ELCOND, Tegrad, and PB Lifttechnik. Customer segments span railway electrification infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, urban furniture and sports infrastructure, and construction/engineering. Kovinc is currently participating in a consortium developing the Intelligent Mobile Robotic System (IMRS) for automated drilling in railway and road tunnels, signaling a strategic move into robotics-integrated infrastructure solutions beyond traditional fabrication.

Name

Kovinc d.o.o.

Legal name

Kovinc d.o.o.

Website

https://kovinc.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kovinc d.o.o. is a 47-year-old Slovenian metal fabrication company operating across nine European countries. It provides custom CNC machining, robotic welding, and laser cutting services to enterprise industrial customers in railway, automotive, sports infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Industrial laser cutting
• Robotic welding services
• Structural metal manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cerklje na Gorenjskem

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing: B2B custom fabrication services for metal components and welded structures. Customers provide specifications and the company delivers precision-manufactured parts. Revenue is project-based, with pricing dependent on complexity, materials, and volume. Services span the full production chain from material procurement through finished product.
2. Surface Treatment and Finishing: Surface treatment services including painting and anti-corrosion protection as part of the comprehensive service offering, often bundled with fabrication and assembly contracts.
3. On-site Assembly and Construction Services: Field assembly and installation of metal structures at customer sites, providing end-to-end service from design through final installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kovinc d.o.o. is a custom metal fabrication company providing B2B services and manufactured metal products including CNC turning, CNC milling, manual and robotic welding, tube and sheet laser cutting, CNC bending, surface treatment, and engineering/design. The company manufactures metal equipment for railway electrification, urban furniture, bus stops, bicycle shelters, heavy welded metal structures, and custom components for industrial machinery. Services span consulting and design through manufacturing, delivery, and on-site assembly, backed by EN 1090, ISO 3834-2, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Product overview

Kovinc d.o.o. is a metalworking company with 47 years of tradition (established 1979) offering comprehensive metal processing services. The company provides a unified service portfolio combining CNC machining (turning, milling), welding (manual and robotic), laser cutting (pipes and sheet metal), CNC bending (pipes and sheet metal), surface treatment, and construction/design services. Their product portfolio includes metal equipment for urban infrastructure, heavy welded metal structures, railway electrification equipment, machine building components, and bus stops/bicycle shelters. The company operates production facilities in Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, and serves customers across 9 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Turning (CNC struženje) Custom CNC-controlled turning operations for precision metal parts manufacturing intended for industrial B2B customers requiring machined components.
• CNC Milling (CNC rezkanje) Custom CNC-controlled milling operations for complex metal component machining for industrial customers.
• Manual Welding (Ročno varjenje) Manual metal welding services performed in accordance with ISO 3834-2 standards, supporting MIG, MAG, TIG, and spot welding methods for industrial customers.
• Robotic Welding (Robotsko varjenje) Automated welding using industrial robots including Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 and EA1900N, providing high precision and repeatability for industrial welded assemblies.
• Laser Pipe Cutting (Laserski razrez cevi) Laser cutting of pipes and profiles using Lasertube LT8.20 and LT5 fiber laser systems for diameters from 12mm to 220mm for industrial customers.
• Laser Sheet Metal Cutting (Laserski razrez pločevine) Laser cutting of sheet metal using Prima Power Platino Fiber EVO 1530 with power up to 8000W, processing materials from 0.8mm to 25mm thickness for industrial customers.
• CNC Pipe Bending (CNC krivljenje cevi) Custom CNC-controlled pipe bending using Crippa Linear CA 563 machine for pipes up to 60.3mm diameter for industrial customers.
• CNC Sheet Metal Bending (CNC krivljenje pločevine) Custom CNC-controlled sheet metal bending operations for various angles and profiles for industrial customers.
• Surface Treatment (Površinska obdelava) Surface treatment services including oxide removal and edge beveling using Lissmac SBM-M 1000 B2 equipment, often bundled with fabrication and assembly contracts.
• Engineering and Design (Konstruiranje) Engineering and design services for metal structures and components, serving as the front-end of the company's vertical integration offering.
• Railway Electrification Equipment Manufactured metal equipment for railway catenary electrification including poles type M and LS, portals, and anchoring/fastening equipment for Tegrad d.o.o. and other railway infrastructure operators.
• Heavy Welded Metal Structures Manufactured heavy welded metal structural components for various industrial applications and machine construction.
• Welded Metal Structures for Machine Building Manufactured custom welded metal structures for machinery and industrial equipment manufacturing, including complex weld geometries for industrial automation, hydraulics, and ground support equipment.
• Bus Stops and Bicycle Shelters Manufactured metal bus stops and bicycle parking shelters for urban infrastructure, including a 450-unit serial production for Europlakat in the Ljubljana area.
• Metal Interior and Exterior Equipment Manufactured metal furniture and equipment for interior and exterior applications including urban equipment, sports hall fixtures, and stadium fittings.
• Custom Metal Products Custom manufactured metal products and components for various industrial applications beyond the standard product categories.
• Intelligent Mobile Robotic System (IMRS) Jointly developed intelligent mobile robotic system for automated precision drilling in railway and road tunnels, enabling automatic drilling for electrification, lighting, and ventilation installations. Co-developed with TEGRAD and DEWESoft Inspiretech.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing capacity of over 10,000 tons of profiles and tubes annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• TEGRAD d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Joint development partner in the Intelligent Mobile Robotic System (IMRS) project for automated precision drilling in railway and road tunnels. The project runs from December 2023 to November 2025 with total value of EUR 708,017.28, co-funded by EU. TEGRAD contributes as the primary end-user and infrastructure operator, while Kovinc provides manufacturing capabilities and the consortium coordinates with DEWESoft Inspiretech for sensor/control technology.
• DEWESoft Inspiretech d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Joint development partner in the IMRS project alongside TEGRAD and Kovinc. DEWESoft contributes expertise in sensor technology and intelligent control systems for the mobile robotic drilling system. The consortium's goal is to develop a digitally integrated solution for automated hole drilling in tunnels for electrification infrastructure.
• YASKAWAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationYASKAWA supplies industrial robots (Motoman AR2010 and HP20-6) used in Kovinc's robotic welding cells. The partnership provides automated welding capabilities integral to the company's production processes. YASKAWA is a global leader in industrial robotics and motion control.
• BLM GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBLM Group manufactures the Lasertube LT8.20 tube laser cutting system used by Kovinc. This fiber laser technology enables precision cutting of tubes and profiles and represents a core production capability for the company.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIJ Acroni d.o.o. Slovenia-based steel producer (part of SIJ Group) manufacturing stainless steel quarto plates and electrical steel. Comparable as a regional metal manufacturer serving European industrial customers, but significantly larger and focused on steel production rather than fabrication services.
• Voestalpine AG: Austrian steel and technology group with extensive metal processing operations including tube and section products. Comparable for railway infrastructure and industrial fabrication work, though much larger and a broader incumbent steel producer rather than a specialized job shop.
• Lasselsberger Group: Austrian industrial group with metal processing and ceramics divisions. Comparable for project-based metal fabrication services and Central European industrial customer base, though significantly larger and diversified across multiple material categories.

Direct peers

• Welser Profile Austria GmbH: Austrian family-owned company specializing in custom roll-formed steel profiles and tubes. Comparable for similar size, family ownership, custom metal profiling services, and European industrial customer base, with overlapping technology in profile and tube processing.
• Kovintrade d.d. Slovenia-based metal distribution and processing company offering metal products, fabrication services, and industrial supply to regional customers. Comparable as both compete in the Slovenian metal processing market with overlapping customer bases in industrial manufacturing.
• UNIOR d.d. Slovenian metalworking group with hand tools, forgings, and metal processing divisions. Comparable for its broad metal fabrication capabilities and Slovenian industrial customer base, though UNIOR is significantly larger and publicly listed.
• Stima Stahlbau GmbH: Austrian steel construction company producing welded structural steel components and assemblies for industrial and infrastructure projects. Comparable for similar project-based B2B model, custom welded fabrications, and Central European customer base.

Regional players

• Cinkarna Celje d.d. Slovenian metal processing company with zinc products, metal oxide powders, and metallurgical products. Comparable as a long-established Slovenian metal manufacturer with industrial customers across Europe and similar heritage-based positioning.
• Impol d.o.o. Slovenian aluminum processing and manufacturing group producing rolled and extruded products. Comparable as a regional metal processing peer serving European industrial customers with similar export-oriented B2B model, though specialized in aluminum rather than steel.
• Metalka d.d. Croatian metal processing company producing metal products and components for industrial customers. Comparable as a regional metal fabrication peer serving similar industrial customer segments in the former Yugoslav and broader European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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