Saß Werkzeuge Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Name

Saß Werkzeuge Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Saß Werkzeuge Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sass-werkzeuge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Tools and Tool Management

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial cutting tools
• Tool management systems
• B2B procurement platform
• Automated tool dispensing
• Precision machining supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rathenow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool Sales: Sale of branded cutting tools, special tools, accessories, and equipment from manufacturers including Sandvik and Kennametal. One-time transaction-based revenue from product sales.
2. TOOLMENTO B2B Platform: B2B ordering platform with approximately 700,000 articles enabling digital procurement and inventory synchronization for customers.
3. Toolmatic Systems: Sale and service of ToolmaticBox and ToolmaticGate automated tool dispensing systems with ERP integration.
4. Application Technology Consulting: Application engineers analyze customer manufacturing processes, optimize them, and reduce tool costs. Includes project support from feasibility analysis through installation and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saß Werkzeuge distributes branded cutting tools, special tools, clamping devices, work safety equipment, and workshop supplies from manufacturers such as Sandvik and Kennametal to industrial manufacturers in Germany. The company also offers its own ToolmaticBox and ToolmaticGate automated tool dispensing systems with RFID and weighing technology, operates the TOOLMENTO B2B ordering platform with approximately 700,000 articles and direct ERP integration, and provides application technology consulting to optimize machining processes and reduce tool costs.

Product overview

Saß Werkzeuge operates as part of the TOOLMENTO-Group, combining 35 years of machining and application expertise with digitalization solutions in tool management. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) TOOLMENTO B2B ordering platform with ~700,000 articles and direct ERP interface for efficient procurement and digitalization; (2) ToolmaticBox — an internally developed digital tool cabinet with RFID technology for automated dispensing and real-time inventory monitoring positioned at production sites; and (3) ToolmaticGate — an autonomous tool dispensing system available as stationary units for industrial facilities or mobile container solutions for construction sites, both incorporating RFID and precision weighing technology. These are complemented by brand tool offerings from manufacturers like Kennametal and Sandvik, plus application technology consulting and project support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOOLMENTO: B2B ordering platform with approximately 700,000 articles and direct ERP interface for efficient procurement and digital inventory management.

Products and services

• TOOLMENTO B2B Ordering Platform B2B ordering platform offering approximately 700,000 articles enabling quick search, direct ordering, and synchronized inventory management with customer ERP systems for industrial manufacturing procurement.
• ToolmaticBox Internally developed digital tool cabinet that permanently monitors withdrawals and inventory through RFID technology, automatically reordering consumables when needed, combined with precision weighing technology for small items and bulk goods, with direct ERP integration for industrial manufacturing customers.
• ToolmaticGate Autonomous tool dispensing system available in stationary form for industrial companies and as a mobile container solution for large construction sites, for loan and consumable items of all sizes. Combines RFID and precision weighing technology with ERP software interfaces and optional automatic door.
• Tool-Management Services Comprehensive tool management services including consultation, project support from feasibility analysis through installation to employee training, designed for industrial manufacturers seeking to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce tool costs.
• Application Technology Consulting Application technology services where engineers analyze customer manufacturing processes and optimize them to reduce tool costs. Includes machining competencies in turning, milling, drilling, threading, materials/machines/applications expertise, and CAD/CAM simulation and NC optimization.
• Branded Precision Cutting Tools Brand-name cutting tools, special tools, accessories and equipment from manufacturers including Sandvik and Kennametal for precision machining, milling, drilling, threading operations, plus hand tools, clamping devices, personal protective equipment, workshop supplies, and warehouse/facility equipment for industrial manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 availability without additional manpower
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SandvikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor tool manufacturer whose branded products are offered through Saß Werkzeuge and the TOOLMENTO platform. Products include cutting tools, milling, drilling, threading solutions.
• KennametalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor tool manufacturer whose branded products are offered through Saß Werkzeuge and the TOOLMENTO platform.
• TOOLMENTO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group company combining decades of machining and application expertise with modern digitalization solutions in tool management. Provides the TOOLMENTO B2B platform with ~700,000 articles and group-wide support through member companies.
• Noack Industrievertretung GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of TOOLMENTO-Group, located in Güstrow. Provides sales support and regional coverage in northern Germany.
• HP Wilhelm Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of TOOLMENTO-Group, located in Chemnitz. Provides sales support and regional coverage in Saxony region.
• BoschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on construction site container solution with ToolmaticGate for large construction sites.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ISCAR: Part of IMC (Iscar Metalworking Companies), a global leader in metal cutting tools. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same metalworking tooling category served by Saß Werkzeuge.
• Kennametal: US-listed global manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant solutions, and the second core OEM brand distributed by Saß Werkzeuge. Comparable on product category (metal cutting tools), customer base (industrial manufacturers) and competing digital channels.
• Sandvik: Global manufacturer of metal-cutting tools (Sandvik Coromant) and a core brand supplied by Saß Werkzeuge. While also a supply partner, Sandvik competes at the manufacturer level and operates direct digital channels, making it a broad incumbent comparable on product category and customer base.
• MAPAL: Germany-based global manufacturer of precision tools for machining (drilling, reaming, milling). Operates in the same metalworking tooling category with similar automotive and industrial customers.
• Grainger: US-listed global broad-line industrial distributor with extensive tool, MRO and vending offerings (KeepStock). Comparable to Saß Werkzeuge on B2B distribution model and tool-vending automation, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Walter Tools: Major manufacturer of precision tooling for metalworking (turning, milling, drilling, threading). Comparable to Saß Werkzeuge's cutting-tool application focus and customer segment, but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• MSC Industrial: US-listed large North American metalworking and industrial supply distributor (MSC Direct) with vending and inventory management solutions. Comparable as a broad-line industrial tool distributor with adjacent tool-crib automation.

Direct peers

• Würth Industrie: Industrial arm of the Würth Group focused on B2B supply of tools, fasteners and consumables to manufacturing customers, with the ORSY®mat automated vending system. Closely comparable to Saß Werkzeuge's combination of branded tool distribution and automated tool dispensing.
• Hoffmann Group: Germany's largest B2B distributor of quality tools and operating supplies, headquartered in Munich. Directly comparable to Saß Werkzeuge as an industrial tool distributor serving manufacturing customers, with its own e-commerce platform (eShop) and tool vending/automation offerings.
• Berner Group: European B2B distributor of tools, consumables and chemicals serving professional trades and industrial customers. Comparable to Saß Werkzeuge as a multi-country industrial distribution specialist with growing digital procurement and vending capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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