Beck

What Beck does

Beck Fertigungstechnik GmbH is a family-owned German precision engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Wackersdorf, Bavaria, operating two integrated service lines: machine and fixture construction (Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau) and CNC machining and manufacturing (Zerspanungs- und Fertigungstechnik). In the machine building line, the company designs and builds custom machines, automation systems, tooling, control systems, and conveyor technology, including PLC and robot programming. In the machining line, it delivers 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, wire EDM, welding (WIG/MAG), inductive brazing, surface treatments, and CAM programming, with in-house CAD compatibility across 60+ file formats. The company also develops proprietary web-based monitoring and process visualization applications (C#, TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, OPC UA, MQTT, REST), suggesting a deeper software stack than typical for its size.

The business operates on a project-based, custom-manufacturing model serving automotive, construction, agricultural technology, medical technology, and food processing customers, with a stated geographic footprint across Germany, Belgium, China, Norway, and the Czech Republic. Revenue is generated through one-off machine/fixture projects and recurring multi-year manufacturing and service engagements; no public pricing is disclosed. The company exited the Russian market in 2022 following the Ukraine invasion. It is ISO 9001 certified and positions around "Made in Germany" quality credentials.

Beck was founded in June 2004 by Peter Beck and his son Armin Beck. In 2022, Peter Beck retired and Armin Beck became sole Managing Director, completing a generational transition while retaining family ownership. The company has executed a sustained cadence of facility expansions (2007, 2011, 2023, 2024, 2025), commissioned an in-house data center in 2024, expanded its photovoltaic system and electrified its vehicle fleet in 2023, and maintains a stated "green footprint" corporate goal. Reported headcount is in the 11–50 range in one source and approximately 90 in another; no public revenue is disclosed.

Name

Beck

Legal name

Beck Fertigungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://beck-fertigungstechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beck Fertigungstechnik GmbH is a German family-owned precision engineering firm specializing in custom machine building, CNC machining (3- and 5-axis), prototyping, and industrial automation. It serves automotive, construction, agricultural, medical, and food-processing customers with project-based manufacturing from Wackersdorf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wackersdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom machine and fixture manufacturing: Custom machines, fixtures, and special solutions from development to commissioning. Projects are custom-tailored based on client specifications.
2. Precision machining services: Precision manufacturing of single parts, prototypes, and series including CNC milling, turning, EDM, grinding, and surface treatment
3. Automation and programming services: SPS and robot programming, control systems, embedded solutions, IT and web applications for industrial monitoring

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Beck Fertigungstechnik GmbH delivers custom machine and fixture construction (Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau) along with precision CNC machining and manufacturing services (Zerspanungs- und Fertigungstechnik), including prototyping, series production, and assembly for industrial customers. The company operates an in-house workflow spanning design, programming, machining, and commissioning across multiple industries.

Product overview

Beck Fertigungstechnik is a German precision engineering and manufacturing company offering two integrated core service areas: (1) Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau (machine and fixture construction) covering custom machine development, automation, tooling, control systems, and conveyor technology, and (2) Zerspanungs- und Fertigungstechnik (machining and manufacturing) covering CNC milling, CNC turning, wire EDM, surface treatments, welding, and assembly. The company provides complete in-house capabilities from design and construction through manufacturing to commissioning, serving the automotive, food, special machine construction, transport and conveyor technology, construction, medical technology, and agricultural machinery sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau (Machine and Fixture Construction) Custom design, engineering, and assembly of special machines and fixtures for industrial production lines. Includes CAD construction, CAM programming, PLC and robot programming, on-site assembly, and commissioning support. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing tailored production equipment.
• Zerspanungs- und Fertigungstechnik (CNC Machining and Manufacturing) Precision CNC manufacturing including 3-axis and 5-axis milling, turning, drilling, grinding, wire EDM, and sawing, supported by prototyping and series production of complex components in metals and plastics. Targeted at industrial customers in automotive, food, medical, agricultural, and construction sectors.
• Prototyping and Series Production Prototyping, small-batch, and series production of complex workpieces and assemblies, with support for component manufacturing and industrial assembly. Targeted at industrial customers requiring low-volume to medium-volume production runs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar power provided ~37% of company electricity in 2025, rising to ~62% in May-August peak months
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (Certified Disposal Company)supportingOthersCertified waste disposal partner for proper recycling and disposal of metal, plastic swarf, remnants and other materials from manufacturing. Ensures compliant waste management and recycling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and turn-mill centres with significant automotive supplier customer base. Comparable end-market exposure to Beck, though focused on machine tool sales rather than contract machining services.
• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: Large German machine tool and laser technology manufacturer. Overlaps with Beck on precision machine building and CNC-related production equipment, but operates at substantially greater scale and across a much broader product portfolio.
• Chiron Group SE: German CNC machining centre manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and medical technology OEMs. Comparable on multi-sector industrial customer mix and 5-axis machining technology that Beck also operates.
• EMAG GmbH & Co. KG: German CNC machine tool group producing turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines for automotive and industrial customers. Adjacent to Beck's precision machining and special-machine building activities but at Tier 1 machine-tool-supplier scale.
• Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG: German machining centre manufacturer with strong automotive and medical technology customer overlap. Comparable technology stack (5-axis CNC) and customer verticals, but larger scale and product-company rather than contract-manufacturer orientation.

Direct peers

• Wittenstein SE: German mechatronics specialist offering precision drive systems, automation components, and special-purpose machinery for industrial OEMs. Comparable on the precision-engineering/automation intersection that Beck covers with its SPS/robot programming capability.
• ALFING Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH: German Sondermaschinen (special machine) builder serving automotive and industrial customers with custom-engineered production systems. Directly comparable to Beck's Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau division on scope and end-market.
• Gebr. Heller GmbH & Co. KG: German-based CNC machining services and machine tool manufacturer offering contract precision manufacturing and special-purpose machinery. Closely comparable to Beck on business model (contract manufacturing + custom machine building) and customer base (automotive and general industrial).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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