What Ercolina does

Ercolina is an industrial brand of tube bending and metalworking machinery owned by Italian manufacturer CML International S.p.A., founded in 1973 and headquartered at a 10,000+ sq.m. production plant in Piedimonte San Germano, Frosinone, Italy. The product range covers non-mandrel and mandrel rotary draw benders, pyramidal ring rollers, horizontal presses (ERCOPRESS), belt notchers, and Garboli grinding/polishing machines, all manufactured in Italy and protected by a portfolio of more than 30 patents. Core technologies include mandrel bending for tight-radius stainless steel tube work, a patented thrust roller descent system that minimizes profile deformation, a patented quick tool change system, and a patented combined side/feed movement system for notchers that extends abrasive belt life. Most machines are programmable via TCPlus touchscreen controls, enabling automated and repeatable bending cycles.

The company generates revenue by selling capital equipment (rotary draw benders, mandrel benders, ring rollers, metalworking machines, and grinding/polishing systems) and aftermarket tooling and spare parts to industrial customers, with pricing handled through quote-based, project-specific offers. Distribution is channel-led: 60+ retailers in Italy, 200+ distributors worldwide, and four international branches in Germany, the USA, Russia, and Korea; in Estonia, distribution is handled by EstBender OÜ since 2009. Reference customers include Boeing, Caterpillar, Ferrari, Harley-Davidson, Nissan, and Toyota, while end-user verticals span construction and infrastructure, HVAC and plumbing, stairs and railings, agriculture, furniture manufacturing, sports equipment, and transportation manufacturing. Marketing relies on a multilingual website (ercolina.ee in English, Estonian, Russian, Polish), YouTube demonstration videos, and direct sales consultation, with no public-facing API or software ecosystem.

Name

Ercolina

Legal name

EstBender OÜ

Website

https://ercolina.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ercolina is the Italian-engineered brand of industrial tube bending, ring rolling, and metalworking machines manufactured by CML International, sold globally through 200+ distributors to construction, HVAC, transportation, and metal fabrication customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial machinery sales: Sale of tube bending machines, ring rollers, metalworking machines, and grinding/polishing equipment to industrial customers worldwide
2. Aftermarket parts and accessories: Sale of tooling, spare parts, and accessories for installed machines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ercolina manufactures and distributes industrial tube bending and metalworking machines for cold working applications. The product portfolio includes non-mandrel and mandrel rotary draw benders, three-roll profile/ring rollers, horizontal presses, belt notchers, and orbital grinding and polishing machines, all designed and produced in Italy by CML International S.p.A. The Estonian market is served by EstBender OÜ as the official supplier.

Product overview

Ercolina is a manufacturer of industrial tube bending and metalworking machines, producing a comprehensive portfolio under the Ercolina brand owned by CML International S.p.A. The product range includes: (1) Rotary Draw Benders (MD070, MB42, SB48, TB60, MG030, TB80) — non-mandrel tube bending machines for various capacity requirements from 38mm to 76.1mm tube diameter; (2) Mandrel Benders (TB050 A NC, MG030 A NC) — equipped with internal mandrel tooling for high-quality bending of stainless steel tubes; (3) Ring Rollers (CE40H3, ECO50V1T, CE50H3, CE100H3) — three-roll profile bending machines for large-radius bends on tubes and profiles; (4) Metalworking Machines (EN100/EN180 belt notchers, EP25/EP45 horizontal presses) — for tube endforming, notching, grinding, and pressing operations; and (5) Grinding and Polishing Machines (Garboli DUO, LPC300) — orbital and multitask grinding machines for surface finishing. All Ercolina machines are designed and manufactured in Italy at the sole production plant in Piedimonte San Germano, Frosinone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MD070 Rotary Draw Bender Compact non-mandrel tube bending machine capable of bending up to D38x1.5mm mild steel tube; designed for tabletop or tripod use with foot pedal control; targeted at small workshops and light fabrication users.
• MB42 Rotary Draw Bender (MINIBENDER) Non-mandrel tube bending machine with up to 42x3mm standard steel tube capacity; available in portable or floor version with single or three-phase motor; targeted at small and mid-sized fabrication shops.
• SB48 Rotary Draw Bender (SUPERBENDER) Non-mandrel tube bending machine with 48x3.5mm mild steel tube capacity; features TCPlus control and quick tool change system; suited for production fabrication.
• TB60 Rotary Draw Bender (TOPBENDER) Non-mandrel tube bending machine with 60x4mm standard steel capacity; features micrometric X-axis control and TCPlus control; designed for precision industrial bending.
• MG030 Rotary Draw Bender (MEGABENDER) Non-mandrel tube bending machine capable of bending up to D76x3mm black steel tube; offers two bending speeds or variable speed inverter system; targeted at heavy industrial applications.
• TB80 Rotary Draw Bender Powerful rotary draw machine capable of bending up to D76.1x5.4mm stainless steel tube; equipped with TCPlus control featuring a 7-inch color touchscreen; targeted at large industrial fabricators.
• TB050 A NC Mandrel Bender (TOPBENDER) Mandrel tube bending machine with middle capacity, capable of bending up to D50x2.5mm stainless steel tube with perfect quality and smallest radii without booster; targeted at precision stainless steel fabrication.
• MG030 A NC Mandrel Bender (MEGABENDER) Mandrel tube bending machine capable of bending up to D60x2.2mm stainless steel tube with very small radii; positioned as the most popular semi-automatic mandrel bender.
• CE40H3 Ring Roller Pyramidal ring roller with 40mm forged steel shafts, hydraulic upper roll with patented descent system minimizing profile deformation; designed for square and rectangular profile bending.
• ECO50V1T Ring Roller Hydraulic ring roller with 50mm shafts offering a cost-benefit ratio, reinforced main frame, and programmable touchpad control.
• CE50H3 Ring Roller Hard-core European ring roller with 50mm forged steel shafts, three-roll drive, and digital reading of upper roll position for top precision and minimal profile deformation.
• CE100H3 Ring Roller Powerful pyramidal ring roller with 100mm shafts capable of bending steel square profiles up to 120x120x4mm and round tube up to 150x5mm in mild steel.
• EN100 – EN180 Belt Notching Machines Belt notching machines ideal for grinding and notching tubes of every material type; feature a patented transverse and longitudinal movement system that prolongs abrasive belt life.
• EP25 – EP45 Horizontal Presses (ERCOPRESS) Horizontal presses functioning as press, expanding, reduction, folding, and flanging units for all types of endforming, bending, and pressing operations.
• DUO Grinding and Polishing Machine (Garboli) Multitask Garboli grinding machine for everyday grinding operations on various materials; capable of processing straight round tubes and flat parts including sheet metal drum grinding.
• LPC300 Orbital Grinding and Polishing Machine (Garboli) Orbital Garboli grinding machine offering high productivity in all surface processing operations including grinding, polishing, and satin finishing of straight or bent tubes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sells over 10,000 machines annually worldwide

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EstBender OÜregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009EstBender OÜ is the official supplier and representative of Ercolina products in Estonia since 2009. Located in Tallinn, they handle sales, distribution, and customer support for the Estonian market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOCO Machinery: Taiwanese manufacturer of tube benders, pipe benders, and metalworking machinery. Competes with Ercolina in the global mid-market segment of rotary draw benders and endforming equipment.
• Numalliance: French manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines, wire bending, and press automation equipment. Direct competitor to Ercolina in mandrel bending and profile bending for automotive, furniture, and aerospace applications.
• BLM Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of tube bending machines, laser cutting systems, and endforming equipment for industrial metal fabrication. Directly competes with Ercolina in mandrel and rotary draw tube bending across automotive, furniture, and HVAC applications.
• Unison Ltd: UK-based specialist in all-electric tube bending machinery for aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding. Overlaps with Ercolina in mandrel benders and CNC-controlled bending solutions for high-precision industrial applications.
• AMOB: Portuguese manufacturer of tube bending and section bending machinery serving HVAC, automotive, shipbuilding, and structural applications. Comparable product portfolio to Ercolina in mandrel benders, ring rollers, and profile bending equipment.
• Hines Bending Systems: US-based manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machinery for industrial and structural applications. Direct competitor to Ercolina in mandrel benders, rotary draw benders, and CNC-controlled bending equipment for the North American market.
• T-DRILL: Finnish manufacturer specializing in tube and pipe processing equipment including bending, endforming, and drilling. Comparable to Ercolina in serving HVAC, plumbing, and industrial manufacturing customers.
• Schwarze-Robitec: German manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines for shipbuilding, boiler, and heavy industrial applications. Directly comparable to Ercolina in 3D tube bending technology and large-radius profile bending.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German global leader in machine tools, laser technology, and metalworking. While much larger and broader, Trumpf's tube laser cutting and bending systems overlap with Ercolina's industrial metal fabrication customer base.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based global supplier of sheet metal processing, tube processing, and laser cutting solutions. Broader product portfolio than Ercolina but overlaps in tube bending systems and serves similar industrial manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUWJNxrlh0HGDI7jcpSKU7A/videos

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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