Hermann Bilz Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Hermann Bilz Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Hermann Bilz GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned precision cutting tool manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany. The company develops and produces modular metal cutting tool systems for drilling, counterboring, back counterboring, milling, fine boring, and deburring applications, with product families spanning solid carbide, HSS, PCD, and indexable insert solutions covering bore diameters from 3 mm to 250 mm. Its proprietary technologies include the Bilz-cone modular shank system, the Autofacer automatic back spotfacing platform, the EXcaliBURR deburring insert, and the RBS-Ultra reverse boring bar — areas where the company has built specialized IP over 90 years of accumulated engineering expertise. The company also operates an in-house grinding center in Esslingen offering OEM-quality regrinding and recoating services for tools from Bilz and competing brands (Gühring, Kennametal, Sandvik).

Hermann Bilz generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of standardized and custom precision tools, supported by recurring regrinding/recoating services and application consulting. Distribution is executed through a sales-led model combining regional field sales managers in Germany, four regional German sales agencies, an online shop for catalog products, and a global dealer/distributor network spanning more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The go-to-market emphasizes direct technical engagement, with application engineers supporting customer tool selection and process optimization alongside product configurator tools on the company website.

The customer base is anchored in industrial OEMs, primarily in automotive (Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, ZF, Rolls-Royce), commercial vehicles (MAN), aerospace (Airbus), heavy equipment (Caterpillar, Liebherr), and packaging machinery (Krones). Management is led by Managing Director Rainer Bauer, with the family retaining control through the personally liable partner entity Doris Bilz GmbH. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and reports 30,000+ successfully implemented custom tool solutions and >90% on-time delivery rate as headline operating metrics.

Name

Hermann Bilz Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Hermann Bilz GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hermann-bilz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hermann Bilz GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German precision cutting tool manufacturer founded in 1935, producing modular drilling, counterboring, back counterboring, and fine boring systems in carbide, HSS, and PCD for automotive, aerospace, and industrial OEM customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Cutting Tools

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

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)

Keywords

• Precision cutting tools
• Metal cutting tools
• Back counterboring tools
• Drilling and countersinking
• Custom tool manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Tool Sales: Sale of standardized and custom precision metal cutting tools including drills, counterbores, back counterboring tools, indexable inserts, and shrink fit chucks. Products available through online shop and direct sales.
2. Custom Tool Manufacturing: Custom-designed special tools tailored to specific customer applications, with typical delivery of 2-5 weeks for special solutions
3. Grinding Services: In-house regrinding and recoating services for used tools, handling geometries from leading manufacturers (Bilz, Gühring, Kennametal, Sandvik) in OEM quality
4. Application Consulting & Training: End-user training and application consulting services for cutting processes, design layout, and optimal tool selection

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hermann Bilz develops, manufactures, and sells precision metal cutting tools for drilling, countersinking, milling, and back counterboring applications, including modular tools (Autofacer, RBS-Ultra, Powerbore, Flexispeed, Precispeed, Turbo-Drill, MicroCut), indexable inserts (standard, ISO, PCD), and custom shrink fit chucks (Calidus). The company also provides custom tool manufacturing, in-house regrinding and recoating services, and application consulting/training for industrial customers in automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering sectors.

Product overview

Hermann Bilz GmbH & Co. KG is a precision tool manufacturer founded in 1935 in Esslingen, Germany, specializing in metal cutting precision tools. The company offers a comprehensive modular tool system portfolio centered around three main product lines: drilling tools (Powerbore KSB, Flexispeed, Precispeed, Turbo-Drill, Bilz Rapid, F-Drill, MicroCut, Preci-Cut), back counterboring systems (Autofacer AF, RBS-Micro, RBS-Ultra/RBU, TU-System, RFS, Chamfermill FUN), and counterboring/countersinking tools (Zapfensenker Typ A, AW Counterbore, Unicut UNW, EW/E Countersinks). Supporting products include precision-ground indexable inserts (Wendeschneidplatten) in standard, ISO, and PCD types, specialized inserts like XBMX sintered inserts and EXcaliBURR deburring system, Calidus custom shrink fit chucks, and industry-specific solutions for hydraulic applications. The company also provides product configurators for tool selection, regrinding/recoating services, application consulting, and training. Hermann Bilz emphasizes custom solutions with over 20,000 successfully implemented custom tool projects and delivery times of 2-5 weeks for special tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turbo-Drill: High-performance solid carbide drill for all common steel grades with maximum process reliability and productivity.
• XBMX
• Powerbore
• RBS-Ultra
• EXcaliBURR
• Autofacer
• Calidus
• Flexispeed
• Bilz Rapid
• Precispeed
• MicroCut
• Preci-Cut
• Grinding Center Esslingen

Products and services

• Autofacer AF Automatic back spotfacing and back chamfering system for high-volume series production. Operates with flywheel-controlled mechanical opening and closing mechanism, with brazed carbide cutting edges and internal cooling from guiding diameter 9.4mm. Used for reverse machining of cylinder heads, transmission housings, and flanges.
• Back Spotfacing Bar Micro RBSM Solid carbide back spotfacing bar for small diameter range (Ø 6.5-15mm). Ideal for cylinder head screws DIN 912 from M3-M8, with counterbore capability up to 1.9 times bore diameter. Used for precision back-side machining in automotive and aerospace applications.
• RBS-Ultra Back Spotfacing Bar High-stability back spotfacing bar for medium to large diameters (Ø 15-50mm). Features optimized cutting edge position for better rigidity, internal cooling from Ø18, suitable for M8-M30 screws. Used for reverse machining in engine block and transmission manufacturing.
• Back Counterboring System TU Modular back counterboring system covering wide diameter range (Ø 10-62mm) with cutting width up to 2.5x Ø. Available in HSS and brazed carbide versions with universal application on various machine types. Used for high-volume series production back counterboring.
• Back Chamfering Bar RFS Back chamfering bar for precision chamfering and deburring of hard-to-reach locations (Ø 15-31mm) with internal cooling and freely definable chamfer angles. Used for back-side chamfering in tight-access applications.
• Powerbore KSB Modular indexable insert drill system for large diameters (Ø 39-160mm). Features high feed rates, tight tolerances up to H11, guide pads for angled exits, and option for automatic deburring with EXcaliBURR. Used for large-diameter drilling in heavy equipment, wind energy, and large machinery manufacturing.
• Flexispeed FLX02 Indexable insert drill for solid drilling (Ø 18-39mm) with self-centering HSSE pilot cutting edge. Offers high feed rates, tight tolerances up to H11, and universal use with carbide and HSSE indexable inserts. Used for steel, cast iron, and aluminum drilling.
• Precispeed PRE Special solid carbide drill without chisel edge for hole diameters Ø 3.8-20mm. Features 3-flute self-centering design for high positional accuracy, low cutting forces, and low-burr drilling in cast iron and non-ferrous metals. Used for precise hole drilling in automotive components.
• Turbo-Drill High-performance solid carbide drill for all common steel grades including high-strength steels up to 48 HRC. Features four cooling channels, chamfered cutting edges, polished chip chamber, and coated drill point for maximum process reliability. Used for high-volume steel drilling.
• Bilz Rapid Fast-delivery solid carbide drills (Ø 5-25mm) for steel, cast iron, and aluminium. Offers 2-week delivery without coating, 3-week delivery with coating. Available with 140° or 180° point angle. Used for rapid-turnaround drilling requirements.
• F-Drill Flat drill for inclined entry surfaces and flat-bottom holes. Features 180° point angle, four guide chamfers for optimum guidance and hole roundness, suitable for aluminum, cast iron, and steel. Used for flat-bottom hole drilling and angled entry surfaces.
• MicroCut Fine boring system for highest accuracy and surface quality. Boring bars from Ø 14mm with tight tolerances (IT5-6), fast precise adjustment with 2µm and 10µm per scale division, compatible with various indexable insert types. Used for precision boring in tight-tolerance applications.
• Preci-Cut RPC03 Fine boring and finishing system (Ø 18-40mm) with high metal-removal rates and tight tolerances (IT7-8). Features fast precise diameter adjustment via eccentric pin (2µm/°), cutting widths up to 4mm. Used for finish boring in hydraulic and general engineering.
• Zapfensenker Typ A (A-HSS, A-HM) Universal counterbore system using Bilz-cone shanks. Available in HSS (A-HSS) for general applications and carbide (A-HM) for harder materials. Supports diameters up to 17.5mm with 3 flutes, from 18mm with 4 flutes. Used for socket head screw counterboring.
• AW Counterbore Indexable insert counterbore offering an alternative to HSS and carbide counterbores. Uses exchangeable HSS and carbide inserts for different materials, available with or without guide pin. Used for cost-efficient counterboring with replaceable inserts.
• Unicut UNW Efficient tool for reboring and countersinking using indexable inserts from Ø14mm upwards. Economically produces socket screw heads. Used for high-volume socket head screw counterboring.
• EW/E Countersinks Countersinks for conical screw head cuts, deburring, and chamfering. EW features special cutting geometry for chatter-free machining; E countersinks use Bilz-short taper system. Used for chamfering and countersinking in precision machining.
• Chamfermill FUN Double-sided deburring tool starting from very small bore diameters (Ø 3.3mm). Features X-CEED coating for high wear resistance and fine-grained carbide for toughness. Reduces machining time by 80%. Used for hydraulic valve body and cross-drilled hole deburring.
• Indexable Inserts (Wendeschneidplatten) Precision-ground indexable inserts including standard types (ACEX, CPHX, LCHX, MCEX, SCHW, SCHX, SCMX, TCEW, TCEX, XDCW, XBHX, XCEX), ISO types (CCMT, CPGT, MCMT, SCMT, TCMT), and PCD types (MCEW, SCHW). Used as consumable cutting edges across the Hermann Bilz tool portfolio.
• EXcaliBURR Deburring System Deburring insert for burr-free drilling. Integrates into drilling and countersinking solutions from Ø 20mm, automatically deburring at entry and exit in both rotation directions. Used for burr-free machining in hydraulic, automotive, and general engineering applications.
• XBMX Sintered Indexable Inserts Sintered indexable inserts for Powerbore (KSB) system enabling drilling with low cutting forces in low and high alloyed steel. Compatible with existing KSB cutting heads from Ø58 without modification. Used for low-performance machine steel machining, achieving 4x faster machining.
• Calidus Shrink Fit Chuck Customized shrink fit chucks for highest precision. Available for shank diameters 5-32mm with shaft variants including HSK 25-100, SK 40/50, BT 40/50, ABS 32-100. Features high concentricity and balancing quality. Used for tool holding in high-precision machining centers.
• PCD Tools (Polycrystalline Diamond) Customized PCD cutting tools for aluminum and light metal machining. Includes bearing groove milling cutters with replaceable cassettes, groove milling cutters for camshaft bearings, and indexable insert boring tools. Used for high-volume aluminum and light metal component manufacturing.
• Hydraulic Industry Solutions Specialized tool solutions for hydraulic industry including special stepped counterbores, multi-stepped boring tools, solid carbide stepped drills and reamers, and form cutters for valve guides. Used for hydraulic valve block, pump housing, and manifold manufacturing.
• Regrinding and Recoating Services In-house regrinding and recoating services for used precision cutting tools, handling geometries from leading manufacturers (Bilz, Gühring, Kennametal, Sandvik) in OEM quality. Used for tool life extension and cost reduction across all major tool brands.
• Custom Tool Manufacturing Custom-designed special tools tailored to specific customer applications, with over 30,000 successfully implemented custom solutions and typical delivery of 2-5 weeks after technical clarification and order confirmation. Used for unique precision machining challenges across automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.
• Application Consulting and Training End-user training and application consulting services for cutting processes, design layout, and optimal tool selection. Used by manufacturing engineers and production teams to optimize machining processes and tool selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ custom tool solutions successfully implemented
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Société Bilz GmbH & Co (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Hermann Bilz products in France. Located at 8 Rue Emile Schwoerer BP 51239, 68012 Colmar, France. Contact: Laurent Fondrillon.
• BILZ Tool Ltd (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Hermann Bilz products in the United Kingdom. Located at 44 Hotchkiss Way, Binley Industrial, CV3 2RL Coventry, UK.
• Bossard Nederland B.V. (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Netherlands. Located at Platinaweg 4, 1362 JL Almere-Poort. Contact: Rob Feenstra.
• KJV A/S (Denmark)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Denmark. Located at Herluf Trolles Vej 3, 5220 Odense SÖ.
• BriCut Tools Oy (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Finland. Located at Tehdaskylänkatu 11, 11710 Riihimäki.
• Giquattro S.R.L. (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Italy. Located at Via Porodi 3, 20019 Settimo Milanese (MI).
• Nor-Swiss AS (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Norway. Located at Ryenstubben 5, 0679 Oslo.
• Solution One OG (Austria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Austria. Located at Oberlederau 19, 4655 Vorchdorf.
• BIM Sp. z o.o. (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Poland. Located at Złotniki, ul. Kobaltowa 6, 62-002 Suchy Las.
• ARCO Andrzej Rudenko (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative dealer for Poland. Located at Ul. Niezapominajki 6, 05-500 Nowa Iwiczna.
• Colly Verkstadsteknik AB (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Sweden. Located at Raseborgsgatan 9, 164 74 Kista.
• PREALPINA SUISSE GmbH (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Switzerland. Located at Ringstraße 18, 5432 Neuenhof.
• Elorbi S.A. (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Spain. Located at C/ Ramón y Cajal 20, 48014 Bilbao.
• DEK Technik, spol. s.r.o. (Czech Republic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Czech Republic. Located at Roubalova 13, 602 00 Brno.
• MEGATEK A.Ş. (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Turkey. Located at Bayar Cad. Gülbahar Sk. Perdemsac Plaza No.17 K4 D:48, 34742 Kozyatagi-Istanbul.
• Poly-Tech 2003 Kft (Hungary)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Hungary. Located at Nyiri u. 39, 3950 Sarospatak.
• Gear Moto SRL (Romania)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Romania. Located at Berveni 42 street, block C1, District 1, 013408 Bucharest.
• Dabei Xiang (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for China. Located at Dabei Xiang 7-3, 210018 Nanjing. Contacts: Ralph Xu.
• RHINOS CO., LTD. (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Japan. Located at 1-8, Karakiyo-cho, Tennoji-ku, 543-0018 Osaka.
• PROTEC Precision Tools (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for South Korea. Located at #511-1, 9-22, 255beon-gil, Pangyo-ro, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.
• Whirling Tech. Cell Corp. (Taiwan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Taiwan. Located at 10 FL.-9 No.80, Kwang-Fu Rd. Sec. 2, San Chung 241 Taipei.
• Steiner Technologies, Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for USA. Located at 180 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY 14450. Contact: Ryan Nolan.
• Sanposs Tecnologia (Brazil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Brazil. Located at Rua Cândia n° 65, CEP 09726-220 São Bernardo do Campo-SP.
• LUHA Luttmann & Hagemann Zerspanungstechnik GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency for Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg regions in Germany. Located at Hermann-Löns-Weg 30, 25462 Rellingen.
• FEIKE-Präzisionstechnik GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency for Niedersachsen and Bremen regions in Germany. Located at Marie-Curie-Str. 1, 26129 Oldenburg.
• Heinz Nacke Präzisions-Werkzeugmaschinen und -Werkzeuge GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency for Nordrhein-Westfalen region in Germany. Located at Schallbruch 25, 42781 Haan.
• Kirbach Werkzeuge (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency for Nordrhein-Westfalen and Rheinland regions in Germany. Located at Amselstraße 20, 41466 Neuss.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OSG Corporation: OSG is a Japanese global manufacturer of taps, drills, end mills, and threading tools. Its broad product portfolio and strong presence in Asia and Europe overlap with Bilz's drilling product family in automotive and industrial machining.
• Kennametal Inc. Kennametal is a global publicly-traded supplier of metalworking solutions including inserts, drills, and tooling systems. As a broad incumbent, it offers a much wider catalog across all cutting operations, with overlapping specialty drilling/boring lines that compete for the same OEM customers as Bilz.
• Sandvik Coromant: Sandvik Coromant, a division of Sandvik AB, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of metal cutting tools, offering inserts, drills, milling tools, and digital tool management. Its global scale and integrated solutions compete with Bilz in automotive, aerospace, and general engineering tooling.
• Botek Präzisionsbohrtechnik (LMT Group): LMT Group (including BEL, FETTE, and Kieninger) provides cutting tools and tooling systems across indexable inserts, drilling, and reaming. It competes with Bilz in specialty indexable drilling and has a global sales footprint broader than Bilz's.

Direct peers

• Gühring KG: Gühring is a German precision cutting tool manufacturer offering drills, reamers, threading tools, and special tooling with comparable carbide/HSS capability and a similar focus on custom-engineered solutions for automotive and industrial customers. It is the closest direct competitor to Hermann Bilz in German Mittelstand cutting tools.
• MAPAL Dr. Kress KG: MAPAL is a German precision tool specialist focused on boring, reaming, and broaching tools with strong presence in automotive and aerospace, including custom-engineered solutions. Its premium boring tool portfolio and family-owned structure make it highly comparable to Bilz.
• Walter AG (Walter Tools): Walter AG, part of the United Grinding Group, is a German manufacturer of precision tools for metal cutting including drilling, milling, turning, and threading. It competes head-to-head with Bilz in specialty indexable-insert and PCD tooling for automotive and general engineering customers.
• BOTEK Präzisionsbohrtechnik GmbH: BOTEK, now part of LMT Group, specializes in deep-hole drilling, gundrilling, and indexable-insert tooling for automotive, hydraulics, and aerospace. It overlaps with Bilz in specialty drilling systems and serves many of the same German industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Friedrich Gloor AG: Friedrich Gloor is a Swiss manufacturer of special precision tools including step drills, combined drilling/counterboring tools, and custom solutions. As a smaller specialty competitor, it parallels Bilz's position in custom-engineered precision drilling and counterboring for the DACH industrial customer base.
• Gebr. Heller GmbH & Co. KG: Heller is a German manufacturer of CNC machine tools and 4flow high-performance drilling spindles. While primarily a machine tool builder, its integrated drilling technology overlaps with specialty cutting tool markets served by Bilz in high-volume automotive production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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