Nedschroef Machinery

What Nedschroef Machinery does

Nedschroef Machinery, founded in 1894 and operating from its manufacturing and service headquarters in Herentals, Belgium, is a private industrial machinery subsidiary of the Dutch holding company Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV. The company designs, builds, and services a portfolio of European-manufactured cold and warm forming machines — including boltmakers, headers, roll formers, part formers, straighteners, wire cutters, and nut formers — organized around specific product platforms such as the NH615, NH612, NT60/NT16, NEDMAX (NM633M), and NC714. Its technology stack centers on proprietary control systems (NedControl, with Nedtronic I/II legacy), NC Servo Feed retrofits, Lenze servo motors, EWON modem-based remote support, and an evolving Industry 4.0 layer that includes data logging, HMI diagnostics, onboard cameras, and remote monitoring readiness.

The company's revenue model blends one-time capital equipment sales with recurring and aftermarket streams. Beyond new machine sales, Nedschroef monetizes spare parts, precision tooling, machine revision/rebuild services (including retrofits of equipment over 30 years old), remote technical support, inspection and repair services, and structured training through the Nedschroef Academy. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through direct local sales representatives, complemented by digital channels (corporate website, LinkedIn, YouTube, newsletters, brochures, blogs) and a digital self-service Overhaul Calculator for the revision business.

Nedschroef targets four primary verticals — automotive, aerospace, fastener, and construction — with fastener manufacturers representing the most explicit use case. Customer support is delivered through three regional service centers (Belgium for Europe, Detroit for the Americas, and China for Asia), reinforcing the company's ability to serve installed-base customers globally and to capture recurring aftermarket revenue across the long lifecycle of industrial cold forming equipment.

Name

Nedschroef Machinery

Legal name

Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV

Website

https://nedschroefmachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nedschroef Machinery, founded in 1894 and headquartered in Herentals, Belgium, designs, manufactures, and services European-made cold and warm forming machines — including boltmakers, headers, nut formers, and part formers — for the automotive, aerospace, fastener, and construction industries, supported by a global service and training network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herentals

HQ country

Belgium

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cold Forming Machines: Sale of European manufactured cold and warm forming machines including boltmakers, headers, roll formers, part formers, straighteners, wire cutters, and nut formers.
2. Spare Parts: Replacement parts to keep machines running, available through spare parts warehouse and service centers.
3. Tooling: Product tooling that meets highest demands in quality and dimensions, vital part of successful production.
4. Revision & Rebuild Services: Machine revision (retrofitting/refurbishing) services that include adjustments, improvements, and technology upgrades. Services include complete rebuilds, partial conversions, and upgrade implementations.
5. Training Services: Nedschroef Academy offers training courses including cold forming seminars, operator training, maintenance training, and tool development training.
6. Remote Support: Technical support services including remote diagnostics and support via EWON modem connectivity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nedschroef Machinery manufactures European-engineered cold and warm forming machines (boltmakers, headers, roll formers, part formers, straighteners, wire cutters, nut formers) for automotive, aerospace, fastener, and construction industries. The portfolio includes specific machine models (NH615, NH612, NT60/NT16, NEDMAX NM633M, NC714) plus supporting offerings such as spare parts, precision tooling, revision/rebuild services, remote support, inspection, repairs, and the Nedschroef Academy training program.

Product overview

Nedschroef Machinery offers a comprehensive portfolio of cold and warm forming machine solutions for automotive, aerospace, fastener, and construction industries. The core offering consists of European-manufactured cold forming machines (NH615, NH612, NT60/NT16, NEDMAX/NM633M, NC714) including boltmakers, headers, roll formers, part formers, straighteners, wire cutters, and nut formers. These are complemented by supporting products including spare parts and precision tooling, while services encompass machine revision/rebuilds (upgrading machines older than 30 years), remote support, inspection, repairs, and the Nedschroef Academy training program covering cold forming technology, operator skills, maintenance, and tool development. The company also offers Industry 4.0 capabilities including data logging, HMI diagnostics, onboard cameras, and remote monitoring readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NH615 Cold Forming Machine European-manufactured cold forming machine engineered for maximum uptime, precision, and production efficiency. Available for test production runs and used as a reference model in customer engagements.
• NH612 Cold Forming Machine Cold forming machine model designed for industrial fastener and component manufacturing applications, European engineered and manufactured.
• NT60/NT16 Nut Former Nut former cold forming machine model used for fastener manufacturing applications, European engineered and manufactured.
• NEDMAX (NM633M) Cold Forming Machine Advanced cold forming machine model featuring servo feed technology and enhanced automation capabilities for high-volume production.
• NC714 Cold Forming Machine Cold forming machine model available for test production runs and tooling validation at Nedschroef's test facility.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts supplied to keep cold forming machines running, available through spare parts warehouse and service centers for installed base customers.
• Tooling Product tooling engineered to meet high demands in quality and dimensions for cold forming production.
• Revision & Rebuilds Machine revision services including upgrades, retrofits, and refurbishing for machines older than 30 years, integrating latest technologies to enhance lifespan and performance. Includes complete rebuilds, partial conversions, and technology upgrades.
• Remote Support Remote assistance service enabling quick and accurate response to technical issues via EWON modem connectivity, supported by service centers in Belgium, America, and China.
• Inspection Machine inspection services to evaluate condition and identify maintenance or upgrade needs for installed cold forming machines.
• Repairs Comprehensive repair services for cold forming machines and components, provided through service technicians and application specialists.
• Nedschroef Academy Training Training services including Cold Forming Seminar, Operator Training, Maintenance Training, and Tool Development Training courses for manufacturers and cold forming professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines equipped with Industry 4.0 features including data logging, HMI diagnostics, onboard cameras, and remote monitoring capabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SMS Group: Global metallurgical and metal forming plant constructor with forging and forming equipment divisions. Larger incumbent with broader scope but overlapping customer base in automotive and industrial forging/forming applications.
• AIDA Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of metal forming presses and automation systems serving automotive and industrial markets. Overlaps with Nedschroef in cold forming equipment while offering broader press and servo press portfolios.
• Schuler Group: Global press and metal forming technology leader offering cold forming, forging, and stamping systems. Broader product portfolio than Nedschroef but overlaps directly in cold forming presses for automotive and fastener applications.
• Komatsu Industries: Industrial press and metal forming equipment division of Komatsu, producing cold forging presses and mechanical metal forming machines. Overlaps with Nedschroef's automotive fastener forming equipment while serving a broader industrial customer base.

Direct peers

• National Machinery: US-based cold forming machine builder (Coldheaders, Multi-Formers, Boltmakers) serving automotive, fastener, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in the same product categories with comparable target customers in North America.
• LASCO Umformtechnik: German manufacturer of cold and warm forming machines, including headers and boltmakers for fastener production. Comparable niche European competitor serving similar automotive and fastener customers.
• Felss Group: German cold forming specialist producing axial and radial forming machines for automotive, fastener, and drive technology components. Directly comparable European competitor in cold and warm forming technology.
• Hatebur: Swiss manufacturer of cold forming machines (Hotmatic, UMTC, CKD multistation cold headers) for fastener and precision component production. Most directly comparable competitor to Nedschroef's boltmakers and nut formers, serving the same automotive and fastener end markets.

Regional players

• Sacmi: Italian industrial machinery group producing presses and metal forming equipment among its broader packaging and ceramics lines. Comparable in cold forming capability but with a different geographic concentration in Mediterranean and European markets.

Emerging players

• Jern Yao Industries: Taiwanese manufacturer of cold headers, bolt makers, and nut formers. Competes with Nedschroef in lower- to mid-tier segments of the cold forming equipment market, particularly for fastener manufacturers in Asia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nedschroefmachinery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nedschroef-herentals

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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