Mint Gmbh

What Mint Gmbh does

MINT GmbH is a privately held German industrial tooling company headquartered in Karlsruhe, founded in 2000, that develops and supplies industrial assembly tools, torque measuring systems, screw feeders, and automation solutions to manufacturing customers primarily in the German-speaking and Central European markets. The company's product portfolio spans pneumatic assembly tools (pulse tools, impact tools, angle nutrunners, gear and ratchet wrenches, fixtured nutrunners), electric and battery-powered screwdrivers, DC-controlled fastening systems with transducer-based torque and angle measurement, torque measuring equipment and digital torque wrenches, automatic screw feeders, ergonomic handling systems (tool arms, balancers, rail systems), and related accessories. MINT primarily operates as a representative and distributor for a roster of leading manufacturers — Ingersoll Rand, URYU, Norbar, Tohnichi, Delta Regis, Kolver, Panasonic, Endo, CEJN, ProGlove, Crane Electronics, DOGA, BNP, and AcraDyne — while also manufacturing proprietary products including screw feeders and the MINT brand BP and UDP battery tools.

The company serves five primary end markets: automobile manufacturers, the supplier (Tier 1/Tier 2) industry, mechanical engineering, the electrical industry, and plant engineering. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by technical consulting, on-site support, product demonstrations, and custom solution engineering, with a distribution footprint that includes wholly owned regional subsidiaries in Prague (MINT Power Tools, s.r.o., serving Czech Republic and Slovakia) and Budapest (MINT East Europe Kft., serving Hungary). Pricing is entirely B2B and quote-based with no public catalog, payment terms of net 30 days, and a minimum order value of €25.

MINT's revenue model is dominated by hardware sales across its multiple product categories, supplemented by technical services including consultation, installation, training, and repair. Recent product launches (PHOENIX III digital torque wrench in 2024, RTS Series controllable impact wrenches in 2024, IQI Series controlled electric screwdrivers in 2025, QX Multiplier Series in 2026) reflect a deliberate shift toward Industry 4.0-capable, networked, and documented fastening solutions targeting automotive and high-precision assembly use cases. The company is led by Managing Director Georg Majorosi and is privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Mint Gmbh

Legal name

Mint GmbH

Website

https://mint-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MINT GmbH is a Karlsruhe-based industrial tooling distributor and niche manufacturer that supplies pneumatic and electric assembly tools, DC-controlled fastening systems, torque measurement equipment, screw feeders, and ergonomic handling systems to automotive manufacturers and industrial enterprises across Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tools Hardware Sales: Sale of pneumatic and electric assembly tools including pulse tools, impact tools, angle nutrunners, screwdrivers, and industrial grinders. One-time hardware purchases with optional accessories and consumables.
2. Torque Measuring Equipment: Sale of torque measuring systems, testers, transducers, and calibration equipment. Includes digital and mechanical torque wrenches from manufacturers like Tohnichi and Norbar.
3. Handling Systems: Sale of tool arms, air balancers, rail systems, and positioning equipment for ergonomic workstation solutions.
4. Screw Feeders: Automatic screw feeders and vibrating bowl systems for high-volume production efficiency.
5. DC Controlled Fastening Systems: Sale of controlled DC nutrunners, controllers (IC1D, IC1M models), and associated software for documentation and networking.
6. Custom Solutions: Custom-designed special solutions for industrial applications based on standard products adapted to specific customer requirements.
7. Technical Services: Technical service including consultation, on-site support, product testing, installation, training, and repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MINT GmbH develops, distributes, and supplies industrial assembly tools and fastening technology, including pneumatic and electric screwdrivers, DC-controlled nutrunners, torque measuring systems, automatic screw feeders, and ergonomic handling systems. The company acts as the regional representative and distributor for leading manufacturers such as Ingersoll Rand, URYU, Norbar, Tohnichi, Delta Regis, Kolver, Panasonic, Endo, CEJN, ProGlove, Crane Electronics, DOGA, BNP, and AcraDyne, while also manufacturing its own screw feeders, battery tools, and custom handling solutions for industrial assembly customers.

Product overview

MINT GmbH is an industrial tools and fastening technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic and electric assembly tools, DC-controlled fastening systems, industrial tools, torque measurement equipment, and ergonomic handling systems. The product portfolio centers on several interconnected categories: Air tools for assembly (Pulse Tools, Angle Nutrunners, Impact Tools, Gear/Ratchet Wrenches, Fixtures Nutrunners) provide the foundation for pneumatic fastening; Electric power tools (Screw Drivers, Battery tools, Chargers) offer electric alternatives; DC fastening systems with controllers enable precision-controlled and documented fastening; Torque measuring products (Measuring Systems, Testers, Software, Wrenches, Phoenix III) ensure quality control; Screw Feeders automate high-volume production; Accessories (Balancers, Couplings, Sockets/Bits) and Handling Systems (Tool Arms, Balancers, Rail Systems, BNP Systems) support the core products; Custom Solutions address special requirements. The company serves automobile manufacturers, supplier industry, mechanical engineering, electrical industry, and plant engineering sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Tools for Assembly Pneumatic fastening tools covering pulse tools (with virtually no reaction force eliminating reaction bars), impact tools (high torque with good power-to-weight ratio), angle nutrunners and screwdrivers (constant drive angle with high precision and repeatability), gear and ratchet wrenches (for limited access and tube nut applications), and fixtured nutrunners (mechanical shut-off, externally triggered, cost-effective alternative to electric nutrunners). Torque ranges up to 850 N.m. Used by automotive manufacturers, mechanical engineering, electrical industry, and plant engineering customers.
• Electric Power Tools Electric screwdrivers with shut-off clutch (including ESD-sensitive variants) for industrial assembly without air supply, battery screw drivers with precision shut-off clutch and brushless motors offering flexibility, battery pulse tools combining high productivity and ergonomics with virtually no reaction force, and MINT multiple battery chargers handling packs from different tool manufacturers with fanless design and low power consumption. Targeted at industrial assembly applications requiring electric or cordless operation.
• DC Fastening Systems Transducerized controlled DC nutrunners for tight torque specifications with documentation capabilities, including handheld and fixtured variants, Ingersoll Rand IC1D and IC1M controllers supporting one channel to large networks, QX Series EC cordless screwdrivers, and ProGlove MARK2 intelligent industrial glove with integrated barcode scanner. Enables documented, networked, quality-controlled fastening for automotive and industrial assembly.
• Industrial Tools Industrial air grinders and polishers for surface processing, air drills in pistol/angle/straight designs (including P33 series for aircraft industry), and air hammers for riveting, cutting, and removing applications. Targeted at mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and industrial maintenance operations.
• Torque Measuring Systems Quality control equipment including torque checkers, rotary and stationary transducers, and data acquisition systems from Norbar; pulse tool testers with built-in joint simulator for laboratory and service shop use; customized mobile measuring carts with software for documentation, tool management, and ISO-compliant inspections; digital and mechanical torque wrenches from Tohnichi (click, gauged, cordless transmitting types); PHOENIX III digital production and analysis torque wrench; and Crane Electronics torque wrenches, transducers, data collectors, torque testers, and system software. Used for assembly quality control.
• Screw Feeders Automatic screw feeders with vibrating spiral feeder and control electronics for efficient high-volume production, available for manual or automated workplaces. Reduces cycle times in serial assembly.
• Handling Systems Tool arms (linear, parallel, positioning arms for reaction force absorption and tool guidance) from Ingersoll Rand, DOGA, and BNP; pneumatic air balancers for lifting, balancing, and positioning loads including Intelift versions with external sensor or PLC connectivity; precision rail systems from Ingersoll Rand for load positioning with aluminum and steel rails; and BNP ergonomic carbon reaction arms, assembly stands, and positioning systems using high-precision Hightech materials. Targeted at ergonomic workstation and assembly line design.
• Accessories (Balancers, Couplings and Hoses, Sockets and Bits) Spring balancers from ENDO for tool suspension up to 200 kg and hose balancers up to 6.5 kg with direct air connection; high-quality CEJN couplings and hoses for pneumatic tool supply with excellent flow values and minimal pressure loss; sockets and bits for various applications including custom-made accessories.
• Custom Solutions Customized industrial solutions developed based on standard products for special applications where standard products do not meet customer requirements. Includes consultation, design, and adaptation services.
• Technical Services Technical consulting and on-site customer support including product testing, installation, training, and repair services for industrial assembly tools, fastening systems, and handling systems sold by MINT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced cycle times with automatic screw feeders in high volume production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ingersoll RandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary manufacturer partner for controlled DC nutrunners, controllers (IC1D/IC1M), fixtured nutrunners, air tools, and handling systems including tool arms, air balancers, and rail systems. MINT distributes their complete fastening and handling product lines.
• URYUcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of angle nutrunners, screwdrivers, impact tools, grinders, drills, and hammers. Supplies complete range of pneumatic assembly tools including gear and ratchet wrenches.
• NorbarmajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of torque measuring systems, transducers, and testing equipment. Provides measurement solutions for quality control in fastening applications.
• TohnichimajorTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of torque wrenches including digital, click, gauged, and cordless transmitting types. Major supplier for torque measurement applications.
• Delta RegismajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of electric screwdrivers with precision shut-off clutch. Provides solutions for industrial assembly including ESD-protected models.
• KolvermajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of electric screwdrivers and accessories for industrial assembly applications.
• PanasonicmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of battery-powered tools including cordless screwdrivers with brushless motor technology.
• EndomajorTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of spring balancers and hose balancers ranging from 0 to 200kg capacity. Products for tool handling and operator safety.
• CEJNmajorTechnology or IntegrationHigh-quality couplings and hoses manufacturer. MINT is a specialist partner (Fachpartner) for CEJN products ensuring optimal air tool performance.
• ProGlovecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntelligent work gloves with integrated barcode scanner for hands-free scanning in production and logistics. Replaces conventional pistol scanners for improved ergonomics.
• Crane ElectronicsmajorTechnology or IntegrationTorque measurement equipment manufacturer founded in 1971. Products include torque wrenches, rotating and static transducers, data collectors, and system software for industrial applications worldwide.
• DOGAmajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of tool arms and handling equipment for industrial applications.
• BNP (BNP s.r.l)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian manufacturer of carbon reaction arms, assembly stands, and positioning systems. Partnership brings 25+ years of experience in ergonomic handling solutions with high-precision, Hightech materials.
• AcraDynemajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of controlled EC systems for high torque applications up to 17,000 Nm. Enables quality-controlled fastening in applications previously requiring simple impact or hydraulic tools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, distributing screws, tools, and technical products to industrial customers including automotive OEMs. Würth competes with MINT in distribution scale and manufacturer-representation breadth, but operates at vastly larger scale and with proprietary ORSY/ORSYmat systems.
• Atlas Copco Industrial Tools: Global industrial tools and assembly solutions business covering pneumatic, electric, and DC-controlled fastening plus quality assurance. Competes broadly with MINT's represented brands across automotive and general industry, and could acquire or bypass regional distributors.
• Chicago Pneumatic (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco brand providing industrial pneumatic tools, including pulse tools, impact wrenches, and grinders comparable to MINT's air-tool portfolio from Ingersoll Rand and URYU. Targets overlapping automotive aftermarket and OEM customers with broader distribution.
• Bosch Production Tools (formerly Bosch Rexroth Assembly): Bosch's professional assembly tools business offering cordless and DC-controlled fastening solutions for automotive and industrial production. Competes with MINT's battery and EC-controlled product lines, including direct sales to OEMs alongside distributor partners.

Direct peers

• Stanley Assembly Technologies: Division of Stanley Black & Decker focused on precision assembly tools and torque control for automotive and industrial customers. Competes head-to-head with MINT's DC fastening portfolio and offers comparable transducerized nutrunner systems with data documentation.
• Aimco Tool: US-headquartered manufacturer of industrial assembly tooling — DC nutrunners, pulse tools, torque measurement, and material handling. Comparable niche competitor to MINT's distribution-and-integration model, though with own manufacturing and a direct-sales rather than distributor-led approach.
• APEX Tool Group: Global multi-brand manufacturer of hand and power tools, torque products, and industrial fasteners under brands including GearWrench, Cleco, and Dotco. Competes with MINT's industrial tool and torque-measurement offerings through both direct sales and industrial distribution.
• Desoutter (Atlas Copco): Industrial assembly tools manufacturer and solutions provider under Atlas Copco, specializing in DC-controlled nutrunners, pulse tools, and Industry 4.0-connected fastening. Direct competitor to the manufacturer brands MINT distributes (Ingersoll Rand, URYU) and increasingly to MINT's own value-added integration services.
• Hoffmann Group: German-based industrial tools and quality assurance distributor headquartered near Munich. Closely comparable to MINT as a curated multi-manufacturer tool distributor serving automotive, mechanical engineering, and plant engineering customers across Europe with own-brand (Garant/Hoffmann) lines.

Regional players

• FEIN: German premium power tools manufacturer with own industrial assembly division; already a partner of MINT (AccuTec screwdrivers). Closely comparable niche positioning with strong German engineering brand, but with own manufacturing rather than multi-brand distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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