Hb Turnkey Gmbh

What Hb Turnkey Gmbh does

HB Turnkey GmbH is a privately held, family-run German engineering company headquartered in Immendingen, Baden-Württemberg. It distributes and integrates CNC turning machines from four external brands — Hanwha (South Korea) as the primary line, plus Buffoli (Italy), Fuji (Japan) and Lico — covering long turning, short and multi-slide turning, front turning and transfer technology. Beyond machine resale, the company sells custom 'turnkey' cells that combine machines with automation, in-process measurement and proprietary mechanical modules, most notably a patented Deep Hole Drilling Unit (Tiefbohreinheit) and a 500mm Z1-axis stroke extension aimed at reducing downstream processing and rework in medical and automotive precision turning.

The firm operates on a hybrid revenue model: one-time machine sales and turnkey projects form the core, supplemented by recurring preventive maintenance contracts, paid in-house training programs (covering Siemens, Fanuc, SolidCAM and Mitsubishi controls) and on-demand service. Customers are enterprise manufacturing buyers in the German automotive and medical technology sectors, acquired through a direct enterprise field-sales motion with personal consultation and custom quotation-based, multi-year contracting. No public pricing exists; sales are configured to the customer's budget and process requirements.

Operationally the company is small but established: more than 25 employees, revenue exceeding 12 million EUR, over a decade of operating history, ISO certification, and membership in the FMI (Verband der deutschen Drehteile-Industrie). The current footprint is DACH-focused, with deliberate investments in local talent pipelines (machine donations to three regional educational institutions) and brand-building (sports sponsorships including VfB Stuttgart for the 2023/24 season). A Virtual Reality service for remote fault diagnosis is in development, indicating the first step beyond traditional on-site support.

Name

Hb Turnkey Gmbh

Legal name

HB Turnkey GmbH

Website

https://hb-turnkey.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HB Turnkey GmbH is a German family-run distributor and integrator of CNC turning machines (Hanwha, Buffoli, Fuji, Lico) that sells custom turnkey cells with patented deep-hole drilling and Z1-axis extension modules to automotive and medical technology manufacturers in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Turning Machines and Turnkey Machining Solutions

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• CNC turning machines
• Turnkey solutions
• Precision machining
• Machine tool trading
• Automotive medical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Immendingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Trading (Maschinenhandel): Sale of CNC turning machines including long turning, short turning, multiple slide, and front turning machines from partner brands Hanwha, Buffoli, Fuji, and Lico.
2. Turnkey Solutions: Customized turnkey solutions combining machines with automation, measuring systems, and process optimization for specific customer manufacturing requirements.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive maintenance contracts offering comprehensive inspection, individual checklists, transparent recommendations, and prioritized service response.
4. Training Services: Inhouse training programs for Hanwha (programming, application, maintenance, Siemens, Fanuc, SolidCAM) and Lico (Mitsubishi) machines, conducted at customer premises or in their training center.
5. Service and Support: Technical support, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair services for CNC turning machines, including VR and remote support capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HB Turnkey GmbH distributes CNC turning machines from partner brands (Hanwha, Buffoli, Fuji, Lico) and engineers customized turnkey solutions combining machines with automation, measuring systems, and proprietary patented innovations (deep hole drilling units, Z1-axis stroke extensions). The company also provides preventive maintenance contracts, inhouse training, and VR/remote support services tailored to automotive and medical technology manufacturers.

Product overview

HB Turnkey GmbH is a specialized machine trading company and turnkey solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of CNC turning machines and related services. The core product lineup includes Langdrehen (long turning), Transfer, Kurz- & Mehrschlitten (short & multi-slide), and Frontdrehen (front turning) machines, complemented by their proprietary HB Lösungen innovations (patented deep drilling units, stroke extensions) and Gebrauchtmaschinen (used machines). They represent multiple machine brands including Hanwha, Buffoli, Fuji, and Lico. Beyond machine sales, HB Turnkey provides value-added services including Virtual Reality Service (planned), Inhouse Schulungen (training for Hanwha and Lico systems covering Siemens, Fanuc, Solidcam, and Mitsubishi controls), and Wartungsvertrag (preventive maintenance contracts). The company operates primarily in the automotive and medical technology sectors, with a workforce exceeding 25 employees and annual revenue surpassing 12 million euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Langdrehen (Long Turning) Long turning machines for precision machining of elongated workpieces, offered as part of HB Turnkey's customized machining solutions for automotive and medical technology manufacturers.
• Transfer Machines Transfer machines for automated multi-stage machining operations in high-volume production environments.
• Kurz- & Mehrschlitten (Short & Multi-Slide Turning) Short and multi-slide turning machines offering flexibility for various machining requirements and production volumes.
• Frontdrehen (Front Turning) Front turning machines for specialized machining operations from the front side of the workpiece.
• HB Lösungen (HB Solutions) Proprietary turnkey solutions including patented innovations like deep drilling units and stroke extensions for the Z1-axis (500mm) that optimize manufacturing processes for automotive and medical technology customers.
• Gebrauchtmaschinen (Used Machines) Pre-owned CNC turning machines available for purchase, providing cost-effective solutions for customers.
• Inhouse Schulungen (Inhouse Training) Customized training programs conducted either at customer premises or in HB Turnkey's modern training facility, covering Hanwha (programming, application, maintenance, Siemens, Fanuc, SolidCAM) and Lico (Mitsubishi) control systems.
• Wartungsvertrag (Maintenance Contract) Preventive maintenance contract ensuring optimal machine performance throughout the machine's lifecycle, including comprehensive inspection, individual checklists, transparent recommendations, and priority service with discounts on spare parts.
• Virtual Reality Service Remote support service using virtual reality technology for real-time fault analysis and troubleshooting assistance (currently in planning phase).

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction of downstream processes and rework times in medical turning parts manufacturing

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HanwhacoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary machine brand partner supplying CNC turning machines including long turning, multi-spindle, and automated solutions. HB Turnkey serves as distributor and integrator for Hanwha machines in Germany.
• FMI (Verband der deutschen Drehteile-Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the German Turning Industry Association, actively promoting the German turning industry and maintaining highest quality standards and innovation.
• BuffolicoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine brand partner providing CNC turning machines including Multi Way, Omni-Flex, Omni-Turn, Trans-Bar, and Trans-N-Center models.
• FujicoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine brand partner supplying CNC turning solutions including ANW, CSD, and Gyroflex machine series.
• LicocoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine brand partner providing LND D models and multi-slide short turning machines.
• Erwin-Teufel-Schule (Spaichingen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided a modern Hanwha long turning machine to the vocational school for practical training in precision manufacturing.
• Gewerbeschule VSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided a modern Hanwha long turning machine to the vocational school for training purposes.
• HFU Furtwangen University (Kompetenzzentrum für Spanende Fertigung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Hanwha machine to the machining competence center for research and development of new manufacturing processes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF: German global market leader in machine tools (turning, milling, laser) and manufacturing technology. Overlaps with HB Turnkey in CNC turning and factory automation for automotive/industrial customers, but serves a much broader portfolio and global footprint.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss precision machining solutions provider offering milling, EDM, laser texturing, and turnkey automation. Comparable as a broader industrial precision equipment provider targeting medical and automotive manufacturing, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple technologies.

Others

• Buffoli Transfer Machines: Italian manufacturer of transfer and multi-spindle turning machines, and a Core technology partner of HB Turnkey. Comparable turning technology base but operates as an upstream OEM partner rather than a competing distributor/integrator in Germany.
• Hanwha Precision Machinery: South Korean CNC turning machine manufacturer and HB Turnkey's primary machine brand partner. Comparable technology base but represents an upstream supplier relationship rather than a head-to-head competitor in the German market.

Direct peers

• INDEX-Werke: German CNC turning machine manufacturer (Traub brand) specializing in multi-slide and production turning for automotive and medical sectors. Direct competitor in the same product category and target verticals, also headquartered in Baden-Württemberg.
• CITIZEN MACHINERY: Japanese CNC turning machine specialist (Cincom, Miyano brands) with strong presence in European medical and automotive precision turning. Direct competitor in Swiss-style and production turning, comparable in product offering and target segments.
• DMG MORI: Global German-Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with a strong turning portfolio (CTX, NLX series). Directly comparable to HB Turnkey as a CNC turning machine provider serving automotive and medical customers, though at vastly larger scale and via direct sales rather than dealer model.
• Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Japanese CNC multi-axis turning center manufacturer focused on complex precision parts for medical, aerospace and automotive. Comparable in offering precision turning solutions with multi-tasking capabilities to medical/automotive customers.
• EMAG Group: German machine tool builder offering CNC turning, grinding, and gear cutting systems for automotive and medical applications. Directly comparable in product category and vertical focus, and a fellow German Mittelstand industrial automation player.

Regional players

• Heller GmbH: German CNC machine tool builder specializing in 4/5-axis machining centers and turnkey production systems for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a German Mittelstand provider of turnkey CNC manufacturing solutions, but focused on milling/machining centers rather than turning specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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