knuth werkzeugmaschinen

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KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH is a German family-owned machine tool company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Wasbek, Germany, now in its fourth generation of family ownership. The company supplies metalworking capital equipment across twelve core product categories including lathes, milling machines, grinding, drilling, sawing, electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser cutting, plasma cutting, mechanical presses, sheet metal processing, and tube/profile processing. Distribution is anchored by showrooms in Wasbek, Denkendorf, and Bocholt (Germany) plus a North American headquarters in Lincolnshire/Chicago, with stated sales presence in 45 countries and a cumulative installed base exceeding 150,000 machines across more than 50,000 customers.

The business model is direct, quote-based B2B sales of capital equipment, complemented by recurring revenue from accessories, consumables (cutting tools, plasma consumables, filters), and professional services including operator training, CNC programming, and turnkey installation. Pricing is not publicly listed, consistent with the consultative sale of high-value capital equipment. The customer base spans industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, agriculture, and general metalworking, with named reference customers including Airbus, Boeing, NASA, Tesla, BMW, John Deere, Caterpillar, GE, Shell, and Deutsche Bahn. A dedicated LabCenter and LabTurn product line serves technical schools and universities, indicating a parallel education-vertical channel.

Technology positioning relies on partnerships with tier-one component suppliers: Siemens for CNC controls, Kjellberg for plasma consumables, and Hypertherm for cutting power sources. Recent product introductions include the ACE Laser series with IPG fiber laser sources, the Plasma-Jet TrueCut plasma cutting system, the R-VT PRO series of vertical machining centers, and the SmartFactory digital accessory line. The company celebrates a 100-year anniversary in 2023, with continued investment signaled by North American expansion and IMTS 2026 booth reservation. As a private family-owned enterprise, KNUTH does not disclose revenue, headcount, or order-book metrics.

Name

knuth werkzeugmaschinen

Legal name

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH

Website

https://knuth-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen is a German family-owned metalworking machine tool distributor founded in 1923, supplying lathes, milling, EDM, cutting, and press equipment to industrial manufacturers across 45 countries via showrooms and direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Metalworking machinery
• Lathe machines
• Milling machines
• Industrial cutting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wasbek

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Sales: Sale of conventional and CNC metalworking machines including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, sawing machines, EDM machines, laser cutters, plasma cutters, presses, and sheet metal processing equipment. Both standard and custom configurations available.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of machine accessories including tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding devices, abrasives, saw blades, EDM and cutting consumables, and workshop equipment.
3. Professional Services: Start-up services, maintenance services, repairs, and spare parts. Spare parts department maintains over 10,000 parts in stock at headquarters. Service team available for on-site support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen manufactures and distributes metalworking machine tools across twelve product families, including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, sawing machines, EDM machines, fiber laser cutters, plasma cutters, hydraulic and workshop presses, sheet metal processing machines, and tube/profile processing machines. The portfolio covers both conventional and CNC variants, supported by machine accessories, spare parts, and professional services such as installation, maintenance, repair, and in-person demonstrations.

Product overview

KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of metalworking machine tools established in 1923, headquartered in Wasbek, Germany with global representation in 45 countries. The company offers a broad portfolio of both conventional and CNC machine tools organized into twelve core product families: Lathe Machines (V-Turn, Roturn CNC, Forceturn), Milling Machines (Vector M, X.mill, Portalo C CNC, Servomill, MF VP CNC), Grinding Machines (HFS, Servogrind, DSB, RSM), Drilling Machines (R-VT PRO radial drills, SSB/TSB column drills), Industrial Sawing Machines (ABS NC, HB, SBS, VB, KKS), EDM Machines (NeoSpark wire EDM, ZNC die sinker), Laser Cutting Machines (ACE Laser Compact/R/PRO/ST/IPG fiber lasers), Plasma Cutting Machines (Plasma-Jet TrueCut and AirPro with Kjellberg and Hypertherm technology), Presses (hydraulic and workshop presses), Sheet Metal Processing (AHK press brakes, KMT/KHT guillotine shears, SBS folding machines, KRM plate rolling machines), and Tubes and Profile Processing (KPB rolling machines, RA tube end finishers). Supporting the machine portfolio are accessories (SmartFactory, measuring tools, tool holders, abrasives), training machines (LabCenter, LabTurn), and services including start-up, maintenance, repairs/spare parts, and in-person demonstrations. The company operates showrooms in Wasbek, Denkendorf, and Bocholt in Germany, and Lincolnshire/Chicago in the USA, with over 150,000 machines installed worldwide serving more than 50,000 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lathe Machines CNC and conventional horizontal lathes for precision turning operations, including the V-Turn, Sinus, DL E Heavy, Turnado, VDM, Roturn CNC, and Forceturn series, sold to manufacturers and workshops.
• Milling Machines Vertical machining centers, conventional milling machines, and CNC milling machines including the Vector M, Portalo C CNC, X.mill, Servomill, Mark Super, and MF VP CNC series with Siemens SINUMERIK control.
• Grinding Machines Tool grinders, belt and disk sanders, and conventional grinding machines including the DSB, HFS F Advance, HFS F NC, Servogrind RSM NC, and RSM series.
• Drilling Machines Radial drilling machines (R-V, R-VT PRO series) and column drilling machines (SSB, TSB series) for industrial drilling operations.
• Industrial Sawing Machines Horizontal mitre cutting bandsaws, horizontal straight cutting bandsaws, vertical bandsaws, and circular sawing machines including ABS NC, HB, SBS, VB, and KKS series.
• EDM Machines Wire cut EDM (NeoSpark B series) and die sinker EDM (ZNC-EDM series) for precision electrical discharge machining.
• Laser Cutting Machines Fiber laser cutting machines including the ACE Laser Compact, ACE Laser R, ACE Laser PRO, ACE Laser ST, and ACE Laser IPG series for industrial metal cutting.
• Plasma Cutting Machines CNC plasma cutting machines including the Plasma-Jet TrueCut K, TrueCut H, and AirPro Compact series, featuring Kjellberg and Hypertherm plasma technology.
• Presses Hydraulic presses (KP A, HPK A series) and workshop presses (KNWP M, KNWP H series) for metal forming operations.
• Sheet Metal Processing Machines Press brakes (AHK M NC, AHK V CNC), guillotine shears (KMT B, KHT V CNC), folding machines (SBS, SBS E), and plate rolling machines (KRM ST, KRM T, KRM AT).
• Tubes and Profile Processing Machines Tube and profile rolling machines (KPB series) and tube end finishing machines (RA, RAX series) for processing tubes and profiles.
• SmartFactory Smart manufacturing and digital factory accessory solutions for machine integration and process optimization, sold alongside the machine tool portfolio.
• Training Machines (LabCenter & LabTurn) CNC training machines including LabCenter 260 CNC, LabCenter 350 Advanced, and LabTurn 2028 CNC designed for vocational and educational training environments.
• Start-up Services Professional installation and commissioning services for KNUTH machines performed by skilled technicians.
• Maintenance Services Ongoing maintenance services to ensure optimal performance of KNUTH machines throughout their operational life, performed by the full-time service team.
• Repairs & Spare Parts Repair services and spare parts supply, with the central warehouse in Wasbek holding over 10,000 parts in stock and US operations maintaining over 6,000 spare part numbers with next-day shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 companies trust KNUTH worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KjellbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for plasma cutting technology. Kjellberg plasma systems create the perfect balance between cutting quality, cutting speed, and cost for KNUTH's Plasma-Jet TrueCut machines.
• HyperthermcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for plasma cutting technology, providing plasma systems that balance cutting quality, speed, and cost for industrial plasma cutting applications.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationKNUTH machines equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK and SinuTrain CNC control systems. Case study with Tietjen mentions excellent collaboration between Knuth and Siemens providing best possible solutions with Sinumerik technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer producing lathes, machining centers, and grinding machines. Comparable to KNUTH's CNC turning and milling core families (Roturn, Forceturn, Vector M, X.mill) with overlapping enterprise customer base.
• EMAG: German machine tool manufacturer specializing in turning, grinding, and gear cutting solutions for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to KNUTH's lathe and grinding product families with similar German mid-market industrial heritage.
• Bystronic: Swiss-German manufacturer specializing in laser cutting, press brake, and automation for sheet metal processing. Comparable to KNUTH's sheet metal processing portfolio (press brakes, shears, folding, plate rolling) with similar mid-market positioning.
• Mazak: Major Japanese manufacturer of CNC machine tools including lathes, machining centers, and laser cutting systems. Comparable to KNUTH's broad product portfolio across turning, milling, and cutting, with similar enterprise customer focus but at premium price points.
• Trumpf: German market leader in sheet metal processing machinery, laser cutting, and CNC punching. Highly comparable to KNUTH's press brake, guillotine shear, and ACE Laser product lines, with similar German industrial heritage and global distribution.
• DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC machine tools offering turning, milling, and additive manufacturing solutions. Closely comparable to KNUTH as both serve industrial manufacturers with a broad portfolio of CNC metalworking machines, though DMG Mori operates at significantly larger scale and higher price points.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss division of Georg Fischer offering milling, EDM, laser texturing, and additive manufacturing. Directly comparable to KNUTH's EDM (NeoSpark, ZNC), milling, and tool grinding product categories, serving similar aerospace and tool/die customers.
• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer offering vertical machining centers, lathes, and rotary products. Most directly comparable to KNUTH on price-performance positioning and mid-market workshop targeting, though Haas focuses primarily on CNC rather than KNUTH's broader conventional-to-CNC spectrum.
• Amada: Japanese global leader in metalworking machinery for sheet metal fabrication including laser cutters, press brakes, and punching machines. Comparable to KNUTH's sheet metal and laser cutting product families with broad product portfolio overlap.
• Hurco: US-based manufacturer of CNC vertical machining centers and turning centers with conversational controls aimed at mid-market job shops. Closely comparable to KNUTH on mid-market pricing strategy, ease-of-use control philosophy, and broad customer base including education.

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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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