werkzeugbau engl

What werkzeugbau engl does

Werkzeugbau Engl GmbH is a family-owned German precision contract manufacturer founded by Georg Engl in June 1985 in Laaber, Bavaria, and now run by his son Oliver Engl. The company provides CNC machining (milling and turning), wire and sinker EDM, surface grinding, assembly, design/engineering, prototyping, and custom machine building for metal and plastic parts. Operations run from a ~700 sqm modern production facility completed in 2018–2019 at Riegelweg 11 in Laaber, with a workforce of approximately 15 employees including Production Manager Wolfgang Münz and Sandra Schläfferer in administration.

The customer base is anchored by named enterprise accounts in the semiconductor, automotive, and electrical/lighting industries — specifically Infineon, BMW, and Osram — with secondary exposure to medical/measurement technology, energy technology, and general machine construction. The machine park comprises five CNC milling machines (including Microcut NC with Siemens Sinumerik 810 control, DMU 50 M, and Deckel FP4 A/MA units), NC/CNC turning machines with up to 3m length capacity, a Mitsubishi RA90 wire EDM, a Zimmer and Kreim PEC 600 sinker EDM, and a Microcut surface grinder. Material capabilities cover steel, hard metal, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and composites, with services ranging from single parts and prototypes through to small-series production and full mechanical/electronic/pneumatic/hydraulic assemblies.

The business operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market targeting medium and large enterprises in southern Germany (Upper Palatinate, East Bavaria, Regensburg, Kelheim). Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and revenue is generated through contract manufacturing fees (project-based and multi-year), assembly services, and engineering/design services. Marketing is minimal — direct contact, the company website (we-engl.de), inquiry forms, and selective trade-show participation — with no external investors, funding, or parent-company ownership. The company is registered as a GmbH in Germany (HRB 7000) and remains entirely family-owned.

Name

werkzeugbau engl

Legal name

Werkzeugbau Engl GmbH

Website

https://we-engl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Werkzeugbau Engl GmbH is a family-owned German precision contract manufacturer providing CNC milling, turning, EDM, grinding, assembly, and engineering services for semiconductor, automotive, and electrical industry clients including Infineon, BMW, and Osram, operating from Laaber, Bavaria with ~15 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Contract manufacturing
• Precision engineering
• EDM machining
• Special machine building

Headquarters

HQ city

Rottenburg An Der Laaber

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): Job-work manufacturing services where customers provide specifications and Werkzeugbau Engl produces precision parts, assemblies, and components. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees based on complexity, materials, and volumes. The company produces single parts, small series, prototypes, and complete assemblies. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed.
2. Assembly Services: Assembly of mechanical groups, manufacturing fixtures, testing or clamping devices, elements of systems and manufacturing cells. Components may include mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic elements assembled per customer requirements.
3. Design and Engineering: Construction services including 3D designs, complex developments for special machine construction, prototypes, manufacturing equipment, and production facilities. Engineering services for product optimization and process planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Werkzeugbau Engl GmbH is a family-owned contract manufacturer providing precision CNC machining, turning, EDM (wire and sinker), and surface grinding services for metal and plastic parts. The company also offers assembly, design and 3D construction, prototyping, custom machine building, and fixtures/gauges for industrial customers. It serves single-part, small-series, and assembly orders for industries including semiconductor, automotive, and electrical manufacturing.

Product overview

Werkzeugbau Engl GmbH is a precision metalworking and contract manufacturing company offering CNC machining services as its core products. The portfolio centers on CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM (wire and sinker), and surface grinding operations, supplemented by assembly services, custom machine building, prototyping, and engineering/construction capabilities. The company operates as a full-service provider delivering components from concept through finished assembly, serving industries including semiconductor, automotive, electrical, medical technology, and mechanical engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: Ditzingen-based German leader in machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending, and CNC) with major operations serving automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment manufacturers - comparable DACH presence, technology overlap (CNC machining, additive), and overlapping end customers.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: Salach-based German precision machine tool manufacturer specializing in turning, milling, grinding, and gear-cutting systems for automotive and industrial customers - comparable German Mittelstand heritage and shared precision-machining technology stack.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Esslingen-based German builder of precision turning machines and turn-mill centers supplying automotive, medical, and electronics manufacturers - comparable precision-engineering focus and overlap with the NC turning and milling capabilities at Werkzeugbau Engl.
• Heller GmbH: Nürtingen-based German manufacturer of CNC 4- and 5-axis machining centers serving automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers - directly comparable precision-machining technology and shared customer base in German automotive and industrial supply chains.
• DMG MORI Aktiengesellschaft: Global premium machine tool builder with strong German (Bielefeld) heritage, providing CNC milling, turning, additive, and automation systems to automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor-equipment manufacturers - comparable precision-machining and EDM technology at much larger scale.
• Grob-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Mindelheim-based German systems supplier for metal-cutting and forming machinery, focused on turnkey production systems for automotive and industrial customers - comparable Bavarian/Southern German footprint and focus on integrated machining solutions.
• Starrag Group Holding AG: Swiss precision machine tool builder serving aerospace, energy, and industrial customers with high-precision milling, turning, and grinding systems - comparable precision-engineering orientation and similar end customers in semiconductor-equipment and energy supply chains.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss division of Georg Fischer providing EDM, milling, texturing, and additive manufacturing systems for tool-and-mold making, aerospace, and automotive - direct comparability on wire/sinker EDM technology, which is a core competency for Werkzeugbau Engl.
• Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese precision machine tool builder with significant European and US operations, specializing in horizontal and vertical machining centers and EDM systems for aerospace, semiconductor, and die/mold applications - comparable precision machining technology and shared semiconductor-equipment customer base.
• Yamazaki Mazak Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of CNC turning, milling, and multi-tasking machines with European manufacturing in the UK, serving aerospace, automotive, and general industrial customers - comparable CNC machining technology and shared automotive/OEM customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georg-engl-werkzeugbau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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