franz haas

What franz haas does

Franz Haas Maschinenbau und Handel is a third-generation, family-operated metalworking company headquartered in Kitzbühel, Austria, operating continuously since 1923. The firm runs four integrated divisions: Maschinenbau (custom machine building and CNC turning/milling with capabilities up to 1600mm diameter and 6000mm center distance), Stahlbau (steel construction and assembly), Reparatur/Service (repair of hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, pumps, Pelton/Francis/Kaplan turbines, and flame spraying shaft repair), and Handel (distribution of roller bearings, drive technology, hydraulics, lifting equipment, Yamaha snowmobiles, and Rapid municipal machines).

The company serves a regional B2B customer base across agriculture, trade/craft businesses, and industry (including power plants and cable car operators), specializing in precision custom solutions, special constructions, and reliable repair services. Project-based revenue is generated through custom fabrication and one-off/small-series manufacturing, with payment structured as one-third at contract, one-third at performance start, and remainder on completion. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

With a workforce of 10-12 employees and minimal digital marketing presence (a website and direct phone contact during business hours), the firm operates on a sales-led regional model with no disclosed external investors, no public listing, and no M&A activity. The legal entity is structured as Haas Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG. Technology centers on conventional and CNC machining, sheet metal processing, flame spraying, and welding rather than software or automation platforms.

Name

franz haas

Legal name

Haas Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://maschinenbau-haas.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Franz Haas Maschinenbau und Handel is a third-generation, family-owned Austrian metalworking firm in Kitzbühel offering custom machine building, steel construction, repair services, and industrial component distribution to agriculture, trade, and industry customers in the Tyrol region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metalworking and Mechanical Engineering Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Industrial repair services
• Steel construction manufacturing
• Mechanical engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitzbühel

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Building and Special Construction: Design and fabrication of custom machines, special machines, and individual parts according to customer specifications. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing including planning, construction, and production of one-off and small-series parts.
2. Repair and Service: Repair services for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, gearboxes, pumps, turbines, and flame spraying/shaft repairs. Fast and reliable service for agriculture, trade, and industry sectors.
3. Trading (Wälzlager, Antriebstechnik, Hydraulic Components): Sale of rolling bearings (ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, plain bearings, special bearings), shaft seals, drive technology (V-belts, toothed belts, flat belts, shaft couplings, cardan shafts), roller chains, conveyor chains, sprockets, gear drives, hydraulic components, and lifting technology products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Franz Haas Maschinenbau und Handel is a regional metalworking company that designs and manufactures one-off and small-series custom machine parts, performs CNC turning and milling (up to 1,600 mm diameter x 6,000 mm), sheet metal processing (cutting, bending, punching, pressing, rolling), and steel construction. The company also provides repair and overhaul services for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, gearboxes, pumps, and turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan), and operates a trading division distributing bearings, drive technology, hydraulics, lifting equipment, Rapid snow blowers/mowers, and Yamaha Skidoo snowmobiles.

Product overview

Franz Haas Maschinenbau und Handel is a third-generation family-owned machine building company founded in 1923, located in Kitzbühel, Austria. The company operates a unified manufacturing and trading operation comprising four main divisions: Maschinenbau (machine construction/custom parts manufacturing), Stahlbau (steel construction), Reparatur/Service (repair and service), and Handel (trade/distribution). The portfolio includes custom parts manufacturing (Einzelteilfertigung) with CNC turning and milling capabilities, sheet metal processing (Blechbearbeitung) with cutting, bending, and forming, and steel construction. Repair services cover hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, pumps, turbines, and flame spraying/shaft repairs. The trading division distributes roller bearings, drive technology components (V-belts, roller chains), hydraulics, lifting technology, Rapid brand snow blowers and municipal machines, and Yamaha Skidoo vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Parts Manufacturing (Einzelteilfertigung)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• YamahaminorOthersSale of Yamaha Skidoo (snowmobiles) as a product line. Products include customized Yamaha snowmobiles with special equipment such as roll cages, cargo baskets, spike tires, and additional lighting/siren systems.
• RapidminorOthersSale of Rapid snow blowers, mowers, and municipal machines (8 to 20 HP) as part of the trading/product sales business unit.
• Various Bearing and Component ManufacturersminorOthersTrading business unit sells first-brand quality bearings (ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, plain bearings, special bearings), shaft seals, and other industrial components from various manufacturers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Andritz AG: Austrian industrial group with a Hydropower division that manufactures and services turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan) and offers industrial refurbishment — directly comparable to Franz Haas's turbine and large-part machining repairs serving Alpine hydro and cable car operators.
• Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA: German engineering group with major hydropower and drive technology businesses, including turbine manufacturing and aftermarket service. Comparable in turbine/pump/gearbox repair scope, though at vastly greater scale.
• HAWE Hydraulik SE: German mid-sized hydraulic systems specialist producing hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps — directly overlapping Franz Haas's hydraulic cylinder repair and new build service.

Broad incumbents

• Bilfinger SE: German-listed industrial services provider active in plant maintenance, component repair, and MRO across energy and process industries — directly overlaps Franz Haas's industrial repair/service division as a much larger incumbent.
• Liebherr-International AG: Swiss family-owned industrial conglomerate with components, mobile cranes, and machine tools divisions — broadly comparable as a family-led European industrial manufacturer with regional service operations.
• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: German family-owned market leader in sheet metal processing machinery and laser technology — comparable in metalworking/steel-construction domain as a large European family industrial.
• DMG MORI AG: German-Japanese machine tool manufacturer of CNC turning and milling centers — directly relevant as the OEM of much of the CNC turning/milling equipment Franz Haas operates.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and machining systems for automotive and industrial customers — comparable as a producer of the metal-cutting equipment that Franz Haas uses.
• Stork Technical Services (Fluor): Industrial MRO provider within Fluor's portfolio serving energy and process industry clients — comparable as a multi-skilled industrial maintenance services business with overlapping mechanical repair offerings.

Regional players

• Felbermayr Transport- und Hebetechnik GmbH: Austrian family-owned heavy transport, crane, and lifting services group with overlapping regional infrastructure customers and complementary hydraulic/heavy fabrication capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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