KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH
KNUTH supplies CNC lathes, milling, grinding, laser cutting & sheet metal machines. Wasbek, Germany. Family-owned since 1923, 45 countries.
KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH is a family-owned company since 1923 — more than 100 years in business, a milestone the company references directly on its site ("100 years" branding). KNUTH is represented in 45 countries, has installed more than 150,000 machines worldwide, and states more than 50,000 companies trust KNUTH, with named reference customers including Jungheinrich, Minimax, DB (Deutsche Bahn), SKF, and Airbus.
KNUTH operates a genuinely comprehensive machine tool business: a wide product portfolio under its own brand (including the new X.mill Series vertical machining centres — X.mill 600, 800, 1100), a full accessories and consumables shop, and a structured services division (start-up services, maintenance, repairs and spare parts, in-person demonstrations, and physical showroom locations).
What KNUTH Offers
Lathe Machines — Conventional and CNC lathes
Milling Machines — Vertical machining centres (including the new X.mill Series), conventional milling machines, conventional milling and boring machines
Grinding Machines — Tool grinders, belt & disk sanders, conventional grinding machines
Drilling Machines — Radial and column drilling machines
Industrial Sawing Machines — Horizontal mitre-cutting and straight-cutting bandsaws, vertical bandsaws, circular sawing machines
EDM Machines — Wire cut EDM, die sinker EDM
Laser Cutting Machines
Plasma Cutting Machines
Presses — Hydraulic presses, workshop presses
Sheet Metal Processing — Press brakes, guillotine shears, folding machines, plate rolling machines, edge bevelling machines
Tubes and Profile Processing — Tube and profile rolling machines, tube end finishing machines
Extensive Accessories Shop — Machine accessories, measuring technology, tool holders, machining tools, workpiece holding, abrasives, saw blades, EDM/laser/plasma/waterjet consumables, workshop equipment
Why Work With KNUTH
- Family-owned since 1923 — over 100 years of continuous operation
- Represented in 45 countries with more than 150,000 machines installed worldwide
- 50,000+ companies trust KNUTH, with credible named blue-chip references (Airbus, SKF, Deutsche Bahn, Jungheinrich, Minimax)
- Comprehensive, structured service infrastructure: start-up, maintenance, repairs, spare parts, in-person demonstrations
- Physical locations offering hands-on consultation and demonstrations, not purely online sales
- Full accessories, tooling, and consumables ecosystem alongside machines
- Own-brand product development (e.g., the new X.mill vertical machining centre series)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does KNUTH offer?
An exceptionally broad range: lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, industrial saws, EDM machines, laser and plasma cutting machines, hydraulic presses, sheet metal processing equipment (press brakes, shears, folders, plate rolling), and tube/profile processing machines — plus a full range of accessories, tooling, and consumables.
Is KNUTH a manufacturer or a dealer?
Primarily a distributor/supplier with its own developed product lines (such as the X.mill Series), backed by a comprehensive service and support infrastructure — a hybrid model combining sourced and own-brand equipment.
Where is KNUTH based?
Wasbek, Germany (near Kiel), with representation in 45 countries.
How long has KNUTH been in business?
Since 1923 — over 100 years, family-owned.
Does KNUTH offer machine demonstrations?
Yes — many machines are kept in stock and available for in-person demonstration at KNUTH locations.
What service support does KNUTH provide?
Start-up services, maintenance services, repairs and spare parts, and installation/training support.