Heller becomes part of DN Solutions

Signing ceremony. From left to right: Wonjong Kim, Marc Heller, Petra Speidel and Nicole Pfleiderer

DN Solutions, one of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers, has acquired Heller. With the agreement signed on 26 August, both companies are laying the foundation for a strong partnership that brings together expertise, markets, and visions for the future.

Heller, synonymous with innovation, quality, and service in machine tool manufacturing for over 130 years, will continue its long-standing brand. The new partnership opens up additional opportunities — for customers, employees, and the entire industry. Together, the two companies represent a strong global player with technological depth and comprehensive process expertise in machine tool manufacturing.

DN Solutions is part of the DN Automotive Group and is one of the fastest-growing companies in the international machine tool industry. With sales of around $2 billion and more than 2,000 employees, DN Solutions is now one of the top three manufacturers worldwide.

The merger with Heller strengthens DN Solutions’ presence in Europe and expands its portfolio in the field of complex machining centres and five-axis technologies. DN Solutions’ CEO Wonjong Kim said: “DN Solutions has been competing on the global stage. By combining our strengths with Heller’s over 130 years of expertise in machining centres, this partnership will deliver groundbreaking innovations to the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the two companies will offer unique value to customers and reinforce their position as a high-end brand in the global machine tool market.”

Since 1894, Heller has stood for precision, process expertise, and turnkey solutions in machine tool manufacturing. The company employs around 2,100 people worldwide, has production sites on four continents, and is recognised as a technology partner in international machine tool manufacturing.

Enormous opportunities
Heller is particularly valued for its four-axis and five-axis machining technologies, its comprehensive service approach, and its ability to develop turnkey production solutions for customers worldwide.

Heller‘s CEO Dr Thorsten Schmidt said: “Heller remains Heller — we are continuing our brand, our DNA, and our culture in the new partnership. At the same time, this opens up enormous opportunities for us to leverage our expertise even more effectively within a global network.”

The merger of DN Solutions and Heller creates one of the world’s most comprehensive providers of machine tool solutions. Customers will now have the advantage of being able to meet all their requirements with a single point of contact — from boring mills to five-axis or turnkey solutions and automation systems.

Dr Schmidt continued: “By combining our strengths, we will become a true one-stop shop for machine tool manufacturing. In future, customers will no longer have to commission different partners within a network — we offer all solutions from a single source.”

The combination of DN Solutions and Heller provides a range of capabilities that complement each other perfectly — Heller stands for engineering expertise, service excellence, and the ability to implement complex, customised projects. DN Solutions brings momentum, high-volume expertise, the ability to achieve rapid economies of scale, and a strong market presence in Asia and North America. Mr Kim added: “Each side brings something unique to the table. Together, we will become even stronger — and, above all, more relevant to our customers worldwide.”

For customers, the partnership essentially means greater choice, faster implementation, and access to a unique combination of technologies. Tasks that previously required the collaboration of multiple providers can now be fulfilled entirely by a single partner — efficiently, reliably, and future-oriented.

The completion of the merger is subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.