DN Solutions and Heller Merger: A Global Leader in Machine Tool Solutions

Machine tool manufacturing Acquisition: Heller becomes part of DN Solutions

2025-08-28 Source: Heller Maschinenfabrik 1 min Reading Time

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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 5-axis or turnkey solutions and automation systems.

Second from the left: Wonjong Kim, CEO of DN Solutions. The others, from left to right: Nicole Pfleiderer, Petra Speidel and Marc Heller, shareholders of Heller Holding(Bild: BERND NILL) — Second from the left: Wonjong Kim, CEO of DN Solutions. The others, from left to right: Nicole Pfleiderer, Petra Speidel and Marc Heller, shareholders of Heller Holding
(Bild: BERND NILL)

Korean machine tool manufacturer DN Solutions acquires Heller. Under the agreement, the German company with a history of 130 years will continue its long-standing brand. With this step, the partners hope to open up additional opportunities for customers, employees and the entire industry. Together, the two companies will form 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 dollars 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 5-axis technologies. “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,” explains Wonjong Kim, CEO of DN Solutions.

Heller is particularly valued for its 4-axis and 5-axis machining technologies, its comprehensive service approach, and its ability to develop turnkey production solutions for customers worldwide. “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,” says Dr. Thorsten Schmidt, CEO of Heller.

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