Erkrath, July 8, 2025 – Seco Tools AB and Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH have entered into a strategic development and technology partnership to deliver advanced, efficient machining solutions tailored to customer needs.
The collaboration, formalized during the Seco ITI 2025 expert meeting in February, focuses on co-developing innovative machining processes, optimizing products, and accelerating their market readiness. The partnership brings together Seco’s cutting-edge tool technologies with HELLER’s CNC machines and manufacturing systems to offer integrated, high-performance solutions.
Cross-functional teams of engineers and technical experts from both companies will work closely to exchange expertise, drive joint development projects, and promote innovation in machining technologies.
Customers across industries, – including automotive and aerospace – will benefit from customized, process-optimized solutions. The partnership also includes comprehensive training programs and technical support to help users fully leverage the combined capabilities of both companies.
Stefan Steenstrup, CEO of Seco, stated: “By integrating our cutting tools with HELLER’s advanced CNC systems, we’re delivering a complete solution that addresses the real-world challenges of modern manufacturing. This project-based collaboration provides significant value for customers in mechanical engineering and aerospace sectors.”
Peter Weber, CSO of HELLER, added: “Partnering with Seco allows us to take a holistic view of our customers' machining needs. Together, we’re developing and validating innovative technologies that are both future-ready and tailored to specific manufacturing challenges.”
About Seco
With its origins in Fagersta, Sweden and present in more than 75 countries, Seco is a leading global provider of metal cutting solutions for indexable milling, solid milling, turning, holemaking, threading and tooling systems. For nearly 100 years, Seco has driven excellence throughout the entire manufacturing journey, ensuring high-precision machining and high-quality output www.secotools.com.
