INDUSTRY NEWS
Lantek revenue rises 11 % to nearly € 40m
Lantek, a Basque multinational company specialising in software for the sheet metal industry, has announced the results of its latest fiscal year, which ended on 30 June 2026.
An 11 % increase compared to the previous fiscal year brought Lantek’ s revenue to nearly € 40 million, supported by an order backlog“ at historic levels” and a broad base of active maintenance contracts.
“ We now serve more than 41,000 customers worldwide, compared to 24,600 six years ago, representing growth of 67 % and reflecting our sustained progress over this period. Recurring revenue provides greater stability and visibility for future growth, while supporting long-term relationships with the industrial companies that rely on our solutions,” commented the company.
In the coming fiscal year, Lantek expects to continue on this growth path, supported by the increasing contribution of its offices in Japan and Canada( the latest steps in the company’ s ongoing international expansion) as well as additional resources for its teams in key industrial markets.
“ Lantek is entering a new phase with a clear ambition: to expand on what we already do well and move our development forward at a faster pace. We will continue to strengthen our teams, capabilities and presence in markets
with significant opportunities, such as Japan and Canada. We will also assess opportunities that allow us to add technology, broaden our international presence and create greater value for our customers,” said Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO of Lantek.
The Lantek BNEST Technological Campus project is another major part of this new phase of growth and development. The company’ s future facility will be located at Punta Norte, within the Bilbao Campus of the Basque Country Technology Park in Zorrotzaurre. The new building will be designed to support technology development, collaborative work and professional development. It will also increase Lantek’ s capacity to attract specialised talent, create new career opportunities and work with companies, universities and technology organisations.
Lantek’ s portfolio integrates CAD / CAM,
MES and ERP solutions, along with quotation, analytics and systems integration. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in the Basque Country( Spain), Lantek is a multinational company specialising in software for the metal industry. The company operates through 23 owned offices in 17 countries and has an international network of distributors that provide local support across its main industrial markets.
Lantek will be introducing its latest software Lantek v46 at EuroBLECH 2026 in Hanover, Germany( 20-23 October 2026). The new version extends automation to more technologies, connects more of the workshop and improves the flow of manufacturing information across the Lantek portfolio. n
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Creation of HACO BLISSBRET in July
HACO FRANCE and BLISSBRET FRANCE merged into a single legal entity, HACO BLISSBRET, on 1 July 2026.
“ This step simplifies our organisation and increases our efficiency, while preserving the distinct identity, expertise and positioning of the HACO and BLISSBRET brands. HACO FRANCE and BLISSBRET FRANCE have been part of the HACO Group for many years( offering a comprehensive range of solutions for the metalworking industry). This merger is therefore a logical next step: it simplifies our structure and brings our French activities together within a single legal entity,” HACO told ISMR.
The creation of HACO BLISSBRET does not change the positioning of either brand. HACO remains focused on sheet metal solutions( press brakes, shears, laser cutting systems etc.), while BLISSBRET specialises in mechanical and hydraulic presses, coil lines and customised turnkey solutions for industries including aerospace, automotive, defence and steel.
“ Customers can therefore continue to
HACO launched the OptiForm press brake last year.
rely on the same specialised expertise, the same teams and the same support for both product ranges,” continued HACO.
BLISSBRET combines the expertise of three French companies: BLISS, BRET and Normatic. BLISS and BRET have been designing and manufacturing presses in France for more than 100 years, while Normatic specialises in the design and manufacture of sheet metal feeding systems.
HACO acquired BRET and SCMB BLISS in France in 1986 / 1987. Since then, their expertise in mechanical and hydraulic presses has become an important part of the HACO Group’ s industrial expertise.
HACO Group Sheet Metal specialises in the design and manufacture of sheetmetalworking machinery.
With over 60 years of expertise and a commitment to innovation, HACO provides a range of products including press brakes, shears, punches and laser cutting systems, tailored to meet the needs of modern sheetmetal fabricators. n
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