Machine tool trading, HEIDENHAIN distribution and service from Wuppertal for turning, milling and grinding technology.
FRIEDRICH STRACK Maschinen GmbH
WuppertalNew on Amplifa
About us
FRIEDRICH STRACK Maschinen GmbH, based in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel, is a machine tool dealer and service provider for toolmaking and metalworking. The company distributes machines from leading manufacturers for turning, milling, grinding, drilling and sawing, as well as accessories for lathes, milling machines and grinding machines, clamping and measuring systems. For over 40 years, the company has been a representative of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, offering distribution, service, express repair, training and machine data collection (StateMonitor, Connected Machining) for HEIDENHAIN controls. In addition, maintenance, repair, commissioning, the modernization of older machines through retrofitting to current HEIDENHAIN controls, and financing brokerage are offered. The traditional company, founded in the late 1920s, employs around 15 staff at its Wuppertal location.
- Site
- Wuppertal
- Processes
- Machine tool service (maintenance, repair, overhaul, commissioning), Modernization of older machine tools through retrofit to the latest HEIDENHAIN controls, Inspection and overhaul of machines of all manufacturers with HEIDENHAIN point, line and, Repair of HEIDENHAIN systems (linear encoders, electronic handwheels, probe systems) in, Original HEIDENHAIN spare parts (stock) and spare part delivery, CNC consulting, training and instruction (HEIDENHAIN), Data backup for HEIDENHAIN controls, Delivery of replacement probe systems and spare styli
- Materials
- HEIDENHAIN controls, HWACHEON lathes, CARIF band saws
- Certificates
- Certifications
- Founded
- Ende der
- Employees
- approx. 15
- Industries
- Toolmaking, Metalworking, Machining
- 01
Consulting and distribution of machine tools
- 02
Delivery and logistics
- 03
Installation and commissioning
- 04
Maintenance, repair and overhaul
- 05
Modernization to HEIDENHAIN controls
- 06
Training and CNC consulting
- 07
Spare parts delivery
Machines & Partners
HEIDENHAIN controls
Representation for over 40 years; sales, service, training and spare parts for milling and turning controls as well as measuring and probe systems.
HWACHEON lathes
Partnership with the South Korean manufacturer of lathes since February 2026.
CARIF band saws
Representation of the Italian manufacturer of semi- and fully automatic band saw machines.
Locations
Wuppertal
DEHead office with sales, service, HEIDENHAIN service and training
- HEIDENHAIN service with spare parts stock
- Training rooms for milling and turning controls
Product Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine tool service (maintenance, repair, overhaul, commissioning)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Modernization of older machine tools through retrofit to the latest HEIDENHAIN controlsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection and overhaul of machines of all manufacturers with HEIDENHAIN point, line andInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair of HEIDENHAIN systems (linear encoders, electronic handwheels, probe systems) inInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Original HEIDENHAIN spare parts (stock) and spare part deliveryAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC consulting, training and instruction (HEIDENHAIN)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Data backup for HEIDENHAIN controlsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delivery of replacement probe systems and spare styliInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine delivery including installation, commissioning, maintenance and upkeepAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathe | HWACHEON | – | – | – | – |
| Band saw (semi- and fully automatic, with hydraulic feed) | CARIF | – | – | – | – |
| Milling machines/machining centers | ALZMETALL | – | – | – | – |
| Lathes | DMT-Drehmaschinen | – | – | – | – |
| Grinding machines | ELB-Schliff Werkzeugmaschinen | – | – | – | – |
| Machine tools | FPS Werkzeugmaschinen | – | – | – | – |
| Sawing machines | KASTO Maschinenbau | – | – | – | – |
| Milling machines | Donau Werkzeugmaschinen | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
STRACK works exclusively with renowned traditional companies and places high demands on the precision and reliability of the machines. Repairs of HEIDENHAIN systems are carried out in-house with original spare parts from the company's own stock.
| Evidence | Wuppertal |
|---|---|
| Certifications |
History
- Ende 1920er
Founding of the company by Friedrich Strack; takeover of regional dealerships of renowned machine manufacturers for toolmaking, including Gebrüder Thiel Ruhla
- Nach 2. Welt
Restructuring of the corporate group following the founding of the Maschinenfabrik NORMA and FRIEDRICH STRACK GmbH; introduction of an own customer service as a pioneer among trading houses
- ca. 1990er
Cooperation of STRACK NORMA with the French market leader in standard mold-making components RABOURDIN, which took over the majority of FRIEDRICH STRACK
- 2005
Spin-off of the operational trading business at the end of the year; Heinz Jörgen Klapproth and son Dirk take over the business and continue machine tool trading and service as FRIEDRICH STRACK Maschinen GmbH
- 2018
Trade fair appearance at AMB in Stuttgart with partners such as Alzmetall, Donau, DMT, ELB-Schliff, FPS, Kasto and Heidenhain
- 2026
New partnership with the South Korean machine tool manufacturer HWACHEON (since February 2026) and with the Italian band saw manufacturer CARIF