The Company

More than 50 years of experience in the development, manufacture and sale of bar feed systems, loading magazines, workpiece loading systems, unloading systems as well as special machinery.
Made in Baden-Württemberg.

The provision of practice and customer-oriented systems contributing to the economic success of the operator is a core concept of the company’s philosophy. Breuning IRCO considers itself to be one of the leading manufacturers of innovative products of a remarkably high quality. By consistently following our vision of production-optimized designs, we also safeguard strategically orientated production locations.

The competent and comprehensive advice for users is a standard service at Breuning IRCO, as the success of an automation solution depends very much on setting the course at a very early stage.

By concentrating on its core competency over the past 50 years the family business has become one of the world’s leading producers of loading and unloading systems for machine tools, and also an expert technology partner for users.

Breuning IRCO has about 80 employees, who work in service, development, construction, production, administration and sales.

Why don’t you drop in, we will show you around.

Company history

1959
The Mechanikermeister Kurt Breuning founds a metal processing company.

The Mechanikermeister Kurt Breuning founds a metal processing company.

1959
1960
Introducing the product name IRCO. In the same year the first weight-operated bar feed with noise-reduced guide tube is presented.

Introducing the product name IRCO. In the same year the first weight-operated bar feed with noise-reduced guide tube is presented.

1960
1964
Moving into the newly-built own company building.

Moving into the newly-built own company building.

1964
1971
Revolutionizing of bar turning thanks to the newly developed electro bar feeder with Gatling gun style bar.

Revolutionizing of bar turning thanks to the newly developed electro bar feeder with Gatling gun style bar.

1971
1972
Construction of a DSN loading magazine for machine tools with gripper.

Construction of a DSN loading magazine for machine tools with gripper.

1972
1978
Construction of the first fully automatic bar loading magazine SLAMA.

Construction of the first fully automatic bar loading magazine SLAMA.

1978
1986
The first generation of the fully automatic loading magazin PROFImat goes into serial production.

The first generation of the fully automatic loading magazin PROFImat goes into serial production.

1986
1989
The first short bar loading system ILS is introduced, allowing for a fully automatic loading of the users’ machinery with low space requirements.

The first short bar loading system ILS is introduced, allowing for a fully automatic loading of the users’ machinery with low space requirements.

1989
1987
Change of the company’s name to Kurt Breuning IRCO Maschinenbau GmbH.

Change of the company’s name to Kurt Breuning IRCO Maschinenbau GmbH.

1987
1993
The first unloading system gets delivered. It increases the productivity of the opposed spindle turning center. The same year sees the presentation of the single-channel loading magazine SiMag for the machining of medium to large load sizes.

The first unloading system gets delivered. It increases the productivity of the opposed spindle turning center. The same year sees the presentation of the single-channel loading magazine SiMag for the machining of medium to large load sizes.

1993
1994
Another milestone in the company’s history is the delivery of the longest loading and unloading system built until then. Due to its two modified PROFImats workpieces with lengths ranging from 300 mm to 9,300 mm can be loaded and unloaded.

Another milestone in the company’s history is the delivery of the longest loading and unloading system built until then. Due to its two modified PROFImats workpieces with lengths ranging from 300 mm to 9,300 mm can be loaded and unloaded.

1994
1995
The until-then biggest multi-channel loading magazine with a bar diameter of 184 mm gets delivered.

The until-then biggest multi-channel loading magazine with a bar diameter of 184 mm gets delivered.

1995
1996
For bar diameters of 3 mm to 28 mm the MiMo is built and delivered.

For bar diameters of 3 mm to 28 mm the MiMo is built and delivered.

1996
1997
All loading magazines are fitted with a servo drive.

All loading magazines are fitted with a servo drive.

1997
1999
Roland Breuning, the son of the company founder Kurt Breuning, is appointed as managing director.

Roland Breuning, the son of the company founder Kurt Breuning, is appointed as managing director.

1999
2001
The RBK gets a new design. The largest RBK for workpiece diameters of up to 160 mm is constructed.

The RBK gets a new design. The largest RBK for workpiece diameters of up to 160 mm is constructed.

2001
2007
Expansion by another assembly facility with a production surface of more than 800 m2.

Expansion by another assembly facility with a production surface of more than 800 m2.

2007
2004
Opening of the 1,000 m2 assembly facility with modern paint shop at the new location.

Opening of the 1,000 m2 assembly facility with modern paint shop at the new location.

2004
2008
The steady rest centre is designed for the machining of bars on both sides.

The steady rest centre is designed for the machining of bars on both sides.

2008
2007
Construction of the first fully automatic steady rest guiding system with loading and unloading portal.

Construction of the first fully automatic steady rest guiding system with loading and unloading portal.

2007
2011 All long magazines are fitted with the new glass cover design.

All long magazines are fitted with the new glass cover design.

2011
2009
On 1 June the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Despite the global economic crisis a new administration building can be constructed and occupied.

On 1 June the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Despite the global economic crisis a new administration building can be constructed and occupied.

2009
2012 After a life span of 11 successful years the RBK gets superseded by the MUK 100.

After a life span of 11 successful years the RBK gets superseded by the MUK 100.

2012
2016
The ILS-MUK shines in a new design.

The ILS-MUK shines in a new design.

2016
2016
The PROFImat – now in its fourth generation – has been built for 30 years.

The PROFImat – now in its fourth generation – has been built for 30 years.

2016

Fon:	+49 7157 52860
Fax:	+49 7157 528655
Mail:	technologie@breuning-irco.de

Office hours:
Monday – Thursday:	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Friday:	8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

The Company

More than 50 years of experience in the development, manufacture and sale of bar feed systems, loading magazines, workpiece loading systems, unloading systems as well as special machinery. Made in Baden-Württemberg.

Why don’t you drop in, we will show you around.

Company history

More than 50 years of experience in the development, manufacture and sale of bar feed systems, loading magazines, workpiece loading systems, unloading systems as well as special machinery.
Made in Baden-Württemberg.