Monday, May 4, 2026
Altendorf is bringing its entire edgebanding machine portfolio under a unified brand identity. Machines previously sold under the Hebrock name will now be offered as the Altendorf F Series and Altendorf K Series, both upgraded with significant technical enhancements and clearly positioned by application. In parallel, the company is streamlining production, with all edgebanding machines set to be manufactured at its main facility in Minden from fall 2026, alongside its panel saw production.
This step builds on the strategic realignment Altendorf launched in early 2026, under which all machines and digital solutions across the group will be unified under a single brand. The aim is to offer format sliding table saws and edgebanding machines from one source, supported by consistent service and an integrated digital ecosystem. More than a simple rebranding, the introduction of the F Series and K Series represents two technically enhanced product lines, each tailored to clearly defined applications.
F Series: Edge processing for craftsmen and flexible production
The Altendorf F-Series comprises three models—F 2, F 4, and F 5—and is aimed at woodworking shops and carpentry businesses seeking a compact, practical edge banding machine for everyday use. With a feed rate of up to 10 m/min and a heating time of 3.5 minutes, the F-Series is also economical for smaller operations: short setup times, fast throughput, minimal downtime.
The F 2 is the compact entry-level model and, with a length of approximately 3.35 meters, fits even in tight workshop spaces. The F 4 adds a corner rounding router and a surface scraper with dual sensing to the equipment profile, delivering fully finished edges in a single pass. The F 5 integrates the complete processing line into a 4.30-meter unit: jointing cutter, crosscut saw, milling unit, radius scraper, corner rounding cutter, surface scraper, and finishing station. The F Series processes wood, wood-based materials, and plastics with workpiece thicknesses ranging from 8 to 50 mm.
K Series: High performance for manufacturing operations
The Altendorf K Series—models K 34, K 36, and K 37—is designed for performance-oriented workshops and manufacturing facilities with higher production volumes. With a feed rate of up to 15 m/min and workpiece thicknesses of up to 60 mm, it sets a different standard than the F Series. The modular design allows for custom configurations—from a flexible single workstation to an automated production line. The top-of-the-line K 37 model, with a six-meter length, offers the series’ maximum level of equipment and is designed for continuous operation with high production volumes and varying material requirements.
A key feature of the K Series is the integrated edge magazine with interchangeable cassettes: The edge material changes in under 30 seconds—at hand height, without tools, and operable even while wearing gloves. The front-mounted fine adjustment allows for calibration directly during operation—particularly practical for delicate real wood veneer. The sensor-based dual trimming system automatically detects the workpiece and ensures precise trimming cuts on the front and back. The AirTronic zero-joint technology is available as an option: the edge is fused directly to the workpiece using hot air without adhesive; switching between EVA, PUR, and AirTronic is tool-free.
What sets both series apart
The F Series and K Series share a number of defining features. Both lines are controlled via a 15-inch touchscreen that offers an integrated 3D preview of the workpiece—before the first processing step. Up to 40 programs can be saved and recalled with repeatable accuracy. The WhisperCut jointing router with interchangeable diamond cutters uses a pulling cut toward the center of the panel and delivers tear-free results even on delicate surfaces.
Changing the motor on the corner rounding router takes just a few seconds—no tools required, no manual readjustment. Both series do away with a central lubrication system, which keeps workpieces clean and reduces maintenance requirements. After 15 minutes of idle time, ECO Mode automatically shuts down all units, including the glue pot heater. All models are ready for connection to Altendorf NEXUS IIoT, Altendorf’s digital platform—even when used in conjunction with Altendorf sliding table saws.
Production moves to Minden
Starting in fall 2026, all Altendorf edgebanding machines will be manufactured at the headquarters in Minden. Production previously located in Hüllhorst will be consolidated at the site where Altendorf sliding table saws are already manufactured. For customers, this means a single point of contact for production and service, unified quality assurance, and—in the long term—closer technical integration between the two machine classes.
Altendorf is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium sliding table saws and has been shaping the woodworking trade since 1906. The brand stands for reliability, precision, and practical solutions that support everyday work in workshops around the world. Its best-known product – the F 45 – is internationally regarded as the benchmark for sliding table saws.
With innovations such as HAND GUARD, the first certified and AI-supported safety assistance system for sliding table saws, Altendorf continues to set new standards in safety and modern workshop practice today. As part of its future orientation, all machines and digital solutions from the Altendorf Group will be marketed under the Altendorf name in the future. This also includes the proven edge banding machines, which were previously known under the Hebrock brand. For users, this results in a clearly structured range from a single source – with uniform origin, high quality, and solutions that fit together seamlessly from the first cut to the perfect edge. Altendorf is represented worldwide with subsidiaries in Australia, China, India, and the USA and employs around 300 people.
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