Since 1989, leader in toolholders manufacturing
Kintek is an Italian company, leader in turning and milling toolholders manufacturing, offering a wide range of solutions for CNC machines and accessories.
Founded in 1989 in Turin (Italy), Kintek consolidated its international presence thanks to innovation and quality of products, covering any need of machine tooling. In 2022, Kintek know-how and manufacturing capacity expanded through the acquisition of Gait, historic brand from Bologna operating in machine tool market since 1960s. Specifically, Gait range is particularly focused on milling toolholders and accessories.
Since 2023, Kintek is part of Aksìa, a private equity fund supporting growth of industrial excellences in Italy.
In January 2025, Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa SGR, announced through its investee Kintek the acquisition of Mictu, an Italian company specializing in the production of specialty and high-precision tools for various industries.
Our numbers
118
collaborators
4
plants
1.500+
customers
20 mln
turnaround
19k
catalogue products
62
countries
65+
years of experience
Our mission: Ready, always.
Reliable, always.
Teamwork
In Kintek, we are convinced that working together is key to reach our shared goals, valuing the diverse skills and perspective of team members and fostering a cooperative and supportive environment.
Respect
In Kintek, we respect people. We treat others with dignity, consideration and empathy. And we respect future generations, prioritizing environmental responsibility and making conscious choices to minimize our ecological footprint.
Speed
Our customers’ time is a precious value, that Kintek truly respects. We always strive to guarantee our best service, persisting in the face of challenges and demonstrating commitment to our promises.
Growth
In Kintek, we mantain an optimistic outlook to the future, continuously seeking opportunities that lie ahead, and approaching challenges with hope and determination.
Teamwork
In Kintek, we are convinced that working together is key to reach our shared goals, valuing the diverse skills and perspective of team members and fostering a cooperative and supportive environment.
Respect
In Kintek, we respect people. We treat others with dignity, consideration and empathy. And we respect future generations, prioritizing environmental responsibility and making conscious choices to minimize our ecological footprint.
Speed
Our customers’ time is a precious value, that Kintek truly respects. We always strive to guarantee our best service, persisting in the face of challenges and demonstrating commitment to our promises.
Growth
In Kintek, we mantain an optimistic outlook to the future, continuously seeking opportunities that lie ahead, and approaching challenges with hope and determination.
35 years of
Kintek history
Innovate with passion, grow with determination
1989
The beginning of a journey
Kintek has been founded in 1989 in Turin, with a clear mission: become a reference point in high precision toolholders manufacturing.
1997
First step toward excellence
Kintek develops and expands its product range presenting first general catalogue, starting a real growth in the market
2009
International footprint
Kintek initiates a new plant in Hungary, drastically improving production capacity and strengthening its presence in Europe.
2022
Gait, a new chapter
Kintek acquires Gait, a company playing an important role in Italy for over 60 years, focused on manufacturing of milling toolholders and machine tool accessories. This is a unique opportunity to consolidate competencies and build on synergies, creating a real Italian leader in toolholding market
2024
A look into the future
After more than 35 years of activity, we are proud of our development and milestones achieved so far. Always focusing on innovation, we continue our journey towards excellence and look forward for next challenges.
2025
Mictu joins the group
In January 2025, Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa SGR, announced through its investee Kintek the acquisition of Mictu, an Italian company specializing in the production of specialty and high-precision tools for various industries.
Kintek family
Our sites and plants
Bologna, IT
Gait srl – Via della Cooperazione, 7 40129 Bologna – Italy
Torino, IT
Via Goretta 88g 10079 Mappano (TO) – Italy
Vas, IT
Zona Industriale Artigianale, 7, 32038 Vas BL – Italy
Békéscsaba, HU
Békéscsaba, Ipari út 1, 5600 – Hungary
Kintek headquarter is located in Mappano, close to Turin in Italy. The site consists of two buildings, for a total development of 2.900 sqm, hosting about 30 employees. Kintek main finished good warehouse is located here, very close to our production plant for small to mid size toolholders, for both turning and milling applications.
In our 3.200 sqm factory in Bologna (Gait plant), we produce toolholders for milling applications and machine tool accessories. 25 people are working in the site and an ancillary finished good warehouse ensures best service to customers located in this industrially strategical area.
Bekescsaba plant, in Hungary, is our biggest site (more than 5.000 sqm and 50 employees) and is focused on manufacturing of turning toolholders, both static and driven, vices and milling toolholders from mid to big size.
Our machines
