The first all-metal aircraft required completely new ways of production. Master craftsman Walter Eckold invented one man riveting tools, the metal shrinking technology and he designed jigs and fixtures. Based on this know-how he later developed the first shrinking and stretching machines. Continuously updated over the years this technology is still used with highest efficiency by our customers, taking advantage of 70 years of Eckold know-how in cold metal forming.

Likewise revolutionary was the clinching technology for cold connection of metal parts, introduced to the market by Eckold in the 1980s.

Eckold profits from an unparalleled wealth of experience in this field. Today a wide range of products is available, from standard tools and machines to specific solutions for the most demanding customer requirements. 

Nowadays Eckold designs and builds machines and tools for forming, clinching or punching of sheet metal and profile sections. The automotive industry, aircraft manufacturing and servicing companies, ship- and boat builders, railway coach manufacturers and the sheet metal working industry in general form our customer base all over the world.

Eckold is quite often a prime partner in the development of innovative products. Sheet metal and profile sections are properly treated likewise in vintage cars and in the space industry. Customers in over 100 countries worldwide trust Eckold to come up with innovative solutions for their sometimes demanding metal working problems.

Sheet metal is our life! Feel free to take advantage of 70 years of know-how in this field.